The Charlotte Hornets traded backup center Nick Richards and a second-round draft pick to the Phoenix Suns for guard Josh Okogie and three second-round draft picks on Wednesday night.

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.

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A potential trade target for the Knicks is officially off the board. The Charlotte Hornets traded center Nick Richards and a 2025 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for forward Josh Okogie and three second-round picks, according to ESPN.

The Charlotte Hornets have traded center Nick Richards to the Phoenix Suns for a package that includes guard Josh Okogie and draft picks, the team announced.

With that in mind, the Suns could part ways with Josh Okogie, who is buried on the Suns' depth chart. Okogie is only 26 years old and is averaging six points and 2.9 rebounds in limited minutes.

(AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Philadelphia 76ers’ Guerschon Yabusele, center, goes up for a shot against Phoenix Suns’ Ryan Dunn, from left, Oso Ighodaro and Josh Okogie during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Philadelphia.

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