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

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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.

The Hornets and Suns reportedly got in on the action, Charlotte sending centre Nick Richards and a second-round pick to Phoenix for guard Josh Okogie and three second-rounders according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

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The Phoenix Suns have Nick Richards to help address two glaring ills — rebounding and defense. The Suns are 25 th in rebounding and 22 nd in defensive rating. Not close to good enough for a team with championship aspirations.

The Suns struck a deal with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday afternoon and traded for 7-foot center Nick Richards, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. In exchange, the Suns will send Josh Okogie to the Hornets along with three future second-round draft picks.