Nick Richards's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

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.