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• Hornets' Nick Richards: Out vs. Milwaukee

  2H ago • By RotoWire

  Richards (ribs) is out for Saturday's game against the Bucks. Richards returned to practice Thursday, but he's still not ready to play and won't suit up to face the Bucks. This means the Hornets will be extremely shorthanded in the frontcourt, as they'll also be without Mark Williams (foot) and Miles Bridges (knee). Richards' next chance to play will come against the Magic on Monday.

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• Hornets' Nick Richards: Returns to practice

  1D ago • By RotoWire

  The Hornets announced Thursday that Richards (ribs) has returned to team and group activities but doesn't have a specific timetable for a return, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. Despite returning to practice, Richards is set to miss his 10th straight contest Thursday due to a right first rib cartilage fracture. However, it appears that Richards is gearing up for a return to action.

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• Hornets' Nick Richards: Diagnosed with rib fracture

  17D ago • By RotoWire

  The Hornets announced Tuesday that an MRI revealed Richards has a right first rib cartilage fracture underneath his clavicle. The injury was initially reported as a shoulder injury, and Richards has already missed two games since sustaining the injury during last Friday's loss to the Celtics. The backup big man is now looking at a long-term absence, and starting center Mark Williams (foot) remains without a return timeline. In their absences, Moussa Diabate, Grant Williams, Taj Gibson and Tidjane Salaun are candidates for increased roles.

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• Hornets' Nick Richards: Out Monday

  19D 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

  20D 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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