Charlotte, mind you, might have another move planned with Okogie before the deadline to expand on its Richards return.Source: marcstein.substack.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Bobby Marks

On Wednesday, the Phoenix Suns acquired Jamaican-born big man Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets. The move gives Phoenix some breathing room when it comes to their tax bill this season while providing Kevin Durant and Co. much-needed frontcourt depth amid Jusuf Nurkic's struggles.

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The Phoenix Suns have one of the most talented rosters in the NBA led by Kevin Durant and Devin ... Just controlling the paint.” Durant on Josh Okogie: “I really appreciated how Josh ...

If Nick Richards doesn't help the Suns right the ship this season, they soon may be facing existential questions about the core of their roster.

The Charlotte Hornets and Phoenix Suns swapped Nick Richards and Josh Okogie in a trade that also included draft picks.

Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns just got deeper after the latest roster change of the season, In a breaking report by ESPN's Shams Charania, he revealed that the Charlotte Hornets have just agreed to a deal to send Nick Richards and a second-round pick to the Suns for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks.

Kevin Durant on addition of Nick Richards ... center Nick Richards and one second-round pick to the Suns for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks, per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com ...

None of the players recently moved had a salary greater than $20M+: - D'Angelo Russell ($18.7M) - Dorian Finney-Smith ($14.9M) - Dennis Schroder ($13M) - De'Anthony Melton ($12.8M) - Josh Okogie ($8.2M) Duane Rankin: Kevin Durant on addition of Nick ...

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.

The Suns are acquiring Nick Richards and a second-round from the Hornets in exchange for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks.

Kevin Durant reacted to new teammate Nick Richards' debut for the Phoenix Suns against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.