The Phoenix Suns have made a trade. No, not that trade. Jimmy Butler remains a member of the Miami Heat for the time being, but even as the Suns continue to try to pry him away, they have managed to make a deal of another sort by acquiring Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards along with a 2025 Denver Nuggets second-round pick for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks: two from the Nuggets (2026 and 2031) along with a Suns original (2031).

Jimmy Butler continues to loom large over the NBA trade deadline. Here is the latest intel and rumors surrounding possible deals.

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly not done making trades even after landing Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.

Regarding wing swaps, The Miami Heat should look for an asset with a skill set comparable to Jimmy Butler's. In a three-team trade, the Heat could land an underachieving Phoenix Suns star projected to be on the move this season.

The Suns have already made one trade this week acquiring Nick Richards and they might not be done just yet. Phoenix has been rumored as a landing spot

The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly a team to monitor as a potential facilitator in a possible trade that would send Jimmy Butler to the Phoenix Suns.

The Phoenix Suns receive a B+ grade from ESPN's Kevin Pelton and CBS Sports' Sam Quinn in trading for Nick Richards to bolster the center spot.

During Week 13, the Blazers will play four games, beginning with the Heat on Tuesday. With Mark Williams firmly entrenched as Charlotte’s starting center, Richards needed a move to have a chance of establishing his fantasy ceiling.

The Phoenix Suns have "discussed" sending out their 2031 first-round pick in a potential trade for Jimmy Butler, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst. The

The Phoenix Suns acquired Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards and a 2025 NBA draft second-round pick on Wednesday in exchange for wing player Josh Okogie and three future second-round NBA draft selections. Richards is averaging 8.9 points per game and 7.5 rebounds per game this season, in 21 minutes of action per game.

The Phoenix Suns' center rotation was in a dire state recently. Phoenix hopes trading for Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets will help ease their concerns.