Phoenix Suns DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (ankle) is questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 26-year-old didn't suit up for Friday's meeting with the San Antonio Spurs, and with Mark Williams (back) still unavailable, P.J. Washington moved into the starting lineup. Washington played well with the first five, amassing 20 points, six rebounds, and one steal while missing one of his four tries from behind the arc. At any rate, regardless of Washington's role, he's always worth considering for fantasy lineups. However, with LaMelo Ball (ankle) questionable, Washington could see more scoring opportunities. Nathan Mensah, who logged 20 minutes on Friday, should also continue to get more work without Richards, although he's not a reliable fantasy option.

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs after leaving their game on Wednesday before returning. The 26-year-old averages just under 30 minutes per game without Mark Williams this year and would be in line for a big role in a good matchup if he can suit up. Returning to the game after getting injured bodes well for his chances to play Friday, but the team could always choose to err on the side of caution and give him a day off to rest. If Richards cannot go, JT Thor would likely see more minutes on Friday as a result.

Los Angeles Clippers center Mason Plumlee will shift into the starting five ahead of Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Clippers are going to need Plumlee to step up with Ivica Zubac (calf) sidelined for at least the next four weeks. Plumlee will get the starting nod on Tuesday, while Daniel Theis operates as the primary backup center. However, it wouldn't be surprising if Theis gets a few starts depending on the matchup. Both players could have streaming appeal depending on the matchup, but aren't must-have fantasy options.

Phoenix Suns center Bol Bol (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The big man will miss his second straight game due to right foot soreness. However, the absence of Bol is unlikely to have a significant impact on the rotation. Chimezie Metu has been playing better lately, so Bol would be behind him anyway. Honestly, neither player is doing enough to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats right now.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker delivered a big scoring night with some other facets of the game sprinkled in to help the team blow out the Los Angeles Lakers by 18 points. The Kentucky product finished with 31 points on 11-for-22 shooting while adding five assists, five rebounds, three steals, and three turnovers. Finally, the dynamic backcourt of Booker and Bradley Beal are healthy and they were firing on all cylinders on Thursday night. Despite Kevin Durant having an "off" night, this is a preview of what the Suns can do if everyone is on the court. All three stars are capable of putting up big fantasy stat lines as well.