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Coby White Coby White (calf) to remain out vs. Washington
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 11:58 AM
NBA Injury Report
Coby White (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: White's continued absence protects the minutes of Tre Mann and Sion James, neither of whom is worth the risk in most redraft leagues. |
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Grant Williams Grant Williams (rest) removed from injury report
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 11:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Grant Williams (rest) is not on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Williams did not play in Friday's loss to the Cavaliers, as it was Charlotte's second game in as many nights. With Miles Bridges serving the final game of his four-game suspension, Williams will likely move into the starting lineup. If so, that would bump Sion James to the bench. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball scores 18 but struggles with shot
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 4:09 PM
LaMelo Ball tallied 18 points (4-of-17 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), two rebounds, six assists and two three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: In the past, a poor shooting night would lead to Ball having a terribly inefficient night overall. He's grown this season, and the Hornets point guard committed two turnovers in Friday's defeat. That was one of the reasons why Charlotte was able to hang with the Cavaliers despite LaMelo struggling with his shot. Fantasy managers may not take much solace in that, but it's a clear sign of growth for the point guard. |
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Grant Williams Grant Williams (rest) out Friday vs. Cavaliers
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 8:47 AM
NBA Injury Report
Grant Williams (rest) is out for Friday's matchup with the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Williams had a strong outing on Thursday as a starter, but he'll get the night off for rest on the second leg of Charlotte's back-to-back set. Miles Bridges is still suspended, which should mean increased playing time for Tidjane Salaün. Salaün logged 20 minutes in Thursday's loss to Houston. |
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Coby White Coby White (calf) out again vs. Cavaliers
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 8:37 AM
NBA Injury Report
Coby White (calf) is out for Friday's matchup with the Cavaliers.
Analysis: White hasn't appeared in a game for Charlotte since being traded in early February, and fantasy managers will have to wait at least one more game for that debut. Tre Mann and Sion James will continue to handle backcourt responsibilities off the bench until White is back in action. |
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Grant Williams Grant Williams has 20 points, nine boards in loss
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 3:41 PM
Grant Williams had 20 points (7-of-10 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist and four three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: Williams got another start with Miles Bridges still suspended and came through for fantasy managers that needed him as a streamer in deeper formats. The 27-year-old had 20 points, nine boards and made four three-pointers. Williams will be usable in deeper formats for another couple of games before Bridges is back, though this level of production can't be expected on a nightly basis. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller has 17 points in loss to Rockets
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 3:35 PM
Brandon Miller had 17 points (5-of-22 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Thursday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: To say that Miller struggled with his shooting on Thursday would be putting it mildly. The 23-year-old small forward was hardly efficient with 17 points on 22 field goal attempts, which included a 1-of-12 performance from behind the three-point line. Miller should continue to get more shots with Miles Bridges still suspended, but he'll need to do better than volume scoring to his reach his ceiling. |
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Coby White Coby White (calf) to remain out vs. Houston
Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 12:10 PM
NBA Injury Report
Coby White (calf) is out for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: White has yet to make his Hornets' debut, and that won't change on Thursday. The Hornets will continue to rely on Sion James and Tre Mann to provide perimeter depth off the bench. Neither qualifies as a must-roster player in fantasy leagues. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller scores game-high 31 points in win
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 4:20 PM
Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 31 points (10-of-26 FGs), nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block, five three-pointers and five turnovers in a 110-107 win over the Hawks on Wednesday.
Analysis: Miller didn't have his most efficient performance, but it was enough to get the win. It was also his highest-scoring game since December and just his fourth 30-point game of the season. With Miles Bridges set to be suspended for three more games, Miller should continue to take on a few extra shots per game, which could lead to more big performances after the All-Star break. |
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PJ Hall PJ Hall posts double-double off bench
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 4:06 PM
PJ Hall recorded a double-double on Wednesday with 11 points (3-of-7 FGs), 10 rebounds and one steal against the Hawks.
Analysis: The second-year center out of Clemson has been out of the rotation for the past month, but with Moussa Diabaté suspended, he was able to play 17 minutes off the bench. He took advantage of the opportunity and recorded the first double-double of his career. With Diabaté set to be sidelined for three more games, Hall should continue to get the chance to be part of the rotation. |
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Grant Williams CHA starts Ball, Kon, Miller, Grant W, Kalkbrenner
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 12:38 PM
Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Grant Williams and Ryan Kalkbrenner will start Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabaté began four-game suspensions for their roles in Monday's fight between the Hornets and Pistons, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Williams and Kalkbrenner will fill the voids, with both being worthwhile deep-league streamers. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges suspended four games for brawl
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 5:35 AM
NBA PR
Miles Bridges was suspended four games for his role in the bench-clearing brawl with the Pistons on Monday.
Analysis: Bridges was suspended for fighting and escalating the altercation, according to a release from the NBA. The 27-year-old charged the Pistons' Jalen Duren, who was in an altercation with Hornets center Moussa Diabate, before he was restrained. Bridges will begin serving his suspension on Wednesday against the Hawks. Grant Williams is likely to start and play additional minutes with Bridges out of the lineup. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté suspended four games for fight
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 5:34 AM
NBA PR
Moussa Diabaté was suspended four games for his role in the bench-clearing brawl with the Pistons on Monday.
Analysis: Diabaté was suspended for fighting and escalating the altercation, according to a press release from the NBA. His suspension will begin Wednesday against the Hawks. Ryan Kalkbrenner is likely to start and play more minutes with Diabaté out of the lineup. |
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Grant Williams Grant Williams chips in 12/2/5/1/1 line vs. DET
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 5:07 PM
Grant Williams provided a boost off the bench with 12 points (3-of-6 FGs), two rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers on Monday against the Pistons.
Analysis: Williams has now scored in double figures three times in his last four games, and he set a new season high for assists. Williams has had some solid games, and after both Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges were involved in a brawl that led to both players being ejected, Williams could end up spending some time as a starter if they face suspensions. Williams isn't a high-upside option for fantasy managers, but he can provide a solid boost. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller scores team-high 24 points in loss
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 4:59 PM
Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 24 points (8-of-18 FGs), three rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and four three-pointers in a 110-104 loss to the Pistons on Monday.
Analysis: Miller followed up his 10-game streak with at least 20 points with three straight games below that mark. While he got back on track in this game, Charlotte's winning streak came to an end. Miller was better than he had been over the past week, which is great to see after a short lull. The Hornets have one more game before the All-Star break having Miller stay hot against the Hawks on Wednesday should help them get back to their winning ways before a week off. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté, Miles Bridges ejected for fighting
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 2:47 PM
Moussa Diabaté and Miles Bridges were ejected from Monday's game against the Pistons with 7:09 remaining in the third quarter.
Analysis: In a game that had been physical throughout, things got out of control during the third quarter. Diabaté wrapped up Detroit's Jalen Duren as the Pistons center was attempting a shot in the paint. Those two came together, leading players on both teams, including Bridges and Stewart, to get involved. While Diabaté was being restrained, Bridges and Stewart got into a separate altercation at half court. Grant Williams and Ryan Kalkbrenner entered the Hornets lineup. |
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Malaki Branham Malaki Branham (not with team) out vs. Detroit
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 1:37 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malaki Branham (not with team) is out for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Acquired from Dallas for Tyus Jones, Branham has yet to join the Hornets. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as it's unknown how ??" or if ??" he'll fit into the rotation. |
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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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