Hornets send Nick Richards to Suns

BREAKING: Hornets send Nick Richards to Suns in first trade of the season
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.
Who is Nick Richards? What to know about new Phoenix Suns center after trade with Hornets
Get to know new Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards and what his potential role with the NBA team could be after his trade from the Charlotte Hornets.
Hornets send center Nick Richards to Suns for guard Josh Okogie, 3 2nd-round draft picks
The Phoenix Suns acquired center Nick Richards and a second-round pick in 2025 from the Charlotte Hornets for guard Josh Okogie and three future second-round draft picks Wednesday night. Charlotte receives second-round draft picks from the Denver Nuggets in 2026 and 2031,
Suns Land Nick Richards in Blockbuster Trade With Hornets
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.
Former Kentucky star Nick Richards traded to NBA contender
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.
What Nick Richards Brings to Suns
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.
Suns Trade Rumors: Hornets’ Nick Richards Among Targets
The Phoenix Suns are reportedly interested in a trade for Charlotte Hornets backup center Nick Richards. Arizona Sports’ John
'No pressure': Nick Richards ready to have impact with Phoenix Suns
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.
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.
Phoenix Suns address center position, trade Josh Okogie to Charlotte for Nick Richards
The Phoenix Suns didn’t wait long to move Josh Okogie. After Okogie became trade eligible Wednesday, the Suns moved him and three second-round picks for Charlotte Hornets reserve big Nick Richards and a second-round pick,
Fantasy basketball: Who benefits most from the Nick Richards trade?
Nick Richards could become the starting center in Phoenix, which impacts Jusuf Nurkic's duties with the Suns and Mark Williams' role in Charlotte.
Nick Richards expects to make Suns debut Saturday, where does that leave Jusuf Nurkic?
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer said he expects Richards to meet the team Friday in Detroit and get him up to speed on their ...
Charlotte Hornets key reserves see decrease in playing time as prospects shine, trade deadline nears
The biggest story from the interior shredding of Cleveland was the lack of minutes for backup center Nick Richards. Mark ...