Nick Richards News, Rumors, Updates - Chicago Bulls

Questionable versus Indiana Richards (elbow) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Richards missed the Bulls' last three games because of a sprained right elbow. If he is ruled out heading into Wednesday's contest, Guerschon Yabusele (ankle), who is also questionable, would be in line to start. However, if both players don't suit up, Leonard Miller would likely start the game in the middle, with rookie Lachlan Olbrich coming in for relief.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Richards (elbow) won't play in Monday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Richards will now miss a third consecutive game because of a sprained right elbow. As a result, Guerschon Yabusele (ankle), who is available, will presumably reclaim a spot in the starting lineup.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Richards (elbow) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Richards has a chance to return from a two-game absence due to a right elbow sprain. However, Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) is also listed as questionable, so the Bulls could be thin in the frontcourt. If either player remains out, Leonard Miller and Lachlan Olbrich would be candidates to see increased minutes.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Memphis Richards (elbow) won't play in Saturday's game against Memphis.

Impact The Bulls are also down Jalen Smith (calf) and Guerschon Yabusele (ankle). As a result, Lachlan Olbrich may be making the first start of his career.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Richards (elbow) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Richards will miss Friday's contest due to a right elbow sprain he sustained in Wednesday's loss to Philadelphia. With the big man unavailable, Guerschon Yabusele will likely get the starting nod at center, while Patrick Williams and Leonard Miller are candidates to see increased playing time. Richards' next opportunity to play will come Saturday in Memphis.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Richards is questionable for Friday's game against Oklahoma City with a sprained right elbow.

Impact Richards is in danger of missing the first leg of this back-to-back set. The Bulls would be down to Lachlan Olbrich and Leonard Miller as their primary options at the center position if Richards is ultimately downgraded to out Friday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Wednesday Richards won't return to Wednesday's game against the 76ers due to a right elbow issue, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact The severity of Richards' elbow injury isn't yet known, but with Friday's game in Oklahoma City being the first of a back-to-back set, it could be tough for Richards to return for that one. Patrick Williams started at center for the second half of Wednesday's game, so he could be in line for major minutes if Richards and Jalen Smith (calf) need to skip some games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Richards will start Wednesday versus the 76ers.

Impact Josh Giddey, Tre Jones, Matas Buzelis and Jalen Smith will join Richards in the first unit for Wednesday's game. Through five starts this season, Richards has recorded averages of 9.0 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.2 swats per contest on 47/43/55 shooting splits.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double Richards closed with 11 points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds and one block in 26 minutes during Monday's 132-124 victory over the Rockets.

Impact Although he was unable to carve out a steady role during his time with the Suns, Richards has taken on a key role in the frontcourt since joining the Bulls. The 28-year-old big man has averaged 10.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 23.7 minutes per tilt in his last eight games (three starts), shooting 50.8 percent from the floor.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

James Harden scores 36 as Cavaliers hang on to beat Bulls 115-110 with Mitchell sidelined

James Harden scored 36, Evan Mobley added 26 points and 14 rebounds and Cleveland hung on to beat the Chicago Bulls 115-110 even though Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell missed the g...

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Starting vs. Cleveland Richards will start Thursday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact With Jalen Smith (calf) unavailable, Richards will get the starting nod in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The big man's lone start with Chicago came in Friday's loss to the Clippers, when he posted 10 points (3-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three blocks and one assist over 30 minutes.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Monday Richards (back) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Richards will be active despite previously being listed on the injury report with lower-back tightness, though he'll operate off the bench Monday after starting Friday's contest. The big man has come off the bench in 39 of his 42 appearances this season between the Suns and Bulls, averaging 5.6 points and 4.9 rebounds in 13.9 minutes per contest as a reserve.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Richards (back) will play Monday against the Grizzlies.

Impact Richards was added to the injury report due to lower back tightness, but the issue won't prevent him from taking the floor Monday night. He'll presumably fall back to a bench role with Jalen Smith returning from a calf injury that held him out of Friday's game.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Monday Richards has lower back tightness and is probable for Monday's game versus Memphis.

Impact Richards was a late addition to the injury report, but he intends to play through this minor setback. Over his last six games, he's averaging 11.0 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 26.2 minutes per contest.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Blocks three shots in spot start Richards registered 10 points (3-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 30 minutes during Friday's 119-108 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Richards moved into the starting lineup for the first time since joining the Bulls, filling in for Jalen Smith, who was given the night off as part of his injury-management plan. Richards has now tallied double-digit points in four straight games, averaging 11.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks during that time.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Richards is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Richards will draw his first start in a Bulls' uniform, and it'll be Josh Giddey, Tre Jones, Matas Buzelis and Leonard Miller joining him in the first unit for Friday's game. Richards is capable of racking up the boards and blocks when given the minutes, so he's on the radar as a potential streamer in deep leagues.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Another strong line Richards provided 15 points (7-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes during Thursday's 142-130 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Richards continues to play an expanded role for a Chicago team that has several injuries. He's been a solid low-end streaming option over his last six games, posting averages of 11.2 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 25.7 minutes per contest.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Logs best result under basket Richards closed with 10 points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block in 21 minutes during Sunday's 126-110 loss to the Kings.

Impact Richards recorded his third double-double of the season, outplaying spot starter Guerschon Yabusele. Jalen Smith appears to be the heir apparent following Nikola Vucevic's departure, but Richards has years of experience as a starter for Charlotte and Phoenix. He will be used liberally as Smith works back up to 100 percent, but is outside the realm of fantasy viability at this juncture.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Westbrook stacks another triple-double in Kings 126-110 win over Bulls

Russell Westbrook had 23 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds for his NBA-record 208th career triple-double, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Chicago Bulls 126-110

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Collin Sexton, Tre Jones Propel Surprise 105-103 Bulls Road Win Over Suns - March 5, 2026 The Bulls nabbed a surprise road victory against the Suns thanks to the efforts of Collin Sexton, Tre Jones and Nick Richards.

MARCH 6 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Bulls hold off the Suns 105-103 for their 2nd win in 3 games after an 11-game skid

Collin Sexton scored 30 points and the Chicago Bulls held off the Phoenix Suns 105-103 for their second victory in three games following an 11-game losing streak

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Double-double off bench Tuesday Richards registered 12 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 13 rebounds and one steal over 23 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 116-108 loss to the Thunder.

Impact The 28-year-old center has only two double-doubles on the season, but they've both come in the last three games. Richards is handling a larger role than expected in the Chicago frontcourt due to injuries, and in 10 games since coming over from Phoenix he's averaging 9.5 points, 7.5 boards and 0.9 blocks in 21.9 minutes a contest. With Jalen Smith (calf) set to return soon, however, Richards' role will likely shrink.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Decent line off bench Richards registered 11 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), seven rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 27 minutes during Sunday's 120-97 victory over the Bucks.

Impact Richards continues to see an expanded role for the Bulls with so many injuries in the frontcourt. Guerschon Yabusele is holding down the fort as the starting center, but Richards is getting enough burn with the second unit to make an impact in deeper fantasy formats.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs first double-double of season Richards recorded 14 points (4-7 FG, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes during Thursday's 121-112 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Richards provided solid contributions off the bench and secured his first double-double of the 2025-26 campaign in the process. The big man saw an uptick in playing time Thursday with Jalen Smith (calf) sidelined, and that trend should continue with Smith ruled out for at least the next week.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Grant's 27 points lift Trail Blazers past Bulls 121-112 as Chicago's skid hits 11

Jerami Grant scored 27 points and the Portland Trail Blazers held on for a 121-112 victory over Chicago that sent the Bulls to their 11th straight loss

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

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James Harden scores 36 as Cavaliers hang on to beat Bulls 115-110 with Mitchell sidelined

Westbrook stacks another triple-double in Kings 126-110 win over Bulls

Bulls hold off the Suns 105-103 for their 2nd win in 3 games after an 11-game skid

Grant's 27 points lift Trail Blazers past Bulls 121-112 as Chicago's skid hits 11