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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball posts 20 points, eight assists vs. PHI
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 3:17 PM
LaMelo Ball recorded 20 points (7-of-26 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), three rebounds, eight assists, one steal and five three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the 76ers.
Analysis: Ball had an opportunity to tie Saturday's game in the final seconds, but his three-point attempt fell short of the mark. The Hornets' point guard did not shoot the ball well, but the good news was that he kept the turnovers in check, which was not always the case in the past. Ball committed just two turnovers against the 76ers, and the assists and three-pointers were certainly useful to fantasy managers. Ball will look to clean up the shooting when the Hornets host the Celtics on Sunday. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté records double-double vs. 76ers
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 3:16 PM
Moussa Diabaté finished Saturday's loss to the 76ers with 10 points (4-of-7 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal.
Analysis: Diabaté has recorded a double-double in three of his last four games, with the exception being Friday's blowout win over the Knicks. The Hornets' center, who's rostered in 35 percent of Yahoo! leagues, has been close to a top-75 player since the All-Star break, according to Basketball Monster. With the Hornets hosting the Celtics on Sunday and then playing four games in Week 23, managers in 12-team leagues where Diabaté is still on the waiver wire should seriously consider adding him. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller hits five triples, scores 29 points
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 3:16 PM
Brandon Miller tallied 29 points (8-of-17 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), eight rebounds and five three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the 76ers.
Analysis: While he did not record any assists or defensive stats, Miller had a nice afternoon as a scorer and rebounder. The 29 points were the most he's scored in a game in over a month, having tallied 33 in a February 26 win over the Pacers. Since the All-Star break, Miller has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats. The Hornets play once more in Week 22, as they host the Celtics on Sunday. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller hits four triples, scores 21 points
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 3:39 PM
Brandon Miller accounted for 21 points (7-of-12 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists and four three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Miller has scored at least 21 points in three of his last four games, including Thursday's win over the Knicks. While he didn't record any defensive stats, the third-year wing has averaged just over one steal per game since the All-Star break. The Hornets have been a much-improved team since January 1, with Miller's continued growth being one reason for the resurgence. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball records 22 points, six assists vs. NYK
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 3:39 PM
LaMelo Ball finished Thursday's win over the Knicks with 22 points (7-of-14 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, six assists and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Ball's improvement as a point guard is one of the reasons the Hornets still have a chance to avoid the play-in tournament altogether. He committed just one turnover against the Knicks and shot 50 percent from the field. And since the All-Star break, Ball has provided second-round value in eight-cat formats. The version of LaMelo that fantasy managers have seen in 2026 is the one they've been hoping to see for years. |
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Pat Connaughton Pat Connaughton in, Liam McNeeley out vs. New York
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
Charlotte Hornets
Pat Connaughton (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Knicks, and Liam McNeeley (illness) is out.
Analysis: Neither player's status affects fantasy basketball, but Connaughton could slide into the back end of the Hornets' rotation. That was unlikely to be the case for McNeeley. |
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Pat Connaughton Pat Connaughton (illness) questionable vs. NYK
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 11:07 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pat Connaughton (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Connaughton was not available for Tuesday's win over the Kings, but his absence did not significantly affect the Hornets' rotation. That would remain the case if he can't play against the Knicks. |
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Coby White Coby White scores 27 points in 18 minutes
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 5:31 PM
Coby White led the Hornets on Tuesday with 27 points (9-of-12 FGs), five rebounds, one assist and six three-pointers in a 134-90 win over the Kings.
Analysis: For the third time this season, White scored exactly 27 points in a game, which is his season high. After doing it in 23 minutes on Thursday, he only needed 18 minutes in this one. White continues to thrive in limited minutes, which has been helpful for Charlotte as they fight for playoff positioning. He likely won't stay quite this hot, but he is clearly an important piece for this team and should continue to be productive for fantasy managers. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabate turns in 17/11/2/1/2 line vs. Kings
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 5:25 PM
Moussa Diabate recorded a double-double on Tuesday with 17 points (6-of-7 FGs), 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks against the Kings.
Analysis: Diabate's production has been inconsistent as of late, but he put together a second straight strong performance in another victory. This was his second straight double-double, and he has contributed six stocks while shooting 11-of-13 from the floor during those games. They still have three more games this week for Diabate to continue to shine, just as he has all season. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball tallies 20/6/8/2 line in 23 minutes
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 5:19 PM
LaMelo Ball lit up the Kings with 20 points (7-of-16 FGs), six rebounds, eight assists, two steals and six three-pointers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Ball continues to produce at a high level despite playing limited minutes due to lopsided scores. Over the past two weeks, he ranks inside the top 10 in nine-category leagues while playing just 26.3 minutes per game. Charlotte has won four straight games but will run into a much harder matchup against the Knicks on Thursday. Hopefully, that means more minutes for Ball in a closer game. |
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Pat Connaughton Pat Connaughton (illness) ruled out vs. Sacramento
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 12:04 PM
NBA Injury Report
Pat Connaughton (illness) has been ruled out against the Kings on Tuesday.
Analysis: Connaughton will be unavailable, but he has only played a small role for Charlotte this year. His absence won't drastically alter the team's rotation. |
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Pat Connaughton Pat Connaughton (illness) questionable Tuesday
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 9:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pat Connaughton (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Kings.
Analysis: Connaughton has logged just 27 total minutes across his last six contests, so his availability will not be impactful in the realm of fantasy hoops. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté corrals 14 rebounds vs. Memphis
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 3:27 PM
Moussa Diabaté recorded 11 points (5-of-6 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 14 rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocks in Saturday's win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Before Saturday, Diabaté failed to hit double figures in points in nine consecutive games. He ended that streak against the Grizzlies, putting up 11 points on the night. And the 14 rebounds were the most in a game for Diabaté in just over two weeks, as he last hit that number on March 6 against the Heat. After spraining his wrist on Tuesday, Moussa did not miss any games and played 33 minutes on Saturday. That bodes well for him going into Charlotte's four-game Week 22. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller hits five triples, scores 22 points
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 3:26 PM
Brandon Miller accounted for 22 points (8-of-12 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, one block and five three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Miller has scored at least 20 points in two straight and four of his last six games. Against the Grizzlies, he was highly efficient from the field, shooting 66.7 percent. Add in the rebounds, assists and three-pointers, and this was a good finish to Week 21 for Miller and those rostering him. Charlotte opens a four-game Week 22 on Tuesday against the Kings in what should be another good matchup for Miller. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball scores 29 points in blowout victory
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 3:26 PM
LaMelo Ball finished Saturday's win over the Grizzlies with 29 points (9-of-19 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, three steals, one block and seven three-pointers.
Analysis: Ball and the Hornets did what was expected on Saturday, picking up a 124-101 victory in which they outscored the lottery-bound Grizzlies in all four quarters. Having shot 7-of-20 from deep in his prior two appearances, LaMelo was 7-of-14 against Memphis. Ball and the Hornets begin a four-game Week 22 on Tuesday against the Kings, another team focused on player development and the draft lottery at this point in the season. |
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Coby White Coby White matches season-high 27 points off bench
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 4:20 PM
Coby White provided a boost off the bench with 27 points (7-of-13 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, five assists and five three-pointers in a 130-111 win over the Magic on Thursday.
Analysis: After having his highest-scoring game as a Hornet in Tuesday's win, White surpassed that mark for a second straight game. He has been a fantastic addition for Charlotte, and it's clear he's still capable of contributing in fantasy despite coming off the bench. However, he has been far more efficient recently than he was last season, so it is unlikely he is able to maintain this recent run of production. Still, he'll look to stay hot against the Grizzlies on Saturday. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller drops 25 points, dishes eight dimes
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 4:11 PM
Brandon Miller lit up the Magic with 25 points (8-of-14 FGs), four rebounds, eight assists and five three-pointers on Thursday.
Analysis: Two games prior to this, Miller may have tweaked his right wrist in a game where he shot 2-of-14 from the floor. It didn't seem to bother him much against the Heat on Tuesday, and it certainly didn't limit him in this one. He had his highest-scoring game of the month, and he matched his season high for assists. This was the second straight blowout win, which allowed him to play less than 30 minutes once again. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball records 20/6/5/3/1 line vs. Orlando
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 4:06 PM
LaMelo Ball posted a full line on Thursday with 20 points (7-of-13 FGs), six rebounds, five assists, three steals, one block and three three-pointers against the Magic.
Analysis: Ball got off to a hot start to this game, scoring 14 points in the first quarter. While he didn't contribute much scoring after that, he was still able to turn in a full stat line. He certainly could've put up even more if the score wasn't so lopsided; Ball only ended up playing 20 minutes. That extra rest should help him stay hot against the Grizzlies on Saturday. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté (wrist) absent from injury report
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 11:03 AM
NBA Injury Report
Moussa Diabaté (wrist) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Diabaté suffered an apparent left wrist injury during the fourth quarter of Tuesday's win over the Heat and did not return. However, his name was not on the initial injury report for Thursday, indicating that he'll take on his usual starting center responsibilities. Ryan Kalkbrenner remains in the backup role. |
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Coby White Coby White scores 24 points in 20 minutes
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 3:45 PM
Coby White provided a boost off the bench with 24 points (8-of-15 FGs), three rebounds, three assists and three three-pointers on Tuesday against the Heat.
Analysis: White was a strong addition for Charlotte at the trade deadline, but his availability since then has been limited. However, he's starting to get back on track and was able to have his highest-scoring game as a Hornet in the win. He'll be a valuable reserve for them as they look to make a return to the postseason, though his minutes may be too limited for him to produce like this consistently. Still, he's more than capable. |
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