Richards - coupled with rookie stud Oso Ighodaro - will inject a very pointed surge of athleticism into the Suns' lineup. Last season Nick Richards had more dunks (120) than Nurkic and Plumlee combined (100) in 1000 fewer minutes.

Suns coach Mike Budenholzer said he expects Richards to meet the team Friday in Detroit and get him up to speed on their offensive and defensive schemes. He foresees Richards making his Suns debut Saturday against the Pistons.

With a little over a week left until the 2025 NBA trade deadline, the league was hit with another bombastic trade rumor regarding the player who finished No. 2 on this list, from a report that came almost out of nowhere.

John Calipari is 2-4 all-time against Kentucky. On Saturday night, he’ll be coaching against the Wildcats in Rupp Arena for the first time since Dec. 4, 1991, when UK beat his UMass team 90-69. Stephen Lew USA TODAY NETWORK

Facts, figures and voter quotes on the top 10 finishers for the 2024 Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year Award.

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4 ... of the 2020 NBA Draft out of the University of Kentucky, and Charlotte acquired him in a draft-night trade. Okogie has averaged 6.3 points, 3.0 ...

Anthony Davis continues to put up Godzilla-like numbers for the Los Angeles Lakers. On Saturday against the Warriors, Davis put up monster numbers to help the Lake Show get the win with 36 points, 13 rebounds,

For instance, the Suns swapped Josh Okogie for Nick Richards, and they've been reaping ... Hayden graduated from Arizona State University and recently covered the Mercury for The Next Hoops ...

Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards detailed the shock from playing against the Suns to then becoming a member of the Suns three days later.

Phoenix Suns' starting center Nick Richards had 20 points and a career-high 19 rebounds in their 119-109 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday.

Kevin Durant scored 29 points and Nick Richards continued to make a stellar impression as the Phoenix Suns notched a 119-109 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

Sometimes, trading for the shiniest thing doesn’t always work. However, when the Phoenix Suns traded for Nick Richards, it solved an immediate need: rebounding and physicality. The former ...