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Los Angeles Lakers And Phoenix Suns Reportedly Held Trade Discussions

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 11:17 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers have one of the most notable superstar duos in the league with LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

That said, the roster is lacking depth at the center of position.

According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Lakers have had trade discussions with the Phoenix Suns centered around Nick Richards.

Via Siegel: "The Lakers have held talks with Phoenix about a Nick Richards trade, league sources told @ClutchPoints.

LA was a team listed by @MikeAScotto as having interest in Richards.

Team has also called about potential Yves Missi and Robert Williams III trades with NOP & POR."

The Lakers have held talks with Phoenix about a Nick Richards trade, league sources told @ClutchPoints.

LA was a team listed by @MikeAScotto as having interest in Richards.

Team has also called about potential Yves Missi and Robert Williams III trades with NOP & POR.
— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) July 2, 2025

Richards spent the 2024-25 season with the Charlotte Hornets (and Suns).

He finished the year with averages of 9.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 59.1% from the field in 57 games.

Via Real Sports (on January 18): "Nick Richards is just the 2nd player in NBA history to have 20/10 on 85% FG in a debut with a team."

Nick Richards is just the 2nd player in NBA history to have 20/10 on 85% FG in a debut with a team. pic.twitter.com/umSF6VJ5dA
— Real Sports (@realapp_) January 18, 2025