Suns Trade Jusuf Nurkic To Hornets

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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.

Brandon Miller (Wirst) Out For Remainder Of Season

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2 weeks ago

January 23, 2025

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Brandon Miller (Wirst) Out For Remainder Of Season

According to the Charlotte Hornets, they will be without their second-leading scorer due to wrist surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist.

Brandon Miller had a phenomenal season, but it got cut short after suffering the injury on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. Initially, it was listed as a wrist sprain. It has evolved into something more serious.

In 27 games this season, the 22-year-old balled out. He averaged 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 34.2 minutes. Most noticeably, Miller notched career-highs in points per game and assists per game.

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Suns Trade Josh Okogie For Nick Richards

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3 weeks 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.

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Lakers-Hornets Postponed Due To Wildfires

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4 weeks ago

January 9, 2025

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Lakers-Hornets Postponed Due To Wildfires

Due to the tragic wildfires rampaging through Los Angeles, the NBA has postponed Thursday night’s Lakers-Hornets game. This game was taking place in Los Angeles.

ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported the news. According to reports, the game will be rescheduled at a later date. Fans should expect a date in the near future.

Head coach JJ Redick’s home was destroyed in the fires, as he is one of many who unfortunately lost their house.

Kawhi Leonard is taking time away from basketball to be with his family, who were affected and had to evacuate due to this tragedy.

As a whole, the entire area of Los Angeles is taking steps for precaution and evacuation.