Richards - coupled with rookie stud Oso Ighodaro - will inject a very pointed surge of athleticism into the Suns' lineup. Last season Nick Richards had more dunks (120) than Nurkic and Plumlee combined (100) in 1000 fewer minutes.

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.

A former Kentucky star is on the move in the NBA, with center Nick Richards part of a deal that will send him from the Charlotte Hornets to the Phoenix Suns.

Nick Richards is no longer with the Charlotte Hornets. The 27-year-old big man had been the center of countless mock trades and rumors, and the Hornets unofficially opened the floodgates for trades by parting ways with the former Kentucky Wildcat.

The Hornets and Suns reportedly got in on the action, Charlotte sending centre Nick Richards and a second-round pick to Phoenix for guard Josh Okogie and three second-rounders according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

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.

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly interested in a trade for Charlotte Hornets backup center Nick Richards. Arizona Sports’ John

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

Nick Richards could become the starting center in Phoenix, which impacts Jusuf Nurkic's duties with the Suns and Mark Williams' role in Charlotte.