Nick Richards

Nick Richards Fantasy Stats

#4 C  |  Charlotte Hornets
Healthy

Height / Weight 7'0"  /  260 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Nov 29, 1997 (26)
Experience 4 seasons
College Kentucky

Season Stats

SEASON TEAM POS GP MIN PTS/G REB AST BLK STL FG% FT% 3P% FTM 2PM 3PM TOV DDBL TDBL FPTS
2020-21CHAC183.40.80.60.10.00.044.463.60.00.40.20.00.20030.2
2021-22CHAC497.53.11.80.30.40.266.769.80.61.20.00.500325.0
2022-23CHAC6518.78.26.40.61.10.262.974.9100.02.13.00.00.91401265.0
2023-24CHAC6726.29.78.00.81.10.469.173.70.02.03.90.01.11901598.8
Career 199 17.1 6.8 5.3 0.5 0.8 0.2 66.1 73.6 33.3 1.5 2.6 0.0 0.8 33 0 3219.0

Game Log

TEAM OPP POS GS PTS MIN REB AST BLK STL FG% FT% 3P% FTM 2PM 3PM TOV DDBL TDBL FPTS
Mar 16, 2024 CHAPHIC11129:411101180.0100.034011029.8
Mar 19, 2024 CHAORLC1428:22630150.002020017.0
Mar 23, 2024 CHAATLC11231:241610071.4100.025011034.5
Mar 25, 2024 CHACLEC11123:18312050.0100.053010019.8
Mar 27, 2024 CHACLEC11122:2410000100.075.034011024.5
Mar 29, 2024 CHAGSC11231:25800085.70.006000022.0
Mar 31, 2024 CHALACC1824:35201166.704000014.5
Apr 7, 2024 CHAOKCC01017:54410166.7100.024010018.0
Apr 9, 2024 CHADALC0820:077100100.004020017.2
Apr 10, 2024 CHAATLC0718:44210175.0100.013010012.5
Last 10 7 9.4 24:47 6.9 0.8 0.4 0.5 73.6 88.9 1.6 3.9 0.0 1.0 3 0 21.0

Hornets Depth Chart

PG

LaMelo Ball

Vasilije Micic

Nick Smith Jr.

SG

Brandon Miller

Seth Curry

Tre Mann

SF

Josh Green

Cody Martin

PF

Miles Bridges

Grant Williams

Tidjane Salaun

C

Mark Williams

Nick Richards

Taj Gibson

Nick Richards News

Nick Richards  • C  •  Hornets

Nick Richards Reportedly On Knicks' Radar

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards has reportedly been on the New York Knicks' radar this offseason. The Knicks lack frontcourt options and have been linked with multiple big men. Richards is among them, and he could come in on a team-friendly contract, as the seven-foot Jamaican is only due to be paid $5 million in each of the next two seasons. Richards, a former second-round pick, had a solid campaign with the Hornets in 2023-24, averaging 9.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in 26.3 minutes. He boosted his numbers to 10.1 points, 8.8 boards, and 1.2 swats as a starter.
Sep 25   
Nick Richards  • C  •  Hornets

Nick Richards Out On Friday Night

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (foot) won't play on Friday against the Celtics. The 26-year-old hasn't been as productive as he was a few months ago, so his absence isn't much of a blow for fantasy managers. However, with Richards and Grant Williams (ankle) both ruled out, Aleksej Pokusevski should draw serious value consideration for any DFS contest.
Apr 12   
Nick Richards  • C  •  Hornets

Nick Richards Continues To Sit On Friday

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (foot) isn't ready to return to the lineup on Friday against Orlando. The team has downgraded Richards from questionable to out, resulting in his third consecutive absence. Grant Williams has moved to the starting unit as Richards' replacement. The 25-year-old has averaged 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 6.5 assists in the role. He's likely to start again on Friday, with Charlotte short of options at the center position.
Apr 5   
Nick Richards  • C  •  Hornets

Nick Richards Could Miss Another Game

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (foot) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. The 26-year-old has been the Hornets' starting center since Mark Williams (back) went down a few months ago. He's played well with the first five, averaging 10.1 points, 8.8 boards, and 1.2 blocks in 51 starts. Richards missed the last two games because of a foot injury, so if he remains out, Grant Williams (ankle) could remain in the middle. But if he can't suit up, Aleksej Pokusevski, Davis Bertans, or JT Thor could see more work. However, it's hard to tell which player will see the most action.
Apr 5   
Grant Williams  • PF  •  Hornets  |  Nick Richards  • C  •  Hornets

Grant Williams To Remain In Starting Unit With Nick Richards Out

Charlotte Hornets forward/center Grant Williams (ankle) will make a second consecutive start on Wednesday against Portland. He has shaken off a questionable tag ahead of the contest. Williams has taken over as the starting center following Nick Richards' (foot) exit from the lineup. Richards wasn't on the initial injury report but has now been ruled out for the game. Williams put up 23 points and grabbed seven rebounds in his previous start against Boston. He should have another good game against a weak Trail Blazers squad.
Apr 3   
Nick Richards  • C  •  Hornets

Nick Richards Back For Hornets Versus Portland

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (foot) is on track to return to action Wednesday against Portland. He missed the last game against Boston with a foot problem but isn't on the injury report on Wednesday. Grant Williams (ankle) started in Richards' place against his former team on Monday. Richards will be licking his lips ahead of Wednesday's action, as the Trail Blazers have been horrible against opposing centers defensively. Opposing fives are shooting 61.4 percent from the field against them, which is the highest number in the league, and Portland also coughs up the sixth-most rebounds to centers.
Apr 3   
Grant Williams  • PF  •  Hornets  |  Nick Richards  • C  •  Hornets

Nick Richards Out On Monday, Grant Williams Starting

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (foot) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Monday's matchup against Boston. He'll be sidelined with right plantar fascia as Charlotte finishes off a back-to-back. Grant Williams will be brought into the starting unit as Richards' replacement. This will be a tough matchup for Williams against his former team, but he'll no doubt be eager to impress. The 25-year-old has averaged 13.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in four previous starts with the Hornets.
Apr 1   
Nick Richards  • C  •  Hornets

Nick Richards Questionable Monday

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (foot) is questionable for Monday's meeting with the Boston Celtics. Dealing with right plantar fascia on the second leg of Charlotte's back-to-back, Richards is at risk of sitting out his first game since March 3 after playing 25 minutes in Sunday's home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Celtics are gargantuan 17.5-point favorites on Monday and are allowing the fourth-fewest FanDuel to enemy centers, so the 26-year-old big man isn't going to be an exciting play if he suits up. Grant Williams may be needed to slide in at the five as a low-end fantasy streamer in a revenge game against Boston, averaging 14.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.6 threes in 28.5 minutes over his latest 10 games (one start).
Apr 1   
Nick Richards  • C  •  Hornets

Nick Richards Good To Go Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (foot) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Tuesday's meeting with Orlando. He makes a quick return to the lineup after missing one game with right plantar fascia discomfort. Richards' return is set to bump Grant Williams back to the bench, although the tough forward could still be useful for fantasy managers, as he's done well in Charlotte as a member of the second unit. Richards averages 10.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks as a starter. He could be in for another productive evening on Tuesday, as centers are shooting 58.9 percent against the Magic.
Mar 5   
Nick Richards  • C  •  Hornets

Nick Richards Could Sit Out Another Game On Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (foot) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Tuesday's contest against Orlando. He's dealing with discomfort in his right foot and was forced to sit against Toronto on Sunday after making 19 consecutive appearances. Richards has massively benefited from the absence of Mark Williams (back) throughout the season, going close to a double-double as a starter with 10.5 points and 8.8 rebounds. Grant Williams started in his place at the weekend as Charlotte went small. Williams has already gained a fair bit of momentum as a bench piece with the Hornets, and the starting role gives his fantasy stock a further boost. He finished Sunday's contest with 18 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, one block, and one steal.
Mar 5   
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