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The Phoenix Suns are spiraling early in the season, and big man Jusuf Nurkic could be on the move as a result.

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 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 Suns face similar challenges with the suddenly out-of-favor Jusuf Nurkić ... a team like Charlotte to take on Nurkić's contract for a package headlined by in-demand Hornets big man ...

In the move, the Suns acquired Richards and a second-round pick from the Hornets for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks. This was a solid trade for Phoenix as they not only added a solid new center for cheap, but they also freed up cap space in the move.

The Phoenix Suns made their first trade of the season, acquiring Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Phoenix sent Josh Okogie and three second-round picks to the Hornets for Richards and one second-round pick.

Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer recently gave an update on when the team's new acquisition will make his debut.

Jusuf Nurkic is going to have a very limited role on the Phoenix Suns if he stays on the franchise past the trade deadline.

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