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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller struggles, finishes with 15 points
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 2:49 PM
Brandon Miller shot 6-of-20 from the field in Sunday's loss to Cleveland, tallying 15 points, five rebounds, four assists, two steals, and three 3-pointers in 35 minutes.
Analysis: Miller has been in a slump since scoring 22 points on 7-of-16 shooting in Charlotte's overtime loss to Philadelphia on November 10. He's shot 25.5% from the field in three games while averaging 12.0 points per game. As a result, Miller is ranked outside the top 200 over the last week. Overall, he'll be fine, but this was a difficult week to have Miller rostered if you're counting on his production in category leagues. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges posts 19/8/8/2/1 stat line in loss
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 2:49 PM
Miles Bridges tallied 19 points (7-of-15 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), eight rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one block, and four 3-pointers in 27 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Bridges was initially questionable for Sunday's game, the second in as many nights for the Hornets. His ability to play both games so soon after missing time with a hyperextended knee is encouraging for fantasy managers. Bridges' value has not matched his Yahoo ADP (58), but reaching that point eventually is not unrealistic. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball records 31 points, 12 assists vs. Cavs
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 2:48 PM
LaMelo Ball logged 35 minutes in Sunday's loss to Cleveland, accounting for 31 points (11-of-29 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), one rebound, 12 assists, one steal, and five 3-pointers.
Analysis: Ball is $100,000 lighter after the NBA fined him for his comments after Saturday's loss to the Bucks. As for what he did on the court in Cleveland, the Hornets point guard recorded his second 30-point double-double of the season (October 23 vs. Houston). In 8-cat formats, Ball has been everything fantasy managers hoped he would be, providing top-10 value and not missing a game. The Hornets play three games in Week 5, beginning with the Nets on Tuesday. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges available for Sunday
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 11:11 AM
Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball (left index finger sprain) and Miles Bridges (right knee injury management) are available for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Ball and Bridges are good to go after going through their respective pregame routines. They'll occupy their usual places in the starting lineup, which is good news for fantasy managers. Bridges' minutes may decrease slightly due to his recent knee injury, but the dip shouldn't be enough to make him a non-factor in fantasy if the Hornets take that approach. |
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Tre Mann Tre Mann (injury management) out Sunday vs. CLE
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 10:42 AM
Tre Mann (injury management) is out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Mann has been dealing with lower back soreness causing him to miss some games lately. He played on Saturday against the Bucks, but will get the second game of the back-to-back off. Vasilije Micic will take his place in the rotation. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges, Tre Mann questionable vs. Cavaliers
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 7:56 AM
Miles Bridges (right knee bone bruise) and Tre Mann (lower back soreness) are both listed as questionable (injury management) ahead of the Hornets' Sunday game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Bridges returned for one game after missing three with his knee injury while Mann returned from a one-game layoff. Charlotte appears to be being cautious, so Seth Curry and Cody Martin could be asked to contribute more off the bench if Bridges and Mann are ruled out. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball (finger) questionable vs. Cavaliers
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 7:49 AM
LaMelo Ball (left index finger sprain) is questionable for the Hornets' road game against the Cavaliers on Sunday.
Analysis: Ball has had a few minor injury scares but has suited up in all 12 games. Fantasy managers shouldn't worry too much about the Hornets star amid his career year. He'll likely try his best to remain active for a 13th straight game this season. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabate corrals 14 rebounds in win over MIL
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 11:36 AM
Moussa Diabate shot 6-of-7 from the field in Saturday's win over the Bucks, tallying 12 points, 14 rebounds, one assist, one steal, and three blocked shots in 25 minutes.
Analysis: Diabate was outstanding on Saturday. His work on the glass helped the Hornets extend multiple possessions throughout the one-point victory. The 14 rebounds are one shy of Diabate's career-high, which he reached on two separate occasions earlier this month. With Mark Williams and Nick Richards both lacking timelines for return from their respective injuries, Diabate's worth a roll of the dice in deep leagues heading into Week 5. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges (knee) scores 19 points in return
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 11:35 AM
Miles Bridges (right knee bone bruise) accumulated 19 points (7-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal, and three 3-pointers in 27 minutes in Saturday's win over Milwaukee.
Analysis: Back in the Hornets' lineup sooner than expected, Bridges was not given a full workload on Saturday. That said, the production was solid and a good way for him to head into Week 5, with the Hornets now off until Tuesday night against the Nets. With Bridges back in action, there's no need to roster Cody Martin (six points, two rebounds, three assists, and one 3-pointer in 23 minutes) if you've been streaming him. |
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Josh Green Josh Green hits three triples, scores 16 points
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 11:35 AM
Josh Green amassed 15 points (5-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, three steals, and three 3-pointers in 28 minutes in Saturday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: Entering Saturday, Green scored 12 points in the five games played after he tallied a season-high 12 in a November 2 loss to the Celtics. That's how uncommon his performance in Saturday's win was. While it was good to see Green snap out of his recent slump, fantasy managers should know that days like this haven't been the norm for him this season. The Hornets play three games in Week 5. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball hits game-winning FTs, scores 26 PTS
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 11:34 AM
LaMelo Ball shot 7-of-20 from the field and 11-of-11 from the foul line in Saturday's win over Milwaukee, scoring 26 points with nine rebounds, six assists, and one 3-pointer in 36 minutes.
Analysis: While there may have been some questions regarding the validity of the foul call that sent Ball to the line with just over seven seconds remaining, the Hornets point guard still had to make the free throws. He made both, and the Hornets were able to hold on after Giannis Antetokounmpo missed a jumper just before the horn. Ball didn't have a great day shooting the basketball, but overall efficiency wasn't an issue due to his committing just two turnovers. Charlotte plays three games in Week 5, beginning with the Nets on Tuesday. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges (knee) will play vs. Milwaukee
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 8:04 AM
Rod Boone
Miles Bridges (right knee bone bruise) will play against the Bucks on Saturday.
Analysis: Initial reports indicated that Briges would miss at least two weeks, but he will be able to play after missing a little over a week. Both Grant Williams and Tidjane Salaun have seen starts in his place, but they'll both return to playing reserve roles in this game. |
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Tre Mann Tre Mann (back) off injury report vs. Milwaukee
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 11:07 AM
Charlotte Hornets PR
Tre Mann (low back soreness) is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Bucks.
Analysis: Mann missed Tuesday's game, but after getting a few days off, he should be back to start their back-to-back this weekend. Vasilije Micic played 14 minutes off the bench in his place in that game, but he'll return to not being part of the rotation with Mann back. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges (knee) questionable Saturday vs. MIL
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 11:06 AM
Charlotte Hornets
Miles Bridges (right knee bone bruise) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: At the time of his injury, Bridges was projected to be sidelined for at least two weeks. If he can play on Saturday, that would be a little over one week on the sideline for the Hornets forward. With Bridges sidelined, the Hornets have started Tidjane Salaun (two games) and Grant Williams (one game), with the latter providing some deep-league streaming value. There wouldn't be a need to consider streaming Williams with Bridges in the lineup. |
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Brandon Miller Miller shoots 3-for-18 from the field in loss
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 4:03 PM
Brandon Miller had eight points (3-of-18 FGs), three rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one 3-pointer against the Magic on Tuesday.
Analysis: Miller struggled mightily against the Magic. Without Miles Bridges, he's being counted on to provide some more offensive. Instead, he had one of his worst shooting efforts of the season. He was just 3-of-18 from the field including 1-of-11 from behind the 3-point line. Miller -23 in 38 minutes as the Hornets lost by 25. The Hornets are off until Saturday when they play the Bucks so Miller has a few days off before he can shake off this performance. |
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LaMelo Ball Ball has 35/6/7 line as Hornets lose to Magic
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 3:57 PM
LaMelo Ball had 35 points (13-of-27 FGs), six rebounds, seven assists and six 3-pointers against the Magic.
Analysis: Ball still played 35 minutes as the Hornets lost to the Magic by 25 in group play. Charlotte dropped to 1-4 on the road this season. He wasn't particularly efficient with 35 points on 27 shots and made 6-of-14 attempts from behind the 3-point line. Ball had three turnovers and was -12. Even when Miles Bridges returns, expect Ball to continue to have extremely high usage. |
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Grant Williams CHA starting Ball, Miller, Green, Williams, Gibson
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 12:37 PM
Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Josh Green, Grant Williams, and Taj Gibson will start Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Williams is the lone change to the Hornets' starting lineup, replacing rookie Tidjane Salaun. While this gives Williams' fantasy value a slight boost, he is not worth streaming in most fantasy leagues. |
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Cody Martin Martin (illness) available against Magic Tuesday
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 12:09 PM
Cody Martin (illness) is available to play against the Magic on Tuesday.
Analysis: With Miles Bridges still sidelined, Martin has stepped up and taken on a larger role for the Hornets. He was originally questionable, but will once again step in for Bridges against the Magic. Martin is worth streaming in deeper formats as long as Bridges is out. |
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Tre Mann Tre Mann (back) downgraded to out Tuesday vs. ORL
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 12:05 PM
Charlotte Hornets
Tre Mann (low back soreness) is out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Mann's absence could lead to Vasilije Micic moving into the rotation, but he's unlikely to get the minutes needed to merit being streamed in most leagues. |
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Cody Martin Cody Martin (illness) questionable Tuesday vs. ORL
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 7:23 AM
Cody Martin (illness) is listed as questionable for the Hornets' Tuesday matchup with the Magic.
Analysis: Martin has needed to step into a larger role as of late while Miles Bridges (knee) out of commission. The all-rounder has done a little bit of everything and will be replaced by an assortment of role players if he can't suit up on Tuesday. |
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