While injuries have been an problem this season, Denver’s biggest issue is their bench. Denver’s bench has been one of the least productive in the NBA this season and they must upgrade their frontcourt depth. DeAndre Jordan is currently the team’s backup center as Zeke Nnaji has fallen out of the rotation all together.

The Phoenix Suns acquired center Nick Richards and a second-round pick in 2025 from the Charlotte Hornets for guard Josh Okogie and three future second-round draft picks Wednesday night. Charlotte receives second-round draft picks from the Denver Nuggets in 2026 and 2031,

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.

Phoenix Suns are above .500 for first time since Christmas after win over Detroit Pistons in third game of five-game road trip.

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 Suns added some much-needed frontcourt help, acquiring center Nick Richards from the Hornets for guard Josh Okogie in a trade that includes multiple draft picks.

As part of this trade, the Hornets will send a 2025 second-round pick originally owned by the Denver Nuggets to the Suns ... was originally from Denver. Richards had emerged as a serious trade ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Phoenix Suns acquired center Nick Richards and a second-round ... Charlotte receives second-round draft picks from the Denver Nuggets in 2026 and 2031, in addition to ...

List of Houston streets closed due to icy conditions as winter storm warning continues CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Phoenix Suns acquired center Nick Richards ... from the Denver Nuggets in 2026 ...

The deal - which sent Josh Okogie and multiple second-round picks to Charlotte in exchange for Richards and a 2025 second-round pick - has been well received on the Suns' end by n

However, they’ve added a player in Richards who can provide the rebounding and rim protection the current rotation lacks while not needing to have plays run for him offensively. While there were opportunities for him to shine in Charlotte,

The Phoenix Suns lost in a fashion on Monday to the Cleveland Cavaliers that indicated no progress had been made over a recent stretch of wins.