That means that Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is now officially eligible to be dealt anywhere. Trade season unofficially begins in the middle of December, and January 15 is the next milestone in players becoming available ahead of the February 6 deadline.

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The Charlotte Hornets are trading 7-foot center Nick Richards and one second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.Source:

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The Suns, who are facing second-apron restrictions, could also legally acquire Grant Williams ($13.03MM) or Josh Green ($12.65MM) along with Richards in exchange for Nurkic, though Williams is out for the season following knee surgery. Both he and Green have two more guaranteed years on their contracts after this season.