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Mark Williams Mark Williams undergoes surgery on right thumb
Wed, Jun 14, 2023, 7:23 PM
Charlotte Hornets
Mark Williams underwent a successful surgical procedure to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb.
Analysis: Williams, who moved into the rotation after Christmas, is expected to fully recover after undergoing surgery recently. The rookie center appeared in 43 games this season, taking over as the starter after the Hornets traded Mason Plumlee at the deadline in February. In the 18 games he appeared in after the trade deadline, Williams averaged 11.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game while shooting nearly 63% from the field. During that stretch, that production placed him just outside the top 100 in 9-cat, per-game value. The potential for Williams to be a top 100 player in 2023-24 is definitely there, provided he remains healthy. |
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Miles Bridges NBA officially suspends Miles Bridges for 30 games
Fri, Apr 14, 2023, 2:03 PM
NBA Communications on Twitter
The NBA suspended Miles Bridges for 30 games due to his domestic violence arrest in July 2022.
Analysis: Bridges pleaded no contest to a felony domestic violence charge on November 3, 2022, in connection to an incident in which he allegedly assaulted the mother of his two children in front of them. The NBA is crediting Bridges with 20 games served, so he will miss the first 10 games of the 2023-24 season for whichever team he's a member of. Bridges remains a restricted free agent, with Charlotte having the right to match any offer sheet that he signs. |
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Bryce McGowens Bryce McGowens puts up 22/4/4/2 in win over Cavs
Sun, Apr 9, 2023, 3:04 PM
Bryce McGowens lit up Cleveland with 22 points (6-for-11 FGs), four rebounds, four assists, two steals and one 3-pointer in a 106-95 win on Sunday.
Analysis: Charlotte's season has been over for a while, and they've been locked in to the 4th best lottery odds for the past few weeks. That has allowed plenty of guys that don't see many minutes to contribute in big ways down the stretch. McGowens set a new career-high for scoring in this game, as he and Mark Williams each scored 22 points to lead the team in scoring. Williams also contributed 10 rebounds and two blocks and has a good chance to start next season. Theo Maledon (18/8/6) and Svi Mykailiuk (16/7/6) contributed solid value as starters, though they'll likely return to fantasy irrelevancy next season. Charlotte's lineup for game 1 next season will look very, very different than game 82 of this season did. |
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Dennis Smith Dennis Smith Jr. (toe) out again Sunday vs. Cavs
Sun, Apr 9, 2023, 11:10 AM
Charlotte Hornets on Twitter
Dennis Smith Jr. (right great toe sprain) will remain sidelined for Sunday's matchup with Cleveland.
Analysis: DSJ will officially miss Charlotte's final six games of the season due to this toe injury. Theo Maledon should continue to start at point guard in his place, where he has provided excellent value as of late. |
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Dennis Smith Dennis Smith Jr. (toe) questionable Sunday vs. CLE
Sat, Apr 8, 2023, 7:06 PM
NBA Injury Report
Dennis Smith Jr. (right great toe sprain) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Smith hasn't appeared in a game since March 26, and his status has been downgraded from questionable to out on multiple occasions. Don't be surprised if that is once again the case, with Theo Maledon remaining in the starting lineup. |
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Theo Maledon Theo Maledon puts up 22/1/8/5/1 line with 4 threes
Fri, Apr 7, 2023, 8:43 PM
Theo Maledon provided a full line on Friday with 22 points (8-for-15 FGs), one rebounds, eight assists, five steals, one block and four 3-pointers in a 112-109 loss to Houston.
Analysis: Maledon has been the starting point guard to finish the season for Charlotte, and that has led to some big performances from him. He dished out a career-high 14 assists a few games ago. He set season-highs for both points and steals in this game. Svi Mykhailiuk led the way with 25 points and five 3-pointers in this game. Mark Williams recorded a double-double. Mykhailiuk likely only has one more game of fantasy production before returning to a minimal role next season. Williams should should next season at center, unless they win the draft lottery. |
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Dennis Smith Dennis Smith Jr. (toe) to remain sidelined Friday
Fri, Apr 7, 2023, 5:32 PM
Charlotte Hornets on Twitter
Dennis Smith Jr. (right great toe sprain) has been downgraded to out for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Initially listed as questionable for Friday's game, Smith will remain sidelined for Charlotte's penultimate contest of the season. Theo Maledon remains in the starting lineup and should be rostered wherever possible. |
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Mark Williams CHA starting Theo, Svi, McGowens, Thor, Williams
Fri, Apr 7, 2023, 5:29 PM
Charlotte Hornets on Twitter
Theo Maledon, Svi Mykhailiuk, Bryce McGowens, JT Thor, and Mark Williams will start Friday's game against the Rockets.
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Xavier Sneed Hornets ink Xavier Sneed to two-way contract
Fri, Apr 7, 2023, 9:35 AM
Charlotte Hornets on Twitter
Charlotte signed Xavier Sneed to a two-way contract on Friday.
Analysis: Sneed earned the two-way deal after Charlotte signed Kobi Simmons to a multi-year contract. Sneed may play minutes over their final two games, but he won't impact fantasy hoops next season. |
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Kobi Simmons Hornets convert Kobi Simmons to multi-year deal
Fri, Apr 7, 2023, 9:33 AM
Charlotte Hornets on Twitter
The Hornets have converted Kobi Simmons' two-way contract into a multi-year contract.
Analysis: Simmons has played a grand total of 18 NBA minutes this season, but Charlotte saw enough to keep him around past Sunday. He may see minutes over their final two games, but he won't impact fantasy hoops next season. |
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Mark Williams Mark Williams (ankle) probable Friday vs. Houston
Thu, Apr 6, 2023, 4:13 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR on Twitter
Mark Williams (sprained right ankle) is probable for Friday's matchup with Houston.
Analysis: Williams was initially listed as probable on Tuesday before being shifted to doubtful a few hours before they played Toronto. He's currently probable for Friday, but it wouldn't be shocking for that to change. Nick Richards and Kai Jones should split the center minutes if Williams doesn't play. |
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Dennis Smith Dennis Smith Jr. (toe) questionable Friday vs. HOU
Thu, Apr 6, 2023, 4:11 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR on Twitter
Dennis Smith Jr. (right great toe sprain) is questionable to play against Houston on Friday.
Analysis: DSJ may be questionable, but it would be shocking if he didn't miss his fifth straight game on Friday. Theo Maledon should continue to start at point guard for Charlotte. |
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Bryce McGowens Bryce McGowens tallies team-high 20 points vs. TOR
Tue, Apr 4, 2023, 8:30 PM
Bryce McGowens played 35 minutes in Tuesday's 120-100 loss to Toronto, accumulating 20 points (7-of-12 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, and two 3-pointers.
Analysis: McGowens had a career night as far as the point total is concerned, with this being the rookie's first game with 20 points or more. He's scored 11 or more in three of Charlotte's last four games and could be a starter for the remainder of the season. With Charlotte being severely shorthanded, especially on the perimeter, McGowens is worth a look in deep leagues that are still active. Svi Mykhailiuk (17/5/7/1 with three 3-pointers) and Theo Maledon (13/6/11/2 with one 3-pointer) will offer similar value at the end of the week when the Hornets finish their season with games against the Rockets (Friday) and Cavaliers (Sunday). One area where McGowens and Maledon will need to be better is turnovers, as they combined for 10 (six for the latter) on Tuesday. |
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Dennis Smith Dennis Smith Jr. (toe) downgraded to out Tuesday
Tue, Apr 4, 2023, 5:14 PM
Charlotte Hornets on Twitter
Dennis Smith Jr. has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors with a sprained right great toe.
Analysis: Initially questionable, Smith will miss a fourth consecutive game with the toe injury. Theo Maledon will get another start and is worth rostering in leagues that are still active. |
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Mark Williams Mark Williams (ankle) downgraded to out Tuesday
Tue, Apr 4, 2023, 5:12 PM
Charlotte Hornets on Twitter
Mark Williams (sprained right ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Initially listed as probable, Williams was downgraded to doubtful Tuesday afternoon. He is now unavailable, which makes the center rotation straightforward. Nick Richards will start, with Kai Jones splitting his time between the power forward and center positions. Those two are worth slotting into fantasy lineups if your league is still active, with Richards also being an affordable DFS option. |
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Nick Richards Nick Richards to start Tuesday night vs. Raptors
Tue, Apr 4, 2023, 4:30 PM
Rod Boone on Twitter
Nick Richards will be the Hornets' starting center for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: With Mark Williams listed as doubtful with a sprained left ankle, Richards will serve as Charlotte's starting center on Tuesday. And given the circumstances, he should already be rostered in fantasy leagues that will run until the end of the regular season. Hornets coach Steve Clifford also noted that Kai Jones will spend time at the power forward and center positions, which enhances his fantasy value. |
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Mark Williams Mark Williams (ankle) doubtful Tuesday vs Raptors
Tue, Apr 4, 2023, 12:33 PM
Hornets PR
Mark Williams (right ankle sprain) has been downgraded to doubtful for Tuesday's matchup against the Raptors.
Analysis: The Hornets have been a two-man rotation between Kai Jones, Mark Williams and Nick Richards at center each night with the odd man out taking a DNP. Williams being downgraded to doubtful all but assures Jones and Richards will be the two guys manning the middle for Charlotte in this one. |
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P.J. Washington Washington, Oubre, Hayward still out Tuesday
Mon, Apr 3, 2023, 4:23 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR on Twitter
P.J. Washington (right ankle sprain), Kelly Oubre (right shoulder sprain) and Gordon Hayward (left thumb sprain) will remain sidelined for Tuesday's matchup with Toronto.
Analysis: Washington will miss a second straight game, with Hayward missing a third straight and Oubre missing a fifth straight. The Hornets will continue to roll with guys like Svi Mykhailiuk, Bryce McGowens and JT Thor to close out the season. |
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Mark Williams Mark Williams (ankle) probable Tuesday vs. Raptors
Mon, Apr 3, 2023, 4:17 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR on Twitter
Mark Williams (right ankle sprain) is probable for Tuesday's matchup with Toronto.
Analysis: He should be available, but Steve Clifford has been switching between Williams and Nick Richards as the starting center. It's hard to plan for, but it's worth seeing who starts at center on Tuesday before rolling either out in your lineup. |
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Dennis Smith Dennis Smith Jr. (toe) questionable Tuesday
Mon, Apr 3, 2023, 4:15 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR on Twitter
Dennis Smith Jr. (right great toe sprain) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Raptors.
Analysis: DSJ has missed their last three games, and there's a chance he makes it four. Theo Maledon should continue to start if that's the case, and he had 14 assists in Sunday's loss to Toronto. |
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