Richards (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

EDGE Analysis

Richards will miss his first game with the Suns as he deals with soreness in his right ankle. The team will likely turn to Mason Plumlee to shoulder the load in the frontcourt Wednesday in Houston.

Richards is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to right ankle soreness.

EDGE Analysis

This appears to be a new injury for Richards, leaving the Suns shorthanded in the frontcourt. With Richards expected to sit out, Mason Plumlee could claim the starting spot, and guys like Royce O'Neale and Bol Bol could potentially soak up additional minutes as well.

Richards chipped in 10 points (5-9 FG), 12 rebounds and two assists in 20 minutes during Monday's 120-118 loss to the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

Richards picked up his 14th double-double of the season despite limited run Monday. Over his last 10 outings, Richards has returned 11th-round value in nine-category formats, posting averages of 12.2 points, 9.1 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.7 blocks in 23.9 minutes per game.

Richards (face) returned to Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

EDGE Analysis

Richards left for the locker room in the first quarter after taking an elbow to the face. Fortunately, he was able to return to the contest with a bandage applied under his eye.

Richards went back to the locker room during the first half of Sunday's game against the Timberwolves after taking a hit to the face, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Richards went down in pain after taking an elbow to the face before he eventually made his way to the locker room. If he is unable to return, Mason Plumlee figures to see additional playing time.

Richards finished Friday's 125-108 victory over the Pelicans with 19 points (8-11 FG, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block over 29 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Bol Bol led the Suns in scoring with a 25-point effort, but Richards made his presence felt as well, ending as the Suns' second-best scorer and also making an impact on the glass. Richards has established himself as the Suns' starting center after being acquired via trade from the Hornets in mid-January, and the numbers back him up. He's averaging 9.3 points, 9.8 rebounds and 0.9 blocks across 23.1 minutes per game since joining Phoenix.

Richards finished Sunday's 127-109 loss to the Raptors with 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one block and one steal across 21 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Richards finished just two boards shy of a double-double Sunday, and he continues to provide solid numbers on both ends of the court as the Suns' starting center. He's started every game for the Suns since Jan. 20, and in that 16-game span, he's averaging 8.1 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 0.4 assists across 22.4 minutes per contest.

Richards closed with 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds and two blocks over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 119-111 loss to the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Richards delivered an extremely efficient performance from the field while securing his 10th double-double of the season. Additionally, the big man also recorded multiple swats for the 12th time across 35 regular-season appearances. Richards has now appeared in 14 outings with his new club (13 starts), averaging 8.8 points, 10.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocks across 23.5 minutes per contest.

Richards contributed six points (3-3 FG), six rebounds and one steal in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 140-109 loss to Oklahoma City.

EDGE Analysis

Richards led the Suns with six rebounds in Wednesday's blowout, but he didn't make a big impact in the box score overall. Richards has started in nine of his 10 appearances since landing in Phoenix, averaging 10.0 rebounds, 8.9 points and 0.8 blocks in 24.1 minutes while shooting 57.4 percent from the field. The 27-year-old big man has a more consistent role than he did in Charlotte while playing behind Mark Williams, but Richards is still splitting minutes with veteran Mason Plumlee.

Richards racked up 20 points (7-12 FG, 6-7 FT), 19 rebounds, one assist and one block in 34 minutes during Saturday's 119-109 victory over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Richards' addition to the roster is paying off, and he's proven to be a much better option than Jusuf Nurkic and Mason Plumlee, Based on his initial four-game run, the Suns could be compelled to find a suitor for one of their big men before the trade deadline. Richard's cemented his spot with the first unit in short order and warrants serious fantasy consideration moving forward.