After exploring avenues to add Richards from the Charlotte Hornets last season, Pthe Suns got a deal done for a player they have long admired at the cost of Josh Okogie and three second ... came amid drama surrounding Jusuf Nurkic, due to his suspension ...

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic hasn't played since Jan. 7 at Charlotte but was available for Saurday's game.

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

The Suns have agreed to a trade that will send guard Josh Okogie and three second round draft picks to the Charlotte Hornets. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone.

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 Phoenix Suns have acquired center Nick Richards, as well as a second-round pick, for Josh Okogie and three seconds, finally solving a substantial need for big man depth. Richards, who's averaging 8.

The Charlotte Hornets recently made a move by trading big man Nick Richards and a second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns, getting Josh Okogie and ... them to absorb Jusuf Nurkic's contract ...

WASHINGTON D.C. – The Phoenix Suns didn’t wait long to move Josh Okogie. After Okogie became ... the roster with their bigs in benching Jusuf Nurkic, starting Mason Plumlee and having rookie ...

Hopefully he leads us in that area. Just controlling the paint.” Durant on Josh Okogie: “I really appreciated how Josh approached the game and his love for his teammates. I wish him the best.

He fell out of the starting lineup and has not played in the last nine games.The Phoenix Suns are one of the most active teams in the market with some moves, such as the arrival of Nick Richards in exchange for Josh Okogie,

Amid a roller-coaster season that began with title hopes, the Suns needed a shakeup. But with limited options, where do they go from here?

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal and big Jusuf Nurkic practiced Friday heading ... in his three games with the Suns. Phoenix moved Josh Okogie and three second-round picks to Charlotte last week ...