Swapping Nick Richards for Jusuf Nurkic doesn’t exactly scream upgrade. Even if the Suns sweeten the pot with a potential first-rounder or a couple of seconds, the Hornets might still hesitate.

As expected, the Suns are holding onto Nick Richards, league sources tell The Athletic. Richards’ $5 million salary is ...

Richards, who's averaging 8.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.2 blocks on the season, stands 7-feet tall and immediately strengthens Phoenix's otherwise modest size, primarily occupied by Jusuf Nurkić ...

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić was benched earlier this month and hasn't appeared in a game since Jan. 7. ... Phoenix acquired big man Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets earlier this month.

Stein suggests a potential deal with the Hornets involving Nurkić and draft picks in exchange for center Nick Richards, whose name has been circulating in recent trade rumors.

Richards, who's averaging 8.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.2 blocks on the season, stands 7-feet tall and immediately strengthens Phoenix's otherwise modest size, primarily occupied by Jusuf Nurkić ...

Richards, who's averaging 8.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.2 blocks on the season, stands 7-feet tall and immediately strengthens Phoenix's otherwise modest size, primarily occupied by Jusuf Nurkić ...