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Hornets’ Nick Richards: Joins Hornets from G League
Nick Richards was recalled by the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday.Richards made nine appearances for the Greensboro Swarm in the G League, where he averaged 17.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per contest in nine games. The 23-year-old center has totaled 11 points and six rebounds for the Hornets so far this season, and he’ll be rejoining the squad for the second half.
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Hornets’ Nick Richards: Leading scorer off bench
Nick Richards generated 21 points (8-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes in Friday’s 111-107 loss to the Mad Ants.Richards shot 66.7 percent from the floor against the Mad Ants during the penultimate game of the G League regular season, and he led the Swarm in scoring while nearly posting a double-double off the bench. The 23-year-old is now averaging 17.0 points and 10.1 rebounds over 26.0 minutes per game this season.
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Hornets’ Nick Richards: Productive in loss
Nick Richards posted 12 points (4-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 23 minutes in Sunday’s 126-91 loss to the BayHawks.Richards was inefficient from the floor Sunday and was slightly less productive than usual as the Swarm struggled as a team against Erie. However, he still came within two rebounds of a double-double and is now averaging 16.2 points and 10.4 rebounds over 27.8 minutes per game this year.
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Hornets’ Nick Richards: Records another double-double
Nick Richards tallied 20 points (7-18 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 14 rebounds, five blocks, one assist and one steal over 35 minutes in Wednesday’s 120-118 win over the Blue.Richards has been on a tear since joining the G League, and he posted his third double-double in as many games Wednesday. If Vernon Carey (back) remains sidelined, Richards should continue to play an even more prominent role in the Swarm’s frontcourt.
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Hornets’ Nick Richards: Enters starting five
Nick Richards posted 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-5 FT), 14 rebounds, five blocks, one assist and one steal over 31 minutes in Tuesday’s 115-109 win over the Vipers.Richards posted a double-double off the bench during his first appearance with the Swarm on Sunday, and he earned a spot in the starting five for Tuesday’s matchup. He was a key contributor for Greensboro once again and should continue to see significant run in the G League.
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Hornets’ Nick Richards: Dominant in bench role
Nick Richards tallied 26 points (9-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds and four blocks over 25 minutes in Sunday’s 122-109 loss to the Ignite.Richards came off the bench during his first game with the Swarm, but he was highly efficient and posted a double-double in his debut. Even if he continues to play a bench role in the G League, Richards figures to receive plenty of opportunities with Greensboro.
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Hornets’ Nick Richards: Dispatched to G League
The Charlotte Hornets assigned Nick Richards to the G League’s Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday.The Hornets’ decision to send Richards back to the G League bubble may be a hint that the team expects PJ Washington to clear all COVID-19-related protocols ahead of their next game Saturday against Golden State. Richards had been providing emergency depth as a third-string center behind Cody Zeller and Bismack Biyombo, with all three of the rookie’s appearances thus far in February coming in garbage-time scenarios.
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Hornets’ Nick Richards: Back in Charlotte as No. 3 center
Nick Richards played the final 6:30 of Sunday’s 119-97 win over the Wizards, recording two points (0-2 FG, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds.Though Richards is soon expected to report to the G League bubble in Orlando to see regular action with the Greensboro Swarm, the rookie has stuck around with the Charlotte Hornets and has dressed for each of the team’s four games to give the team 12 active players. The Hornets will have 12 healthy bodies whenever Devonte’ Graham (groin) is ready to play, so expect Richards to join the G League squad at that time. Charlotte already has 15-man roster players Vernon Carey and Jalen McDaniels along with two-way players Grant Riller and Nate Darling in Orlando.
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Hornets’ Nick Richards: Headed for G League bubble
The Charlotte Hornets announced Wednesday that Nick Richards (ankle) has been assigned to the Greensboro Swarm as the affiliate prepares for the 2020-21 G League season in Orlando.Along with Richards, the Hornets will also send 15-man roster players Vernon Carey and Jalen McDaniels to Orlando, while two-way players Grant Riller and Nate Darling were also transferred to the Swarm. Richards’ G League assignment comes as little surprise, given that he’s only picked up garbage-time minutes in four of the Hornets’ 17 games this season. The rookie second-round pick should benefit from picking up some much-needed playing time in Orlando.
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Hornets’ Nick Richards: Probable Wednesday
Nick Richards (ankle) is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Pacers.Richards was out Monday against the Magic due to an ankle sprain. While he should be available Wednesday, there’s certainly no guarantee that the rookie sees the court considering Richards is averaging only 2.8 minutes while appearing in just four of the Charlotte Hornets’ 16 games to date.
