The Suns have acquired Nick Richards ahead of the NBA trade deadline, leading to rumors about Jusuf Nurkic's future.

Is it the sort of Earth-shattering move that we expected the Suns to make in the buildup to the deadline? No, but it's an interesting deal to address a major need with weeks of wo

During Week 13, the Blazers will play four games, beginning with the Heat on Tuesday. With Mark Williams firmly entrenched as Charlotte’s starting center, Richards needed a move to have a chance of establishing his fantasy ceiling.

While Jimmy Butler remains an active member of the Miami Heat, the team is determined to continue exploring trade opportunities leading up to the Feb. 6 trade deadline, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly interested in a trade for Charlotte Hornets backup center Nick Richards. Arizona Sports’ John

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,

The Phoenix Suns, who have inquired about Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler, now have limited trade assets in the form of draft

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 Suns would receive Butler, Richaun Holmes, and Josh Richardson, the Heat would receive Beal, Ryan Dunn, and a 2031 first-round pick swap, and the Wizards would receive Duncan Robinson in Bitar’s three-team trade proposal.

The Suns’ front office will need to be strategic in their approach, balancing the desire to acquire Butler with the need to maintain a competitive roster.

The 27-year-old Richards, who is averaging 8.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game this season, could be the Suns' new starting center.

HoopsHype ranks the five players who have appeared most often in trade rumors over the previous week, including Jimmy Butler.