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.

But the deal has also had a positive effect on the Hornets, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer, who says veteran swingman Josh Okogie has been just what the team needs. Okogie set new personal season highs with 16 points and 10 rebounds ...

Hopefully he leads us in that area. Just controlling the paint.” Durant on Josh Okogie: “I really appreciated how Josh approached the game and his love for his teammates. I wish him the best.

Okogie appeared in 25 games for the Suns this season and averaged 6.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 0.8 steals, while shooting 49.1% from the field and 38.1% from three. His numbers will never jump ...