Nick Richards News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Ruled out for Wednesday Richards (foot) will not play Wednesday against Portland.

Impact Richards has been dealing with a right Plantar Fascia injury for several days, but he wasn't originally on the injury report. In Richards' absence, the Hornets could utilize smaller lineups which could benefit guys like Grant Williams, JT Thor and Davis Bertans.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Wednesday Richards (foot) isn't listed on Charlotte's injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Richards was sidelined for Monday's loss to Boston, which was the second night of back-to-back set, but he'll return to action Wednesday. Over his last 12 appearances, the big man has averaged 9.5 points, 9.4 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 28.7 minutes per game.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Richards (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Boston.

Impact Richards was questionable for Monday's matchup, and he'll be unavailable in the second half of a back-to-back set due to plantar fascia in his right foot. Grant Williams and Aleksej Pokusevski are candidates to see increased playing time, while Richards' next chance to suit up will be Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Richards is questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics due to plantar fascia in his right foot.

Impact Richards and Vasilije Micic (shoulder) are both questionable for the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back set after playing heavy minutes during Sunday's loss to the Clippers. If Richards is sidelined, the Hornets won't have a true center available, so Grant Williams, JT Thor, Davis Bertans and Miles Bridges could all see time as a small-ball five.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls down 16 boards Saturday Richards ended Saturday's 132-91 loss to the Hawks with 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), 16 rebounds and one assist over 31 minutes.

Impact Richards showed an efficient touch near the rim and scored in double digits for the fifth time across his last eight games, a span in which he's also grabbed 10 or more rebounds six times. The Hornets have nothing to play for since they're now officially eliminated from the playoffs, but Richards has been taking advantage of a bigger-than-expected role this season, as Mark Williams (back) has missed most of the campaign. Richards should continue to anchor down low when the Hornets take on the Cavaliers on Monday.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in Saturday's loss Richards closed with 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Saturday's 109-98 loss to the 76ers.

Impact It was the fourth-year center's 17th double-double of the season as he continues to build on a career high in the category. Richards has pulled down more than 10 boards in five of the last six games, averaging 9.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 0.8 blocks over that stretch while shooting 64.9 percent from the floor.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double streak continues Richards finished with 10 points (5-7 FG, 0-2 FT), 13 rebounds and two assists over 36 minutes during Monday's 114-97 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Richards is averaging 11.7 points and 12.3 rebounds in 32.3 minutes across his last three contests. Notably, lineups featuring he and new addition Grant Williams have been abysmal offensively but stout defensively, scoring a league-worst 101.0 points per 100 possessions, but allowing just 105.5, which ranks in the 98th percentile.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Strong double-double in win Richards supplied 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Saturday's 110-99 victory over the Nets.

Impact Richards tallied his second straight double-double, continuing to put up standard league value on most nights. with Mark Williams (back) likely done for the season, Richards has made the most of his opportunities thus far. He is the 80th-ranked player over the past two weeks, averaging 11.7 points and 8.1 rebounds to go with 2.0 combined steals and blocks. Barring injury, he should be rostered in all formats.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Records efficient double-double Richards chipped in 10 points (5-6 FG), 13 rebounds, one block and two steals across 30 minutes during Friday's 112-100 loss to Washington.

Impact Richards made his presence felt on both ends of the court Friday, missing just one shot from the field and registering double-digit boards for the first time since Feb. 25. Mark Williams (back) is unlikely to return to action any time soon, especially with the Hornets having nothing to play for in the final weeks of the regular season, so Richards should remain as the team's starting center as long as he stays healthy. He's averaging 11.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game over his last 10 contests.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for action Richards (foot) is available Tuesday against Orlando.

Impact Richards will return from a one-game absence due to right foot discomfort. It's unclear if he will face any minutes restriction, but the big man has averaged 11.3 points and 6.3 rebounds in 25.7 minutes across his last three appearances. His return lowers the fantasy ceiling of Grant Williams.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday Richards (foot) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Richards missed Sunday's game, which resulted in Grant Williams filling the void at center on his way to 40 minutes. If Richards is again forced to the sidelines, Williams should continue to get all the run he can handle operating out of the five-spot.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Richards (foot) will not play Sunday versus Toronto.

Impact Richards will miss his first game since Jan. 22 due to plantar fascia discomfort in his right foot. Charlotte will be extremely shorthanded at center in his absence, likely resorting to a platoon of Grant Williams and JT Thor, with two-way player Marques Bolden representing the lone traditional big available.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Richards is questionable for Sunday's game against Toronto due to right foot discomfort.

Impact Richards is dealing with plantar fascia discomfort in his right foot, which can carry a risk of lingering flare-ups, so his status will need to be monitored. He has suited up in 19 consecutive games for the Hornets, although he's averaging just 11.3 points and 6.3 rebounds in 25.7 minutes across his last three contests.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient from field in loss Richards finished Friday's 121-114 loss to Philadelphia with 19 points (8-9 FG, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 30 minutes.

Impact Richards scored in double digits after not doing so in each of his previous two contests, and while his overall stat line was decent, it's worth noting he has struggled with consistency on a game-to-game basis. Richards has been trusted into a bigger-than-expected role due to Mark Williams' back problems, and this means Richards will remain in a starting role for the foreseeable future. He's been averaging 11.2 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game since the beginning of February.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive at both ends Sunday Richards logged 21 points (8-11 FG, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks and two steals across 33 minutes during Sunday's 93-80 victory over Portland.

Impact Richards was efficient from the field, but the big man also made his presence felt on the defensive end as well, grabbing double-digit boards and operating as a disruptive presence. Richards has now either scored double-digit points or grabbed double-digit rebounds in his last seven appearances, a span in which he's averaging 13.4 points and 9.6 boards per contest. He's also swatting 1.4 shots per game in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up double-double in loss Richards contributed 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Friday's 97-84 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Although Williams doesn't always record decent shot volume, his prowess off the glass has been a bright spot for the Hornets. Richards has been an excellent fill-in for Mark Williams (back) and the Kentucky product is projected to hold onto the role until mid-March at the earliest.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Leeds battle on the glass Richards finished with 13 points (6-6 FG, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes during Monday's 111-102 win over the Pacers.

Impact Richards was one of three Hornets with at least nine rebounds Tuesday, fueling a 46:32 advantage over Indiana in the rebounding battle. He has burst onto the scene a top nightly rebounder, and his 67.9 percent shooting is the third-highest mark in the league.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back with double-double Richards recorded 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds and one block in 30 minutes during Friday's 120-84 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact The Hornets lost in a rout Friday, but Richards had a positive performance, going an efficient 7-for-9 from the field. His 16 points tied for the team lead, while his 11 boards paced the club. This was Richards' 11th double-double of the campaign, and he's proven to be a viable fantasy asset as a source of rebounds, blocks and moderate scoring, though he had been struggling coming into Friday with an average of just 4.5 points, 7.5 boards and 0.5 blocks over his previous two contests.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Stabilizing at low volume Richards registered eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block across 31 minutes during Friday's 126-106 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Richards continues to profile as an above-average shot blocker and rebounder on both ends. Interestingly, Richards' carries similar splits playing with or without LaMelo Ball (ankle) this season, so his ability to boom is more tied to game script and matchup. Luck is also a factor given that Richards often feasts on putback attempts and easy looks at the basket.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Solid outing Friday vs. Rockets Richards accumulated 14 points (3-6 FG, 8-11 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 27 minutes during Friday's 138-104 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Richards followed up his 21-point performance Thursday against the Hornets by scoring 14 points on Friday, eight of which came from the free throw line. His three blocks on the night was the fifth time this season he's reached that mark. Since becoming the full-time starter Dec. 11, Richards is averaging 9.8 points on 64.3 percent shooting, 8.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.4 blocks over 28.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Career-best scoring night Richards contributed 21 points (9-13 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds and one block in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 113-106 loss to the Pistons.

Impact It was a strong return from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury, as the 21 points were a career high for Richards while the double-double was his eighth of the season. The fourth-year center hasn't been able to much offense beyond put-backs since moving into the starting lineup for Mark Williams (back) however, and through nine contests in January, Richards is averaging 9.9 points, 9.4 boards, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 assists while shooting 60.9 percent from the floor.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

'Half the League' Could Be Interested in Trading for Nick Richards Charlotte’s backup big man is gaining interest on the trade market.

JANUARY 25 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Hornets vs Pistons: Nick Richards and Miles Bridges Postgame Media Availability

JANUARY 25 • YOUTUBE

Available Wednesday Richards (ankle) will be available to play Wednesday versus Detroit.

Impact Richards is back after a three-game stint on the sidelines and he should find himself back in the first unit. If you need some boards and blocks, Richards is a viable target with a favorable matchup against the Pistons.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Richards (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game versus the Pistons.

Impact Richards has missed three straight games due to an ankle issue, but he's on track to return Wednesday. With Mark Williams (back) out, Richards has started 19 of his last 20 appearances, averaging 9.1 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 28.8 minutes during that stretch.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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