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The NBA Suns, who have a worrying record, launched a trade reinforcement and got a high-quality center with 2.13 meters

The NBA Suns currently have a record in the late stages of the West, and on the 16th Beijing time, the team launched a trade reinforcement - snagging the Hornets 7-foot center Richards. According to ESPN, the Suns sent forward Okogie and three second-round picks in exchange for Richards and one second-round pick.

Richards

The 27-year-old Richards, who is 2.13 meters tall, was selected by the Pelicans with the 42nd pick in the second round of the 2020 draft and was immediately traded to the Hornets, and has played in 21 games this season (nine starts), averaging 21.0 minutes per game, contributing 8.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and shooting 56.1% from the field. According to the report, Richards will improve the Suns' ability in the restricted area and is expected to compete for the starting center position.

The Suns, who have the three stars of Durant, Booker and Beal, currently have a record of 19 wins and 20 losses, with a winning rate of less than 5 percent, ranking 11th in the West. Okogie, who switched to the Hornets, played in 25 games for the Suns this season, averaging 6.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game, shooting 49.1% from the field.

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