Even against the bottom of the barrel, you still see the Phoenix Suns' problems, as evidenced by their win over the Washington Wizards.

PHOENIX -- Newest Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards won't be suiting up tonight against the Washington Wizards. After being acquired Wednesday from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks, Richards is listed on the injury report as out (not with team).

The Phoenix Suns may have made a trade for him late Wednesday evening before the team clashes against the Washington Wizards, but newly-acquired center Nick Richards’ debut for his new team will have to wait for another day.

Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer explained before Thursday's game the significance of trading for Nick Richards.

Kevin Durant made his return to his hometown in the Suns win against the Wizards on Thursday and rejoiced in it.

Almost losing after having a 24-point lead, the Phoenix Suns returned to .500 as they beat the Washington Wizards 130-123 without Bradley Beal. Devin Booker led all players in scoring with 37 points,

Much like his fans, Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is excited for the acquisition of seven-foot center Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets. “He’s a strong presence in the paint,” Durant told Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.

The Phoenix Suns have made a trade. No, not that trade. Jimmy Butler remains a member of the Miami Heat for the time being, but even as the Suns continue to try to pry him away, they have managed to make a deal of another sort by acquiring Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards along with a 2025 Denver Nuggets second-round pick for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks: two from the Nuggets (2026 and 2031) along with a Suns original (2031).

The Suns struck a deal to trade for Charlotte Hornets 7-footer Nick Richards on Wednesday afternoon, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. In exchange, the Suns will send guard Josh Okogie to the Hornets along with three future second-round draft picks. The Suns will also receive a future second-round draft pick from the Hornets as part of the deal.

Following another tough loss, it's clear that the Charlotte Hornets need a shakeup. Winning just doesn't seem to be in the cards this year, which is why assets

The Washington Wizards are getting ready to face off against the Phoenix Suns tonight, but before the game, a slight change was made to the road team's roster.