Nick Richards ready to have impact with Phoenix Suns

Former Kentucky star Nick Richards traded to NBA contender
A former Kentucky star is on the move in the NBA, with center Nick Richards part of a deal that will send him from the Charlotte Hornets to the Phoenix Suns. In the deal, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania,
Suns Land Nick Richards in Blockbuster Trade With Hornets
According to a report from Shams Charania of ESPN, the Phoenix Suns have acquired center Nick Richards and one second-round NBA Draft pick from the Charlotte Hornets. In exchange, the Hornets are receiving shooting guard Josh Okogie and three second-round NBA Draft picks.
'No pressure': Nick Richards ready to have impact with Phoenix Suns
The Suns traded Josh Okogie and three future second-round picks Wednesday for Richards and a second-round selection. Wearing No. 2, Richards joined the Suns (20-20) Friday in Detroit and was ready to make his debut Saturday against the Pistons (21-20) at Little Caesars Arena.
What Nick Richards Brings to Suns
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.
Nick Richards expects to make Suns debut Saturday, where does that leave Jusuf Nurkic?
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.
Suns' Nick Richards: Moves into starting five
With Richards likely to remain in the starting lineup going forward, Mason Plumlee will retreat to the second unit.
Nick Richards gets 100% real on Suns debut
It was quite the spectacle when Nick Richards made his Phoenix Suns debut on Saturday. The former Charlotte Hornets big man excelled off the bench and posted 21 points, 11 rebounds, and one steal in Phoenix’s 125-121 win over the Detroit Pistons.
Suns-Pistons updates: Phoenix's new big man Nick Richards makes an impact
Check azcentral for live updates of scores, highlights, and statistics during the Suns-Pistons game. Suns' new big Nick Richards thrives in 2nd quarter. Devin Booker scored 10 of
Former Hornet Nick Richards shines in his Phoenix Suns debut
Just three days after being traded to the Phoenix Suns, former Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards already seems destined for an increased role with his new team. In his first game with the Suns, Richards was instrumental in helping them pull off a 125-121 victory.
Nick Richards shines in Suns debut, makes franchise history
Debuting for the first time as a member of the Phoenix Suns, center Nick Richards couldn’t have had a better start with his new team and showed how the trade could help the Suns make a push up the standings.
BREAKING: Hornets send Nick Richards to Suns in first trade of the season
Nick Richards is no longer with the Charlotte Hornets. The 27-year-old big man had been the center of countless mock trades ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel5d
Who is Nick Richards? What to know about new Phoenix Suns center after trade with Hornets
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.
Houston Chronicle6d
Hornets send center Nick Richards to Suns for guard Josh Okogie, 3 2nd-round draft picks
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 ...