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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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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté records two steals, three blocks
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 3:56 PM
Moussa Diabaté tallied eight points (4-of-4 FGs), three rebounds, one assist, two steals and three blocks in Monday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: After playing 22 minutes off the bench in Friday's loss to the Heat, Diabaté played more than starter Ryan Kalkbrenner on Monday. The fourth-year forward/center was the more active of the two defensively, recording five âstocksâ in 29 minutes while Kalkbrenner (nine points and four rebounds in 19 minutes) got into early foul trouble and was not responsible for any steals or blocked shots. Both players will log rotation minutes, but who plays more may come down to a âhot handâ situation for Hornets head coach Charles Lee. Diabaté was the superior performer on Monday, so he played more. |
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Collin Sexton CHA starts Sexton, James, Knueppel, Bridges, Ryan
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 12:39 PM
Charlotte Hornets
Collin Sexton, Sion James, Kon Knueppel, Miles Bridges and Ryan Kalkbrenner will start Monday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Sexton is back in the starting lineup after missing Friday's loss to the Heat with a neck injury. His return means Tre Mann will be relegated to the bench, lowering his fantasy ceiling considerably. However, he will still be in the rotation as the Hornets continue without the injured LaMelo Ball. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges (back) available Monday vs. Lakers
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 12:06 PM
Miles Bridges (back) is available for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Bridges was originally listed as questionable with back spasms over the weekend, but was upgraded to probable Monday afternoon. Now that Bridges is officially available, expect him to handle his typical workload against the Lakers. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges (back) upgraded to probable vs. LAL
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 9:17 AM
Trevor Lane
Lakers reporter Trevor Lane reports that Miles Bridges (back) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Monday's matchup with the Lakers.
Analysis: Bridges hasn't missed a game this season, and of course Monday's matchup with LA will be no exception. Expect him to take the floor and handle his usual allotment of minutes. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (neck) removed from injury report
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 11:14 AM
Charlotte Hornets
Collin Sexton (neck) is not on the injury report for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Sexton missed the Hornets' most recent game with a neck injury, but he's good to go for Monday. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) still out, Sexton should return to the starting lineup, pushing Tre Mann to the bench. |
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Miles Bridges Miles Bridges (back) questionable Monday vs. LAL
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 11:11 AM
Charlotte Hornets
Miles Bridges (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Bridges is dealing with back spasms, which is why he is on the injury report for Monday night. He's yet to miss a game this season, and Bridges not playing would leave a sizable hole in the Hornets' rotation. Pat Connaughton may figure more prominently in the rotation after playing 10 minutes in Friday's loss to the Heat, but he would not be worth streaming. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball (ankle) out Monday vs. Lakers
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 11:07 AM
Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Ball has missed the last three games with a right ankle impingement, and he'll miss a fourth on Monday. Tre Mann started Friday's loss to the Heat, but that was due to Collin Sexton also being out. With Sexton absent from the Hornets' injury report for Monday, he'll likely replace Mann in the starting lineup. |
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Moussa Diabate Moussa Diabaté posts 11 rebounds, three blocks
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 6:04 PM
Moussa Diabaté accounted for 10 points (4-of-6 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), 11 rebounds and three blocks in Friday's loss to the Heat.
Analysis: Charlotte's centers combined to block seven shots on Friday. Starter Ryan Kalkbrenner (10 points, five rebounds) was responsible for four blocks while Diabaté contributed three, along with his third double-double of the season. Despite coming off the bench, Diabaté has provided solid late-round value in 12-team formats, which is why he's rostered in 13 percent of Yahoo! leagues. He's worth holding onto in deep leagues. |
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Tre Mann Tre Mann records 20/9/7/1 stat line vs. Miami
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 5:57 PM
Tre Mann finished Friday's loss to the Heat with 20 points (7-of-24 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, seven assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Heat.
Analysis: With LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton unavailable due to injury, Mann made his first start since April 14, 2024. The former first-round pick took advantage of his opportunity, even if the field-goal percentage was low. Mann recorded his first 20-point game of the season and provided good value in the rebound and assist categories. Charlotte won't play again during Week 3, but Mann would have streaming value if Ball and Sexton miss Monday's game against the Lakers. |
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