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• Hornets' Nick Richards: Out Monday

  1D ago • By RotoWire

  Richards (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Minnesota. Richards is dealing with right shoulder soreness and will miss his second consecutive game Monday. The 26-year-old has been a mainstay in the starting lineup with Mark Williams (foot) out. However, with both Richards and Williams absent Monday, Grant Williams will likely step into the starting five at center once again.

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• Hornets' Nick Richards: Won't play against Boston

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Richards (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game versus the Celtics. Richards was forced to leave Friday's contest early due to a shoulder injury and will remain sidelined Saturday. With Mark Williams (foot) also out, Moussa Diabate, Grant Williams and Taj Gibson are candidates to receive increased playing time.

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• Hornets' Nick Richards: Downgraded to out

  3D ago • By RotoWire

  Richards (shoulder) won't return to Friday's game against the Celtics. Richards posted one point (0-2 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, an assist and two blocks in 16 minutes during the first half but was shut down for the second half. In his absence, Grant Williams should play the majority of center minutes, while Taj Gibson could also work his way into the rotation. Richards' next chance to suit up will come Saturday in a rematch against Boston.

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• Hornets' Nick Richards: Questionable to return Friday

  3D ago • By RotoWire

  Richards is questionable to return to Friday's game against the Celtics due to right shoulder soreness. Richards posted one point (0-2 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, an assist and two blocks in 16 minutes during the first half, but Grant Williams started the second half in Richards' absence. With Mark Williams (back) still out, Williams will likely play the bulk of his minutes at center, while Taj Gibson could also join the rotation.

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• Hornets' Nick Richards: Logs double-double vs. Atlanta

  10D ago • By RotoWire

  Richards contributed 12 points (3-6 FG, 6-8 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block over 30 minutes during Friday's 125-120 loss to the Hawks. Richards was in the starting five for a second straight game Friday as Mark Williams continues to work through a foot injury. Richards took advantage of the opportunity by registering his first double-double of the 2024-25 campaign. Richards should continue to start at center for the Hornets for as long as Williams remains sidelined.

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