Nick Richards.
About Nick
Nick Richards is a center for the Chicago Bulls, serving as a reserve big man who contributes in a rotational role. Standing 7'0" and weighing 245 pounds, Richards is a physically imposing presence in the paint. The Jamaican-born big man played college basketball at Kentucky before entering the NBA, developing into a reliable interior option across several seasons in the league. He was born on November 29, 1997.
Through 51 games this season, Richards is averaging 6.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in 14.6 minutes per night, with a solid 51.6 percent field goal percentage that reflects his work close to the basket. His free throw shooting sits at 42.6 percent, and he contributes 0.7 blocks per game, indicating modest shot-blocking value. His three-point shooting is essentially nonexistent at 6.5 percent, confirming he operates almost exclusively in the painted area. For bettors, Richards carries relevance primarily in points and rebounds prop markets. His rebounding numbers are modest given his size and role, meaning rebounds props set near or below his 5.0 average deserve attention, particularly in games where his minutes could spike. His consistent field goal efficiency also makes low points totals achievable on favorable nights, making under bets on his points props worth monitoring when matchups are difficult.
Career highs · 2025–26
| Stat | Value | Date | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 16 | Mar 20, 2026 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Rebounds | 13 | Feb 23, 2026 | New York Knicks |
| Assists | 2 | Oct 12, 2025 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 3PT made | 1 | Feb 8, 2026 | Denver Nuggets |
Last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | FG | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Mar 25 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 137–157 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1/3 | -9 |
| Tue, Mar 24 | vs Houston Rockets | W 132–124 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3/7 | +2 |
| Fri, Mar 20 | vs Cleveland Cavaliers | L 110–115 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7/11 | +11 |
| Thu, Mar 19 | vs Toronto Raptors | L 109–139 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2/5 | -20 |
| Tue, Mar 17 | vs Memphis Grizzlies | W 132–107 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2/4 | +6 |
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2PTS 5REB 0AST 03PM 1/3FG -9+/−
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11PTS 8REB 0AST 13PM 3/7FG +2+/−
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16PTS 8REB 0AST 13PM 7/11FG +11+/−
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4PTS 6REB 0AST 03PM 2/5FG -20+/−
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5PTS 6REB 1AST 03PM 2/4FG +6+/−
Home vs Away splits
| Split | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 6.42 | 5.42 | 0.27 | 46.8% | 7.69% | -2.5 |
| Away | 25 | 5.52 | 4.56 | 0.48 | 56.64% | 5.33% | -1.5 |
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Home 26 GP6.42PPG 5.42RPG 0.27APG 46.8%FG% 7.69%3P% -2.5+/−
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Away 25 GP5.52PPG 4.56RPG 0.48APG 56.64%FG% 5.33%3P% -1.5+/−
Team context
World Cup 2026
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