Richaun Diante Holmes was born October 15, 1993, and is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
He played college basketball for the Bowling Green Falcons and was named to multiple All-Mid-American Conference teams.
Holmes played for the 76ers for 3 seasons before being traded to the Suns in the 2018 offseason.
He played his only season with the Suns before signing with the Kings in the 2019 offseason.
Holmes is the son of two Doctors of Divinity who run a Chicago-area church.
In high school, Holmes grew from a 6’2″ guard into a 6’9″ forward, but did not receive any Division I college basketball scholarship offers until he had already committed to playing for Moraine Valley Community College.
On July 16, 2019, Holmes signed a two-year contract, worth $10 million, with the Sacramento Kings.
On August 6, 2021, Holmes re-signed on a 4-year, $55 million contract with the Kings.
On March 18, 2022, he was ruled out for the remainder of the season due to personal issues.
How long is Richaun Holmes out for?
Richaun Holmes out for next two games.
Why does Richaun Holmes not play?
Downgraded to out Holmes (illness) won’t play in Friday’s game versus the Clippers. Impact Holmes has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to a non-COVID illness. His absence is unlikely to affect Sacramento’s rotation. Holmes’ next chance to suit up is Saturday’s matchup with Minnesota.