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.
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Kevin Durant led the Phoenix Suns to a 125-121 victory over the Detroit Pistons (in Michigan). Durant finished the game with 36 points,
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 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.
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' center rotation was in a dire state recently. Phoenix hopes trading for Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets will help ease their concerns.
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Suns Edge Out Pistons in Close Battle
This game marked the Suns debut for Nick Richards after he was acquired from the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Richards came off the bench and made a huge impact with 21 points on 7-of-8 shooting, 11 rebounds and was a team-high plus-22 in 30 minutes.
Kevin Durant scored 30 of his 36 points in the second half and the Phoenix Suns defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-121.
When the Pistons' lead guard is on the sideline, they often become stagnant offensively and concede leads or dig a deeper hole.