NICK RICHARDS #2
Chicago Bulls
Free Agent Cap Hold
Center
Years of Service 
: 6
: 62026-27 Year of Service Earned : No
: NoBORN: Nov 29, 1997
BIRTHPLACE: Kingston, Jamaica
NATIONALITY:
Jamaica
JamaicaHEIGHT:
6' 11
210cmWEIGHT:
245lbs
111kgAGE: 28
SHOOTS: Right
AGENT DETAILS
Agency:Excel Sports Management
Primary Agent:Jared Mucha
Secondary Agent:Javon Phillips
Secondary Agent:Jeff Schwartz
SUMMARY▴▾
Nick Richards is a 28 year old center who was born on Nov 29, 1997. He was drafted 42nd overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2nd round of the 2020 draft. He has signed 2 contracts worth a total value of $19,300,602. He is represented by the agents Jared Mucha, Javon Phillips and Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management.
Bird Rights: Bird (QVFA)
CONTRACT HISTORY
: 3 years
: $4,300,602
: $4,300,602 (100%)
: RFA
AAV
: $1,433,534
: $1,433,534Cap % : 0.92
: 0.92: 
CHA
CHA: Cap Room
: November 30, 2020
: SalarySwish
Nick Richards signed a 3 year, $4,300,602 contract with the Charlotte Hornets on Nov 30, 2020. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $1,000,000 to $1,782,621.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2021-22 | $1,517,981 | $1,517,981 (+52%) | $1,517,981 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2022-23 | $1,782,621 | $1,782,621 (+27%) | $1,782,621 (0→1.78M) | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $4,300,602 | $4,300,602 | $4,300,602 | $0 | $0 |
Qualifying Offer: $2,365,000
Cap Hold 2023-24: $2,019,706
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2022-23: Increase from $0 to $1,782,621 (+$1,782,621) if player is not waived before Jul 7, 2022 [Requirements Met]
VETERAN EXTENSION
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Mitch Kupchak
AGENT: Jared Mucha · Excel Sports Management
BIRD RIGHTS:
: 3 years
: $15,000,000
: $15,000,000 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $5,000,000
: $5,000,000Cap % : 4.00
: 4.00: CHA
CHA: Bird Exception
: March 22, 2023
: SalarySwish
Nick Richards signed a 3 year, $15,000,000 contract with the Charlotte Hornets on Mar 22, 2023. The contract has a cap hit of $5,000,000.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2024-25 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2025-26 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 (0→5.00M) | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $15,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2026-27: $9,500,000
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2025-26: Increase from $0 to $5,000,000 (+$5,000,000) if player is not waived before Jun 29, 2025 [Requirements Met]
SALARY PROGRESSION
CAREER STATS
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| Season | Type | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | Regular | Charlotte Hornets | 18 | 0 | 63 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 44.4 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 11 | 7 | 63.6 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021-22 | Regular | Charlotte Hornets | 50 | 5 | 367 | 150 | 90 | 60 | 66.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 43 | 30 | 69.8 | 34 | 52 | 86 | 13 | 9 | 21 | |
| 2022-23 | Regular | Charlotte Hornets | 65 | 9 | 1217 | 532 | 313 | 197 | 62.9 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 183 | 137 | 74.9 | 147 | 269 | 416 | 38 | 11 | 71 | |
| 2023-24 | Regular | Charlotte Hornets | 67 | 51 | 1759 | 652 | 376 | 260 | 69.1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 179 | 132 | 73.7 | 172 | 367 | 539 | 54 | 26 | 74 | |
| 2024-25 | Regular |  Phoenix Suns | 36 | 34 | 816 | 342 | 233 | 141 | 60.5 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 73 | 60 | 82.2 | 97 | 211 | 308 | 21 | 7 | 29 | |
| Regular | Charlotte Hornets | 21 | 9 | 440 | 187 | 114 | 64 | 56.1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 87 | 59 | 67.8 | 51 | 107 | 158 | 28 | 7 | 26 | ||
| 2025-26 | Regular | Phoenix Suns | 28 | 2 | 254 | 89 | 71 | 35 | 49.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 28 | 19 | 67.9 | 35 | 56 | 91 | 8 | 4 | 14 | |
| Regular | Chicago Bulls | 20 | 4 | 447 | 187 | 130 | 68 | 52.3 | 18 | 5 | 27.8 | 73 | 46 | 63.0 | 42 | 110 | 152 | 8 | 6 | 18 | ||
| 2020-21 | Regular | Charlotte Hornets | 18 | 0 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 44.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 63.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| 2021-22 | Regular | Charlotte Hornets | 50 | 5 | 7.3 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 66.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 69.8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 | |
| 2022-23 | Regular | Charlotte Hornets | 65 | 9 | 18.7 | 8.2 | 3.0 | 4.8 | 62.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 74.9 | 2.3 | 4.1 | 6.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.1 | |
| 2023-24 | Regular | Charlotte Hornets | 67 | 51 | 26.3 | 9.7 | 3.9 | 5.6 | 69.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 73.7 | 2.6 | 5.5 | 8.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.1 | |
| 2024-25 | Regular | Charlotte Hornets | 21 | 9 | 21.0 | 8.9 | 3.1 | 5.4 | 56.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 67.8 | 2.4 | 5.1 | 7.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.2 | |
| Regular | Phoenix Suns | 36 | 34 | 22.7 | 9.5 | 3.9 | 6.5 | 60.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 82.2 | 2.7 | 5.9 | 8.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.8 | ||
| 2025-26 | Regular | Phoenix Suns | 28 | 2 | 9.1 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 49.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 67.9 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.5 | |
| Regular | Chicago Bulls | 20 | 4 | 22.4 | 9.4 | 3.4 | 6.5 | 52.3 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 27.8 | 2.3 | 3.7 | 63.0 | 2.1 | 5.5 | 7.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
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