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Durant scores 42 points, Suns hand Cavaliers 4th straight loss 123-112

Kevin Durant scored 42 points and the Phoenix Suns defeated the suddenly struggling Cleveland Cavaliers 123-112 on Friday night

16 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Friday Richards (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

Impact Richards is coming off an impressive performance in Wednesday's win against the Bulls, finishing with 18 points, nine rebounds, two assists and three blocks. However, he'll be watching from the sideline Friday, meaning Phoenix will have to pivot with Oso Ighodaro and Bol Bol likely seeing more time on the floor against Cleveland.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double Richards notched 18 points (8-16 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 127-121 win over the Bulls.

Impact Richards' move to Phoenix has generally yielded positive results, and he's broken free from the platoon situation that limited his minutes. the center has averaged 9.1 rebounds per game since joining the Suns, providing integral interior support that was lacking when Jusuf Nurkic was the starter earlier in the season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix faces Cleveland after Booker's 41-point performance

Phoenix faces the Cleveland Cavaliers after Devin Booker scored 41 points in the Phoenix Suns' 127-121 win over the Chicago Bulls

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Booker scores 41 to lead Phoenix past Chicago 127-121

Devin Booker scored 41 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Suns held off the Chicago Bulls 127-121

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Devin Booker leads big 2nd quarter, Suns rout Raptors 129-89

Devin Booker scored 27 points and led a second-quarter surge as the Phoenix Suns routed the Toronto Raptors 129-89 on Monday night

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Monday Richards (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Richards has been cleared to play despite being listed on the injury report with an ankle sprain. He's averaging 12.2 points and 7.8 rebounds over six March appearances.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Richards (ankle) is probable for Monday's game against the Raptors.

Impact After playing 19 minutes against the Lakers on Sunday, Richards appears likely to play through this minor sprain. The center is averaging 13.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 0.6 blocks over his last five outings.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Balanced outing in return to action Richards closed with 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and one block in 19 minutes during Sunday's 107-96 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Richards returned Sunday after missing the last two games with an ankle injury, putting together a balanced outing in limited time in the starting lineup while ending as one five Suns players with a double-digit scoring total. Richards has reached double figures in scoring in 23 outings, posting at least 10 points and six boards on 20 occasions.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Richards (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Impact As expected, Richards has been upgraded from probable to available and will return to action after missing two straight games. Over his last 10 appearances, Richards has averaged 12.2 points, 9.1 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 23.8 minutes per game.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Sunday Richards (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Richards has missed two games in a row due to the injury, but the probable tag suggests the big man is expected to return to action. If that's the case, then Richards should return to the starting unit while Mason Plumlee moves to the second unit.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles takes on Phoenix, looks to break 4-game slide

Los Angeles aims to break its four-game losing streak when the Los Angeles Lakers take on Phoenix

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Booker and Durant each score 22 points as Suns beat Kings 122-106

Devin Booker had 22 points and 13 assists, Kevin Durant also scored 22 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Sacramento Kings 122-106 on Friday night

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Friday Richards (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Kings, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Richards missed Wednesday's loss to the Rockets and will now sit a second consecutive contest. The big man's next chance to play will come against the Lakers on Sunday, meaning Mason Plumlee should see the bulk of minutes at center as his replacement.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento faces Phoenix, looks to stop 3-game slide

Sacramento comes into the matchup with Phoenix after losing three straight games

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable to play Friday Richards (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Kings.

Impact Richards didn't play Wednesday against the Rockets due to right ankle soreness, and the same injury has him questionable for this contest. If he doesn't suit up, Mason Plumlee would see the bulk of minutes at center against Sacramento.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in loss 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis faces Phoenix, aims to break home losing streak

Memphis aims to break its 4-game home losing streak with a victory against Phoenix

MARCH 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Durant scores 34, Suns rally from 23-point deficit in 2nd half to beat the Clippers 119-117

Kevin Durant scored 34 points, Devin Booker added 17 and the Phoenix Suns rallied from a 23-point deficit late in the third quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 119-117

MARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact 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.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Sunday Richards went back to the locker room after taking a hit to the face, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Richards was 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 get more minutes.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE