Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer explained before Thursday's game the significance of trading for Nick Richards.

Kevin Durant had nine points and Suns rookie Ryan Dunn had seven as the Suns trailed 33-31, after the first quarter. Dunn added one steal and a block, both on Atlanta's Trae Young (game-high 13 points, 4-of-10 FG, 3-of-5 from 3).

Kevin Durant also had a great game recording ... Even with Nurkić out, head coach Mike Budenholzer played just one center in the game, Mason Plumlee, who ended with just five rebounds.

The Phoenix Suns (19-19) face the Atlanta Hawks (19-19) on Tuesday, airing on Arizona's Family at 5:30 p.m. This is the Suns' first of a five-game road trip, and second of their home and away season series against the Hawks.

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The Suns traded Josh Okogie and three future second-round picks Wednesday for Richards and a second-round selection. Wearing No. 2, Richards joined the Suns (20-20) Friday in Detroit and was ready to make his debut Saturday against the Pistons (21-20) at Little Caesars Arena.

In a segment on the Draymond Green show, veteran NBA point guard Baron Davis gave his candid take on the situation in Phoenix regarding All-Star guard Bradley Beal. After being moved to the bench this season,

The Phoenix Suns are moving forward through their road trip - after splitting the first two games of the week-plus long trek. Today, they are taking on the Detroit Pistons - who sit at 21-20 and are looking to make the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade.

Michael Pina of The Ringer came out firing with a piece as to why the Suns should actually move superstar F Kevin Durant instead of continuing to go "all-in" on the title pursuit in the midst of a potentially second disappointing season in a row.

Kevin Durant reacted to new teammate Nick Richards' debut for the Phoenix Suns against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.