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Demoted to bench Richards will not start Tuesday against the Clippers.

Impact Richards has logged 29.1 minutes per game across seven consecutive starts for the Hornets, but coach Steve Clifford is opting for a schematic curveball Tuesday. Miles Bridges is starting at center, while Nick Smith and Bryce McGowens will inject speed on the perimeter alongside veterans Terry Rozier and Gordon Hayward.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Top rebounder in double-double Richards closed with 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-6 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal over 38 minutes during Saturday's 102-95 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Richards led all players in Saturday's contest in rebounds while finishing as one of four Hornets with a double-digit point total and as the lone player with a double-double in a losing effort. Richards secured a season high in rebounds, hauling in 10 or more boards in six contests this year. He has now notched a double-double in two of his last three games.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in loss Richards totaled 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes during Monday's 114-99 loss to Toronto.

Impact This was the third double-double of the campaign for Richards. Mark Williams has missed five straight games due to a back injury, and it's likely he could miss more with the Hornets regularly throwing doubtful tags on him. In Richards' last five games, he averaged 9.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.4 blocks.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws another start Richards will start Monday's game against the Heat.

Impact With Mark Williams (back) sidelined again, Richards will draw another start. When Richard plays at least 18 minutes this season (nine times), he's averaged 11.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Richards won't start Friday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Richards will shift back to the bench with Mark Williams (back) available. Across 12 appearances as a reserve, Richards has averaged 8.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 16.8 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Top rebounder in first start Richards chipped in six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 111-100 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Richards made his first start of the 2023-24 season with Mark Williams (back) sidelined, leading all Hornets in rebounds and blocks in a losing effort. Richards has hauled in 10 or more rebounds in three games this season, tallying three or blocks in two outings.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Williams Richards will enter the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Richards will make his first start of 2023-24 with Mark Williams (back) sidelined. In nine starts last season, Richards averaged 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks across 26.1 minutes, making him a very intriguing streamer and daily fantasy option.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to crack 10 minutes in return Richards (concussion) logged nine minutes and provided four points (1-3 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in Saturday's 123-117 loss to the Timberwol...

Impact Though head coach Steve Clifford ran a tight nine-man rotation Saturday, the Hornets' streamlined bench didn't necessarily open up more playing time for Richards, who was making his return from a six-game absence due to a concussion. With Miles Bridges having recently returned from his season-opening suspension shortly before Richards sustained his concussion, the latter could see his minutes outlook suffer moving forward now that the Charlotte frontcourt is more crowded. PJ Washington has recently moved to the second unit and now profiles as the top big man off the bench, with his ability to serve as a small-ball center perhaps cutting into Richards' role as Mark Williams' primary backup.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets Update Game Status for Brandon Miller & Nick Richards vs. T-Wolves The injury report for tonight’s game.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Set to play against Minnesota Richards (concussion) is available for Saturday's game versus the Timberwolves.

Impact Richards has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday after missing the previous six games with a concussion. Richards will likely serve as the backup center to Mark Williams but could be put on a minutes restriction.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Richards (concussion) is questionable for Saturday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Richards has missed the last six matchups due to a concussion, but it's encouraging that he's labeled as questionable for Saturday's game rather than being immediately ruled out. If he's cleared to suit up against the Timberwolves, he could face a minutes restriction.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Richards (concussion) is out for Thursday's game versus the Nets.

Impact Richards's absence streak will extend to six games Thursday while in concussion protocols. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Minnesota.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Richards (concussion) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Richards will miss a fifth straight game due to a concussion. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday in Brooklyn. In Richards' absence, Miles Bridges, P.J. Washington and JT Thor are candidates for increased playing time as the backup center behind Mark Williams.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Richards (concussion) will not play in Sunday's game against the Magic.

Impact Richards will miss his fourth game in a row for the Hornets. Charlotte has used some smaller lineups in Richards' absence, with JT Thor getting some extra reps with the second unit.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out against Washington Richards (concussion) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards.

Impact Richards's absence streak will extend to three games Wednesday while in concussion protocols. He will have extra time to recover ahead of Sunday's matchup with Orlando.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Richards (concussion) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Celtics.

Impact Richards landed in concussion protocols and will be sidelined for a second straight game Monday. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Washington. In his absence, P.J. Washington and Miles Bridges will likely play more center with the second suit.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Knicks Richards won't play in Saturday's game versus the Knicks due to a concussion.

Impact Richards likely suffered his concussion in Friday's matchup with Milwaukee, causing him to miss his first game of the season Saturday. Mark Williams and P.J. Washington will likely receive extended minutes in his absence. Richards' next chance to suit up will be Monday's matchup with Boston.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid effort off bench Richards closed Sunday's 129-107 loss to the Knicks with 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-2 FT) and four rebounds across 22 minutes.

Impact Richards outplayed Charlotte's starting center, Mark Williams, despite the fact both played similar minutes, but that does not mean Richards will move to the starting lineup any time soon. He is playing well as a backup, and while that role limits his upside considerably, it's worth noting that he has scored in double digits in five of his last six appearances.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in double-double Richards amassed 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocks over 18 minutes during Saturday's 125-124 win over the Pacers.

Impact Richards and Mark Williams perfectly chopped all 48 minutes of Saturday's game for the Hornets. Richards' performance is indicative of his ceiling while Williams is healthy, but Richard remains a quality back-up big showcasing extra shot-blocking prowess this season. The 25-year-old is averaging 4.7 blocks per 36 minutes.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited usage in loss Richards accumulated four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 13 minutes during Monday's 133-121 loss to the Nets.

Impact Richards logged the fewest minutes of any Hornet to take the court Monday. Mark Williams played a modest 23 minutes, but he was far more impactful (18 points, seven rebounds). Charlotte's interior defense is getting gashed, and Richards is more of an offensive rebounder and motor big than a solution to the Hornets' paint protection issues.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Top producer off bench in loss Richards notched 15 points (4-4 FG, 7-10 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block over 21 minutes in Thursday's 127-99 preseason loss to Boston.

Impact Richards led all bench players in Thursday's preseason finale in scoring while finishing with the second-highest point total on the team. Richards rounds out the preseason averaging 9.8 points and 8.3 rebounds over 21.5 minutes over four preseason contests.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets vs Celtics - Nick Richards Postgame Media Availability

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Siakam scores 22, leads Raptors over Hornets 120-100

Pascal Siakam led a balanced Toronto Raptors attack to their fifth win in six games over the injury-riddled Charlotte Hornets

APRIL 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Will start Tuesday Richards will start Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact With Mark Williams (ankle) unlikely to play, Richards will return to the starting lineup Tuesday. Richards recently started eight straight appearances, averaging 10.0 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 25.9 minutes during that stretch.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Richards is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Richards played well as a starter while Mark Williams was recovering from a thumb injury, but he'll head back to his regular bench role now that the former Duke star is healthy. Richards is averaging 7.8 points and 5.7 rebounds per game when coming off the bench this season.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Siakam scores 22, leads Raptors over Hornets 120-100