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.

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PHILADELPHIA — Tom Thibodeau wants Josh Hart to consider his words. In the wake of Hart twice calling for his team to drop “egos” and “individual agendas” after recent losses, the coach said he was unaware of the comments but urged his player to study film before making such assessments.

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.

The Hornets traded Richards and a second-round draft pick to the Suns for Okogie and three second-round picks.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain will miss the rest of the season following left knee surgery last month on a torn meniscus.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Phoenix Suns acquired center Nick Richards and a second-round pick in 2025 from the Charlotte Hornets for guard Josh Okogie ... and the Philadelphia 76ers, to the Suns.

(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) 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 ...

The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building up. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.

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The Charlotte Hornets took a positive step forward this week, going 2-1 with their healthiest lineup of the season. Amid roster changes and growing pains under first-time Head Coach Charles

Joel Embiid's ongoing knee issues should alter the Sixers' strategy heading into the NBA trade deadline, as they now have far less incentive to make a win-now move.