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Tre Mann Tre Mann (ankle) will not return Monday vs. TOR
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 3:43 PM
Charlotte Hornets
Tre Mann (ankle) will not return to Monday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Mann exited Monday's game with 1:33 remaining in the second quarter and did not return due to a sore left ankle. His potential absence for future games would not impact fantasy basketball. However, Drew Peterson played a few minutes off the bench in the second half while Mann was unavailable. There's no need to consider adding Peterson. |
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LaMelo Ball CHA starts Ball, James, Knueppel, Bridges, Ryan K.
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 1:16 PM
NBA Lineups
LaMelo Ball, Sion James, Kon Knueppel, Miles Bridges and Ryan Kalkbrenner will start Monday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Ball is back in the Hornets' lineup after sitting out Saturday's loss to the Thunder. His return means Collin Sexton will come off the bench, and that lowers the veteran guard's fantasy ceiling considerably. The other four starters are unchanged. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller (shoulder) recalled from G League
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 9:17 AM
Hornets PR
Brandon Miller (shoulder) was recalled from the Greensboro Swam on Monday following practice.
Analysis: Miller hasn't played since October 25, but his recall from the G League suggests he's trending toward a return with the parent club. Miller's eventual return may mean fewer minutes for Kon Knueppel, but Knueppel is a hold based on how well he's played to start his NBA career. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball (ankle) removed from injury report
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 11:05 AM
Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball (ankle) is off the injury report for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Ball will be available after sitting out Saturday's loss to the Thunder. His return will likely bump Collin Sexton to the bench, lowering the veteran guard's fantasy ceiling even more. Sexton is only worth holding onto in deep leagues as insurance for Ball. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté records double-double off bench
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 4:07 PM
Moussa Diabaté recorded a double-double on Saturday with 13 points (6-of-7 FGs), 11 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block against the Thunder.
Analysis: With Ryan Kalkbrenner back after a one-game absence, Diabaté returned to playing a role off the bench. That didn't slow Diabaté down; he recorded his second straight double-double and his fifth of the season. His upside is limited as a reserve, but he played just under 24 minutes, while Kalkbrenner played 26 minutes. There is enough time for both of them to provide decent numbers, but it may not come consistently enough for Diabaté. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton tallies 13/4/3 line as starter
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 3:55 PM
Collin Sexton started on Saturday and contributed 13 points (5-of-13 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and three three-pointers against the Thunder.
Analysis: With LaMelo Ball (ankle) sidelined for the second leg of Charlotte's back-to-back, Sexton made a return to the starting lineup. He has been a solid scoring option throughout the year, both as a starter and as a reserve, but Sexton wasn't able to get much going in this game. He'll likely return to the bench against Toronto on Monday, but the Hornets do have another back-to-back next week on Saturday and Sunday, which may be another chance for Sexton to start. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton filling in for Ball as starter
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 12:40 PM
Charlotte Hornets
Collin Sexton, Sion James, Kon Knueppel, Miles Bridges and Ryan Kalkbrenner will start against the Thunder on Saturday.
Analysis: Sexton makes a return to the starting lineup with LaMelo Ball (ankle) sitting out the second leg of Charlotte's back-to-back. Kalkbrenner also returns to the starting unit after missing Friday's game against Milwaukee, which will result in Moussa Diabaté heading back to the bench. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball (ankle) out Saturday vs. Oklahoma City
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 7:05 AM
Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Ball made his return on Friday from a right ankle impingement that sidelined him for five games, so his absence for Saturday night is unsurprising. Collin Sexton should return to the starting lineup, which raises his fantasy ceiling. There will also be additional minutes available to KJ Simpson, who is probable on the initial injury report. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball has double-double in return vs. Bucks
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 5:14 PM
LaMelo Ball had 16 points (5-of-15 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, 10 assists and two three-pointers against the Bucks on Friday.
Analysis: Ball returned after missing five games with an ankle injury. The Hornets held him to 27 minutes in the overtime loss, but Ball was productive when he was out there. He was still able to put up 15 points and 10 assists in limited time. Ball will be productive as long as he's healthy and on the court so not much has changed with the flashy 24-year-old point guard. |
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Moussa Diabate CHA starting Ball, Sion, Knuppel, Bridges, Diabaté
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 1:34 PM
Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball, Sion James, Kon Knueppel, Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabaté will start against the Bucks on Friday.
Analysis: Diabaté will get his first start of the season with Ryan Kalkbrenner (sidelined), and Ball will return to the starting unit after missing the Hornets' last five games. Ball's return will push Collin Sexton to the bench, eliminating most of the streaming value he held. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball (ankle) to play Friday vs. Bucks
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 1:11 PM
LaMelo Ball (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Ball is available after he was initially listed as probable with an ankle injury. The 24-year-old point guard is returning from a five-game absence. Sion James had four points in 30 minutes against the Bucks on Wednesday, but will move back to the bench with Ball back in the starting lineup. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball (ankle) probable vs. Milwaukee
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 12:14 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR
LaMelo Ball (ankle) is probable to play against the Bucks on Friday.
Analysis: Following a five-game absence, Ball is expected to be back in the lineup. He'll return to his spot in the starting lineup, which should push Sion James back to the bench and eliminate any streaming value he previously held. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges scores 20 points vs. Milwaukee
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 3:30 PM
Miles Bridges finished Wednesday's win over the Bucks with 20 points (7-of-19 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, six assists, one steal and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Bridges led six Hornets in double figures with 20 points, a threshold he's met or exceeded in five of the six games Charlotte has played in November. Since the first of the month, the Hornets forward has provided second-round per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. With LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller still out due to injury, a lot of offense will continue to run through Bridges. And that's good for those who have him rostered, given how well he's playing. |
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Pat Connaughton Pat Connaughton (illness) available Wednesday
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 11:45 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pat Connaughton (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Upgraded from probable to available, Connaughton will likely play rotation minutes off the bench. However, the playing time needed to achieve fantasy relevance will not be there. Leave Connaughton on the waiver wire. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (ankle) available Wednesday vs. MIL
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 11:37 AM
NBA Injury Report
Collin Sexton (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Sexton is all set to play after initially being probable with a strained right ankle. He should remain a starter for as long as the Hornets are without LaMelo Ball (ankle). While he hasn't been a great fantasy option, Sexton is still worth rostering in 14-team leagues. However, he is not a must-have player in 12-team leagues. |
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Pat Connaughton Pat Connaughton (illness) probable Wednesday
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 11:25 AM
Charlotte Hornets
Pat Connaughton (illness) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Connaughton is on track to play Wednesday night despite showing up in the injury report. His availability does not impact fantasy basketball, however, as he has not exceeded 14 minutes in any of his six appearances this season. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (ankle) probable Wednesday vs. MIL
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 11:17 AM
Charlotte Hornets
Collin Sexton (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Sexton is dealing with a strained right ankle, so he's on the injury report. However, the probable tag suggests he'll be available, starting alongside Kon Knueppel and Sion James. Sexton hasn't been a great option in category leagues, but he's worth rostering as long as the Hornets are without LaMelo Ball. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball (ankle) out Wednesday vs. Milwaukee
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 11:09 AM
Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Ball was assigned to the Hornets' G League affiliate on Tuesday, presumably to get in some live practice reps. He'll remain sidelined for Wednesday's game, meaning that Sion James will stick in the starting lineup. While solid as a starter, James is not a must-stream player. |
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LaMelo Ball Ball (ankle) assigned to G League for practice
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 7:17 AM
Greensboro Swarm
LaMelo Ball (ankle) has been assigned to the Greensboro Swarm for practice.
Analysis: Mason Plumlee has also been assigned to the Hornets' G League affiliate. This is a good sign for Ball, who could be close to returning after missing their last three games. This isn't a guarantee that he'll be available on Wednesday against the Bucks, but it's a positive development. Sion James will return to a reserve role when Ball is healthy. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges (back) drops team-high 34 points
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 4:00 PM
Miles Bridges amassed 34 points (11-of-19 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and seven three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Initially questionable for Monday's game with back spasms, Bridges looked fine against the Lakers. He shot well over 50 percent from the field and recorded a complete stat line while only committing two turnovers. With LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller out due to injury, most of the offense has run through Bridges, and he's closing in on top-25 value in nine-cat formats. While some may be tempted to sell high, the circumstances make Bridges a player worth holding onto until there's a clearer idea of how much longer Ball and Miller will be out. |
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