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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté (hip) questionable vs. Orlando
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 11:08 AM
NBA Injury Report
Moussa Diabaté (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Diabaté, who finished Tuesday's overtime win over the Heat with eight points, 14 rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot in 36 minutes, is dealing with a sore left hip. If he's unable to play on Friday, the Hornets would turn to Ryan Kalkbrenner and Grant Williams to fill the resulting void. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball fined $60k for tripping Bam Adebayo
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 4:35 PM
Shams Charania
LaMelo Ball has been fined $35,000 for tripping Bam Adebayo and $25,000 for cursing postgame.
Analysis: The foul has also been upgraded to a flagrant, but the main takeaway here is that LaMelo will be available for Friday's play-in matchup with the Magic. That will be another win-or-go-home game for them, so having their star point guard serving a suspension would've put them at a massive disadvantage. That won't be the case, which will give them a chance to return to the playoffs for the first time in a decade. |
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LaMelo Ball Haynes: NBA to review LaMelo Ball's conduct
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 10:04 AM
Chris B. Haynes
NBA insider Chris B. Haynes reports that the NBA will review LaMelo Ball for potentially taking out the ankle of Bam Adebayo in Tuesday's Play-In game.
Analysis: Ball went down in the second quarter and appeared to make contact with Adebayo's ankle. Adebayo took a hard fall that sent him to the locker room and caused him to miss the rest of the game. The NBA will review the footage to determine if Ball's contact was intentional, and Haynes reports that a ruling is expected before Friday's Play-In game. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller scores 23 points in win over Miami
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 5:12 PM
Brandon Miller added 23 points (9-of-17 FGs), five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and five three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: In his first taste of the postseason, Miller delivered a well-rounded performance to help Charlotte keep its playoff hopes alive. The third-year forward was one of three Hornets players to score at least 20 points in the night, as he tied a team-high five three-pointers. Miller also made contributions on the glass and as a passer, while recording a couple of blocks to round out a very balanced effort. He'll get a chance to dial up another strong performance on Friday when the Hornets face the winner of Wednesday's Sixers-Magic game. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges scores 28, has three blocks vs. MIA
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 5:06 PM
Miles Bridges added 28 points (10-of-18 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, three blocks and five three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Bridges was exceptional on both ends of the floor during Tuesday's contest. In his team-high 43 minutes, he did lots of damage from beyond the arc, but also had his share of buckets inside the three-point line. The veteran forward also battled on the glass and nearly amassed a double-double. But perhaps his biggest moment came in the closing moments of the game when he went up and blocked Davion Mitchell's game-winning shot attempt to keep the Hornets' season alive. Bridges totaled four stocks and will try to land another impactful two-way performance on Friday against the winner of Sixers-Magic. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball scores 30, hits game-winning shot
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 4:59 PM
LaMelo Ball added 30 points (12-of-31 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in the win over the Heat on Tuesday.
Analysis: Ball struggled from the field on Tuesday but made the shot that counted the most. Down by one point with under nine seconds to play, he caught the ball at the top of the arc, drove right, and finished a contested layup to give the Hornets the lead and ultimately the win. Ball had missed 19 of his 30 shot attempts prior to the go-ahead bucket that will keep Charlotte's season alive. The sixth-year point guard tallied double-digit assists to go along with his 30 points. He'll have a chance to record another double-double in the final elimination game on Friday, when they face the loser of Wednesday's Philadelphia-Orlando matchup. |
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Coby White Coby White hits three triples, scores 19 points
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 2:32 PM
Coby White recorded 19 points (6-of-10 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), one rebound, two assists and three three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: While he only played 16 minutes on Sunday, White was effective in those moments. The Hornets guard shot 60 percent from the field overall and 3-of-6 from beyond the arc. White's ability to provide scoring off the bench will be critical in the Play-In Tournament, which the Hornets will begin on Wednesday with a home game against the Heat. If Charlotte wins, they would visit the Orlando/Philadelphia loser on Friday, with the winner earning the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball records 19/7/6/2/1 line vs. New York
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 2:31 PM
LaMelo Ball accounted for 19 points (7-of-19 FGs), seven rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and five three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Ball finished Sunday's victory with a complete stat line, but the efficiency was somewhat lacking. A 5-of-16 night from beyond the arc lowered the overall field-goal percentage, and he was also responsible for five turnovers. However, Ball has made strides in his efficiency this season, which is one reason the Hornets managed to qualify for the Play-In Tournament. They'll need to win two games to reach the playoffs, starting with the Heat on Wednesday. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller (head) exits during fourth quarter
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 2:31 PM
Brandon Miller (head) finished Sunday's win over the Knicks with 19 points (5-of-12 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Miller and the Hornets secured the No. 9 seed in the East with Sunday's victory, meaning that they'll host the Heat on Wednesday. However, he may not be a lock to play. Miller exited Sunday's game during the fourth quarter after taking a shot to the head while attempting a layup. The Hornets never officially declared him done for the night, which may be a positive sign regarding his availability for Wednesday. |
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Coby White Coby White (calf) upgraded to available vs. NYK
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 7:22 AM
NBA Injury Report
Coby White (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: The Hornets need either a win over the Knicks or a Heat loss to the Hawks to secure the No. 9 seed in the East. With Atlanta, like New York, sitting its entire starting five, the Hornets need to take care of business. White's availability will undoubtedly help with that. |
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Coby White Coby White (calf) probable vs. New York
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 12:00 PM
NBA Injury Report
Coby White (calf) is probable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: White is not on the injury report due to the sore groin that sidelined him for Tuesday's loss to the Celtics, and he's considered probable for Sunday's game. The Hornets need a win to hold onto the No. 9 seed and host No. 10 Miami on Wednesday. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball has 27 points, eight assists in loss
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 3:54 PM
LaMelo Ball had 27 points (7-of-20 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one block and six three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: Ball continues to have great fantasy stats, but he didn't have a great game against the Pistons on Friday. The 24-year-old point guard needed 20 attempts to get his 27 points and had four turnovers. As the starting point guard, he certainly had a hand in the Hornets scoring just 10 points in the fourth quarter as the Pistons pulled away. Charlotte will close out the season against the Knicks on Sunday. |
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Coby White Coby White (groin) good to go Friday
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 7:44 AM
NBA Injury Report
Coby White (groin) has been upgraded to available for Friday's matchup with the Pistons.
Analysis: White was listed as probable, so his availability isn't surprising. Expect him to handle his usual workload as a microwave scorer off of Charlotte's bench. |
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Coby White Coby White (groin) probable vs. Detroit
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 11:21 AM
NBA Injury Report
Coby White (groin) is probable for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: White is on track to play after sitting out Tuesday's loss to the Celtics with a sore left groin. His return likely means fewer minutes for Sion James, who logged 19 minutes off the bench in Boston. |
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PJ Hall PJ Hall (ankle) out for remainder of season
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 10:07 AM
Charlotte Hornets
PJ Hall (ankle) has undergone season-ending surgery to address a fractured right ankle.
Analysis: Hall suffered the injury while playing for the Hornets' G League affiliate in the first round of the league playoffs. His absence does not affect Charlotte's frontcourt rotation, but it may affect his availability for summer league play. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller has 20 points in loss to Celtics
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 5:05 PM
Brandon Miller had 20 points (8-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two assists and two three-pointers in Tuesday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Miller had 20 points, but not much else in the loss to the Celtics on Tuesday. The Hornets were 16-of-49 from behind the three-point line in this one and the 23-year-old small forward contributed to the total by going 2-of-8. Miller has provided top-60 per game value this season, making him a value at his preseason ADP. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball has 36 points in loss to Celtics
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 4:48 PM
LaMelo Ball had 36 points (12-of-24 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, six assists, one steal and six three-pointers in Tuesday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Ball followed up his 35-point performance in Sunday's win over the Timberwolves with 36 points against the Celtics, though the Hornets weren't fortunate enough to win this time. The 24-year-old point guard has been as advertised this year. There were great highs and lows, but in the end Ball stayed healthy and provided fourth-round per game value over the course of the season. That's a win for his fantasy managers this year. |
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Coby White Coby White (groin) out Tuesday vs. Celtics
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 1:05 PM
Coby White (groin) is out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: White was downgraded to questionable Tuesday afternoon and subsequently ruled out with left groin soreness. The 26-year-old has excelled in a bench role since coming over from the Bulls before the trade deadline. Tre Mann could see a slight boost in minutes and production with White sidelined. |
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Coby White Coby White (groin) downgraded to questionable
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:01 AM
NBA Injury Report
Coby White (groin) has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's matchup with Boston.
Analysis: The downgrade in status so close to tip-off is never good news for a player's availability. If White is sidelined, the Hornets will need to pick up the slack through a committee approach, but there are no actionable fantasy moves. |
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Coby White Coby White (groin) probable vs. Boston
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 12:24 PM
NBA Injury Report
Coby White (groin) is probable to play against the Celtics on Tuesday.
Analysis: White is managing some soreness in his groin, but he is expected to suit up against Boston. He'll continue to be a fantastic option off the bench for Charlotte, though his fantasy impact has been limited by a lack of minutes, partially due to so many blowouts. |
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