In his Suns debut, center Nick Richards made quite the impression with a 20+ point and 10+ rebound double-double.

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.

Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards detailed the shock from playing against the Suns to then becoming a member of the Suns three days later.

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.

Rick Pitino returned to Rupp Arena to face UK in 2001. John Calipari will face Kentucky basketball in Lexington next. How will his experience compare?

Rick Pitino posted a video on Twitter on Thursday to share his take on how the Big Blue Nation should respond when Calipari retakes the court in Lexington. He hopes to see the fanbase remember the best times of his tenure at UK and, as such, welcome him with a standing ovation ahead of Arkansas vs. No. 12 Kentucky.

Hannah Pittard, an author and professor at the University of Kentucky, will release her sixth book, “If You Love It, Let It Kill You,” in July.

A s I slouched into my seat at the Footprint Center last night, drowning in the pulsating chaos of Suns versus Clippers, I glanced to my left. The stranger beside me, equally engr

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4 ... of the 2020 NBA Draft out of the University of Kentucky, and Charlotte acquired him in a draft-night trade. Okogie has averaged 6.3 points, 3.0 ...

Two-sport standout Nick Ford has settled into basketball mode (right) for TF South after wrapping up his prep football career (left).

The Phoenix Suns have Nick Richards to help address two glaring ills — rebounding and defense. The Suns are 25 th in rebounding and 22 nd in defensive rating. Not close to good enough for a team with championship aspirations.

Facts, figures and voter quotes on the top 10 finishers for the 2024 Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year Award.