When the Pistons' lead guard is on the sideline, they often become stagnant offensively and concede leads or dig a deeper hole.

Devin Booker and Kevin Durant both went for over 30 points, and Nick Richards shined in his Phoenix Suns debut.

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On Saturday afternoon, the Phoenix Suns are playing the Detroit Pistons in Michigan. Kevin Durant had 18 points, five rebounds, three assists, one steal and th

This is more than a change of scenery for new Phoenix Suns big Nick Richards. In being traded, Richards leaves a Charlotte franchise that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2016 and joins one that’s looking to compete for championship.

Debuting for the first time as a member of the Phoenix Suns, center Nick Richards couldn’t have had a better start with his new team and showed how the trade could help the Suns make a push up the standings.