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Hornets center Nick Richards sidelined at least two weeks with rib cartilage fracture | NBA.comNick Richards is expected to miss at least two weeks after being diagnosed with a right first rib cartilage fracture underneath his clavicle...
Hornets lose center Nick Richards for at least two weeks with rib cartilage fracture
Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards is expected to miss at least two weeks after being diagnosed with a right first rib cartilage fracture underneath his clavicle2 DAYS AGO•ASSOCIATED PRESS
DaQuan Jeffries - Another absence comingJeffries (hand) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Pistons.
ImpactJeffries will miss his eighth straight game to start the season Wednesday while recovering from a fractured right hand. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Indiana.
2 DAYS AGO•ROTOWIRE
Cody Martin - Dealing with minor illnessMartin is probable for Wednesday's game against the Pistons due to an illness.
ImpactAfter opening the season as a starter, Martin has given way to Josh Green. Martin remains a key bench piece, but he's played less than 20 minutes in two straight games. The illness appears minor, but the Hornets will likely wait until after pregame warmups to determine his availability.
2 DAYS AGO•ROTOWIRE
Nick Richards - Diagnosed with rib fractureThe Hornets announced Tuesday that an MRI revealed Richards has a right first rib cartilage fracture underneath his clavicle.
ImpactThe injury was initially reported as a shoulder injury, and Richards has already missed two games since sustaining the injury during last Friday's loss to the Celtics. The backup big man is now looking at a long-term absence, and starting center Mark Williams (back) remains with a return timeline. In their absences, Moussa Diabate, Grant Williams, Taj Gibson and Tidjane Salaun are candidates for increased roles.
2 DAYS AGO•ROTOWIRE
NBA power rankings: Where does Charlotte land after two weeks of play?Checking in on the Charlotte Hornets league-wide standings after two weeks of action.
2 DAYS AGO•SI.COM
LaMelo Ball - Held in checkBall provided 19 points (6-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Monday's 114-93 loss to the Timberwolves.
ImpactThe Hornets had an off night overall, and not a single starter eclipsed 26 minutes on the night as the team fell to 2-5 on the season. Despite this dud, Ball has been very productive overall, posting averages of 28.6 points, 5.7 assists, 4.6 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 4.6 three-pointers through seven contests.
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