The Suns made a move to acquire Nick Richards from the Hornets, but some people are more skeptical of the move than expected.
The Phoenix Suns have one of the most talented rosters in the NBA led by Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. However, the team is just 19-20 in their first 39 games, which has them as the 11th seed in the Western Conference.
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.
The Suns recorded their fourth win in five games but one decision must be made to enhance that superb run of form
However, they’ve added a player in Richards who can provide the rebounding and rim protection the current rotation lacks while not needing to have plays run for him offensively. While there were opportunities for him to shine in Charlotte,
In addition to an 11-game slate on the busiest day of Week 12, fantasy basketball managers were also gifted a trade to assess. In dire need of help at the center position, the Suns acquired Nick Richards (26% rostered,
The Phoenix Suns have acquired center Nick Richards, as well as a second-round pick, for Josh Okogie and three seconds, finally solving a substantial need for big man depth. Richards, who's averaging 8.
The Phoenix Suns have been the most aggressive team in the NBA since they changed owners. Mat Ishbia's hands-on approach has gotten them Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and a new coach.
Nick Richards could become the starting center in Phoenix, which impacts Jusuf Nurkic's duties with the Suns and Mark Williams' role in Charlotte.
The Phoenix Suns' center rotation was in a dire state recently. Phoenix hopes trading for Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets will help ease their concerns.
The latest NBA rumors involve the Bucks' attempts to gain flexibility, the Warriors' trade deadline goals, and the Suns' diminishing chances at Jimmy Butler.