LAKERS SHOCK TRADE: 7-Foot Beast Nick Richards Deal Could Save LeBron Era
The Los Angeles Lakers are aggressively pursuing Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards in what could be the franchise-defining move of the 2025 offseason, with multiple sources confirming intense trade discussions between the two Western Conference rivals. Richards has emerged as the Lakers’ primary target after their failed attempts to land a starting center through free agency. The 27-year-old big man represents everything Los Angeles desperately needs: elite rebounding, rim protection, and championship-ready experience at a bargain price of just $5 million for the 2025-26 season. The timing couldn’t be more perfect for the Lakers. Phoenix essentially painted themselves into a corner…
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