Nick Richards walking out the door opens up a world of possibilities for Moussa Diabate. The center on a two-way deal made waves with his early season output as he tormented opposing big men on the boards with relentless energy and inch perfect positioning on long rebounds.
The Suns traded Josh Okogie and three future second-round picks Wednesday for Richards and a second-round selection. Wearing No. 2, Richards joined the Suns (20-20) Friday in Detroit and was ready to make his debut Saturday against the Pistons (21-20) at Little Caesars Arena.
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.
The Charlotte Hornets traded backup center Nick Richards and a second-round draft pick to the Phoenix Suns for guard Josh Okogie and three second-round draft picks on Wednesday night.
According to a report from Shams Charania of ESPN, the Phoenix Suns have acquired center Nick Richards and one second-round NBA Draft pick from the Charlotte Hornets. In exchange, the Hornets are receiving shooting guard Josh Okogie and three second-round NBA Draft picks.
For NBA fans, the trade deadline, an event that typically ignites the sports world, is just around the corner, which usually promises the same excitement as Chr
The Phoenix Suns are acquiring seven-footer Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard Josh Okogie, ESPN reported Wednesday.
After dealing away Nick Richards, the Charlotte Hornets are reportedly open to more potential trades as they continue to rebuild.
Okogie, a fan favorite, was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for seven-footer Nick Richards. Phoenix also sent draft picks in the deal.
T he trade that went down yesterday between the Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets was almost a lot bigger. Nick Richards and a pick went to Phoenix, and Josh Okogie and three pic
The Suns acquired center Nick Richards in a trade with the Hornets on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. Phoenix also picked up a 2026 second-round pick and a 2031 third-rounder in the deal while Charlotte got a 2025 second-round selection.