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Nick Richards Nick Richards scores 10 points in spot start
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 3:38 PM
Nick Richards shot 4-of-7 from the field and 2-of-4 from the foul line in Friday's loss to the 76ers, accounting for 10 points, six rebounds, three assists, and one blocked shot in 30 minutes.
Analysis: Friday's game was the second of a back-to-back for the Hornets, meaning Mark Williams (foot) was ruled out. Richards received the starting nod, and while he struggled with defending Joel Embiid (most centers do), the overall stat line was decent. Richards will still have some value when Williams plays, but that will only last as long as the former lottery pick's minutes are restricted. |
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Cody Martin Cody Martin records 11/5/3/2 line vs. Philadelphia
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 3:37 PM
Cody Martin amassed 11 points (5-of-10 FGs), five rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one 3-pointer in 20 minutes in Friday's loss to Philadelphia.
Analysis: Due to Brandon Miller spraining his ankle during Monday's loss to Philadelphia, Martin made his sixth start of the season in Friday's rematch. He was solid against the 76ers, finishing one blocked shot shy of a complete stat line in 20 minutes on the floor. The negative for fantasy managers was the workload, with DaQuan Jeffries (12/5/1/1/1 with two 3-pointers in 30 minutes) and Tidjane Salaun (8/8/5/2 with two 3-pointers in 24 minutes) playing more than Martin. If Miller is back for Monday's game against the Rockets, there's no need to consider any of these three in most fantasy leagues. |
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Vasilije Micic Vasilije Micic leads Hornets with 20 points Friday
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 3:37 PM
Vasilije Micic shot 7-of-14 from the field and 3-of-3 from the foul line in Friday's 108-98 loss to Philadelphia, scoring 20 points with one rebound, four assists, and three 3-pointers in 33 minutes.
Analysis: Friday's game was the second in as many nights for the Hornets, resulting in LaMelo Ball sitting and Micic moving into the starting lineup. He played well against the team that selected him in the second round of the 2014- NBA Draft, leading the Hornets with 20 points on 50% shooting and dishing out four assists. The Hornets don't play again until Monday, so fantasy managers can drop Micic to free up a roster spot for the final two days of Week 8. |
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Vasilije Micic CHA starting Micic, Cody, Green, Bridges, Richards
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 12:37 PM
Charlotte Hornets
Vasilije Micic, Cody Martin, Josh Green, Miles Bridges, and Nick Richards will start Friday's game against Philadelphia.
Analysis: The Hornets have made three changes to their starting lineup, two of which were due to injury. Micic and Richards will start with LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams sidelined, while Martin moves into the starting lineup and pushes Seth Curry to the bench. All three spot starters are worth streaming since only three games are on Friday's schedule. |
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Mark Williams Mark Williams (foot) sidelined Friday vs. 76ers
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 9:38 AM
Hornets PR on Twitter
Mark Williams has been ruled out of Friday's matchup with the 76ers due to left foot injury management.
Analysis: Williams has started each of Charlotte's last three games, but he'll be out for the second leg of the Hornets' back-to-back set. âNaughty Nickyâ Richards should be in line for a spot start with Moussa Diabate logging extra minutes off the bench. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller out Friday vs. Philly
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 9:31 AM
Hornets PR on Twitter
LaMelo Ball (left calf injury management) and Brandon Miller (left ankle) are out for Friday's matchup with the 76ers.
Analysis: Charlotte played Thursday, so it's not surprising that Ball is getting a day off on the second leg of a back-to-back set. Miller sat out Thursday, so he'll miss a second straight contest. Vasilije Micic and Seth Curry are the most likely candidates to replace Ball and Miller in the starting five, though Cody Martin should see a bump in playing time as well. |
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Seth Curry Seth Curry turns in 8/4/3/3 line as starter
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 4:04 PM
Seth Curry got the start on Thursday and contributed eight points (3-of-9 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, three steals and two 3-pointers against Washington.
Analysis: Curry got his first start since November 1st in this game, but it's clear that managers don't need to worry about streaming him in. Though he played well, Curry can't be relied on for anything but 3-pointers. The assists and steals were a nice boost in this game, but that shouldn't be the expectation. He tied his season-high for steals and set a new season-high for dimes on Thursday night. It's great to see Curry playing well in 2024, but he should be left on the waiver wire. |
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Mark Williams Mark Williams scores 16 points in 19 minutes
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 3:59 PM
Mark Williams posted a full line on Thursday with 16 points (7-of-12 FGs), eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 19 minutes against the Wizards.
Analysis: Williams continues to start while playing on a strict minutes restriction, but he has been impressive in limited action. His workload has slowly increased, and he was able to play a season-high 19 minutes in this one, which resulted in him scoring a season-high 16 points. Seeing Williams produce to this level is encouraging, since he could see 10-12 extra minutes when the restriction is lifted. For the managers that had him sitting on the IR for the first two months of this season, it seems like it was worth the wait. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball drops 34 with 13 assists in loss
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 3:54 PM
LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 34 points (11-of-32 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), four rebounds, 13 assists, four steals and three 3-pointers in a 123-114 loss to Washington on Thursday.
Analysis: Prior to his seven-game absence with a calf strain, Ball had been incredibly aggressive on the offensive end. He took at least 30 shots in three straight games before the injury, and while he only took 15 shots in 26 minutes in his first game back, he got back over the 30-shot mark in this game. Ball is the focal point of the offense regardless, but with Brandon Miller sidelined, LaMelo's responsibility will only be larger. Efficiency has never been a strong point for him, which will hold true if he continues to take 30 shots every game. However, he only turned it over once in this one, which was impressive to see. |
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Seth Curry CHA starting Ball, Curry, Green, Bridges, Williams
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 12:34 PM
The Charlotte Hornets will start LaMelo Ball, Seth Curry, Josh Green, Miles Bridges and Mark Williams against the Wizards on Thursday.
Analysis: Curry will replace the injured Brandon Miller on Thursday. The three-point sniper has played sparingly as of late but is averaging 9.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists while shooting at least 50% from the field and deep as a starter this season. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller (ankle) ruled out Thursday vs. WAS
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 12:05 PM
Brandon Miller (left ankle sprain) has been ruled out for Thursday's Hornets-Wizards game.
Analysis: Miller has been ruled out after scoring just 12 points in his last outing against the 76ers. That performance brought his streak of games with at least 20 points to an end at 12. The second-year wing could be replaced by Vasilije Micic in the starting lineup. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller (ankle) questionable Thursday
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 3:52 PM
Hornets PR on Twitter
Brandon Miller (left ankle sprain) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Wizards.
Analysis: Miller left Monday's matchup with the 76ers after sustaining the injury, and his status at Washington is up in the air. Isaiah Wong and Tidjane Salaun could see an uptick in playing time if Miller is sidelined. |
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Nick Richards Nick Richards contributes 19 points vs. 76ers
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 3:51 PM
Nick Richards finished Monday's loss to Philadelphia with 19 points (7-of-9 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, one steal, and one blocked shot in 15 minutes.
Analysis: With the Hornets still restricting Mark Williams' minutes, Richards has room to provide deep-league value. He played well against the 76ers, needing only 15 minutes to record 19 points and five rebounds. More concerning than Williams (seven points, three rebounds, three assists, and three blocks in 17 minutes) starting Monday's game may be Moussa Diabate playing 16 minutes, which limits Richards' upside in the short term. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges leads Hornets with 24 points vs. PHI
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 3:50 PM
Miles Bridges shot 10-of-19 from the field and 2-of-3 from the foul line in Monday's loss to Philadelphia, scoring 24 points with six rebounds, four assists, and two 3-pointers in 28 minutes.
Analysis: After struggling with his shot in Friday's loss to the Bulls, his first game since November 19, Bridges looked much sharper on Monday. The 24 points were three shy of his season-high, and the Hornets forward was also productive in the rebound and assist categories. Charlotte ends Week 8 with a Thursday/Friday back-to-back, and Thursday's game against the Wizards can be a big one for Bridges. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball (calf) plays 26 minutes in return
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 3:49 PM
LaMelo Ball (left calf strain) finished Monday's 121-108 loss to the 76ers with 15 points (5-of-15 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, 11 assists, four steals, and three 3-pointers in 26 minutes.
Analysis: As with Mark Williams and Nick Richards when they returned from their respective injuries, the Hornets took a conservative approach to Ball's playing time. The Hornets' point guard played 26 minutes, and while the shots weren't falling, he provided solid value in the rebound, assist, and steal categories. Vasilije Micic, who filled in while Ball was sidelined, played 15 minutes off the bench and went scoreless with one rebound and five assists. Charlotte plays a Thursday/Friday back-to-back, so there may be another opportunity for Micic to provide streaming value if Ball is given an injury management day. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller (ankle) will not return Monday
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 3:13 PM
Charlotte Hornets
Brandon Miller (left ankle sprain) will not return to Monday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Miller injured his ankle early in the fourth quarter while attempting a layup as he stepped on the foot of 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele. His absence means more playing time for Isaiah Wong and Tidjane Salaun, neither of whom should be streamed in this spot. Miller played 31 minutes before the injury, finishing with 12 points (4-of-9 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, one block, and two 3-pointers. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball (calf) officially available Monday
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 12:02 PM
Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball (left calf strain) is available for Monday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Ball is back in the Hornets' lineup after a seven-game absence, with his return pushing Vasilije Micic to the bench. While the Hornets did not announce any restrictions for their star point guard, Ball may not be asked to take on a full workload in his first game back. Micic is not worth holding onto in most leagues when LaMelo is active. |
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LaMelo Ball Lee: LaMelo Ball (calf) on track to play vs. 76ers
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 11:24 AM
Hornets HC Charles Lee told reporters LaMelo Ball (left calf strain) is on track to play in Monday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Ball has missed two weeks with the calf injury, but is on track to play against the 76ers Monday. Vasilije Micic will return to the bench if Ball is ultimately able to suit up Monday. |
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Tre Mann Tre Mann (back) out at least two weeks
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 6:27 AM
Tre Mann (low back soreness) is set to miss at least two more weeks.
Analysis: Mann hasn't played since the Hornet's overtime win against the Pistons on Nov. 21. Vasilije Micic will likely continue to be a key part of the rotation while Mann recovers. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball (calf) questionable Monday vs. 76ers
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 11:03 AM
LaMelo Ball (left calf strain) is questionable for Monday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Ball has been out for two weeks with a left calf strain. He was to be re-evaluated in mid-December so his being listed as questionable is a good sign for the 23-year-old point guard. Even if Ball doesn't take the court Monday, his return doesn't seem far off. |
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