Nick Richards explained after Wednesday's win how excited he is to play his first game in front of the Suns' fanbase.

The Phoenix Suns acquired Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards ... field this season. Richards was selected in the second round of the 2020 draft (No. 42 overall) out of Kentucky.

According to a report from Shams Charania of ESPN, the Phoenix Suns have acquired center Nick Richards and one second-round NBA Draft pick from the Charlotte Hornets. In exchange, the Hornets are receiving shooting guard Josh Okogie and three second-round NBA Draft picks.

The Phoenix Suns acquired center Nick Richards and a second-round pick in 2025 from the Charlotte Hornets for guard Josh Okogie and three future second-round draft picks Wednesday night. Charlotte receives second-round draft picks from the Denver Nuggets in 2026 and 2031,

Richards - coupled with rookie stud Oso Ighodaro - will inject a very pointed surge of athleticism into the Suns' lineup. Last season Nick Richards had more dunks (120) than Nurkic and Plumlee combined (100) in 1000 fewer minutes.

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns today acquired center Nick Richards from the Charlotte ... Richards played three collegiate seasons at the University of Kentucky before entering the NBA.

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 traded Josh Okogie and three future second-round picks Wednesday for Richards and a second-round selection. Wearing No. 2, Richards joined the Suns (20-20) Friday in Detroit and was ready to make his debut Saturday against the Pistons (21-20) at Little Caesars Arena.

A former Kentucky star is on the move in the NBA, with center Nick Richards part of a deal that will send him from the Charlotte Hornets to the Phoenix Suns.

Richards had one of his best games with the Suns on Wednesday since being traded to Phoenix. The 27-year-old big man made a big impact on the glass with a season-high 15 rebounds, which helped his new squad secure the blowout win against Brooklyn.

Two-sport standout Nick Ford has settled into basketball mode (right) for TF South after wrapping up his prep football career (left).

Because it’s the NBA trade deadline, baby. A sacred, chaotic ritual in the basketball calendar. Sure, it’s not quite the frenzied, blockbuster bonanza it used to be, but it still pulls us in like moths to a flame.