Despite holding a lead entering the fourth quarter during Sunday night's contest, the Charlotte Hornets were unable to maintain their momentum against the Phoen
The Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets are reportedly discussing a trade that would send Jusuf Nurkić and draft capital to Charlotte in exchange for Nick Richards before the NBA trade deadline, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.
The Suns have agreed to a trade that will send guard Josh Okogie and three second round draft picks to the Charlotte Hornets. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone.
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.
The Phoenix Suns are spiraling early in the season, and big man Jusuf Nurkic could be on the move as a result.
According to Forbes’ Evan Sidery, the immediate expectation is for Nick Richards and Oso Ighodaro to become the Suns’ new center rotation. Sidery also mentioned that by making this move, the Suns will now upgrade their athleticism in the frontcourt.
The trade that went down yesterday between the Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets was almost a lot bigger. Nick Richards and a pick went to Phoenix, and Josh Ok
PHOENIX — Devin Booker stood at his locker late Sunday night. The Phoenix Suns had just beaten the Charlotte Hornets on their home court, hardly a reason for celebration. But the effort had given the struggling Suns their third win in a row and their fourth in five games since coach Mike Budenholzer altered the lineup.