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Top Hornets News
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Won't play Sunday
Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Williams underwent right knee surgery in December 2024 and has yet to make his season debut. He can be considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Bulls until the Hornets provide another update on his status.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Questionable for Sunday
Diabate is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nuggets due to right knee soreness.
This is a new injury for Diabate, but the center is considered day-to-day. If he's unable to give it a go, Ryan Kalkbrenner could have a higher floor in fantasy hoops, and Mason Plumlee could absorb some backup center minutes.
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Hornets' Josh Green: Not ready to return
Green (shoulder) will not play Sunday against Denver.
Green has yet to make an appearance this season, but he did complete a rehab assignment in the G League this week which suggests that a return is in his near future.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Another absence coming
Connaughton (calf) will not play Sunday against Denver.
Connaughton will miss his eighth game in a row and remains without a timetable to return.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Out again Sunday
Mann (knee) will not play Sunday against the Nuggets.
Mann continues to be ruled out a day in advance of games and will miss his fourth straight contest. Liam McNeeley, KJ Simpson and Antonio Reeves could be more involved Sunday with the Hornets missing so many key players due to injuries.
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Hornets' Collin Sexton: Out again Sunday
Sexton (thigh) will not play Sunday against the Nuggets.
Sexton will miss a second straight game, and it's not a great sign for his fantasy managers that he's being ruled out a day in advance. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Tre Mann (knee) also out, the Hornets will likely use a committee approach to soak up the backcourt minutes.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Won't play Sunday
Ball (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Nuggets.
Ball is dealing with a left ankle bone bruise after the Hornets described his injury as soreness after he left Friday's game early. With Collin Sexton (thigh) and Tre Mann (knee) both out as well, more usage will fall to Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller. Additionally, Sion James and KJ Simpson could be more involved for Charlotte.
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Hornets' KJ Simpson: Season-high 28 minutes
Simpson accumulated eight points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five steals, four assists and three rebounds across 28 minutes during Friday's 111-86 victory over Toronto.
Simpson logged a season-high minutes total, closing the game after LaMelo Ball exited early with yet another ankle injury. The two-way player made the most of his time on the court and could become a more regular part of the rotation if Ball is forced to miss additional time.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Drops career-high 21 points
Salaun totaled 21 points (6-8 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Friday's 111-86 win over the Raptors.
Salaun made the most of a fortunate situation, scoring a career-high 21 points in just 22 minutes. He has now scored in double figures in three straight games, putting himself on the radar in deeper formats. The sample size of him being below average is far greater than the recent three-game streak, meaning those in standard leagues may want to pause before running to add him.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Scores 12 points in return
Miller supplied 12 points (5-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 111-86 victory over Toronto.
Miller returned from a two-game absence Friday, as he continues to deal with shoulder issues. His sporadic availability this season has been a source of frustration for fantasy managers, having played in just seven games thus far. He currently sits outside the top 200 in standard nine-category leagues, averaging 16.3 points, 2.9 assists, 1.1 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers in 25.7 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Scores 21 points efficiently
Knueppel generated 21 points (7-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, three rebounds, one block and one steal across 32 minutes in Friday's game 111-86 win over Toronto.
Knueppel tied for the team high in points and racked up his highest scoring total over Charlotte's last six games. The rookie caught fire from beyond the arc, knocking down five triples for the seventh time this season. In 23 games, Knueppel is averaging 18.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists on 46/41/90 shooting splits.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Won't return Friday
Ball won't return to Friday's game against the Raptors due to left ankle soreness.
Ball will end his evening with 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one steal and two turnovers in 12 minutes. If Ball needs to miss Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Brandon Miller would see a large spike in usage and there would be more minutes available for Sion James and KJ Simpson.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Headed to locker room
Ball exited to the locker room during the third quarter of Friday's game against the Raptors with an apparent lower leg injury, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Ball seemed to tweak something in his left leg, as he had a slight limp while he went back to the locker room. Ball should be considered questionable to return.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Won't start Friday
Diabate won't start Friday against the Raptors.
Ryan Kalkbrenner will rejoin the starting five Friday, pushing Diabate back to the second unit. The big man has averaged 7.4 points and 7.6 rebounds in 22.0 minutes per game over his last five outings off the bench.
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Hornets' Sion James: Not starting Friday
James is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Raptors.
The rookie will return to a reserve role with Brandon Miller active, but James should still be heavily involved in the rotation with Tre Mann (ankle) unavailable. Through nine games with the second unit this season, James has posted averages of 6.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 triples a night.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Good to go
Miller (shoulder) will play in Friday's game against Toronto.
Miller will take the floor for Friday's contest, marking his return from a two-game absence. He's averaging 17.0 points on 39/28/84 shooting splits across six appearances this season.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Won't play Friday
Mann (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game in Toronto.
Friday will mark the third consecutive game on the inactive list for Mann, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Nuggets. Mann's minutes will likely be divvied up amongst Liam McNeeley, KJ Simpson and Antonio Reeves.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Available vs. Toronto
Kalkbrenner (ankle) is available and starting Friday's game against the Raptors.
Kalkbrenner will shed his questionable tag after sustaining a left ankle contusion in Wednesday's loss to the Knicks. Over his last five appearances (four starts), the rookie big man has averaged 7.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks across 26.2 minutes per game.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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| Team |
114.6 (21st) |
118.4 (23rd) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| L. Ball PG LaMelo Ball PG | Ankle |
| C. Sexton SG Collin Sexton SG | Quadriceps |
| M. Diabate PF Moussa Diabate PF | Knee |
| T. Mann PG Tre Mann PG | Knee |
| P. Connaughton SG Pat Connaughton SG | Calf |
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