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Josh Okogie Josh Okogie scores 14 points vs. Celtics
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 9:28 AM
Josh Okogie scored 14 points (4-of-10 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs) against the Celtics on Sunday, adding two rebounds, two assists, a block, and a pair of three-pointers.
Analysis: Okogie finished his year on a high note and matched Jusuf Nurkic for the team's high in points. He provided Charlotte with some much-needed energy down the home stretch. The 26-year-old is under contract for a reasonable $7.75 million in 2025-26 and should be a reasonable end-of-rotation player next year. |
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Jusuf Nurkic Jusuf Nurkic flirts with double-double vs. Celtics
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 9:25 AM
Jusuf Nurkic recorded 14 points (6-of-10 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), nine rebounds and dished out two assists while totaling three steals and a block against the Celtics.
Analysis: Nurkic scored at least 14 points in four straight games to end the regular season and nearly wound up with a double-double here. The 30-year-old big put together some solid stat lines even when Mark Williams played on several occasions. Nurkic has one year remaining on his four-year, $70 million contract he signed with the Suns in 2022. His role for next year in Charlotte is up in the air and it would not be surprising if he were dealt. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabate (illness) available Sunday vs. BOS
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 6:12 AM
Charlotte Hornets
Moussa Diabate (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Diabate is back after missing two games due to illness. Mark Williams is out so that rotation minutes will be available. And that may be conservative, as expected starter Jusuf Nurkic has exceeded 25 minutes three times since joining the Nuggets in February. |
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Nick Smith Nick Smith Jr. (groin) out Sunday vs. Celtics
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 6:12 AM
Nick Smith Jr. (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Smith will miss the Hornets last game of the season after starting in his last outing. Seth Curry could step in as a starter on Sunday after scoring 17 points off the bench in Charlotte's last game against Boston. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges, Mark Williams out Sunday vs. Boston
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 11:56 AM
NBA Injury Report
Miles Bridges (hip) and Mark Williams (foot) are out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Bridges and Williams will be unavailable for Charlotte's season finale, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Tidjane Salaue and Jusuf Nurkic are the likely starters, with Moussa Diabate (illness, questionable) also factoring into the center rotation if he's allowed to play. Bridges performed to expectation this season, providing sixth-round value in eight-cat formats. While Williams exceeded his Yahoo! ADP (102), injuries limited him to 44 appearances. The young center possesses a high fantasy ceiling, but the injury history makes him challenging to trust in competitive leagues. |
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Nick Smith Nick Smith Jr., Moussa Diabate questionable Sun.
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 11:47 AM
NBA Injury Report
Nick Smith Jr. (groin) and Moussa Diabate (illness) are questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Diabate has missed Charlotte's last two games due to illness, while Smith had to leave Friday's loss to the Celtics due to groin tightness. If allowed to play in Sunday's season finale, both players will figure prominently in the Hornets' rotation. Diabate offers a safer floor and higher ceiling in active fantasy leagues, as Mark Williams will not play. |
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Mark Williams Mark Williams has double-double in loss to Celtics
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 4:05 PM
Mark Williams had 10 points (5-of-12 FGs), 12 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block against the Celtics on Friday.
Analysis: Williams played only 24 minutes Friday as the Hornets lost to the Celtics by 36 points. The 23-year-old center still managed to record a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Williams has proven to be an excellent big man when available this season. While he carries additional risk due to a back injury that kept him from being traded to the Lakers midseason, he surely won't fly under the radar in drafts next season. |
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Nick Smith Nick Smith Jr. (groin) doubtful to return Friday
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 3:06 PM
Charlotte Hornets
Nick Smith Jr. (groin) is doubtful to return to Friday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Smith injured his groin during the second quarter of Friday's game. With the Hornets playing for draft lottery odds, there's no need for Smith to extend himself while dealing with an injury. The second-year guard accounted for nine points, four rebounds, four assists and two three-pointers in 17 minutes. Seth Curry started the third quarter in Smith's place. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabate (illness) ruled out Friday vs. BOS
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 12:33 PM
NBA Injury Report
Moussa Diabate (illness) is out for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Diabate will miss a second straight contest after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. Taj Gibson played 18 minutes off the bench on Wednesday, but that was due to the Hornets also being without Mark Williams. Williams is available, so look for him to absorb those minutes and take some away from Jusuf Nurkic. |
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Josh Okogie Josh Okogie (hamstring) dropped from injury report
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 12:10 PM
Charlotte Hornets
Josh Okogie (hamstring) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Okogie will be available for Friday's game after not playing in Wednesday's loss to the Raptors. He'll likely bump DaQuan Jeffries from the starting lineup for the matchup with the reigning champions. Jeffries is not a must-roster player in active fantasy leagues. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabate (illness) questionable Friday
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 11:27 AM
Charlotte Hornets
Moussa Diabate (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Diabate was held out of Wednesday's loss to the Raptors, so Taj Gibson played 18 minutes off the bench. Gibson's playing time would likely decrease if Diabate remains out, as starter Mark Williams is available after not playing on Wednesday. |
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Mark Williams Mark Williams (foot) absent from injury report
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 11:24 AM
Charlotte Hornets
Mark Williams (foot) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Williams will be available after sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Raptors. His return means Jusuf Nurkic heads to the bench, with the veteran center providing limited fantasy value when backing up Williams. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges (hip) ruled out Friday vs. Boston
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 11:20 AM
Charlotte Hornets
Miles Bridges (hip) is out for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Bridges will miss another game with a left hip injury. Tidjane Salaun replaced him in the starting lineup for Wednesday's loss to the Raptors and should retain that role. The rookie hasn't offered much fantasy value this season, but he should not lack playing time in Charlotte's final two games. |
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Nick Smith Nick Smith Jr. has 28/6/10 line in loss to Raptors
Wed, Apr 9, 2025, 3:53 PM
Nick Smith Jr. had 28 points (8-of-13 FGs), six rebounds, 10 assists and six three-pointers against the Raptors on Wednesday.
Analysis: Smith was a viable streaming option in active leagues with the Hornets missing multiple starters Wednesday. The 20-year-old shooting guard came through in a big way with 28 points on 13 shots including six made three-pointers. He also dished out 10 assists to earn a double-double and was just four rebounds shy of a triple-double. There's not much time left in the season for Smith to build on this performance, but it was impressive nonetheless. |
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Jusuf Nurkic Jusuf Nurkic has 26/9/4 line in loss to Raptors
Wed, Apr 9, 2025, 3:52 PM
Jusuf Nurkic had 26 points (12-of-19 FGs), nine rebounds and four assists against the Raptors on Wednesday.
Analysis: Nurkic moved into the starting lineup with Mark Williams out and had a huge game in his absence. The Hornets lost by 30, but the 30-year-old center put up 26 points in 26 minutes. Nurkic also added nine rebounds and four assists to his line. It's not going to get much better than that for Nurkic at this point in his career. He could be an option in active leagues again if Williams misses another game this week. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabate (illness) out Wednesday vs. Raptors
Wed, Apr 9, 2025, 12:32 PM
Moussa Diabate (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Diabate was listed as questionable so it's not a major surprise that he's been ruled out Wednesday against the Raptors. Taj Gibson should take on the backup center role in his absence and play some minutes off the bench. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabate (illness) questionable vs. Raptors
Wed, Apr 9, 2025, 9:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Moussa Diabate (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Diabate has been a solid backup center for the Hornets. Taj Gibson could find some spare minutes if Diabate misses this game. |
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Josh Green Josh Green, Josh Okogie out vs. Raptors Wednesday
Wed, Apr 9, 2025, 8:23 AM
NBA Injury Report
Josh Green (shoulder) and Josh Okogie (hamstring) have been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: The Hornets are short on physical wings. Okogie has been starting while Green has missed Charlotte's last three games, but now both of them are out. DaQuan Jeffries could be poised for a return to the starting lineup against Toronto. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges, Mark Williams out vs. Raptors
Wed, Apr 9, 2025, 8:11 AM
NBA Injury Report
Miles Bridges (hip) and Mark Williams (foot) have been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Bridges and Williams will get a day off after suiting up against Memphis on Tuesday. Tidjane Salaun and Jusuf Nurkic could benefit from their absences against Toronto. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges has 14 points, six boards in loss
Tue, Apr 8, 2025, 3:49 PM
Miles Bridges had 14 points (4-of-13 FGs), six rebounds, three assists, one block and two three-pointers against the Grizzlies on Tuesday.
Analysis: Bridges was questionable with a hip injury but ultimately played Tuesday against the Grizzlies. The 27-year-old small forward struggled with 14 points on 13 shots in 30 minutes as the Hornets lost by 24. Charlotte has another game Wednesday against the Raptors, and it's worth wondering if Bridges will be available on the second night of the back-to-back. |
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