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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté (hamstring) ruled out vs. GSW
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 9:26 AM
NBA Injury Report
Moussa Diabaté (hamstring) has been ruled out against the Warriors on Saturday.
Analysis: Diabaté has been downgraded after initially being listed as questionable. Ryan Kalkbrenner should start at center, with Grant Williams available to fill out the reserve minutes. Kalkbrenner should see a nice boost in production as a starter. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté (hamstring) questionable vs. GSW
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 2:20 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR
Moussa Diabaté (hamstring) is questionable to play against the Warriors on Saturday.
Analysis: Diabaté had been dealing with a hip injury, but now he's managing a hamstring injury. If he is unavailable, Ryan Kalkbrenner should return to the starting lineup, and with a lack of other center options, he should play over 30 minutes. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller scores 26 points in win over Lakers
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 7:35 PM
Brandon Miller added 26 points (9-of-19 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, five assists, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers in the win over the Lakers on Thursday.
Analysis: Miller was one of several Hornets players to have a productive night on the offensive end against the Lakers. He utilized the free-throw line and was productive both inside and outside the arc before finishing as Charlotte's second-leading scorer for the game. Miller also tallied three stocks on defense to further boost his solid final line and provide fantasy managers with more production. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges (knee) plays, drops 25 points on LAL
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 7:28 PM
Miles Bridges tallied 25 points (9-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists and five three-pointers in the win over the Lakers on Thursday.
Analysis: Bridges did a bit of everything in the Hornets' victory, making contributions as a scorer, rebounder and facilitator on Thursday. The veteran forward had a great impact from beyond the arc, where he combined for more makes against the Lakers than he had total over the previous two games. His three-point outburst was part of a night in which the Hornets amassed 20 three-pointers as a team to put the Lakers' defense in a tough spot. Bridges will have a chance to put together another strong stat line against the Warriors on Saturday. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball goes for 30 points in win over Lakers
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 7:21 PM
LaMelo Ball tallied 30 points (10-of-20 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), six rebounds, 11 assists, one block and nine three-pointers in the win over the Lakers on Thursday.
Analysis: Ball's strong scoring performance on Thursday marked the second time in the past four games that he's recorded at least 30 points, and the second time over the past three games he's notched 25 or more points. The three-point shot was the focal point again on Thursday, as he set a new season-high in makes. Ball also reached double figures in assists to land his sixth double-double of the season, but the recent scoring uptick has been the real story for Ball, who began 2026 with four straight games under 20 points. He continues to play well and has brought strong fantasy production in the process. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (hamstring) available vs. Lakers
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 3:22 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR
Collin Sexton (hamstring) is available to play vs. the Lakers on Thursday.
Analysis: Sexton will return from a one-game absence as the Hornets take on the Lakers. The veteran guard will likely come off the bench to bolster Charlotte's reserve unit. He is averaging 15.2 points and 4.1 assists per game thus far, and will have a chance to log another strong outing on Thursday. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté (hip) available Thursday vs. LAL
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 3:18 PM
NBA Injury Report
Moussa Diabaté (hip) is available for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Diabaté is good to go, with his status being upgraded for the second time today. He's remained the starting center even after Ryan Kalkbrenner's recent return from a sprained left elbow, so the rotation is unlikely to change on Thursday. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (hamstring) upgraded to probable
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 10:21 AM
NBA Injury Report
Collin Sexton (hamstring) is probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Sexton is on track to return after a one-game absence. With him back in the fold, Tre Mann and Josh Green may see their minutes decrease. Neither has been productive enough to merit being rostered in redraft leagues. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté (hip) upgraded to probable Thursday
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 10:18 AM
NBA Injury Report
Moussa Diabaté (hip) is probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Initially questionable for Thursday's game, Diabaté is on track to be available. He's been the starting center recently, even after Ryan Kalkbrenner returned from a sprained left elbow. Whichever of the two centers plays better will get the majority of the minutes. |
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Pat Connaughton Connaughton (illness) absent from injury report
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 2:25 PM
NBA Injury Report
Pat Connaughton (illness) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: After a two-game absence, Connaughton will be available on Thursday. However, his availability does not affect fantasy basketball or the Hornets' rotation. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (hamstring) questionable Thursday
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 2:22 PM
NBA Injury Report
Collin Sexton (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Sexton did not play in Monday's loss to the Clippers, with most of his minutes being absorbed by starters LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. If Sexton can play on Thursday, reserves Tre Mann and Josh Green may take the most significant hits. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté (hip) questionable Thursday vs. LAL
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 2:19 PM
NBA Injury Report
Moussa Diabaté (hip) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Diabaté has been consistently productive for the Hornets over the past month, especially while Ryan Kalkbrenner was out with an elbow injury. A sore right hip could keep Diabaté out of Thursday's game, which would likely result in Kalkbrenner returning to the starting lineup. There would also be more opportunities for Grant Williams, but his playing time may not increase much, since he's returning from a torn ACL. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté records 13/15/4/1/4 line vs. CHA
Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 7:04 PM
Moussa Diabaté finished Monday's loss to the Clippers with 13 points (6-of-10 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 15 rebounds, four assists, one steal and four blocked shots.
Analysis: While Ryan Kalkbrenner has been available for the Hornets' last two games after missing ten with a sprained left elbow, the Hornets have stuck with Diabaté as their starting center. And with good reason, as his activity has been difficult to ignore. While undersized, Diabaté is highly productive as a rebounder and shot blocker, and he's been a top-100 player since the beginning of January. Kalkbrenner (two points) started the third quarter but only played 13 minutes while Diabaté logged 35. For the time being, Moussa is worth a look in 14-team leagues, especially with the Hornets closing Week 13 with three games in four days. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball leads Charlotte with 25 points Monday
Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 7:04 PM
LaMelo Ball tallied 25 points (11-of-24 FGs), nine rebounds, five assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Clippers.
Analysis: After ending 2025 on a run of five consecutive games with at least 22 points, Ball's scoring output has fallen off to begin 2026. He only has two games of 20 points or more in seven appearances this month. Averaging 19.3 points on 43.6 percent shooting, Ball is ranked just outside the top-50 in eight-cat formats over his last seven games. That certainly isn't poor value, but fantasy managers likely want more from Ball, given how well he played to close out 2025. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges (knee) available Monday vs. Clippers
Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 3:07 PM
Miles Bridges (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Bridges was initially listed as probable with a knee injury, so his availability for Monday's game against the Clippers is hardly a surprise. He will take his usual spot in the starting lineup and won't be on a minutes restriction. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (hamstring) downgraded to out Monday
Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 3:04 PM
Charlotte Hornets
Collin Sexton (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Initially questionable, Sexton will miss Monday's game with a sore left hamstring. Since Miles Bridges is available, the Hornets' guard's absence will not significantly affect fantasy basketball. Tre Mann may play additional minutes off the bench, but he should not be rostered in most redraft leagues. |
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Pat Connaughton Pat Connaughton (illness) out Monday vs. LAC
Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 10:06 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pat Connaughton (illness) is out for Monday's matchup with the Clippers.
Analysis: Connaughton will miss a second straight game due to illness, but his availability isn't impactful in the realm of fantasy hoops. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (hamstring) questionable Monday
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 2:16 PM
NBA Injury Report
Collin Sexton (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Sexton is dealing with a sore left hamstring. How impactful his absence would be depends on Miles Bridges (knee), who's probable. If Bridges also can't play, the Hornets would be down two rotation options. If Bridges plays, Sexton's absence would be far easier to compensate for. |
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Pat Connaughton Pat Connaughton (illness) questionable Monday
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 2:09 PM
NBA Injury Report
Pat Connaughton (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Connaughton was a late addition to the injury report ahead of Saturday's win over the Jazz, a game he ultimately sat out. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges (knee) probable Monday vs. LAC
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 2:06 PM
NBA Injury Report
Miles Bridges (knee) is probable for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: The probable tag suggests that Bridges is closer to playing on Monday than not. The last time he missed a game, Collin Sexton was moved into the starting lineup alongside LaMelo Ball. |
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