Hornets trade Nick Richards to Suns for Josh Okogie

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).
Phoenix Suns address center position, trade Josh Okogie to Charlotte for Nick Richards
The Phoenix Suns didn’t wait long to move Josh Okogie. After Okogie became trade eligible Wednesday, the Suns moved him and three second-round picks for Charlotte Hornets reserve big Nick Richards and a second-round pick,
Report: Suns land Nick Richards, 2nd-round pick from Hornets
The Hornets reportedly have agreed to trade Nick Richards and a future second-round pick to the Suns, per ESPN’s Sham Charania. Phoenix will send Josh Okogie and three second-round picks to Charlotte in the exchange.
Suns Have 2 Tradable NBA Draft Picks After Richards Trade amid Jimmy Butler Rumors
The Phoenix Suns, who have been linked to Jimmy Butler, reportedly do not have a lot of trade assets in the form of draft picks moving forward. ESPN's
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.
Nick Richards must be more Suns’ long-term piece than short-term solution
It is too little and it is too late but the Phoenix Suns filled a need on Wednesday, acquiring Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards in exchange for wing
Report: Nick Richards Will Start for Suns
There was some belief Richards the Suns just snagged their new starting center, and Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro says Richards will indeed be inserted into the lineup when ready. ESPN's Shams Charania also is reporting the same thing.
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.
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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