Charlotte, mind you, might have another move planned with Okogie before the deadline to expand on its Richards return.Source: marcstein.substack.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Bobby Marks

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, multiple teams are positioning themselves as key players in facilitating high-salary trades. The Detroit Pistons have emerged as the front-runner for this role, thanks to their strategic salary cap management,

Earlier this week, the Suns executed a trade with the Charlotte Hornets for Nick Richards. In exchange for the young center, Phoenix departed with Josh Okogie and multiple second-

This is more than a change of scenery for new Phoenix Suns big Nick Richards. In being traded, Richards leaves a Charlotte franchise that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2016 and joins one that’s looking to compete for championship.

Suns center Nick Richards scored 21 points off the bench in his on-court debut as Phoenix picked up a 125-121 win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.

Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer recently gave an update on when the team's new acquisition will make his debut.

Phoenix addressed its size issue by adding Richards, who averaged 11.3 points on 61.7% shooting, 10.2 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 27.2 minutes in nine starts with the Hornets. For the season, he is averaging 8.9 points on 56.1% shooting, 7.5 rebounds. 1.2 blocks and 21.0 minutes per game in 21 games with Charlotte.

Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer explained before Thursday's game the significance of trading for Nick Richards.

The struggling Phoenix Suns have made their first trade of the season, acquiring Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards in a deal involving forward Josh Okogie, the teams announced Wednesday.

A potential trade target for the Knicks is officially off the board. The Charlotte Hornets traded center Nick Richards and a 2025 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for forward Josh Okogie and three second-round picks, according to ESPN.

PHOENIX -- Newest Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards won't be suiting up tonight against the Washington Wizards. After being acquired Wednesday from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks, Richards is listed on the injury report as out (not with team).

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