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Miles Bridges Bridges posts 25 points in loss to Bucks
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 4:38 PM
Miles Bridges accumulated 25 points (8-of-17 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 36 minutes in Friday's loss to the Bucks.
Analysis: Bridges delivered a pair of clutch buckets in the final minute but it still wasn't enough as Giannis and company made just enough plays in the closing seconds to outlast the Hornets in this one. The 27-year-old forward put together his first 20-point effort since December 14 and looked sharp in his return after a brief one-game absence due to an ankle injury. |
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PJ Hall CHA starts Ball, Knueppel, Miller, Bridges, Hall
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 1:35 PM
Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges and PJ Hall will start Friday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Bridges is back after missing Wednesday's loss to the Warriors, and his return means that Collin Sexton will head to the bench. The other change is Hall, who makes his first career start due to injuries to Ryan Kalkbrenner, Moussa Diabaté and Mason Plumlee. Out of sheer necessity, Hall is worth considering as a deep-league streamer. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges (ankle) available Friday vs. MIL
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 12:40 PM
NBA Injury Report
Miles Bridges (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Bridges is back after sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Warriors. Collin Sexton was his replacement in the starting lineup, but the guard could remain in the first five because Charlotte does not have its top three centers. Sexton is worth holding onto in deep leagues. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté (wrist) downgraded to out Friday
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 12:37 PM
NBA Injury Report
Moussa Diabaté (wrist) is out for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Diabaté injured his wrist during Wednesday's loss to the Warriors. While he remained in the game after getting taped up, he will not be able to go on Friday. PJ Hall will play rotation minutes out of necessity, but he is not worth the streaming risk. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté (wrist) questionable Friday vs. MIL
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 12:12 PM
NBA Injury Report
Moussa Diabaté (wrist) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Diabaté sprained his right wrist during Wednesday's loss to the Warriors but returned after getting taped up. With Ryan Kalkbrenner and Mason Plumlee out, the latter for six weeks, the Hornets will be in a tough spot if Diabaté can't play. PJ Hall and Tidjane Salaün have played rotation minutes recently, and that would remain the case on Friday. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges (ankle) probable Friday vs. MIL
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 12:04 PM
NBA Injury Report
Miles Bridges (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Bridges was held out of Wednesday's loss to the Warriors, with Collin Sexton playing 27 minutes as his replacement in the starting lineup. Look for Sexton to head to the bench if Bridges plays, and it appears more likely than not that he will. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton goes 16/5/8/3 in spot start
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 9:47 AM
Collin Sexton finished Wednesday's loss to Golden State with 16 points, five rebounds, eight assists and three steals across 27 minutes.
Analysis: Sexton got the starting nod in place of the injured Miles Bridges, and he made the most of his opportunities. The Young Bull shot just 6-of-16 from the floor and 0-of-5 from beyond the arc, but efficiency aside, he offered useful numbers to fantasy managers who decided to stream him. Sexton could stick with the first unit if Bridges is forced to miss additional time. The Hornets play a Friday-Saturday back-to-back set against the Bucks and Bulls. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller goes off for 33 points Wednesday
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 9:44 AM
Brandon Miller provided 33 points, two rebounds, two assists, a steal and three triples across 36 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Warriors.
Analysis: Miller led all scorers in this one, but his high-scoring effort wasn't enough to guide Charlotte to victory. Miller finished with 31/8/5 on Monday, and he's scored at least 30 points in back-to-back contests. Fantasy managers can count on Miller staying heavily involved on offense as one of the Hornets' top options. |
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Collin Sexton CHA starts Sexton, Miller, Ball, Diabaté, Knueppel
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 6:56 AM
Hornets
The Hornets will start Collin Sexton, Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball, Moussa Diabaté and Kon Knueppel in Wednesday's matchup with the Warriors.
Analysis: Knueppel will reclaim his spot in the starting lineup after sitting out on Monday, and Sexton will replace the injured Miles Bridges. |
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Pat Connaughton Pat Connaughton (ankle) available Wednesday
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 6:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pat Connaughton (ankle) is available for Wednesday's matchup with the Hornets.
Analysis: Connaughton will shake his questionable tag, but his availability is of little consequence to fantasy managers due to his limited role off the bench. |
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Mason Plumlee Mason Plumlee (groin) out at least six weeks
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 6:38 AM
Charlotte Hornets
According to the Hornets' official X.com account, Mason Plumlee (groin) underwent surgery to address a groin injury, and he will be re-evaluated in six weeks.
Analysis: While Plumlee is sidelined, Moussa Diabaté should continue to see big minutes until Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) returns. PJ Hall will likely be Diabaté's backup and see rotational minutes while Kalkbrenner is sidelined. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges (ankle) out Wednesday vs. Warriors
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 6:26 AM
NBA Injury Report
Miles Bridges (ankle) is out for Wednesday's matchup with the Warriors.
Analysis: Bridges injured his right ankle on Monday against the Bucks, and the injury will cost him at least one game. Kon Knueppel (ankle) is back in action, but the Hornets could give more minutes to Tidjane Salaun, Collin Sexton and potentially Sion James to make up for the absence of Bridges. |
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Pat Connaughton Pat Connaughton (ankle) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 11:15 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pat Connaughton (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Connaughton has not played more than six minutes in any of the four games he's played since returning from a strained calf that sidelined him for nearly a month. Even if he's available on Wednesday, there's no need to consider rostering him in fantasy leagues. |
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Mason Plumlee Mason Plumlee (groin) out Wednesday vs. GSW
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 11:12 AM
NBA Injury Report
Mason Plumlee (groin) is out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Plumlee will miss a fourth consecutive game with a strained right groin. The Hornets have leaned heavily on Moussa Diabaté, as Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) is also injured. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges (ankle) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 11:07 AM
NBA Injury Report
Miles Bridges (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Bridges sprained his right ankle during the first half of Monday's loss to the Bucks and exited after seven minutes of action. With Kon Knueppel (ankle) considered probable, there's a chance that Sion James remains in the starting lineup for another game if Bridges can't play. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball has 26 points, six threes in loss
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 4:24 PM
LaMelo Ball had 26 points (9-of-23 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, seven assists, one steal and six three-pointers against the Bucks on Monday.
Analysis: Ball has scored at least 22 points in five of his last six games. The story with the 24-year-old point guard Monday has been the same for most of the season. Ball had a good game with 26 points, seven assists and six three-points, but also had six turnovers. It's his second game in a row with six turnovers and third time he's had six turnovers in a game this month. Ball is averaging 3.8 turnovers per game in December. It's been a drag on his value in nine-category leagues. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller has 31/8/5 line in loss to Bucks
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 4:13 PM
Brandon Miller had 31 points (9-of-22 FGs, 10-of-12 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers against the Bucks on Monday.
Analysis: Miller had his first game with at least 30 points this year. He had a dunk on Kyle Kuzma in transition with seven minutes left in the fourth quarter, complete with trash talk. The 23-year-old small forward had 31 points on the night, but Miller wasn't particularly efficient going 9-of-22 from the field. He got it done at the foul line by sinking 10-of-12 free throws. Miller is averaging 18.2 points per game in December. He'll have to improve his field goal percentage to become a more consistent scorer. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges (ankle) will not return Monday
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 2:03 PM
Charlotte Hornets
Miles Bridges (ankle) will not return to Monday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Bridges suffered a right ankle injury during the first half of Monday's game, playing seven minutes before having to exit. Tidjane Salaün should play more minutes off the bench, while fellow reserve Collin Sexton may see his usage increase due to Charlotte's need for offensive production. |
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Mason Plumlee Mason Plumlee (groin) out Monday vs. Milwaukee
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 11:14 AM
NBA Injury Report
Mason Plumlee (groin) is out for Monday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Monday's game will be the third that Plumlee has missed with a strained right groin. With Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) also out, the Hornets will lean heavily on Moussa Diabaté as the starting center. |
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LaMelo Ball Ball scores 22 points to lead Hornets past Magic
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 3:56 PM
LaMelo Ball tallied a team-high 22 points (7-of-20 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal over 28 minutes on Friday, powering the Hornets to a 120-105 win over the Magic.
Analysis: Ball was just 4-of-12 shooting early on, finishing with 12 points in the first half. He managed to turn things around down the home stretch, reaching the 20-point plateau for the fourth time in five games since returning from a brief three-game absence back on December 18. The 24-year-old all-around threat is averaging 19.7 points, 5.4 assists, 8.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks over 21 games this season, delivering seventh-round value for fantasy purposes. The Hornets, who have won four of their last five games, are back in action on Monday when they face the Bucks to open a busy four-game week. |
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