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Coby White • SG • Hornets

Coby White Sits Out First Game of Back-to-Back

Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White (calf) won't be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The explosive guard is managing a left calf injury and hasn't played in both games during a back-to-back set. He will likely rejoin the lineup on Wednesday night against the Sacramento Kings. Since moving to Charlotte, White has averaged 12.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 18.3 minutes. Sion James and Josh Green will split the available minutes on Tuesday night, but they aren't expected to have a major impact.

6 hours ago

Grant Williams • PF • Hornets

Grant Williams Good to Go Friday

Charlotte Hornets forward/center Grant Williams (knee) will rejoin the lineup on Friday against the Miami Heat. He hasn't been listed on the injury report after sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday against Boston. Williams has contributed 7.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 19.9 minutes per game since recovering from a bad knee injury and making his season debut on Jan. 10. On Friday, Williams might be slightly more productive on the offensive end, as Miami allows the sixth-most bench points in the Association.

4 days ago

Coby White • SG • Hornets

Coby White is Available on Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White (calf) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. White appears to be ready to play after sitting out of Tuesday's game due to left calf injury management. White has only made three appearances since being traded to Charlotte from Chicago. He finished with 20 points in 21 minutes of action during his latest game on February 28 versus the Trail Blazers. White has decent upside because of his scoring ability, but he won't be a great option because he'll likely continue to be limited.

5 days ago

Coby White • SG • Hornets

Coby White Ruled Out vs. Dallas

Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks for left calf injury management, the first leg of a back-to-back set before Wednesday's matchup in Boston. White is averaging 18 minutes per game with a 34 percent usage rate in a reserve role, but his absence does not open up viable streaming value. Tre Mann, Josh Green, and Sion James are expected to absorb extra minutes, yet none produced meaningful lines last game. LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller should continue dominating usage.

7 days ago

Ryan Kalkbrenner • C • Hornets

Ryan Kalkbrenner Slated to Suit Up Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Tuesday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls. He suffered the injury on Sunday but is cleared to return tonight. The 24-year-old rookie has started four consecutive games, averaging 8.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.8 blocks across 26.3 minutes per appearance. However, with Moussa Diabate returning from suspension, Kalkbrenner is expected to shift back to a reserve role. Diabate is posting career highs of 8.2 points and 8.6 rebounds per game and would carry fantasy appeal if he resumes starter-level minutes.

Feb 24

Coby White • SG • Hornets

Coby White Available To Make His Hornets' Debut Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White (calf) has been listed as available for his new team's Tuesday night matchup against his former team, the Bulls. White was traded from Chicago to Charlotte at this season's trade deadline, but has been sidelined by a calf strain discovered in the trade process. Before the trade, White averaged 18.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in just over 29 minutes per game in his 29 games. He hasn't played in three weeks, and he'll like be only ready for limited minutes in his first action fo the Hornets. As he ramps up and acclimates to his new squad, he'll likely earn playing time ahead of Sion James and Grant Williams.

Feb 24

Ryan Kalkbrenner • C • Hornets

Ryan Kalkbrenner Listed as Probable Against Bulls

Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's matchup against Chicago after tweaking his ankle Sunday. The rookie has started four straight games, averaging 8.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.8 blocks in 26.3 minutes, offering situational value in deeper formats. With Moussa Diabate returning from suspension, Kalkbrenner is likely shifting back to a reserve role. Diabate has averaged 6.4 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists over his last five games and profiles as a rest-of-season hold if he maintains starter-level minutes. Kalkbrenner becomes a blocks-dependent streamer.

Feb 24

Coby White • SG • Hornets

Coby White Ruled Out for Thursday, No Timeline for Return

Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets, and head coach Charles Lee said there's no clear timeline for his return. White was acquired by the Hornets from the Chicago Bulls at this season's trade deadline but has yet to suit up for them. In 29 games this season with Chicago, White has averaged 18.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in just over 29 minutes per game. With the newly acquired guard not ready to return from his calf injury, guards Sion James and Grant Williams should benefit from his absence. Fantasy managers should expect White to return in the coming weeks, as the Hornets enter playoff contention and no shutdown is expected.

Feb 18

Moussa Diabaté • PF • Hornets

Moussa Diabate Will Miss Two Games Due to Suspension

Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabate won't play Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks or against the Houston Rockets after the All-Star break due to a two-game suspension. Diabate was partially responsible for starting a scuffle with Detroit center Jalen Duren, which escalated into a brawl. Duren, Isaiah Stewart, and Miles Bridges were all tagged with suspensions of various lengths. Rookie center Ryan Kalkbrenner should return to the starting lineup while Diabate serves his suspension. Diabate is averaging a career-best 8.2 points and 8.6 rebounds. He'll be eligible to return on February 20th against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Feb 11

Miles Bridges • SF • Hornets

Miles Bridges to Serve Four-Game Suspension For Monday Night Fight

The NBA has suspended Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges for four games, following a brawl in Monday night's matchup between the Hornets and Pistons. Bridges threw punches at Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart before his ejection. The two Pistons and Charlotte center Moussa Diabate (two games) also picked up suspensions. Grant Williams should pick up a bulk of Bridges' vacated minutes. Bridges is allowed to return to game action on February 24th against the Chicago Bulls, following the All-Star break.

Feb 11

Miles Bridges • SF • Hornets |

Moussa Diabaté • PF • Hornets

Miles Bridges, Moussa Diabate Ejected for Fighting

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges and center Moussa Diabate were ejected in the third quarter of Monday's 110-104 loss to the Detroit Pistons. With 7:09 remaining in the quarter, Diabate committed a foul on Pistons center Jalen Duren, leading to the two players butting heads. A brawl broke out after Duren pushed Diabate in the face. Bridges threw punches at Duren and Isaiah Stewart, who joined the altercation from the Pistons' bench. Charlotte also finished the game without head coach Charles Lee, who was ejected in the fourth quarter after losing his cool over a foul call. There are likely suspensions for players involved in the incident. The absence of Bridges and Diabate from the rotation would enhance the fantasy value of Ryan Kalkbrenner and Grant Williams.

Feb 10

Coby White • SG • Hornets

Coby White Out Until All-Star Break

Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White (calf) won't make his debut for his new team for quite a while. The team plans to hold him out until after the All-Star break, Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer reports. White has been dealing with calf issues all season, appearing in only 29 games. Charlotte will be without White for four games, starting with Thursday's clash against the Houston Rockets. In his absence, Tre Mann, Sion James, and Josh Green are candidates for increased playing time.

Feb 5

Coby White • SG • Hornets

Coby White Sent to Charlotte in Trade

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White is being moved east to the Charlotte Hornets, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Mike Conley Jr. will also be traded to Charlotte for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng, and three second-round picks. The score-first point guard will operate similarly to the man he was traded for, Sexton, and should be a top option off the bench, playing behind LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, and Brandon Miller. White is averaging over 18.5 points per game for the third-straight season, but likely won't have enough touches to maintain that average with the Hornets. The Bulls, meanwhile, are in sell mode, trading away White, Nikola Vucevic, and Kevin Huerter in the last two days.

Feb 4

Mike Conley • PG • Hornets

Mike Conley Not Expected to Remain in Chicago

Chicago Bulls point guard Mike Conley isn't expected to remain in the Windy City past the trade deadline, NBA insider Chris Haynes reports. The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Conley to the Bulls on Tuesday in a three-team trade, but he won't suit up for the club. According to Haynes, Conley will be targeted by a team that needs depth at the point guard position. Conley's fantasy trajectory is unlikely to change with his move elsewhere. He is averaging career-low numbers across the board in 2025-26, notching 4.4 points and 2.9 assists per game.

Feb 4

Josh Green • SF • Hornets

Josh Green Listed as Probable for Monday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Josh Green (thumb) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He is expected to play despite nursing a right thumb sprain. Green has made little impact in Charlotte this season, averaging 4.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 15.9 minutes per game. He has finished two of his last three appearances scoreless and hasn't contributed anything defensively during this stretch either.

Feb 1

Grant Williams • PF • Hornets

Grant Williams Won't Play Against Mavericks

Charlotte Hornets forward/center Grant Williams (knee) will sit out Thursday's meeting with his former team, the Dallas Mavericks. The Hornets conclude a back-to-back set, and, understandably, Williams won't feature on Thursday after returning from a serious knee injury only a few weeks ago. Across his first eight outings of the campaign, Williams has contributed 4.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 17.4 minutes. His numbers should pick up soon once Williams gets more comfortable on the court, as he is currently making under 32 percent of his field-goal attempts. With Williams out on Thursday, Tidjane Salaun could re-enter the rotation.

Jan 29

Brandon Miller • SF • Hornets

Brandon Miller Ready to Continue Hot Streak Thursday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (ankle) has been upgraded from probable to available on the injury report ahead of Thursday's tip-off against the Dallas Mavericks. Miller has heated up recently, averaging 24.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists over his last eight games, while shooting 45.3 percent from deep. Thursday's matchup will be challenging for Miller, as Dallas is among the NBA's top teams at limiting three-point shooting and boasts a top-10 defensive rating.

Jan 29

Brandon Miller • SF • Hornets

Brandon Miller Ready to Rock Thursday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (ankle) will suit up on Thursday against the Orlando Magic. He has received the green light to play after the team initially listed him as probable on the injury report due to left ankle soreness. Miller has scored 20-plus points in four consecutive games, though he struggled against the Magic earlier this season. In a 120-105 win on Dec. 26, Miller notched only 15 points on 3-for-16 shooting.

Jan 22

LaMelo Ball • PG • Hornets

LaMelo Ball Available on Thursday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (thumb) has been upgraded to available for the second game of his team's back-to-back on Thursday night against the Orlando Magic. Charlotte played their star guard off the bench on Wednesday against the Cavaliers, and he collected just two points across 22 minutes while also sustaining a thumb contusion on his shooting hand. Despite thumb pain, the 24-year-old will likely rejoin the Hornets first unit during tonight's action. If he has a setback, Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel will have to produce more on the offensive end, while Collin Sexton could see extended minutes.

Jan 22

Grant Williams • PF • Hornets

Grant Williams Won't Play Thursday

Charlotte Hornets PR announced that Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (knee) won't suit up against the Orlando Magic on Thursday due to right knee injury management. Williams has played in five games this season since recovering from an ACL tear that kept him out of action since November 2024. With Williams sidelined, Josh Green and Sion James could land expanded roles in the Hornets frontcourt during tonight's clash.

Jan 22

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