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.

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.

(AP Photo/Matt Slocum) 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 NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Philadelphia.

Monday’s action between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Phoenix Suns features two teams in a similar position yet heading in different directions. When the 2024-

The Hornets send a 2025 second-round draft pick, the least favorable between Denver and the Philadelphia 76ers, to the Suns ... him in a draft-night trade. Okogie has averaged 6.3 points, 3.0 ...

Josh Hart, who had a triple-double, celebrates during the Knicks OT win over the 76ers. NBAE via Getty Images The Knicks have a few Philadelphia ... to the Suns for Josh Okogie and three second ...

The Charlotte Hornets recently made a move by trading big man Nick Richards and a second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns, getting Josh Okogie and three second-round picks in return.

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.

The latest wave on the NBA's transactional front stings the New York Knicks. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, the Charlotte Hornets are trading center Nick Richards

Charlotte receives second-round draft picks from the Denver Nuggets in 2026 and 2031, in addition to a second-round draft pick from Phoenix in 2031. The Hornets send a 2025 second-round draft pick, the least favorable between Denver and the Philadelphia 76ers, to the Suns.