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.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Phoenix Suns acquired center Nick Richards and a second ... of the 2020 NBA Draft out of the University of Kentucky, and Charlotte acquired him in a draft-night trade.

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns today acquired center Nick Richards from the Charlotte ... Richards played three collegiate seasons at the University of Kentucky before entering the NBA.

Richards - coupled with rookie stud Oso Ighodaro - will inject a very pointed surge of athleticism into the Suns' lineup. Last season Nick Richards had more dunks (120) than Nurkic and Plumlee combined (100) in 1000 fewer minutes.

Suns coach Mike Budenholzer said he expects Richards to meet the team Friday in Detroit and get him up to speed on their offensive and defensive schemes. He foresees Richards making his Suns debut Saturday against the Pistons.

The Suns traded Josh Okogie and three future second-round picks Wednesday for Richards and a second-round selection. Wearing No. 2, Richards joined the Suns (20-20) Friday in Detroit and was ready to make his debut Saturday against the Pistons (21-20) at Little Caesars Arena.

A former Kentucky star is on the move in the NBA, with center Nick Richards part of a deal that will send him from the Charlotte Hornets to the Phoenix Suns.

The Phoenix Suns acquired center Nick Richards and a second-round pick in 2025 from the Charlotte Hornets for guard Josh Okogie and three future second-round draft picks Wednesday night. Charlotte receives second-round draft picks from the Denver Nuggets in 2026 and 2031,

Kevin Durant scored 29 points and Nick Richards continued to make a stellar impression as the Phoenix Suns notched a 119-109 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker had high praise for the recently acquired Nick Richards, who was traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Suns last week. Richards made his debut for Phoenix last Saturday,

Two-sport standout Nick Ford has settled into basketball mode (right) for TF South after wrapping up his prep football career (left).

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