Hopefully he leads us in that area. Just controlling the paint.” Durant on Josh Okogie: “I really appreciated how Josh approached the game and his love for his teammates. I wish him the best.

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,

Police are seeking information about a 61-year-old woman who went missing in Detroit. Read full article ... from the Charlotte Hornets for guard Josh Okogie and three future second-round draft ...

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-

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 ...

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.

Suns center Nick Richards scored 21 points off the bench in his on-court debut as Phoenix picked up a 125-121 win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.

One backup center has already been dealt but there are plenty of options for the Knicks to beef up their frontcourt.

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.

Orlando will try to break its five-game skid when the Orlando Magic play Detroit. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

Devin Booker scored a game-high 32 points and Kevin Durant registered 24 points in his second game at Brooklyn against his former team to lead Phoenix (22-21) back above .500.

The Dallas Mavericks hit the road to take on the Charlotte Hornets in a one-game road tilt on Monday, also known as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As Americans celebrate Dr.