The Atlanta Hawks may be looking for a new addition at the five.The Hawks are among multiple teams that've spoken to the Phoenix Suns about a possible trade for 7-foot center Jusuf Nurkic, sources told Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic.

The Phoenix Suns have four bigs on the roster, including newly acquired 7-footer Nick Richards. Nurkic was moved to the bench earlier this month.

The deadline begins a string of events, notably the All-Star break, following which fantasy managers will enter their playoffs. Maximizing games played could be crucial for those on the bubble, while 'stashing' could be a valid strategy for anyone lucky enough to be comfortable in the standings.

Last season Nick Richards had more dunks (120 ... The Suns allowed both the Hornets and Atlanta Hawks to grab 20 offensive boards within the last week alone - Plumlee/Ighodaro simply aren't ...

Richards - coupled with rookie stud Oso Ighodaro - will inject a very pointed surge of athleticism into the Suns' lineup. Last season Nick Richards had more dunks (120) than Nurkic and Plumlee combined (100) in 1000 fewer minutes.

During Week 13, the Blazers will play four games, beginning with the Heat on Tuesday. With Mark Williams firmly entrenched as Charlotte’s starting center, Richards needed a move to have a chance of establishing his fantasy ceiling.

The Phoenix Suns (21-20) play their fourth of a five-game road trip at the Cleveland Cavaliers (35-6) on Monday.

Didn’t matter. Minnesota is living rent-free in the Phoenix Suns heads again. The T-Wolves know they're younger, more athletic, more physical, and are letting the Suns know it in their words and actions.

Almost every team gets involved with NBA trade deadline deals in the modern era. So, what trades should each team make?

He said Budenholzer didn't tell him he would sit out a Jan. 9 game against the Atlanta Hawks ... including Plumlee and Nick Richards, whom the Suns acquired in a Jan. 15 trade.

Beal missed three of the five games on the road after spraining his left ankle in the first game against the Atlanta Hawks ... following the acquisition of Nick Richards.

The Phoenix Suns will have a very active 2025 NBA trade deadline. One of those moves will be offloading Jusuf Nurkic. What's the latest on Nurkic's future in Phoenix?