Nick Richards is being traded to Phoenix Suns, will team up with Devin Booker

A former Kentucky Wildcat is headed out West. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Charlotte Hornets are trading Nick Richards to the Phoenix Suns. Now in year five as a pro, Richards has appeared in 21 games this season for the Hornets, including nine starts. The seven-footer is averaging 8.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game this season on 56.1 percent shooting. Along with Richards, the Suns also traded for one second-round pick from Charlotte. The Hornets will receive guard Josh Okogie and three second-round picks. An early-season rib injury slowed Richards down …

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