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April 10, 2026
Done for season
Richards (elbow) will not play in Chicago's final two games of the regular season, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network.
Analysis
Richards will be sidelined for the remainder of the campaign as he continues to recover from a right elbow sprain. Head coach Billy Donovan confirmed Friday that Richards, Josh Giddey (hamstring), Guerschon Yabusele (shoulder/elbow), Jalen Smith (calf) and Anfernee Simons (wrist) will be held out for the final two games against the Magic and Mavericks. Richards finishes the season having missed the final 10 games. With Yabusele also ruled out, the Bulls will likely rely on Patrick Williams (thumb) and Lachlan Olbrich (foot) to handle the bulk of the minutes at center.
April 10, 2026
Another absence coming
Richards (elbow) is out for Friday's game against the Magic.
Analysis
Richards will miss his ninth straight game, and there's been no indication that he's close to a return. Consider him doubtful for the season finale Sunday.
April 8, 2026
Ruled out for Thursday
Richards (elbow) is out for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis
Richards will be sidelined for an eighth straight contest and remains without a timetable to return. Consider him doubtful for Friday's game against Orlando.
April 6, 2026
Another absence coming
Richards (elbow) is out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis
The big man is set to be a spectator for a seventh consecutive contest due to an elbow sprain, and his next chance to play comes during Thursday's rematch with Washington. The expectation is that Guerschon Yabusele will continue start at center for the Bulls.
April 5, 2026
Won't play Sunday
Richards (elbow) is out for Sunday's meeting with the Suns, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Analysis
This will be Richards' sixth straight game on the shelf, and for now, he should be considered questionable to face the Wizards on Tuesday. Patrick Williams, Guerschon Yabusele and Lachlan Olbrich will help fill the void at center with Richards unavailable.