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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.

Detroit Pistons point guard Monte Morris (quadriceps) has been listed as probable for Wednesday's meeting with the Hornets, meaning he will likely make his season debut. Morris, who was picked up from Washington for a second-round pick in the summer, has been unavailable so far in 2023-24 due to a right quadriceps strain. The 28-year-old has put up solid numbers throughout his six-year NBA career, but it's unclear where he will fit in Detroit's plans, as the backcourt is full of young prospects who need playing time to develop.

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.

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (knee) is available ahead of Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Allen will be available for this game after suffering a left knee injury during Sunday's contest. The expectation is that Allen will resume his role in the starting five. He has been a solid option for the Suns this season. He'll likely have an increased role as well with Eric Gordon (wrist) ruled out on Monday.

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.