Nick

Richards

Richards’ absence on Friday will mark his fifth straight. In his absence, Guerschon Yabusele will continue to see opportunities in the starting lineup.

Richards will miss a fourth consecutive game as he deals with a sprained right elbow. Guerschon Yabusele is available and should slot in as the starting center.

Richards has missed three games in a row, and he is in danger of making it four straight absences. Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) started two of those games, though he missed one and is questionable against Indiana. Leonard Miller should start if both are sidelined.

Initially questionable, Richards will miss a third consecutive game as he deals with a sprained right elbow. Guerschon Yabusele should slot in as the starting center, with Leonard Miller likely splitting time at power forward and center due to the Bulls’ lack of frontcourt depth.

Richards has missed the Bulls’ last two games. With Guerschon Yabusele also out on Saturday, the Bulls went small, with Leonard Miller serving as the starting center. He would likely remain in that role if Richards and Yabusele can’t play, which could set up San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama for a huge night.

Richards will remain out after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Thunder. With Guerschon Yabusele also out, the Bulls will likely have to go small, with Patrick Williams or Leonard Miller moving into the starting lineup.

Richards will not play on Friday after an elbow injury limited him to nine minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the 76ers. Guerschon Yabusele and Patrick Williams are likely to play more, with the former offering greater fantasy upside.

While Yabusele played 22 minutes off the bench in Wednesday’s loss to the 76ers, Richards was limited to nine minutes with an elbow injury. If both players sit on Friday, Patrick Williams could replace the latter in the starting lineup. However, there is not much to gain from streaming Williams, regardless of league size.

Smith aggravated his right calf strain during Wednesday’s loss to the 76ers, and the decision has been made to shut him down for the rest of the season. The initial injury suffered in late January limited his availability until the aggravation, limiting Smith’s fantasy value. He played in 53 games, averaging 10.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 blocks and 1.5 three-pointers in 20.7 minutes. For the rest of the season, Nick Richards, who exited Wednesday’s loss with an elbow injury, and Leonard Miller will have added importance within the Bulls’ rotation.

Richards, who started Wednesday’s game, is done for the night after nine first-half minutes due to a right elbow injury. With Jalen Smith (calf) also exiting before halftime, the Bulls inserted Patrick Williams and Isaac Okoro into the lineup to begin the third quarter. Richards finished with two points and five rebounds.