The Knicks can cross a potential trade target off their list for the moment.
The Suns acquired center Nick Richards in a trade with the Hornets on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.
Phoenix also landed a 2026 second-round pick and a 2031 third-round pick, while Charlotte got a 2025 second-round selection.
The 7-footer had provided the Hornets with strong depth this season with 8.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 21 minutes per game.
He will join a Suns team that has a 19-20 record and is heading into the playoffs in 11th place in the Western Conference.
As early as September — before the Knicks acquired Karl-Anthony Towns from the Timberwolves — Richards was considered a potential Knicks target, SNY reported.
The Knicks haven’t had any big depth players this season after Isaiah Hartenstein left for three years and $87 million with the Thunder.
Behind Karl-Anthony Towns, who himself is dealing with a sprained thumb and bone chip, Mitchell Robinson has yet to play a game this season after recovering from ankle surgery.
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Head coach Tom Thibodeau, however, said Robinson is on track to practice in January.
In Wednesday’s overtime win against the 76ers, Jericho Sims (23 minutes) and Precious Achiuwa (30 minutes) split time.
The two combined for 18 points and 13 rebounds.
Sims, however, is being shopped ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, The Post’s Stefan Bondy reported earlier this week — even as the team actively seeks to improve its frontcourt.
