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.

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.

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.

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 ...

The Hornets and Suns reportedly got in on the action, Charlotte sending centre Nick Richards and a second-round pick to Phoenix for guard Josh Okogie and three second-rounders according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

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 ...

Suns winning eight of their last 11 games and the emergence of recently-acquired Nick Richards. Nurkic made waves on Saturday night when the center told The Arizona Republic before a 119-109 win over the Washington Wizards that he didn't have a conversation with Budenholzer for a stretch that lasted two months.

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 center Jusuf Nurkic hasn't played since Jan. 7 at Charlotte but was available for Saurday's game.

DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23, including Boston’s first 11 of the third quarter, and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the NBA Finals.

Ranking realistic trade destinations for Philadelphia 76ers wing Kelly Oubre Jr.... The Hornets are stuck in rebuild mode. They have their star in LaMelo Ball, a promising player in Brandon Miller and more youth.

Suns coach Mike Budenholzer provides updates on Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic and what he wants to see improved in the second half.