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Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards has been the center of some trade rumors ever since Phoenix made massive changes regarding their big men. The Suns selected

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 3

Why Wizards Should Be Connected to Suns

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NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / July 3

Knicks Interested in Suns Center

The New York Knicks are looking for ways to get better this offseason both on the free agent market and trade block. One player that could intrigue the Knicks is Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards.

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Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 2

Nick Richards Garnering Interest From Suns Divisional Rival

Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards is reportedly garnering trade interest from the Los Angeles Lakers amid free agency. Brett Siegel reported Los Angeles'

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / July 2

Suns and Lakers have had trade talks surrounding last year’s starting center

After adding multiple center via the NBA draft and trade, the Phoenix Suns are looking to shop last year’s starting center Nick Richards. Phoenix traded for Richards last year to address its center problem, where he appeared in 36 games for the Suns and averaged 9.5 points and 8.6 rebounds.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 1

Los Angeles Lakers And Phoenix Suns Reportedly Held Trade Discussions

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.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 30

Suns $15 Million Center Could Be Traded Soon

The Phoenix Suns have a new-look center rotation after trading for Mark Williams and selecting Khaman Maluach with the No. 10 overall pick in last week's draft.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / June 30

Trade Interest In Suns Center Nick Richards

The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring every potential possibility at bringing in the right players to improve their center position and more names continue to emerge.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Suns to guarantee Nick Richards’ $5M salary

The Suns are expected to guarantee Nick Richards’ $5MM salary for next season, The Athletic’s Fred Katz tweets. Phoenix had to decide by today whether to make that guarantee or waive him.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 10

Suns' Nick Richards Rises in NBA Re-Draft

The Phoenix Suns made a bold move in the middle of last season acquiring big man Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets. The Suns sent veteran forward Josh Okogie and three future second-round picks to the Hornets for Richards and a future second-round selection.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 19

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.

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Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / January 18

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.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / January 18

Suns fans impressed by Nick Richards’ debut, beating Pistons 125-121

Making his debut for his new team, Nick Richards was one of the many bright spots for the Phoenix Suns as they narrowly beat the resurgent Detroit Pistons 125-121.

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / January 17

Why Nick Richards Addition Can't Come Soon Enough For Phoenix Suns Despite Wizards Win

The Phoenix Suns are finally on a roll after a poor start to the season in the NBA Calendar - but they cannot afford to rest on their laurels if they're to secure a playoff spot by the end of the regular schedule.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / January 17

Suns React to Nick Richards Trade

The Phoenix Suns added a position of need Wednesday when they traded Josh Okogie and three second-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Nick Richards and one second-round pick.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 15

Suns’ Acquisition of Nick Richards Should Help Immediately in Needed Area of Board Work

Suns point guard Tyus Jones said it best — they can’t keep getting beat in the rebounding department. So the Nick Richards trade with the Hornets makes sense.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 15

Suns Acquiring Nick Richards In Trade With Hornets, Reducing Luxury-Tax Bill

The Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a trade that will send center Nick Richards and a second-round draft pick to Phoenix in exchange for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 15

Nick Richards acquisition plugs some important gaps for Suns

The Phoenix Suns have acquired fifth-year big man Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets. ESPN's Shams Charania broke the news on Wednesday via X. As part of the deal, Charlotte will receive Josh Okogie and three second-round picks.

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