Suns acquire Nick Richards from Hornets

Phoenix Suns address center position, trade Josh Okogie to Charlotte for Nick Richards
ESPN’s Shams Charania first posted the news on X Wednesday afternoon. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. ESPN's Bobby Marks broke down the second-round picks as Phoenix is getting a 2025 second-round pick while Charlotte is receiving a 2026 second-round pick and two 2031 second-round selections.
NBA trade grades: Suns acquire Nick Richards from Hornets as they try to copy a Western Conference rival
The Phoenix Suns have made a trade. No, not that trade. Jimmy Butler remains a member of the Miami Heat for the time being, but even as the Suns continue to try to pry him away, they have managed to make a deal of another sort by acquiring Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards along with a 2025 Denver Nuggets second-round pick for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks: two from the Nuggets (2026 and 2031) along with a Suns original (2031).
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.
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It begins: Charlotte Hornets trade Nick Richards to Phoenix Suns for Josh Okogie, picks
The Hornets are sending Richards and a second-round pick to Phoenix for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks, league sources confirm to The Observer on Wednesday. The Observer reported the mutual interest between the two teams while the Hornets were in Arizona on Sunday.
Suns Have 2 Tradable NBA Draft Picks After Richards Trade amid Jimmy Butler Rumors
The Phoenix Suns, who have been linked to Jimmy Butler, do not have a lot of trade assets in the form of draft picks moving forward. ESPN's Shams
Suns acquire center Nick Richards in trade with Hornets: Sources
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.

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