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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 latest NBA rumors involve the Bucks' attempts to gain flexibility, the Warriors' trade deadline goals, and the Suns' diminishing chances at Jimmy Butler.

Doug Smith of The Toronto Star is responsible for breaking the news. Jimmy Butler doesn’t match the timeline of the Raptors but Toronto views this as an opportunity to cash in. Their interest in being a third team is to assist in facilitating a trade in exchange for assets. Smith said,

The Phoenix Suns' front office has several additional roster questions to address aside from trading Josh Okogie for Nick ... Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. (MST). Will Jimmy Butler, thought to be a possible ...

The Phoenix Suns have acquired Nick Richards and picks from the Charlotte Hornets for Josh Okogie for picks and the trade is an interesting one for the Suns.The details from Shams Charania are bel

The Phoenix Suns, who have been linked to Jimmy Butler, do not have a lot of trade assets in the form of draft picks moving forward. ESPN's Shams

T he Phoenix Suns have seen some issues this year that have left fans outraged. Their main issue was center play, though. It has been discussed throughout the season as an area of

Up to the year 2031, the Phoenix Suns have just two draft picks that can be traded since they mortgaged their future by shipping the rest away for players like Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and others.

NBA rumors suggest the Golden State Warriors are exploring trade scenarios involving Nikola Vucevic and Myles Turner ahead of the deadline.

The Milwaukee Bucks will have to pivot their trade targets after missing out on this center. They can't be too mad about the deal, however.