Phoenix addressed its size issue by adding Richards, who averaged 11.3 points on 61.7% shooting, 10.2 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 27.2 minutes in nine starts with the Hornets. For the season, he is averaging 8.9 points on 56.1% shooting, 7.5 rebounds. 1.2 blocks and 21.0 minutes per game in 21 games with Charlotte.

The Phoenix Suns' center rotation was in a dire state recently. Phoenix hopes trading for Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets will help ease their concerns.

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 reportedly not done making trades even after landing Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.

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.

It sets the stage for Richards to make his Suns debut after being traded by the Hornets on Wednesday. Although Phoenix could be preparing to have Richards start once he gets acclimated to the system,

The deal - which sent Josh Okogie and multiple second-round picks to Charlotte in exchange for Richards and a 2025 second-round pick - has been well received on the Suns' end by n

There was some belief Richards the Suns just snagged their new starting center, and Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro says Richards will indeed be inserted into the lineup when ready. ESPN's Shams Charania also is reporting the same thing.

The Phoenix Suns split their season series with Charlotte. Now, Suns wing Josh Okogie has been traded to the Hornets for center Nick Richards.

The Phoenix Suns have reportedly acquired Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets for Josh Okogie and a second-round draft pick.

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.