Despite holding a lead entering the fourth quarter during Sunday night's contest, the Charlotte Hornets were unable to maintain their momentum against the Phoen
The Phoenix Suns are spiraling early in the season, and big man Jusuf Nurkic could be on the move as a result.
The Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets are reportedly discussing a trade that would send Jusuf Nurkić and draft capital to Charlotte in exchange for Nick Richards before the NBA trade deadline, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.
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 was looking to include center Jusuf Nurkic in the trade talks for Richards and coveted Hornets swingman Cody Martin, league sources told HoopsHype.Source: HoopsHype What’s the buzz
“The Suns face similar challenges with the suddenly out-of-favor Jusuf Nurkić ... a team like Charlotte to take on Nurkić's contract for a package headlined by in-demand Hornets big man ...