The Phoenix Suns have been the subject of numerous trade rumors this season, with recent reports indicating difficulty finding a trade partner for center Jusuf Nurkic.

It has already been reported by several outlets that the Suns have interest in trading for Charlotte Hornets backup big man Nick Richards. On Monday, Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro reported that Phoenix is also interested in Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath.

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Deandre Ayton received an important injury update for the Trail Blazers' game on Saturday night against the Heat.

The Phoenix Suns hadn’t won back-to-back games since last month when beating two of NBA’s worst teams in the Utah Jazz on Dec. 13 in Salt Lake City and the Portland Trail Blazers at home Dec. 15. That alone is an indication of the type of season they’re having.

Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was benched on Sunday, which opens the door for trade destinations for the Bosnian center.

The Hornets are sending Richards and a second-round pick to Phoenix for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks, league sources confirm to The Observer on Wednesday. The Observer reported the mutual interest between the two teams while the Hornets were in Arizona on Sunday.

The Atlanta Hawks extended their home dominance with a thrilling 122-117 victory over the Phoenix Suns at State Farm Arena.

500 for the first time after New Year’s Day since 2019 with a 118-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers ... ad SUNS 109, 76ERS 99 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bradley Beal came off the bench for the first time in nine years and scored 25 points as Phoenix ...

Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball against Anfernee Simons #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at the Moda Center on October 26, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. The Miami Heat won 119-98. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) Getty Images