Nick Richards, Charlotte Hornets and Phoenix Suns

Breaking down the Charlotte Hornets' trade of Nick Richards: What it means for the team's present and future
Nick Richards walking out the door opens up a world of possibilities for Moussa Diabate. The center on a two-way deal made waves with his early season output as he tormented opposing big men on the boards with relentless energy and inch perfect positioning on long rebounds.
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.
Suns land Nick Richards, 2nd-round pick from Hornets
The Hornets have agreed to trade Nick Richards and a future second-round pick to the Suns, in a deal first reported by ESPN’s Sham Charania. Phoenix will send Josh Okogie and three second-round picks to Charlotte in the exchange. More of this (but in purple & teal) loading… #HiveMentality | @CallMe_NonStop pic.twitter.com/vRVjFvt3Wg
Suns acquire Nick Richards in trade with Hornets: What he brings to Phoenix’s frontcourt
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.
Nick Richards trade grades: Did Phoenix Suns or Charlotte Hornets win Josh Okogie deal?
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.
Grading Hornets-Suns deal for Nick Richards, Josh Okogie
The Charlotte Hornets and Phoenix Suns swapped Nick Richards and Josh Okogie in a trade that also included draft picks.
Suns-Hornets Trade: Phoenix adds Nick Richards for Josh Okogie & 3 Second-Round Picks
The Suns are acquiring Nick Richards and a second-round from the Hornets in exchange for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks.
Suns' Nick Richards: Big double-double in team debut
Richards also made exactly the kind of impact Phoenix was hoping for when they acquired him from Charlotte, as the 27-year-old center recorded his sixth double-double of the season. The rest of the Suns second unit managed just 13 points total and doesn't have a go-to scoring option,
Nick Richards gets 100% real on Suns debut
It was quite the spectacle when Nick Richards made his Phoenix Suns debut on Saturday. The former Charlotte Hornets big man excelled off the bench and posted 21 points, 11 rebounds, and one steal in Phoenix’s 125-121 win over the Detroit Pistons.
Former Hornet Nick Richards shines in his Phoenix Suns debut
Just three days after being traded to the Phoenix Suns, former Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards already seems destined for an increased role with his new team. In his first game with the Suns, Richards was instrumental in helping them pull off a 125-121 victory.
Grade the trade: Charlotte Hornets send Nick Richards to Phoenix for Josh Okogie and future draft capital
The Charlotte Hornets traded Nick Richards to the Phoenix Suns in a move that was widely panned as a win-win for both sides.
Hornets send center Nick Richards to Suns for guard Josh Okogie, 3 2nd-round draft picks
The Charlotte Hornets traded backup center Nick Richards and a second-round draft pick to the Phoenix Suns for guard Josh ...
Phoenix Suns address center position, trade Josh Okogie to Charlotte for Nick Richards
The Phoenix Suns split their season series with Charlotte. Now, Suns wing Josh Okogie has been traded to the Hornets for ...
Hornets refused to include Cody Martin, Jusuf Nurkic in Nick Richards trade with Suns
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