Lakers Express Trading for 7-Foot Center Amid FA Struggles: Report

Lakers Express Trading for 7-Foot Center Amid FA Struggles: Report

The Los Angeles Lakers did not land their center in the free agent market. Perhaps, they could find it via trade.Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reported that the Lakers were one of the several teams that showed interest in Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards.“Richards has drawn trade interest from several teams, including the New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, and Los Angeles Lakers, league sources told HoopsHype,” Scotto wrote.Richards is a “trade can…

Lakers Rumors: Trade Interest In Suns Center Nick Richards

The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring every potential possibility at bringing in the right players to improve their center position and more names continue to emerge. One that some thought might have been a trade possibility during the season is Nick Richards. Richards started the season with the Charlotte Hornets and had some flashes of breakout potential when given the opportunity. He was then dealt to the Phoenix Suns, who like the Lakers need…

Suns reportedly guarantee Nick Richards' $5 million salary for 2025-26, but will he stay in Phoenix?

The Suns had until the end of Sunday to guarantee Nick Richards' 2025-26 salary, but the former Wildcat could still be a useful trade chip.