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Trade season is officially heating up, as we're roughly ten days away from the NBA's Feb. 5 trade deadline — and the Phoenix Suns are potential players to watch.

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NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / January 5

Knicks Could Land Suns Backup Center in Low-Key Deadline Move

The New York Knicks have an opportunity to strengthen their injured roster at the Feb. 5 trade deadline, and they could go after Phoenix Suns backup center Nick Richards.

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Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 24

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NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 23

Chatter Grows Around Potential Suns, Raptors Trade

The Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors have previously been in trade discussions as the 2025-26 season grows in duration, and ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline, there's still some chatter on lingering talks between the two teams.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 21

Suns Reacts: The Nick Richards dilemma makes more sense in context

Losses like the one against Golden State last night are frustrating because they shine a bright light on a real Suns issue. Phoenix has grit. They play connected basketball.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 19

5 mock trades built around the Suns’ most expendable center

With it being under two months until the trade deadline, discussions on a wide variety of players will start to ensue across the league. For the Suns, though, it is relatively quiet to start, as only one name has really been mentioned in trade discussions so far: center Nick Richards.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 19

Suns, Raptors have discussed Nick Richards trade

The Suns and Raptors have at least kicked the tires on a small deal, but nothing appears close. Gerald Bourguet of Suns After Dark reports that Phoenix and Toronto discussed a trade framework that would have sent center Nick Richards to the Raptors in exchange for Ochai Agbaji and a second-round pick.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / December 18

Suns’ Nick Richards lands in trade rumors as Phoenix targets another shooting guard

The reported discussions between the Phoenix Suns and the Toronto Raptors centered around Nick Richards highlight a nuanced approach to roster construction and how the Suns are planning for the future.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / November 27

Suns Reportedly Have Made Big Man Available for Trade

The Phoenix Suns are open for business when it comes to one of their big men. According to The Stein Line's Jake Fischer, the Suns are open to trading center Nick Richards and have made their intentions clear since the summer: "Phoenix has made Nick Richards available for trade since this past summer, league sources say.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / November 26

NBA Rumors: Nikola Vucevic, Bulls, Nick Richards, Robert Williams

Several veteran big men are expected to hit the trade market ahead of the February 5 deadline, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. And this year’s group could be one of the deeper frontcourt pools we have seen in a while.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / November 26

Should Suns Make Any Trades After Hot Start?

The Phoenix Suns have exceeded their preseason expectations so far with an 11-7 record approaching the quarter mark of the 2025-26 season. This season

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 / 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 / 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 / Burn City Sports / January 18, 2025

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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 15, 2025

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 / Yardbarker / January 15, 2025

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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