The Charlotte Hornets traded backup center Nick Richards and a second-round draft pick to the Phoenix Suns for guard Josh Okogie and three second-round draft picks on Wednesday night.

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.

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.

Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer explained before Thursday's game the significance of trading for Nick Richards.

It’s time for another BBNBA recap. Since our last update on Sunday, plenty has happened across the Association. Let’s dive right into today’s edition with a rookie from Philadelphia having his first major NBA moment.

The Charlotte Hornets have traded center Nick Richards to the Phoenix Suns for a package that includes guard Josh Okogie and draft picks, the team announced.

The latest wave on the NBA's transactional front stings the New York Knicks. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, the Charlotte Hornets are trading center Nick Richards

The Hornets have agreed to trade Nick Richards and a future second-round pick to the Suns, in a deal first reported by ESPN’s Sham Charania. Phoenix will send Josh Okogie and three second-round picks to Charlotte in the exchange. More of this (but in purple & teal) loading… #HiveMentality | @CallMe_NonStop pic.twitter.com/vRVjFvt3Wg

In Siegel’s trade proposal, the Warriors would send Kevon Looney and two 2025 second-round picks to the Hornets for Curry and Richards. Curry may not receive the same recognition as his brother, Stephen. Still, from a three-point shooting efficiency standpoint, Curry is shockingly having a better career than his Hall of Fame-bound older brother.