It had become abundantly clear in recent weeks that Nick Richards was the Phoenix Suns' primary trade ... Beal has been a hot topic of discussion in recent weeks due to the Suns' clear interest in Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. At this time, there are ...

The Phoenix Suns have made a trade. No, not that trade. Jimmy Butler remains a member of the Miami Heat for the time being, but even as the Suns continue to try to pry him away, they have managed to make a deal of another sort by acquiring Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards along with a 2025 Denver Nuggets second-round pick for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks: two from the Nuggets (2026 and 2031) along with a Suns original (2031).

However, they’ve added a player in Richards who can provide the rebounding and rim protection the current rotation lacks while not needing to have plays run for him offensively. While there were opportunities for him to shine in Charlotte,

During Week 13, the Blazers will play four games, beginning with the Heat on Tuesday. With Mark Williams firmly entrenched as Charlotte’s starting center, Richards needed a move to have a chance of establishing his fantasy ceiling.

The Phoenix Suns, who have inquired about Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler, now have limited trade assets in the form of draft

Nick Richards explained after Wednesday's win how excited he is to play his first game in front of the Suns' fanbase.

The Phoenix Suns are trading Josh Okogie and three second-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets for coveted big man Nick Richards and a second-round pick, first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. The Hornets are sending Nick Richards and one 2nd round pick to the Suns for Josh Okogie and three 2nd round picks,

The Suns would receive Butler, Richaun Holmes, and Josh Richardson, the Heat would receive Beal, Ryan Dunn, and a 2031 first-round pick swap, and the Wizards would receive Duncan Robinson in Bitar’s three-team trade proposal.

Veteran center Jusuf Nurkic was benched earlier this season, and in a perfect world, the Suns would love to use his $18.1 million salary to land a difference-maker. In the meantime, though, he is still a member of the Suns and is working through those difficult circumstances.

Jusuf Nurkić and Mike Budenholzer aren’t in a good place.

Multi-time All-Stars and 2024 Olympians Jewell Loyd and Kelsey Plum are changing locations in a massive three-team deal that will send Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces, Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks and a collection of assets to the Seattle Storm that includes the No. 2 pick in the upcoming draft.