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CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
4 days ago
Richards’ lengthy absence will continue into Thursday’s rematch with Washington, which means Guerschon Yabusele and Lachlan Olbrich should log additional minutes until he returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
6 days ago
Richards will miss a seventh straight game, which means another starting nod for Guerschon Yabusele. Lachlan Olbrich, who is listed as probable with a foot issue, should also take on a few extra minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
7 days ago
Richards will remain out for a sixth consecutive game, meaning another start for Guerschon Yabusele. Lachlan Olbrich may play rotation minutes off the bench, as the Bulls are also without Matas Buzelis.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
8 days ago
Richards has missed Chicago’s last five games with a sprained right elbow. Guerschon Yabusele has served as the starting center in Richards’ absence, with Leonard Miller and Patrick Williams playing a few minutes at the position as part of the bench unit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
9 days ago
Richards’ absence on Friday will mark his fifth straight. In his absence, Guerschon Yabusele will continue to see opportunities in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
11 days ago
Richards will miss a fourth consecutive game as he deals with a sprained right elbow. Guerschon Yabusele is available and should slot in as the starting center.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
12 days ago
Richards has missed three games in a row, and he is in danger of making it four straight absences. Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) started two of those games, though he missed one and is questionable against Indiana. Leonard Miller should start if both are sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
13 days ago
Initially questionable, Richards will miss a third consecutive game as he deals with a sprained right elbow. Guerschon Yabusele should slot in as the starting center, with Leonard Miller likely splitting time at power forward and center due to the Bulls’ lack of frontcourt depth.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
14 days ago
Richards has missed the Bulls’ last two games. With Guerschon Yabusele also out on Saturday, the Bulls went small, with Leonard Miller serving as the starting center. He would likely remain in that role if Richards and Yabusele can’t play, which could set up San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama for a huge night.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
15 days ago
Richards will remain out after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Thunder. With Guerschon Yabusele also out, the Bulls will likely have to go small, with Patrick Williams or Leonard Miller moving into the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
16 days ago
Richards will not play on Friday after an elbow injury limited him to nine minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the 76ers. Guerschon Yabusele and Patrick Williams are likely to play more, with the former offering greater fantasy upside.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
17 days ago
While Yabusele played 22 minutes off the bench in Wednesday’s loss to the 76ers, Richards was limited to nine minutes with an elbow injury. If both players sit on Friday, Patrick Williams could replace the latter in the starting lineup. However, there is not much to gain from streaming Williams, regardless of league size.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
18 days ago
Richards, who started Wednesday’s game, is done for the night after nine first-half minutes due to a right elbow injury. With Jalen Smith (calf) also exiting before halftime, the Bulls inserted Patrick Williams and Isaac Okoro into the lineup to begin the third quarter. Richards finished with two points and five rebounds.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
24 days ago
With no Jalen Smith, Richards was in the Bulls’ starting lineup for the second time in four games. He’s recorded at least six rebounds in four straight and eight of his last nine appearances. Richards has not been productive enough to merit rostering in most leagues, but the rebounding value makes him worthy of a look on nights when Smith is unavailable.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
24 days ago
With Jalen Smith sidelined for the second leg of this back-to-back, Richards will get the starting nod at center. The other adjustment is Sexton entering the starting unit, which will push Leonard Miller back to the bench, though Miller should still play a significant role.
Source: Chicago Bulls
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
30 days ago
Guerschon Yabusele is available after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Lakers, but he won’t be in the starting lineup. Richards receives the nod, which gives him a higher fantasy ceiling. The other four starters are unchanged, but Giddey’s playing time could decrease after logging 40 minutes on Thursday.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Richards has been a solid addition as center depth for Chicago. He has scored in double figures in three straight games, which includes two double-doubles during that stretch. Unfortunately, his upside has been capped as a reserve, even if his minutes have increased with Jalen Smith (calf) sidelined. As long as he is playing behind Guerschon Yabusele, Richards will be too limited to be worth rostering.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Richards was excellent against Portland, recording his first double-double of the season in 27 minutes off the bench. He played so well that Bulls head coach Billy Donovan inserted him into the lineup to begin the third quarter, with Guerschon Yabusele (six points, five rebounds, one assist and one block) being moved to the bench. With Jalen Smith (calf) out for the foreseeable future, Richards would be worth the risk in deep leagues if he can hold onto that starting center role.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
Richards is good to go after being listed as questionable initially. While Jalen Smith and Guerschon Yabusele are also available, the former will be under a minutes restriction. This doesn’t make Richards worth the risk in most leagues, but he should play rotation minutes off the bench.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
Richards may be sidelined for the second night of this back-to-back. Both Jalen Smith and Guerschon Yabusele started on Saturday, and if Richards is out, they’ll split the minutes at center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
2 months ago
Making his second appearance as a Bull, Richards once again came off the bench on Monday. And the 2020 second-round pick has taken advantage of his opportunity in Chicago. In two games, Richards has totaled 26 points, 13 rebounds, three steals and three blocks. Guerschon Yabusele (three points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer in 22 minutes) once again stepped in for the injured Jalen Smith, but deep league managers should not sleep on Richards, especially after the All-Star break.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
2 months ago
Richards was rerouted from Milwaukee after initially being traded from Phoenix. The initial trade was expanded to include Dieng, with the first deal sending Richards and Nigel Hayes-Davis to the Bucks for Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey. Chicago traded Nikola Vucevic already, so Richards will be in the center rotation alongside Jalen Smith and Zach Collins. Smith should start, but he may not be the coveted option for the rest of the season that managers were hoping he would be if Richards takes away some of his minutes.
Source: Shams Charania
MIL • Center and Power Forward • #2
2 months ago
Richards has appeared in just 28 games for the Suns this season, starting two, after starting 43 games for the Hornets and Suns last year. He’ll give the Bucks more depth at center and could even play alongside Myles Turner if the Bucks want to stretch Turner out on offense. Historically, Richards has not produced much defensive value in fantasy, which limits his overall usefulness. He should probably be left on the wire in most formats.
Source: Shams Charania
PHX • Center and Power Forward • #2
5 months ago
The Suns are without Mark Williams for Monday’s game, as it is the second in as many nights for Phoenix. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by Richards, who can provide rebounds and a solid field-goal percentage in this role. Oso Ighodaro should also play rotation minutes at the five, but the reserve role limits his streaming value.
Source: Phoenix Suns
PHX • Center and Power Forward • #2
5 months ago
Richards will get his first start of the season with Mark Williams (knee) sitting out the second leg of this back-to-back. Richards hasn’t played much of a role this year, but he’s worth streaming in as a starter. Oso Ighodaro, who opened the year as the starting center, will continue to come off the bench.
Source: Phoenix Suns
PHX • Center and Power Forward • #2
6 months ago
Until Mark Williams (foot) is deemed healthy enough to play, three players will compete for the chance to serve as the Suns’ starting center. Richards, who has come off the bench in the team’s three preseason games, remains in the mix, with Sunday’s performance being his best. However, Oso Ighodaro (12/5/3/1) has been consistently productive as the starter, and lottery pick Khaman Maluach (7/2/0/1) may boast the highest upside. Richards has been a decent streamer in the past, which could also be the case this season. However, with Ighodaro and Maluach in the fold, it will be difficult for him to make his mark.
PHX • Center and Power Forward • #2
10 months ago
Acquired from the Hornets in January, Richards experienced some success with the Suns before his production tailed off down the stretch. While Phoenix has picked up his option worth $5 million, the contract could be attractive to include in a trade if the Suns were to go that route. And if Richards sticks with the team, he’ll be part of a crowded depth chart that now includes Mark Williams and lottery pick Khaman Maluach. Unless Richards is moved to a situation where he’s guaranteed to log significant minutes, there’s no reason for fantasy managers to draft him.
Source: Fred Katz
PHX • Center and Power Forward • #2
10 months ago
Acquired from the Hornets in January, Richards experienced some success with the Suns before his production tailed off down the stretch. While Phoenix has picked up his option worth $5 million, the contract could be attractive to include in a trade if the Suns were to go that route. And if Richards sticks with the team, he’ll be part of a crowded depth chart that now includes Mark Williams and lottery pick Khaman Maluach. Unless Richards is moved to a situation where he’s guaranteed to log significant minutes, there’s no reason for fantasy managers to draft him.
Source: Fred Katz
PHX • Center and Power Forward • #2
about 1 year ago
Richards was back in the Suns’ lineup after sitting out Friday’s win over the Cavaliers with a calf injury. While he wasn’t spectacular against the Bucks, Nick did record his ninth double-double since joining the Suns via trade. His return pushes Oso Ighodaro to the bench, with the rookie tallying four points, two rebounds and one steal in 19 minutes. Mason Plumlee, who also was available after missing Friday’s game, picked up a DNP-CD. While Richards hasn’t been a great fantasy option, he’s done enough to merit being rostered in deep leagues.
PHX • Center and Power Forward • #2
about 1 year ago
Richards was back in the Suns’ lineup after sitting out Friday’s win over the Cavaliers with a calf injury. While he wasn’t spectacular against the Bucks, Nick did record his ninth double-double since joining the Suns via trade. His return pushes Oso Ighodaro to the bench, with the rookie tallying four points, two rebounds and one steal in 19 minutes. Mason Plumlee, who also was available after missing Friday’s game, picked up a DNP-CD. While Richards hasn’t been a great fantasy option, he’s done enough to merit being rostered in deep leagues.