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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller scores 12 points in return
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 5:41 PM
Brandon Miller returned to the lineup on Friday and finished with 12 points (5-of-14 FGs), three rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in a 111-86 win over the Raptors.
Analysis: It was only a two-game absence for Miller, but it was good to see him back on the floor since he has already missed so much time this season after missing most of last season. It wasn't a spectacular first game back, but he was able to play 30 minutes in a blowout win over the Raptors. LaMelo Ball injured his ankle, and if he remains out, Miller should see a bump in usage in the coming weeks. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball (ankle) will not return vs. Toronto
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 3:30 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR
LaMelo Ball (ankle) will not return to Friday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: LaMelo just can't seem to keep his ankles healthy. He dealt with a right ankle injury in November, and now it's the left ankle that will keep him sidelined for at least the remainder of this game. Hopefully it won't keep him sidelined long, but both KJ Simpson and Sion James should be in line for more minutes with Ball unavailable. |
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Tre Mann Tre Mann (knee) out Friday vs. Raptors
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 12:36 PM
Tre Mann (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Mann is set to miss his third consecutive game with right knee soreness. Liam McNeeley and KJ Simpson are candidates for extra minutes with Mann out against the Raptors on Friday. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller (shoulder) available vs. Toronto
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 12:35 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR
Brandon Miller (shoulder) is available to play against the Raptors on Friday.
Analysis: Miller was upgraded to probable earlier in the day after initially being listed as questionable. Now, he's been cleared to suit up. His return should push Sion James back to the bench. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball (wrist) available vs. Toronto
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 12:32 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR
LaMelo Ball (wrist) is available to play against the Raptors on Friday.
Analysis: Ball has been managing a wrist injury in his non-shooting arm, but it hasn't forced him to miss any games. He played through it on Wednesday and scored 34 points, so he should be fine for this game. |
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Tre Mann Tre Mann (knee) downgraded to doubtful Friday
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 9:08 AM
Tre Mann (knee) is now doubtful for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Mann has missed the last two games with right knee soreness. Given that he was downgraded to doubtful just hours before Friday's game against the Raptors, that absence could extend to three games. Liam McNeeley and KJ Simpson could see extra minutes if Mann is ultimately ruled out. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller (shoulder) now probable Friday
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 8:37 AM
Brandon Miller (shoulder) is now probable for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: It's good news for Miller, who has missed the last two games with a left shoulder injury. The 23-year-old small forward was upgraded to probable and is now likely to return against the Raptors on Friday. Sion James will head back to the bench, though Miller could be on a minutes restriction. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (quad) out Friday vs. Toronto
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 11:50 AM
NBA Injury Report
Collin Sexton (quad) is out for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Sexton suffered a left quad strain during Wednesday's loss to the Knicks, exiting in the third quarter. Rookie Liam McNeeley's playing time increased, but that was with Tre Mann out as well. With Mann considered questionable for Friday night, McNeeley's bump in playing time may not be as pronounced. He's only worth rostering in dynasty leagues currently. |
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Tre Mann Tre Mann (knee) questionable Friday vs. Toronto
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 11:47 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tre Mann (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Mann has missed Charlotte's last two games with a sore right knee, freeing up additional minutes for fellow reserves Collin Sexton and Liam McNeeley. However, with Sexton already ruled out for Friday's game, McNeeley and KJ Simpson may be the ones who benefit if Mann cannot play. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller (shoulder) questionable Friday
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 11:42 AM
NBA Injury Report
Brandon Miller (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Miller has missed Charlotte's last two games with a left shoulder injury, resulting in starts for rookie Sion James. If Miller can play against Toronto, James will be headed back to the bench. Due to his shoulder issues this season, Miller's playing time may be limited if he can go. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball (wrist) probable Friday vs. Toronto
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 11:28 AM
Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball (wrist) is probable for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: The good news is that Ball has been dealing with a sprained left wrist, and he's a right-handed shooter. Plus, the probable tag suggests that he will be available on Friday. If, for some reason, Ball cannot play, Tre Mann or KJ Simpson would be the next man up, as Collin Sexton has been ruled out with a quad injury. Mann is questionable for Friday, so there's no guarantee that he's available. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball drops 34/8/9/1 stat line vs. Knicks
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 4:49 PM
LaMelo Ball finished Wednesday's loss to the Knicks with 34 points (12-of-27 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), eight rebounds, nine assists, one steal and five three-pointers.
Analysis: Ball got going offensively after halftime, hitting four of his five three-pointers. The final stat line was excellent for those who have him rostered, but the questions about the Hornets' guard's ability to impact winning will persist. Ball is providing top-50 value in eight-cat formats, and while that doesn't align with his Yahoo! ADP (27), he's closing in on that number. The Hornets will finish Week 7 with games against the Raptors and Nuggets. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (thigh) will not return Wednesday
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 3:50 PM
Charlotte Hornets
Collin Sexton (thigh) will not return to Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Sexton injured his left thigh during the third quarter of Wednesday's game and has since been ruled out for the rest of the night. His minutes were absorbed by rookie Liam McNeeley, who would only be worth a look in redraft leagues if the Hornets were to rule out Sexton for an extended period. Sexton finished with four points, two rebounds, one assist and one steal in nine minutes. |
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Moussa Diabate CHA starts Ball, Knueppel, James, Bridges, Moussa
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 1:08 PM
Rod Boone
LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Sion James, Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabaté will start Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Wednesday's start will be the first for Diabaté since November 14, and the lineup change raises his fantasy ceiling. His promotion comes at the expense of Ryan Kalkbrenner, who will still see solid time off the bench. However, Kalkbrenner is more valuable to fantasy managers when he's starting. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball (wrist) available Wednesday vs. Knicks
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 1:04 PM
LaMelo Ball (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: No surprise here as Ball was initially listed as probable with a wrist injury. The 24-year-old point guard is dealing with some soreness in his left wrist and wasn't on the injury report for his ankle, which has bothered him at times this year. Ball is coming off a 12-point and 14-assist performance in Monday's loss to the Nets. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball (wrist) probable Wednesday vs. NYK
Tue, Dec 2, 2025, 11:15 AM
Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball (wrist) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: There's some good news on two fronts regarding Ball's appearance on Charlotte's most recent injury report. It's his left (non-shooting) wrist that is currently sore, and the point guard's ankle is not cited as a reason for the appearance, either. If Ball can't play on Wednesday, Collin Sexton will return to the starting lineup. |
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Tre Mann Tre Mann (ankle) out Wednesday vs. New York
Tue, Dec 2, 2025, 11:13 AM
Charlotte Hornets
Tre Mann (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Mann will miss a second straight game with a left ankle impingement. His absence should once again result in more playing time for Collin Sexton and Liam McNeeley. While McNeeley could have value later in the season, Sexton is a worthwhile option in deeper leagues currently. |
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Brandon Miller Brandon Miller (shoulder) out Wednesday vs. NYK
Tue, Dec 2, 2025, 11:10 AM
Charlotte Hornets
Brandon Miller (shoulder) is out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Miller was held out of Monday's loss to the Nets due to what the Hornets described as left shoulder soreness. Ahead of Wednesday, the injury is now listed as a left shoulder subluxation, which cost him 13 games earlier this season. Miller may be considered day-to-day, but fantasy managers should plan for the possibility of him being out for an extended period. Sion James should continue to start until Miller returns. |
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LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball dishes out 14 assists vs. Brooklyn
Mon, Dec 1, 2025, 4:33 PM
LaMelo Ball accounted for 12 points (3-of-9 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, 14 assists, two blocks and two three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Nets.
Analysis: While Ball did not offer much scoring value, the 14 assists were a season-high. For the season, Ball is averaging 8.9 assists per game, more than a full assist more than his 2024-25 average (7.4). However, the inefficient shooting has negatively impacted Ball's value. He's shooting a career-low 37.8 percent from the field, and Monday's 3-of-9 effort doesn't help. Fantasy managers expect to take a hit in the turnover and field-goal percentage categories, but he's been a safe bet to make at least 40 percent of his shots in the past. That has not been the case this season. |
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Tre Mann Tre Mann (ankle) ruled out Monday vs. Brooklyn
Mon, Dec 1, 2025, 12:25 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR
Tre Mann (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Mann has been a nice rotation piece for the Hornets, contributing 9.2 points per game off the bench. In his absence, Collin Sexton should be the primary guard off the bench for a Hornets team looking to put together a third straight win on Monday. Liam McNeeley may also see more minutes. |
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