When the Phoenix Suns swapped Josh Okogie for Nick Richards, it was a quality move and one that head coach Mike Budenholzer was a fan of. However, there have been some inconsistencies with his playing time.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) handles the ball ahead of Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and center Nick Richards (2) in the first half of an NBA basketball

Bradley Beal is back in the Phoenix Suns' starting lineup. The Suns, who had lost seven of eight games entering Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls, started Beal in place of Tyus Jones at the United Center.

Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards (2) lays up a shot in front of Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb.

O'Neale is not in the Suns' starting lineup against the Bucks on Tuesday. O'Neale has started in seven of the Suns' last eight games, but he'll retreat to the bench Tuesday. Bol Bol enters the starting frontcourt alongside Kevin Durant and Nick Richards,

In his latest mock draft, Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman has the Suns selecting Auburn 6-foot-10 big man Johni Broome, a leading contender for national player of the year, with Cleveland's pick. Wasserman compared Broome to former Suns forward Markieff Morris and added:

Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer was honest when asked about why he hasn't played Nick Richards much in the fourth quarter.

The Phoenix Suns have been more than disappointing this season for fans. The finger-pointing and blame game has already taken place in the organization.

Growing up in Jamaica without basketball resources, Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards didn’t start playing basketball until eighth grade. Since high school, he has shown the ability to adapt quickly and make an impact,

Ja Morant had 29 points and eight assists and the Memphis Grizzlies closed overtime with a 7-0 run to beat the Phoenix Suns 151-148 on Tuesday night.

Hornets fans know how Okogie has performed since then, but do they know what Richards has been up to in Arizona? Feb 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards (2 ...

The Phoenix Suns (27-30) play the final of their five-game road trip at the Memphis Grizzlies (37-20) on Tuesday.