The Phoenix Suns acquired Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards ... field this season. Richards was selected in the second round of the 2020 draft (No. 42 overall) out of Kentucky.
Richards - coupled with rookie stud Oso Ighodaro - will inject a very pointed surge of athleticism into the Suns' lineup. Last season Nick Richards had more dunks (120) than Nurkic and Plumlee combined (100) in 1000 fewer minutes.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Phoenix Suns acquired center Nick Richards and a second ... of the 2020 NBA Draft out of the University of Kentucky, and Charlotte acquired him in a draft-night ...
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer said he expects Richards to meet the team Friday in Detroit and get him up to speed on their offensive and defensive schemes. He foresees Richards making his Suns debut Saturday against the Pistons.