The Charlotte Hornets are trading center Nick Richards and a second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for wing Josh Okogie and three second-round selections.
Richards is averaging 8.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.2 blocks. In nine starts, he’s put up 11.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks. He’s expected to become the Suns’ starting center once he’s acclimated, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM.
The Hornets receive one second-round pick in 2026 and two in 2031, while the Suns acquire a second-round selection in this year’s draft.