Richards logged two points (1-8 FG), nine rebounds and three blocks over 17 minutes during Monday's 115-101 victory over the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

With Mark Williams serving a one-game suspension, Richards saw his largest workload since Nov. 24. The veteran has become expendable in Phoenix, and he's likely to draw some interest from contending teams ahead of the deadline.

Richards logged two points (1-2 FG) and one assist across eight minutes during Friday's 117-98 loss to the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Richards is basically an afterthought at this point, having now played fewer than 10 minutes in seven of the past eight games. Even in a blowout loss, he was unable to have any sort of tangible impact, a trend that has seen him drop off the fantasy radar across all formats. In 14 appearances over the past month, he has averaged just 3.2 points and 3.5 rebounds in 10.3 minutes per contest.

Richards posted zero points (0-2 FG) and three rebounds in seven minutes off the bench during Saturday's 130-112 loss to the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Richards had an opportunity to step things up Saturday, following the announcement that Mark Williams would miss the game due to a calf injury. Despite the lack of center depth, Richards still managed to play only seven minutes, continuing what has been a terrible season thus far. Through 21 games, he is averaging just 3.8 points and 3.4 rebounds in 9.8 minutes per contest.

Richards will start Saturday against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

With Mark Williams (calf) sidelined, Richards will enter the starting five. In his previous two starts this season, the big man averaged 4.0 points and 6.0 rebounds in 18.5 minutes per contest.

Richards will come off the bench Wednesday against the Kings, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Richards started Monday with Mark Williams taking a rest day, but Williams will return to the starting lineup Wednesday, shifting Richards back to the second unit. Through 16 games as a reserve this season, Richards owns averages of 4.1 points and 3.5 rebounds in 9.6 minutes per game.

Richards is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Houston, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Richards will join the first unit with Mark Williams (knee) sitting out Monday. Richards has made one other start this season, finishing with four points, one rebound and one block in 15 minutes Nov. 13 against the Pacers.

Richards will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Hawks, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Richards will come off the bench due to Mark Williams (rest) returning to the lineup. In his last five games in a reserve role, Richards is averaging 3.4 points and 4.0 rebounds in just 9.4 minutes per contest.

Richards is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game versus the Pacers, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mark Williams (rest) is taking the night off, so Richards will draw his first start of the season and will be joined by Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, Dillon Brooks and Royce O'Neale in the first unit. Richards is capable of racking up the boards and blocks when given the minutes, so he could be someone to consider streaming Thursday with just three games on the slate.

Richards contributed six points (3-5 FG, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist over nine minutes during Wednesday's 123-114 victory over Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

With Mark Williams (ankle/rest) out against the Pacers on Thursday, Richards should see an expanded role in the frontcourt. He could be the starting center, though a potential timeshare with Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach will limit Richards' upside.

Richards accumulated zero points (0-1 FG), two rebounds and one steal in 12 minutes during Wednesday's 114-113 loss to the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

Richards has appeared in all five games for the Suns, but he continues to see scraps off the bench with an average of 10.0 minutes per contest. Mark Williams seems to have found his stride, and the Suns are going to try and find minutes for rookie Khaman Maluach whenever possible. Richards' fantasy appeal is quite limited for the time being.