Spectrum Center Arena | Carolina Hornets
Spectrum Center Arena | Carolina Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets have provided an update on the injury status of their center, Nick Richards. According to a statement from the team, MRI results confirmed that Richards sustained a right first rib cartilage fracture beneath his clavicle during a game against the Boston Celtics on November 1, 2024. As a result, Richards will not be playing in the upcoming match against the Detroit Pistons on November 6 and will undergo evaluations every other week to assess his recovery progress. The next update regarding his condition is anticipated after the team's road trip concluding on November 17.
Richards was selected as the 42nd overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and has maintained career averages of 6.8 points (66.0 FG%, 72.8 FT%), 5.4 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks over five seasons with appearances in 205 games, including 70 starts. This season, he has been recording career-high statistics with averages of 11.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game across five starts, while playing an average of 27.4 minutes per game.
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