4:16 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) Hornets announced Thursday that Richards (ribs) has returned to team and group activities but doesn't have a specific timetable for return, Roderick Boone of Charlotte Observer reports.

4:58 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) Hornets announced Tuesday that an MRI revealed Richards has a right first rib cartilage fracture underneath his clavicle.

6:09 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Minnesota.

1:14 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game versus the Celtics.

10:46 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) racked up 24 points (10-14 FG, 4-7 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 138-133 win over the Raptors.

1:16 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) closed Saturday's 114-106 loss to the Heat with 12 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal over 35 minutes.

4:51 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) registered six points (3-4 FG, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 110-105 win over the Rockets.

2:48 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) finished Tuesday's 111-105 preseason loss to the Knicks with eight points (1-1 FG, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, one block and one steal across 18 minutes.

12:26 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (foot) was able to go through Tuesday's practice to open training camp.

11:40 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) coach Steve Clifford anticipates that Richards (foot) will be ready for training camp, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

11:51 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Cleveland, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

5:28 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

6:12 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics.

5:12 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics.

4:26 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

5:22 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Thunder.

5:58 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (foot) is out for Friday's game versus the Magic.

5:07 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (foot) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Magic.

12:11 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (foot) will not play Wednesday against Portland.

5:10 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (foot) isn't listed on Charlotte's injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

5:16 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Boston.

1:10 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) is questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics due to plantar fascia in his right foot.

10:57 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) ended Saturday's 132-91 loss to the Hawks with 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), 16 rebounds and one assist over 31 minutes.

9:56 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) closed with 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Saturday's 109-98 loss to the 76ers.

9:13 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) finished with 10 points (5-7 FG, 0-2 FT), 13 rebounds and two assists over 36 minutes during Monday's 114-97 loss to the Pistons.

11:26 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) chipped in 10 points (5-6 FG), 13 rebounds, one block and two steals across 30 minutes during Friday's 112-100 loss to Washington.

5:21 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (foot) is available Tuesday against Orlando.

5:12 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (foot) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

4:34 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (foot) won't play Sunday against the Raptors.

11:16 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) is questionable for Sunday's game against Toronto due to right foot discomfort.

12:31 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) finished Friday's 121-114 loss to Philadelphia with 19 points (8-9 FG, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 30 minutes.

2:36 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) logged 21 points (8-11 FG, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks and two steals across 33 minutes during Sunday's 93-80 victory over Portland.

9:23 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) contributed 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Friday's 97-84 loss to the Warriors.

10:43 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) registered eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block across 31 minutes during Friday's 126-106 loss to the Thunder.

9:48 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) accumulated 14 points (3-6 FG, 8-11 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 27 minutes during Friday's 138-104 loss to the Rockets.

9:22 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) (ankle) contributed 21 points (9-13 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds and one block in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 113-106 loss to the Pistons.

5:32 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (ankle) will be available to play Wednesday versus Detroit.

12:15 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game versus the Pistons.

5:06 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pistons.

6:49 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Minnesota.

1:15 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (ankle) has been downgraded to doubtful for Monday's game against Minnesota.

6:06 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against Minnesota.

5:23 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game versus the 76ers.

1:07 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (ankle) is questionable to play Saturday against Philadelphia.

6:09 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.

5:29 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Spurs due to a right ankle sprain.

1:24 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) provided 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 132-112 loss to New Orleans.

2:22 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) finished with 10 points (5-6 FG), eight rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 38 minutes during Monday's 119-112 overtime loss to the Bulls.

10:54 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) notched 15 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 111-93 loss to Denver.

10:10 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) ended with 11 points (5-5 FG, 1-3 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 26 minutes during Thursday's 133-112 loss to the Lakers.

10:42 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) ended Tuesday's 113-104 loss to the Clippers with 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block in 33 minutes.

11:16 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) totaled 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes during Monday's 114-99 loss to Toronto.

6:43 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) will start Monday's game against the Heat.

6:20 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) won't start Friday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

11:01 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) chipped in six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 111-100 loss to the Bulls.

3:23 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (concussion) is available for Saturday's game versus the Timberwolves.

5:05 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (concussion) is questionable for Saturday's game against Minnesota.

5:11 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (concussion) is out for Thursday's game versus the Nets.

5:13 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (concussion) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

5:15 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (concussion) will not play in Sunday's game against the Magic.

5:10 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (concussion) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards.

5:36 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (concussion) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Celtics.

1:20 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Knicks due to a concussion.

10:55 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) closed Sunday's 129-107 loss to the Knicks with 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-2 FT) and four rebounds across 22 minutes.

8:53 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) amassed 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocks over 18 minutes during Saturday's 125-124 win over the Pacers.

12:43 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) accumulated four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 13 minutes during Monday's 133-121 loss to the Nets.

9:34 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) notched 15 points (4-4 FG, 7-10 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block over 21 minutes in Thursday's 127-99 preseason loss to Boston.

12:08 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) logged seven points (1-3 FG, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds and one block in 22 minutes of Tuesday's 113-109 preseason loss to Miami.

6:28 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus Rockets.

12:44 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) chipped in 18 points (7-9 FG, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 120-100 loss to Toronto.

5:31 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) will start Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

6:44 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) will return to a bench role Friday versus the Bulls.

11:38 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) logged 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 FT) and 11 rebounds in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 137-134 win over Oklahoma City.

7:35 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) will start at center Tuesday against the Thunder.

12:49 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.

11:54 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) ended with 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-3 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Friday's 117-109 win over the Mavericks.

11:39 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) ended Thursday's 115-96 loss to the Pelicans with nine points (3-4 FG, 3-3 FT), 14 rebounds and one assist over 30 minutes.

7:27 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) signed a three-year, $15 million contract extension with the Hornets on Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

12:19 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) finished Saturday's 119-111 loss to the Jazz with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, five blocks and one assist in 30 minutes.

5:29 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) will enter the starting lineup Saturday against the Jazz, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

4:20 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) finished Monday's 117-106 win over the Pistons with nine points (2-5 FG, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds and one block in 18 minutes.

1:27 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) finished Wednesday's 120-110 win over the Spurs with six points (2-5 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and five blocks in 18 minutes.

8:34 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) finished Tuesday's 128-97 loss to the Suns with four points (1-2 FG, 2-4 FT), three rebounds and three blocks in 17 minutes off the bench.

10:56 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) amassed seven points (2-3 FG, 3-4 FT), one rebound and two blocks across 13 minutes during Thursday's 124-114 loss to the Raptors.

2:18 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (coach's decision) didn't play in Monday's 121-115 loss to the Hornets.

6:09 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (ankle) will play in a limited fashion Thursday against the Thunder.

6:00 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) coach Steve Clifford relayed Thursday that Richards (ankle) will not be the primary backup center even if he plays, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

12:01 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable and could be available for Thursday's game against the Thunder, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

5:07 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (ankle) is out for Thursday's game versus the Thunder.

4:09 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against Golden State.

9:04 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.

8:09 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) (ankle) is doubtful for Monday's game against Portland.

12:51 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) left Friday's 134-130 loss to the Lakers early due to a right ankle sprain.

10:43 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) finished with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 23 minutes during Friday's 125-106 loss to the Hawks.

10:23 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) posted nine points (2-5 FG, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, one block and one steal in 21 minutes during Sunday's 131-113 loss to the 76ers.

2:47 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) chipped in 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 FT) and nine rebounds across 13 minutes during Friday's 117-116 victory over Washington.

9:55 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) contributed 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes during Sunday's 106-102 loss to the Wizards.

8:50 AM - Nick Richards (Cha) amassed 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds and three blocks across 30 minutes during Friday's 132-122 double-overtime loss to Cleveland.

12:20 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) registered eight points (4-6 FG), six rebounds and two blocks in 24 minutes during Monday's 108-100 loss to Washington.

10:17 PM - Nick Richards (Cha) produced four points (2-3 FG, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block in 19 minutes during Monday's 115-108 loss to Sacramento.