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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (foot) is out for Sunday's tilt against the Toronto Raptors. Experiencing plantar fascia discomfort in his right foot, Richards was a late addition to the injury report and won't play on Sunday. The 26-year-old big man has served the Hornets well in Mark Williams' (back) stead, and over his last 10 games, he's averaging 12.8 points on 73.6% shooting from the field, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in 27.7 minutes per game. Tuesday's game versus the Orlando Magic marks Richards' next chance to return.Grant Williams and Davis Bertans will see added work in small-ball lineups, with the former making for the preferable fantasy streamer while averaging 13.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 triples on 39.1% shooting from downtown in 28.1 minutes covering nine games in Charlotte digs. Toronto shows the eighth-worst defensive efficiency rating (114.8) and ninth-worst opponent field-goal percentage (48.6%) in the Association during 2023-24.

The Charlotte Hornets have upgraded center Nick Richards (ankle) from questionable to available for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. A sprained right ankle cost Richards Charlotte's past three matchups, but he will return on Wednesday to help man the middle. Richards' interior presence was sorely missed when Karl-Anthony Towns destroyed the Hornets for 62 points in Monday's upset win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 26-year-old Kentucky product remains on the fantasy map for boards and rejections in the extended absence of starting big man Mark Williams (back), averaging 8.7 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 19 games without Williams in 2023-24.

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's clash with the Pistons. A right ankle sprain could keep him sidelined for a fourth consecutive game. P.J. Washington has replaced him in the starting lineup. Washington had a big 20-point effort in the first game without Richards but has since produced just 21 points in the next two games. He's also not a great rebounder, which limits his fantasy appeal.

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Richards sat out on Saturday and it appears he'll miss at least one more game due to a right ankle sprain. P.J. Washington figures to draw another start at the center position. He has been inconsistent lately with only one game in double-digit scoring over his last four games. There's still some streaming value there until Richards gets back to full health.

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (ankle) is questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 26-year-old didn't suit up for Friday's meeting with the San Antonio Spurs, and with Mark Williams (back) still unavailable, P.J. Washington moved into the starting lineup. Washington played well with the first five, amassing 20 points, six rebounds, and one steal while missing one of his four tries from behind the arc. At any rate, regardless of Washington's role, he's always worth considering for fantasy lineups. However, with LaMelo Ball (ankle) questionable, Washington could see more scoring opportunities. Nathan Mensah, who logged 20 minutes on Friday, should also continue to get more work without Richards, although he's not a reliable fantasy option.

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs after leaving their game on Wednesday before returning. The 26-year-old averages just under 30 minutes per game without Mark Williams this year and would be in line for a big role in a good matchup if he can suit up. Returning to the game after getting injured bodes well for his chances to play Friday, but the team could always choose to err on the side of caution and give him a day off to rest. If Richards cannot go, JT Thor would likely see more minutes on Friday as a result.

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards will move into the starting five ahead of Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Big man Mark Williams (back) will sit out this game, so Richards should have a significant role in the rotation. Richards averaged a double-double during nine starts last season. He's well worth a look as a streaming option with the Hornets shorthanded on Wednesday.

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (concussion) could be back from a six-game absence Saturday versus Minnesota. He's been listed as questionable for the contest. Richards, who has performed well as Mark Williams' backup at center, would give the Hornets much-needed help against Minnesota's powerful frontcourt. The Kentucky product has averaged 8.5 points and 5.9 rebounds with 1.2 blocks in 17.5 minutes this season.

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (concussion) won't be available for a third straight game Wednesday versus Washington. His absence means Mark Williams will do most of the heavy lifting at the center position, with P.J. Washington as his backup. Washington was dropped to the bench last time out in favor of Miles Bridges. The Hornets bigs should have a fun night against the Wizards, as only Indiana has allowed more points to opposing centers, and Wes Unseld Jr.'s team is giving up a league-high 17.2 rebounds per 48 minutes to the position.

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (concussion protocol) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics as he remains in the concussion protocol. The 25-year-old big man exited their game on Friday night against the Bucks due to a concussion and couldn't play on Saturday either. Richards has been the primary backup center this year, so JT Thor has been seeing some added minutes off of the bench. Miles Bridges also returned from a long suspension, so he will probably see some time as a small-ball center too.

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards has signed an extension with the organization. The two sides have agreed to a two-year extension worth $15 million. The 25-year-old was set to become a restricted free agent this summer. The Hornets didn't want that to happen considering Richards is in the middle of a breakout campaign. The big man has been nearly averaging a double-double over the last few weeks. The Hornets are without Mark Williams (thumb), so Richards has been asked to take over the starting center spot. It doesn't seem like it's going to be long before he secures that spot full time.