Hornets

Suns Trade Josh Okogie For Nick Richards

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6 months ago

January 16, 2025

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Suns Trade Josh Okogie For Nick Richards

With Jusuf Nurkic falling out of the rotation, one of Phoenix’s biggest needs was upgrading at the center position.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Charlotte Hornets have traded Nick Richards to the Phoenix Suns for Josh Okogie. The Suns will send three second-rounders, while the Hornets will send over one second-rounder.

Initially, both sides talked about a Richards, Nurkic deal. However, Charlotte wasn’t interested in Nurkic or his big contract. They ultimately agreed upon Okogie and Richards being the main pieces.

Per the reporting of Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro, the Suns expect Richards to start for them once he gets “acclimated to the team.”

Phoenix now has a center room of Richards, Mason Plumlee, Oso Ighodoro, and Nurkic.

By the Suns completing this trade, they save $20 million on their tax bill.

Hornets

Spencer Dinwiddie Signs One-Year Deal With Hornets

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5 days ago

July 3, 2025

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Spencer Dinwiddie Signs One-Year Deal With Hornets

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Charlotte Hornets have signed Spencer Dinwiddie to a one-year contract.

This move was made to to give rotational depth to their backcourt and add in a veteran presence.

Last season, Dinwiddie averaged 11.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game for the Dallas Mavericks.

The 32-year-old combo guard has been in the league since 2014.

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Mark Williams Hasn’t Returned To Hornets Since Trade Cancelled

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5 months ago

February 16, 2025

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Mark Williams Hasn't Returned To Hornets Since Trade Cancelled

According to multiple reports, Mark Williams has not returned to the Charlotte Hornets since the Los Angeles Lakers rescinded the trade involving Williams and Dalton Knecht.

Charlotte is giving Williams the ability to reset and to process all that has happened, as when he’ll return to the team is unclear at this moment.

Los Angeles will have Knecht back, with them getting Alex Len as their new center.

The Hornets tried overruling the rescinded trade, but the league denied their option.

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Suns Trade Jusuf Nurkic To Hornets

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5 months ago

February 6, 2025

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According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Phoenix Suns have traded Jusuf Nurkic to the Charlotte Hornets to make a real attempt at beginning the process of getting below the second apron.

Phoenix needed to attach a 2026 first-round pick to move off the veteran center. This season, Nurkic is making $18.1 million. Next season, he’ll be on an expiring contract, making $19.3 million.

The Hornets have traded Cody Martin, Vasilije Micic, and a 2026 second-round pick to the Suns. Both players are seen as potential bench players for Phoenix.

If the Suns were to part ways with both these players in the offseason, it would help reduce their tax bill and potentially go under the second apron.