Suns swap Josh Okogie for Nick Richards

Nick Richards trade grades: Did Phoenix Suns or Charlotte Hornets win Josh Okogie deal?
The Phoenix Suns acquired Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards and a 2025 NBA draft second-round pick on Wednesday in exchange for wing player Josh Okogie and three future second-round NBA draft selections. Richards is averaging 8.9 points per game and 7.5 rebounds per game this season, in 21 minutes of action per game.
Grade the trade: Charlotte Hornets send Nick Richards to Phoenix for Josh Okogie and future draft capital
The Charlotte Hornets traded Nick Richards to the Phoenix Suns in a move that was widely panned as a win-win for both sides. Charlotte flipped Richards for an active, defensive-minded wing in Josh Okogie and a handful of future second round draft picks,
Hornets send center Nick Richards to Suns for guard Josh Okogie, 3 2nd-round draft picks
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.
Phoenix Suns address center position, trade Josh Okogie to Charlotte for Nick Richards
The Phoenix Suns split their season series with Charlotte. Now, Suns wing Josh Okogie has been traded to the Hornets for center Nick Richards.
Suns trade Josh Okogie, acquire Nick Richards in deal with Hornets
Okogie, a fan favorite, was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for seven-footer Nick Richards. Phoenix also sent draft picks in the deal.
NBA News: Nick Richards Reportedly Traded to Suns; Hornets Get Josh Okogie, Picks
The Charlotte Hornets have traded center Nick Richards and one second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Josh Okogie and three second-round
Suns-Hornets Trade: Phoenix adds Nick Richards for Josh Okogie & 3 Second-Round Picks
The Suns are acquiring Nick Richards and a second-round from the Hornets in exchange for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks.
Report: Suns trading Josh Okogie to Hornets for center Nick Richards
The Suns struck a deal to trade for Charlotte Hornets 7-footer Nick Richards on Wednesday afternoon, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. In exchange, the Suns will send guard Josh Okogie to the Hornets along with three future second-round draft picks. The Suns will also receive a future second-round draft pick from the Hornets as part of the deal.
Suns land Nick Richards, 2nd-round pick from Hornets
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
Phoenix Suns trade rumors heat up as Josh Okogie becomes eligible
Josh Okogie brings hustle, tenacity, and relentless energy to the court every time he steps on it. His “Call Me Non-Stop” moniker exists for a reason. But when you look at his
NBA rumors: The 2023 1st-round pick Hornets are willing to discuss in trade talks
NBA rumors suggest the Charlotte Hornets are open to trading their 2023 1st-round pick to reshape their roster.
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‘He’s a strong presence’: Kevin Durant reacts to Nick Richards acquisition
Much like his fans, Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is excited for the acquisition of seven-foot center Nick Richards ...
'Wreak havoc': Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns welcome addition of Nick Richards
Phoenix addressed its size issue by adding Richards, who averaged 11.3 points on 61.7% shooting, 10.2 rebounds, 1.7 blocks ...