Phoenix Suns, Nick Richards and Hornet

Phoenix Suns address center position, trade Josh Okogie to Charlotte for Nick Richards
ESPN’s Shams Charania first posted the news on X Wednesday afternoon. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. ESPN's Bobby Marks broke down the second-round picks as Phoenix is getting a 2025 second-round pick while Charlotte is receiving a 2026 second-round pick and two 2031 second-round selections.
NBA trade grades: Suns acquire Nick Richards from Hornets as they try to copy a Western Conference rival
The Phoenix Suns have made a trade. No, not that trade. Jimmy Butler remains a member of the Miami Heat for the time being, but even as the Suns continue to try to pry him away, they have managed to make a deal of another sort by acquiring Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards along with a 2025 Denver Nuggets second-round pick for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks: two from the Nuggets (2026 and 2031) along with a Suns original (2031).
Report: Suns trading Josh Okogie to Hornets for center Nick Richards
The Suns struck a deal with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday afternoon and traded for 7-foot center Nick Richards, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. In exchange, the Suns will send Josh Okogie to the Hornets along with three future second-round draft picks.
It begins: Charlotte Hornets trade Nick Richards to Phoenix Suns for Josh Okogie, picks
The Hornets are sending Richards and a second-round pick to Phoenix for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks, league sources confirm to The Observer on Wednesday. The Observer reported the mutual interest between the two teams while the Hornets were in Arizona on Sunday.
Nick Richards trade: Suns grab big man from Hornets as Josh Okogie, picks head to Charlotte
The Phoenix Suns have acquired center Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets, the team announced Wednesday. In exchange, the Hornets have acquired guard Josh Okogie, the Suns' 2
Hornets trade center Nick Richards to Suns for Josh Okogie, second-round picks
It's not the big name at the top of Phoenix's list, but they also wanted an upgrade in athleticism at center and Richards brings that.
Suns acquire center Nick Richards in trade with Hornets: Sources
The 27-year-old Richards, who is averaging 8.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game this season, could be the Suns' new starting. center.
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The Charlotte Hornets have traded center Nick Richards and one second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Josh Okogie and three second-round
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