During Week 13, the Blazers will play four games, beginning with the Heat on Tuesday. With Mark Williams firmly entrenched as Charlotte’s starting center, Richards needed a move to have a chance of establishing his fantasy ceiling.

A potential trade target for the Knicks is officially off the board. The Charlotte Hornets traded center Nick Richards and a 2025 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for forward Josh Okogie and three second-round picks, according to ESPN.

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.

Franklin) Phoenix Suns center Oso Ighodaro, right, dunks against Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Philadelphia 76ers’ Guerschon ...

dunks against Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Philadelphia 76ers ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Phoenix Suns acquired center Nick Richards and a second ... favorable between Denver and the Philadelphia 76ers, to the Suns. Richards helps fill a need for the ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Phoenix Suns acquired center Nick Richards and a second ... the least favorable between Denver and the Philadelphia 76ers, to the Suns.

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