The Phoenix Suns’ newest addition could make his team debut on the road against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday afternoon.Center Nick Richards, acquired in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, is expected to suit up as the Suns continue their five-game road swing. They have won four of the last five games, including a 130-123 victory at Washington on Thursday to even their record at 20-20.Phoenix gave up guard-forward Josh Okogie and three second-round picks in exchange for Richards and a second rounder. Jusuf Nurkic, who has been dealing with an illness, was recently benched and the Suns are looking at Richards as a starter.Richards has appeared in 21 games (nine starts) and is averaging 8.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.2 blocks. Last season, Richards averaged 9.7 points and 8.0 rebounds in 67 games. including 51 starts.”We’re excited about adding Nick and what he can bring to our team and how he can impact the game defensively around the rim,” Suns coach Mike Budenholzer said. “On the boards on both ends of the court, screen setter, just that kind of 7-foot size, athleticism can always be impactful.”Suns star forward Kevin Durant is confident Richards will prove to be an imposing figure.”He’s a strong presence in the paint, a big body that can wreak havoc down there and cause some problems with his rim protection,” Durant said. “Getting his hands on the basketball on the offensive glass and then finishing above the rim. It’s something we all have to get better at as a group. Hopefully, he leads us in that area.”Phoenix did give up 40 fourth-quarter points in the victory over the downtrodden Wizards in an example of how it needs to improve defensively.”We have to be better as a unit. We have to finish games better,” Durant said.