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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté corrals game-high 15 rebounds
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 4:14 PM
Moussa Diabaté amassed 11 points (4-of-8 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), 15 rebounds and two assists in Saturday's win over the Hawks.
Analysis: Diabaté continues to shine as the Hornets' starting center. During their nine-game win streak, the 6-foot-9 Diabaté has reached double figures in rebounds five times. While he has not been a top-100 fantasy player, the former second-round pick isn't far off. And with the Hornets playing five games during Week 17, including three after the All-Star break, this would be a good time for some 12-team league managers to hop onto the Diabaté bandwagon. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball records 19 points, nine assists
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 4:14 PM
LaMelo Ball tallied 19 points (7-of-20 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), one rebound, nine assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Hawks.
Analysis: Ball didn't shoot the ball well on Saturday, but he offered value in other ways. His nine assists led the Hornets, and he committed just two turnovers. During Charlotte's nine-game win streak, he's averaged 2.7 turnovers per game, an improvement on his season average (3.1). Ball will have his work cut out for him on Monday, as the Hornets open a five-game Week 17 at home against the Pistons. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges drops team-high 26 points vs. ATL
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 4:13 PM
Miles Bridges accounted for 26 points (10-of-14 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Saturday's win over the Hawks.
Analysis: While his shooting struggles did not prevent the Hornets from extending their win streak to eight games, Bridges entered Saturday shooting 38.6 percent from the field over the last four. He got back on track in Atlanta, making his shots at a high clip while also providing solid value in the rebound and assist categories. Bridges and the Hornets will look to extend their win streak to ten games on Monday against the East-leading Pistons. |
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Xavier Tillman Xavier Tillman (not with team) out vs. Atlanta
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 6:18 AM
NBA Injury Report
Xavier Tillman (not with team) is out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Acquired from the Celtics on Thursday, Tillman has yet to join his new team. Upon arrival, he'll give the Hornets another option in the frontcourt, but he's unlikely to get the run needed to affect fantasy basketball. |
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Coby White Report: Bulls, Hornets amend Coby White trade
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 6:24 PM
Fred Katz
Fred Katz of The Athletic reports that the Bulls and Hornets have amended the trade that sent Coby White and Mike Conley to Charlotte for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng and three second-round picks.
Analysis: Dieng ultimately wound up in Milwaukee, while the Hornets waived Conley. However, due to White's calf injury that will keep him out through the All-Star break, the Bulls had to take less in the deal. Instead of three second-round picks, they'll receive two, a 2031 via New York and a 2031 via Denver. |
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Tosan Evbuomwan Tosan Evbuomwan inks two-way deal with Hornets
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 9:33 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Tosan Evbuomwan has signed a two-way deal with the Hornets.
Analysis: Charlotte waived KJ Simpson in a subsequent move. Evbuomwan will offer forward depth, but he's not likely to see enough run to be worth a look in most fantasy leagues. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges scores 18 in win over Houston
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 4:39 PM
Miles Bridges accounted for 18 points (7-of-17 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Rockets.
Analysis: After scoring nine points in Monday's win over the Pelicans, Bridges doubled his output as Charlotte extended its win streak to eight games. While he hasn't been the flashiest fantasy option, the Hornets' forward has offered consistent value, ranking within the top-100 in nine-cat formats. Bridges' value takes a hit in turnover-punt builds, but fantasy managers should not be concerned. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball hits five triples, scores 20 points
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 4:39 PM
LaMelo Ball tallied 20 points (7-of-19 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, four assists and five three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Rockets.
Analysis: While Ball is shooting 39.7 percent from the field over the past two weeks, his overall production is one reason why the Hornets have won their last eight games. Since shooting 0-of-10 from three in a January 21 loss to the Cavaliers, LaMelo has made at least two triples in each game of the win streak. While turnovers and shot selection can still be an issue for Ball, he's making strides to the delight of the Hornets and fantasy managers. |
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Xavier Tillman Shams: Celtics trade Xavier Tillman Sr. to Hornets
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 10:16 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Celtics have traded Xavier Tillman Sr. and $3.5 million to the Hornets.
Analysis: The goal of this transaction was for the Celtics to get out of the luxury tax. Tillman was out of the Celtics' rotation for most of this season, averaging 7.9 minutes per game in 14 appearances. His fantasy outlook won't change in Charlotte. |
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Coby White Coby White (calf) out through All-Star break
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 10:03 AM
Rod Boone
Coby White (calf) will be sidelined through the All-Star break.
Analysis: White was Charlotte's big addition at the trade deadline, but they'll wait at least four more games before he debuts to avoid any further issues with the calf that has given him trouble all season. Sion James and Josh Green should see a temporary boost in minutes until White debuts. |
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Malaki Branham Malaki Branham swing to Charlotte for Tyus Jones
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 8:47 AM
Shams Charania
Malaki Branham has been traded to the Hornets.
Analysis: Branham was traded to Dallas as part of the Anthony Davis trade, but now he'll be back in the Southeast division. Branham should be a solid depth scorer, though with Charlotte trying to push for the postseason, he likely won't play enough minutes to make much of an impact. |
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Tyus Jones Shams: Tyus Jones reportedly traded to Hornets
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 4:00 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Magic have traded Tyus Jones to the Hornets for cash considerations and two second-round picks.
Analysis: Signed to a one-year deal last offseason, Jones struggled to fit in, even with the Magic losing Jalen Suggs on multiple occasions due to injury. Given Charlotte's logjam on the perimeter, this may not be the final destination for him, either via another trade or the buyout market after the deadline. |
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Mike Conley Mike Conley dealt again, heading to Charlotte
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 9:06 AM
Shams Charania
Mike Conley has been traded to the Hornets.
Analysis: Conley was traded to Chicago on Tuesday, but reports indicated that he wouldn't stick around. One day later, and he's now in Charlotte. If he remains with the Hornets, he'll provide a veteran presence in the locker room for a team that is trying to return to the postseason. That is good for Charlotte, but it doesn't leave Conley with enough minutes for fantasy managers to consider him as an option. |
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Coby White Hornets acquire Coby White, Collin Sexton to Bulls
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 9:01 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Hornets have acquired Coby White and Mike Conley in exchange for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng and three second-round picks.
Analysis: Numerous teams were interested in making a move for White, and Charlotte has won the sweepstakes. With Sexton heading to Chicago, White will likely fill out the sixth man role that Sexton previously occupied and should start when LaMelo Ball comes off the bench during back-to-backs. This isn't an ideal landing spot for White from a fantasy perspective, though he should still play enough minutes to provide some value. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo scores 24, pushes Hornets win streak to 7
Mon, Feb 2, 2026, 12:31 PM
LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 24 points (8-of-20 FGs), eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and three three-pointers in a 102-95 win over the Pelicans on Monday.
Analysis: Ball took a hit to the face early in this game after both he and head coach Charles Lee went for a ball that was going out of bounds. Ball went to the locker room, but he was able to return and push Charlotte's winning streak to seven games. Ball hasn't been the only reason for Charlotte's recent success, but he has only missed three games since November, which is a great development for him. They continue to manage his minutes, which has allowed him to stay available. That limits his impact in the box score, but he's still able to be more productive that most players in limited action. |
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Grant Williams Grant Williams chips in 16 points, nine boards
Mon, Feb 2, 2026, 12:26 PM
Grant Williams provided a boost off the bench with 16 points (5-of-7 FGs), nine rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers on Monday against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Williams has played a solid role off the bench since making his season debut on Jan. 10, but he hasn't contributed much in the box score. However, he was able to have his first double-digit scoring outing of the season in this game. Williams isn't a player to consider rostering in most leagues at this time, and he has never been a strong option in fantasy basketball throughout his career. However, considering he missed 14 months due to a torn ACL, it was good to see him play this well. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball (eye) exits briefly, returns vs. NOP
Mon, Feb 2, 2026, 9:40 AM
Hornets PR
LaMelo Ball briefly left Monday's game with an eye laceration, but he is available to return, according to the Hornets PR official X.com account.
Analysis: Though Ball's injury appears to be minor, fantasy managers should keep an eye on his playing time for the rest of the game and check to see if he shows up on the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Rockets. |
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LaMelo Ball NBA moves Pelicans/Hornets to 3 PM Monday
Sun, Feb 1, 2026, 4:07 PM
NBA Communications
The NBA has moved up the start time of Monday's game between the Pelicans and Hornets to 3 PM Eastern.
Analysis: Inclement weather, which prevented the Spurs from getting back to Texas after losing on Saturday in Charlotte until mid-afternoon Sunday, is the reason for the time change. Fantasy managers with Pelicans or Hornets on their rosters will need to set their lineups a few hours earlier than they may have planned. |
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Josh Green Josh Green (thumb) probable Monday vs. New Orleans
Sun, Feb 1, 2026, 11:08 AM
NBA Injury Report
Josh Green (thumb) is probable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Green is dealing with a sprained right thumb, but the probable tag suggests that he'll be available on Monday. That said, he's unlikely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté records 12/10/6 line, two blocks
Sat, Jan 31, 2026, 8:46 AM
Moussa Diabaté finished Saturday's win over the Spurs with 12 points (6-of-9 FGs), 10 rebounds, six assists and two blocked shots.
Analysis: Facing countryman Victor Wembanyama, Diabaté held his own on Saturday. In addition to recording his third double-double in five games and 13th of the season, the Hornets' forward/center's six assists were a season-high. Rostered in 25 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Diabaté appears to have locked down the starting center job. Even with the Hornets playing three games in Week 16, now is the time to add Moussa if he's sitting on the waiver wire. |
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