This is more than a change of scenery for new Phoenix Suns big Nick Richards. In being traded, Richards leaves a Charlotte franchise that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2016 and joins one that’s looking to compete for championship.
A Phoenix Suns star lost his Per Diem in a bet with a teammate on the matchup between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders.
If Nick Richards doesn't help the Suns right the ship this season, they soon may be facing existential questions about the core of their roster.
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.
The Phoenix Suns head to Capital One Arena to face the Washington Wizards in a non-conference matchup. The Suns are 19-20, which puts them in 11th place in the Western Conference. The Wizards are 6-32, which puts them in last place in the Eastern Conference.
The Suns recorded their fourth win in five games but one decision must be made to enhance that superb run of form
The Phoenix Suns' center rotation was in a dire state recently. Phoenix hopes trading for Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets will help ease their concerns.
Trae Young had 28 points and 11 assists to help the visiting Atlanta Hawks extend their winning streak to three games by defeating the Boston Celtics 119-115 in overtime on Saturday. Dyson Daniels added 23 points for the Hawks,
Phoenix takes on Cleveland for a non-conference matchup. The teams meet Monday for the first time this season.
Kevin Durant scored 30 of his 36 points in the second half, and the Phoenix Suns defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-121.
Dyson Daniels hit a short jumper in the lane with just over a minute left in overtime and Onyeka Okongwu made two free throws with 11 seconds left, lifting the Atlanta Hawks to a 119-115 victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.