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.

New Suns center Nick Richards had a monster game in his debut following the trade with a feat never before seen.

Check azcentral for live updates of scores, highlights, and statistics during the Suns-Pistons game. Suns' new big Nick Richards thrives in 2nd quarter. Devin Booker scored 10 of

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.