This is more than a change of scenery for new Phoenix Suns big Nick Richards. In being traded, Richards leaves a Charlotte franchise that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2016 and joins one that’s looking to compete for championship.

Nick Richards walking out the door opens up a world of possibilities for Moussa Diabate. The center on a two-way deal made waves with his early season output as he tormented opposing big men on the boards with relentless energy and inch perfect positioning on long rebounds.

LaMelo Ball is tossing up shots at an astonishingly fast pace for the struggling Charlotte Hornets. Ball is chucking like Wilt Chamberlain.

We got to see a very special version of that on Friday night, when LaMelo Ball and his older brother Lonzo Ball met on the court for the first time in over 1,000 days -- 1,145 to be precise -- due ...

The Charlotte Hornets have traded center Nick Richards and one second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Josh Okogie and three second-round

The Phoenix Suns have acquired center Nick Richards, as well as a second-round pick, for Josh Okogie and three seconds, finally solving a substantial need for big man depth. Richards, who's averaging 8.

The Charlotte Hornets, fueled by a desire to end their 10-game losing streak, entered tonight's matchup with a sense of urgency. And they delivered, securing a decisive 115-104 victory over the Phoenix Suns at the Spectrum Center on a Tuesday night.

Devin Booker had 39 points and 10 assists and Kevin Durant added 26 points for the Suns (16-19), who’ve lost five of their last six.

LaMelo Ball pumped in 32 points and the Charlotte Hornets snapped a 10-game losing streak by beating the visiting Phoenix Suns 115-104 on Tuesday night.

It's not the big name at the top of Phoenix's list, but they also wanted an upgrade in athleticism at center and Richards brings that.

LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets took on the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. The Hornets are coming off their 10th straight loss after losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.

DETROIT – This is more than a change of scenery for new Phoenix Suns big Nick Richards. In being traded ... mode with a franchise talent in LaMelo Ball and new head coach Charles Lee.