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 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.
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.
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.
The Phoenix Suns acquired Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards and a 2025 NBA draft second-round pick on Wednesday in exchange for wing player Josh Okogie and three future second-round NBA draft selections. Richards is averaging 8.9 points per game and 7.5 rebounds per game this season, in 21 minutes of action per game.
The Phoenix Suns are acquiring seven-footer Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard Josh Okogie, ESPN reported Wednesday.
League sources confirmed with Charlotte Sports Live an ESPN report that Richards is headed to the Phoenix Suns along with a second-round pick. In exchange, the Hornets get Josh Okogie and three second-round picks.
After dealing away Nick Richards, the Charlotte Hornets are reportedly open to more potential trades as they continue to rebuild.
While this doesn't do enough to push the Suns towards contention this season, it makes the avenues to contend in future ones more clear. Ball would bring much needed size/defense to the guard spot, while Craig is a phenomenal locker room presence and brings enough 3&D chops to the table to make that a worthwile addition.
With center an area the Lakers are still reportedly targeting in the trade market, who should the Lakers have their eyes on?
The Charlotte Hornets have lost second-leading scorer Brandon Miller for an indefinite period due to a right wrist injury, the team announced on Friday night. Miller, 22, suffered a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist,