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

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.

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.

The Phoenix Suns may have to keep Jusuf Nurkić around this season due to his large contract ... the Suns have been linked to many centers around the league including Nick Richards and Duop ...