Devin Booker scored 37 points and Washington, D.C., native Kevin Durant added 23, fueling the visiting Phoenix Suns to a 130-123 wire-to-wire victory over the reeling Wizards in the NBA on Thursday. Booker scored at least 30 points for the fourth straight game after sinking four 3-pointers and 13 of 15 free throws.

Get to know new Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards and what his potential role with the NBA team could be after his trade from the Charlotte Hornets.

The Suns recorded their fourth win in five games but one decision must be made to enhance that superb run of form

The 27-year-old Richards, who is averaging 8.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game this season, could be the Suns' new starting center.

There are a number of obstacles that need to be overcome for Butler to be wearing a Suns jersey before season's end. For starters, Miami Heat president Pat Riley would likely need to loosen up just a touch. However, it extends much further than that.

The saga between a player and a franchise that could ultimately end up benefitting the Phoenix Suns appears to potentially be taking a new turn in the coming days. Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat have had a strained relationship since the summer,