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Grant Williams Grant Williams (knee) is out on Thursday
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 8:50 AM
Grant Williams is out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks with right knee injury management.
Analysis: The Hornets have been cautious with Williams as he returns from offseason knee surgery. He's averaging just under 19 minutes per game over the last two weeks, so his role isn't a huge one to fill. Charlotte will likely give more minutes to Tidjane Salaun. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller goes for 26 points in win over MEM
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 6:05 PM
Brandon Miller logged 26 points (9-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), one rebound, three assists and four three-pointers in the win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Analysis: Miller's stellar play continued on Wednesday. He was great from behind the three-point line and used his production there to help extend his streak of double-digit scoring performances to eight games. The third-year forward wasn't a major contributor across any other statistical category, but his recent run as a scorer should leave many optimistic about what his future could look like. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté secures 18/19 double-double vs. MEM
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 5:58 PM
Moussa Diabaté amassed 18 points (8-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 19 rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in the in over the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Analysis: Diabaté did a little bit of everything for the Hornets in what ended up being arguably his best game as an NBA player. He was accurate from the floor in his 33 minutes of game action and all over the glass, leaving him just shy of a 20-point, 20-rebound performance. Additionally, the fourth-year center provided fantasy managers with a few stocks, helping boost his final stat line in the win. Diabaté continues to play well for Charlotte. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges scores 20 points in win over Memphis
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 5:49 PM
Miles Bridges tallied 20 points (8-of-11 FGs), six rebounds, three assists, and four three-pointers in the win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Analysis: Bridges played just 28 minutes on Wednesday and, despite not generating many shot attempts, he scored efficiently and finished as one of two starters to log 20 or more points. More than half of his scoring production came from beyond the arc, which keyed his success on the offensive end of the floor. The veteran forward did a little bit on the glass, but not too much else in this game. He'll next take the floor against the Mavericks on Thursday. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball dishes out eight assists vs. PHI
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 11:33 AM
LaMelo Ball amassed 11 points (4-of-12 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), two rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Monday's win over the 76ers.
Analysis: Recently, the Hornets have taken measures to manage Ball's workload, so the training staff must have loved Monday's outcome. Charlotte won by a large margin, beating the 76ers 130-93, which led to Ball playing only 20 minutes. Fantasy managers who have him rostered would have hoped for a more competitive game given the impact on Ball's playing time, but keeping him healthy throughout the season is Charlotte's priority. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller records 30/8/2/2 line vs. PHI
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 11:32 AM
Brandon Miller finished Monday's rout of the 76ers with 30 points (9-of-12 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and six three-pointers.
Analysis: Monday's game was one of the best of the season for Miller, and not just because he notched his third 30-point game. The third-year wing only needed to attempt 12 shots from the field to get the job done, shooting 6-of-9 from beyond the arc. And with the Hornets leading by as much as 50, Miller did not play at all during the fourth quarter. He's been on a roll recently, having scored at least 20 points in seven consecutive games. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (hamstring) available Monday
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 7:54 AM
NBA Injury Report
Collin Sexton (hamstring) is available for Monday's matchup with the 76ers.
Analysis: Sexton has done most of his damage off the bench this season, and if he's not in the starting lineup, his availability doesn't have a major impact in the realm of fantasy hoops. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (hamstring) questionable Monday
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 11:03 AM
Charlotte Hornets
Collin Sexton (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: While Sexton's availability does affect the Hornets' bench rotation, it will not have a significant impact on fantasy basketball. Tre Mann may pick up a few more minutes off the bench, but there's no need to roster him in redraft leagues. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté has double-double in win Saturday
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 8:27 AM
Moussa Diabaté had 11 points (2-of-3 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), 14 rebounds and one steal against the Wizards on Saturday.
Analysis: Diabaté again started ahead of Ryan Kalkbrenner against the Wizards on Saturday. The 24-year-old center also played the majority of the center minutes with 32 minutes played to Kalkbrenner's 16 and it's no mystery as to why given their respective production Saturday. The pair of centers continue to handle the center minutes, though it's anyone's guess who will lead the team in minutes on a given night. Kalkbrenner's fantasy value would have better standing if Diabaté's role was diminished in any way. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller has 21/10/7 line in win vs. Wizards
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 8:23 AM
Brandon Miller had 21 points (7-of-11 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), 10 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Saturday's victory over the Wizards.
Analysis: Miller was just three assists shy of recording a triple-double against the Wizards on Saturday. The 23-year-old small forward is averaging 23.7 points per game, 4.7 rebounds per game, 4.0 assists per game and 3.2 three-pointers per game over his last six games. Miller has returned fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Hornets will play four games next week, starting with a matchup against the 76ers on Monday. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball has double-double in win over Wizards
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 8:21 AM
LaMelo Ball had 20 points (8-of-19 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), two rebounds, 11 assists, one steal and three three-pointers in the Hornets' 119-115 victory over the Wizards on Saturday.
Analysis: Ball played 32 minutes for the first time in 12 days, a span of five games. The 24-year-old had 20 points on 19 field goal attempts, but his real value came from setting up teammates. Ball had 11 assists and the Hornets won their third consecutive game when he has double-digit assists. He's provided seventh-round per game value over the last two weeks. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller (ankle) available Saturday
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 4:06 AM
Brandon Miller (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Miller was initially listed as probable with an ankle injury, so his availability Saturday isn't a surprise. The 23-year-old small forward is averaging 24.2 point per game over his last five games and has an excellent matchup against the Wizards. |
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Grant Williams Grant Williams (knee) removed from injury report
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 11:45 AM
NBA Injury Report
Grant Williams (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: After missing Thursday's game against the Magic with a knee injury, Williams appears ready to go for Saturday's matchup with the Wizards. The veteran forward has only played in five games thus far after making his season debut on January 10 against the Jazz, and shouldn't make much of an impact from a fantasy basketball standpoint. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller (ankle) probable vs. Washington
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 11:32 AM
NBA Injury Report
Brandon Miller (ankle) is probable to play against the Wizards on Saturday.
Analysis: Miller is managing an ankle injury, but he isn't expected to miss this game. He has scored at least 20 points in five straight games and will look to keep that streak going against Washington. |
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Tre Mann Tre Mann (illness) available vs. Washington
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 11:23 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tre Mann (illness) is available to play against the Wizards on Saturday.
Analysis: Mann will be back after missing one game due to an illness. However, he has only played a minimal role in recent weeks, so his return won't alter the Hornets' rotation dramatically. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller scores team-high 20 points in win
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 4:10 PM
Brandon Miller led the Hornets on Thursday with 20 points (8-of-15 FGs), two rebounds, four assists, two steals and two three-pointers in a 124-97 win over the Magic.
Analysis: Miller got hot late in the third quarter and scored 11 points over the final six minutes of the frame. He didn't do any more scoring in the fourth quarter, but he didn't need to due to the lopsided score. This was his fifth straight game scoring at least 20 points, which is his longest stretch of the season. He has shot the ball more efficiently in recent weeks, which has helped his value. He'll look to stay hot against the Wizards on Saturday. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton scores efficient 19 points off bench
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 4:05 PM
Collin Sexton provided a boost off the bench with 19 points (6-of-7 FGs), four assists, two steals and three three-pointers against the Magic on Thursday.
Analysis: Sexton has been a consistent source of offense off the bench for the Hornets this season, but that hasn't led to much production for fantasy managers. However, he was incredibly efficient in this game, which led to his highest field goal percentage in a game this year. Sexton hasn't been worth rostering in standard leagues this season, and that won't change just because of one solid performance. Unless he's starting consistently, he should be left on the waiver wire in standard leagues. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo starts, records 16/6/7 line in blowout win
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 3:59 PM
LaMelo Ball started on Thursday and finished with 16 points (6-of-12 FGs), six rebounds, seven assists, one block and four three-pointers against the Magic on Thursday.
Analysis: Ball got off to a hot start for Charlotte, scoring eight of their first 11 points and assisting on the other three. He didn't stay that hot, but he was back in the starting lineup after coming off the bench on Wednesday. He logged 28 minutes after playing 22 minutes on Wednesday. The limited minutes may get frustrating during these back-to-backs, but Ball has been able to stay healthy for about the past month, which can only be seen as a positive. |
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LaMelo Ball Saturday's Wizards/Hornets start time moved up
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 2:33 PM
Charlotte Hornets
The start time for Saturday's game between the Wizards and Hornets has been moved up to 12 p.m. Eastern due to expected inclement weather.
Analysis: Due to the expectation of inclement weather in the Charlotte area, the start time for Saturday's game has been moved up to 12 p.m. Eastern. Fantasy managers need to be mindful of this when setting their lineups for that day. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball returns to starting lineup vs. Magic
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 12:44 PM
Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate will start against the Magic on Thursday.
Analysis: Ball will be back in the starting unit after coming off the bench during the first leg of this back-to-back, which is a new strategy that they've used during their last few back-to-backs to maximize his availability. That will push Sion James to the bench. |
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