Nick Richards Rerouted to Bulls in Deadline Deal

Nick Richards was initially traded from the Suns to the Bucks along with Nigel Hayes-Davis for Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey. However, in a subsequent deadline move, the Bulls acquired Richards by swapping Ousmane Dieng. Richards, who had fallen out of favor in Phoenix, will now join Chicago, potentially impacting Jalen Smith's fantasy ceiling. He was previously expected to be a backup center for the Bucks, possibly seeing increased playing time due to injuries to Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Bobby Portis (hip), and was questionable for Friday's game with his next opportunity Monday.