Josh Okogie, Phoenix Suns and Nick Richards

Grade the trade: Charlotte Hornets send Nick Richards to Phoenix for Josh Okogie and future draft capital
The Charlotte Hornets traded Nick Richards to the Phoenix Suns in a move that was widely panned as a win-win for both sides. Charlotte flipped Richards for an active, defensive-minded wing in Josh Okogie and a handful of future second round draft picks, while Phoenix added an interior reinforcement to their championship-contending roster.
Nick Richards trade grades: Did Phoenix Suns or Charlotte Hornets win Josh Okogie deal?
The Phoenix Suns acquired Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards and a 2025 NBA draft second-round pick on Wednesday in exchange for wing player Josh Okogie and three future second-round NBA draft selections. Richards is averaging 8.9 points per game and 7.5 rebounds per game this season, in 21 minutes of action per game.
Hornets send center Nick Richards to Suns for guard Josh Okogie, 3 2nd-round draft picks
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,
Hornets’ Jeff Peterson After Trading For Josh Okogie: ‘We’re Listening To Everything’
The Hornets acquired forward Josh Okogie in a trade with the Suns on Wednesday and they may not be done. At least, not if you listen to president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson, who sent center Nick Richards to Phoenix as part of the deal.
Phoenix Suns address center position, trade Josh Okogie to Charlotte for Nick Richards
The Suns have made moves within the roster with their bigs in benching Jusuf Nurkic, starting Mason Plumlee and having rookie Oso Ighodaro see action as a backup, but the addition of Richards gives them a center who can come in right away and start.
Report: Hornets trade Nick Richards to Suns for Josh Okogie
The Phoenix Suns are acquiring seven-footer Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard Josh Okogie, ESPN reported Wednesday.
Hornets' Josh Okogie: Traded to Charlotte
The Suns traded Okogie and three second-round picks to the Hornets on Wednesday in exchange for Nick Richards, Shams Charania of ESPN announced. While the Suns get much needed help at center, it appears Okogie will be buried in the depth chart behind Cody Martin and Josh Green.
NBA News: Nick Richards Reportedly Traded to Suns; Hornets Get Josh Okogie, Picks
The Charlotte Hornets have traded center Nick Richards and one second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Josh Okogie and three second-round
Suns-Hornets Trade: Phoenix adds Nick Richards for Josh Okogie & 3 Second-Round Picks
The Suns are acquiring Nick Richards and a second-round from the Hornets in exchange for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks.
Dream vs. Reality: The Charlotte Hornets' 2025 trade deadline targets
The Charlotte Hornets positioned themselves early for a trade before the February 6th deadline. Charlotte traded veteran center Nick Richards and a 2025 Denver
Suns trade Josh Okogie, acquire Nick Richards in deal with Hornets
Okogie, a fan favorite, was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for seven-footer Nick Richards. Phoenix also sent draft picks in the deal.
Report: Suns trading Josh Okogie to Hornets for center Nick Richards
The Suns struck a deal to trade for Charlotte Hornets 7-footer Nick Richards on Wednesday afternoon, according to ESPN’s ...
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Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Week 14 Streaming Targets
RotoWire expert Adam King analyzes streaming targets for the upcoming week, including Scoot Henderson, Nick Richards and Lonzo Ball.
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1 Reason the Bucks can't be too mad about Suns trading for their ideal target
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‘He’s a strong presence’: Kevin Durant reacts to Nick Richards acquisition
Much like his fans, Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is excited for the acquisition of seven-foot center Nick Richards ...