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Nick Richards is 28 years old, born November 29, 1997. Richards is 6 ft 11 in (211 cm) and 245 lb (111 kg). Richards plays center for the Miami Heat (as of November 4, 2026). Richards's 2026 salary is $5,000,000. Richards was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2020, round 2, pick 42, out of Kentucky.
Nick Richards at a glance
- Age28 born November 29, 1997
- Height6 ft 11 in 211 cm
- Weight245 lb 111 kg
- Experience7th season debut 2020
- CollegeKentucky
- 2026 salary$5 million
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Nick Richards stats, last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | FG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | at Lakers | L 117–138 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Oct 30 | vs Pacers | W 145–125 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Oct 23 | vs Pistons | L 111–128 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 |
| Oct 21 | vs Timberwolves | L 106–131 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2-2 |
| Oct 16 | at Magic | L 115–136 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 2-2 |
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Nick Richards contract
- 2026 salary$5 million
- Signed throughnot yet reported
- WithMiami Heat
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1 million |
| 2022 | $1.5 million |
| 2023 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $5 million |
| 2025 | $5 million |
| 2026 | $5 million |
Career
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Nick Richards is on the Miami Heat, coached by Erik Spoelstra.
- BornNovember 29, 1997, Kingston, Jamaica
- Height6 ft 11 in (211 cm)
- Weight245 lb (111 kg)
- NationalityJamaica
- Draft2020, round 2, pick 42
- Drafted byNew Orleans Pelicans
- Debut2020
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