The Phoenix Suns have acquired Nick Richards and one second spherical decide from the Charlotte Hornets for Josh Okogie and three second spherical picks. The Hornets will obtain second spherical picks originating from the Denver Nuggets in 2026 and 2031, in addition to a 2031 second by way of the Suns. The Suns will obtain Denver’s 2025 second spherical decide.
The Suns have been searching for an improve at middle with Jusuf Nurkic falling out of favor with Mike Budenholzer. The Hornets and Suns beforehand mentioned the inclusion of Nurkic in a commerce for Richards.
Richards, who’s represented by Javon Phillips, Jared Mucha and Jeff Schwartz, is signed via the 25-26 season on a $5 million deal. Richards is averaging 8.9 factors, 7.5 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 21.0 minutes over 21 video games this season for the Hornets.
Okogie is averaging 6.0 factors and a pair of.9 rebounds in 14.0 minutes over 25 video games this season. Okogie is capturing a profession finest 38.1 p.c on three-pointers.
