Wednesday, Phenix Suns He got the huge man born in Jamaica Nick Richards from Charlotte Hornz. This step gives Phoenix some space to breathe when it comes to their tax bill this season while presenting Kevin Durant And its partnership is the depth of the front stadium, which is intense, in the conflicts of Youssef Noric.
With the occupation of the eleventh place in the western region, a half -match difference from tenth place Golden State WarriorsRichards is expected to give the team a boost with the mid -season approaching.
The average Richards is 8.9 points, at a rate of 56.1%, along with 7.5 rebound balls and 1.2 pieces per game this season. Durant is excited to see what he can present to the Sanz team.
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Duan Rankin from AZ Center spoke to the attacked star about adding Richards and what he means his brave internal game for the team while looking to upgrade the arrangement.
“It is a strong presence in the paint, a large body that can cause chaos there and cause some problems to protect its frame,” Durant said on Thursday.
“Put his hands on the basketball on the offensive goal and then finish the ball over the edge. It is something that we all have to improve as a group. We hope that it will lead us in this area. Just control of the paint.”
Kevin Durant wishes success to Josh Okogy after the Suns-Hornets deal with Nick Richards
While the Suns team acquired Nick Richards of the Hornets team along with the second round, the team separated from Josh Okogie and three choices in the second round.
Although Okogy played only 14.0 minutes for every match this season, his serious work and perseverance made him a player who is respected not only by fans but also by Kevin Durant.
After a deal on Wednesday, Durant spoke with Duan Rankin about the effect of Okogy's exit on the team and wished him success in Charlotte.
“I really appreciate the way Josh treats the game and his love for his teammates. I wish him the best. I am sure that we will meet again. He is a great teammate in the team, but I look forward to his presence,” Durant said. Nick in the team. “
The big question that follows the Sanz trade with Richards is whether this step will be the only one by Phoenix before the deadline for trade. Although Richards's acquisition is expected to strengthen the team's front line, the consensus is that the Sanz team needs at least one additional piece.
Despite the three -head Durant's Durant's monster, Divin Booker Bradley Bell, as the western section continues to compete as it has always been, it may take more than just an additional depth on the front field to make Phoenix a legitimate threat to the post -season.
Edited by Victor Ramon Galvies
