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Kevin Durant Reacts To Suns-Hornets Trade
Kevin Durant speaks for first time on Suns’ newly traded 7-foot Jamaican big man
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.
‘He’s a strong presence’: Kevin Durant reacts to Nick Richards acquisition
The Phoenix Suns (19-20) play the second of their five-game road trip at the Washington Wizards (6-32) on Thursday.
If Nick Richards doesn't help the Suns right the ship this season, they soon may be facing existential questions about the core of their roster.
Kevin Durant made his return to his hometown in the Suns win against the Wizards on Thursday and rejoiced in it.
Kevin Durant reacted to new teammate Nick Richards' debut for the Phoenix Suns against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.
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Charlotte Hornets Add 7-Foot Big Man In Trade With The Phoenix SunsKevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns just got deeper after the latest roster change of the season, In a breaking report by ESPN's Shams Charania, he revealed that the Charlotte Hornets have just agreed to a deal to send Nick Richards and a second-round pick to the Suns for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks.
While they have a dynamite 1-2 punch in Kevin Durant and Devin Booker ... as it decided to send Josh Okogie and second-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets for Nick Richards, according to Shams ...
The Phoenix Suns acquired Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards and a 2025 NBA draft second-round pick on Wednesday in exchange for wing player Josh Okogie and three future second-round NBA draft selections. Richards is averaging 8.9 points per game and 7.5 rebounds per game this season, in 21 minutes of action per game.
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.
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.
This is more than a change of scenery for new Phoenix Suns big Nick Richards. In being traded, Richards leaves a Charlotte franchise that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2016 and joins one that’s looking to compete for championship.
The Suns are acquiring Nick Richards and a second-round from the Hornets in exchange for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks.
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