As the NBA trade deadline approaches, multiple teams are positioning themselves as key players in facilitating high-salary trades. The Detroit Pistons have emerged as the front-runner for this role, thanks to their strategic salary cap management,

Earlier this week, the Suns executed a trade with the Charlotte Hornets for Nick Richards. In exchange for the young center, Phoenix departed with Josh Okogie and multiple second-

Phoenix addressed its size issue by adding Richards, who averaged 11.3 points on 61.7% shooting, 10.2 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 27.2 minutes in nine starts with the Hornets. For the season, he is averaging 8.9 points on 56.1% shooting, 7.5 rebounds. 1.2 blocks and 21.0 minutes per game in 21 games with Charlotte.

Get to know new Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards and what his potential role with the NBA team could be after his trade from the Charlotte Hornets.

PHOENIX -- Newest Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards won't be suiting up tonight against the Washington Wizards. After being acquired Wednesday from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks, Richards is listed on the injury report as out (not with team).

Last week, the Phoenix Suns sent wing Josh Okogie and draft capital to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for center Nick Richards. In his first game with the Suns, Richards made an immediate impact, scoring 21 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in a narrow win over the Detroit Pistons.

The Phoenix Suns' newest addition could make his team debut on the road against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday ... Phoenix gave up guard-forward Josh Okogie and three second-round picks in ...

On Saturday night, the Detroit Pistons were back on their home floor ... In exchange for the young center, Phoenix departed with Josh Okogie and multiple second-round picks. Days after the trade ...

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The only first-round pick the Cavs can trade is in 2031. That leaves them with few future assets that can be moved for a big swing. Jaylon Tyson is the only young player on the roster who could conceivably be moved and have value as a young prospect for other teams.

The Detroit Pistons reportedly have shaken up their two-way rotation. The team is signing Motor City Cruise big man Tolu Smith and former Rutgers wing Ron Harper Jr. to two-way contracts ...

DENVER — A lethargic third quarter doomed the Detroit Pistons at the tail end of a road trip on Saturday. They were outscored by the Denver Nuggets 47-28 in the period, en route to a 134-121 defeat.