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Collin Sexton • PG • Hornets

Collin Sexton Injured in Loss to Knicks

Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (thigh) exited Wednesday's loss to the New York Knicks. He did not return. With LaMelo Ball (wrist) available, Sexton came off the bench. Unfortunately, he ended up logging only nine minutes before suffering a thigh injury, finishing with four points. The 26-year-old has shuffled between the starting lineup and reserve roles throughout the 2025 campaign. However, no matter his role, he's still played well enough to be considered an every day fantasy option in all formats despite not doing much outside of his contributions on the scoring end. Charlotte won't play again until Friday in Toronto. If Sexton doesn't suit up, there are several directions head coach Charles Lee may go with the rotation, with Liam McNeeley and Tidjane Salaun the favorites to see more work. There's also a chance KJ Simpson gets the bump up from the G League.

Yesterday

LaMelo Ball • PG • Hornets

LaMelo Ball Good to Go on Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks. The 2020 No. 3 overall pick has been listed on the injury report plenty of times throughout the 2025 campaign, mostly due to ankle issues. However, wrist soreness won't be enough to keep him off the floor, and he'll now suit up for his fifth-straight contest. Ball has struggled offensively this season, amassing 18.9 points per contest, although he's made up for it by averaging a career-high 8.9 assists. As always, he should be featured in all fantasy lineups, although DFS managers may want to tread carefully, considering the Knicks have been sound defensively all season.

Yesterday

LaMelo Ball • PG • Hornets

LaMelo Ball Expected to Play on Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (wrist) is tagged as probable ahead of Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. Ball has been battling with wrist soreness, but is expected to play through the pain. It didn't seem to affect his performance, as he scored 12 points with 14 assists during Monday's game. The absence of Brandon Miller (shoulder) should mean increased ball-handling responsibilities for Ball. It doesn't seem like fantasy managers should be worried about the wrist issue right now.

2 days ago

Brandon Miller • SF • Hornets

Brandon Miller Ruled Out for Wednesday's Game

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game versus the New York Knicks. Miller is set to miss his second straight game after being scratched from Monday's contest due to a shoulder issue. It's worth noting that Miller missed time earlier in the season due to a left shoulder injury. It's possible that Miller re-aggravated the issue during Saturday's game. Regardless, Miller will miss his second straight game, but is tagged as day-to-day ahead of Friday's matchup versus the Toronto Raptors. His absence on Wednesday should mean more run for Sion James and Collin Sexton. Between the two, Sexton is the better fantasy option with six-straight games with 15 points or more.

2 days ago

Brandon Miller • SF • Hornets

Brandon Miller Unavailable on Monday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Miller took a fall during Saturday's contest and briefly exited the game. He returned to the court shortly afterwards but might have re-aggravated his left shoulder injury during that contest. Regardless, Miller has been scratched from this game but will hopefully be available for their next game. In the meantime, Collin Sexton should see increased run without Miller on the court. Sexton has had some quality performances lately, posting 15 points or more in each of his last five games. Fantasy managers should consider Sexton a viable streaming option for Monday's slate. He played 33 minutes during Saturday's contest and should see a familiar workload in this one.

3 days ago

Tre Mann • PG • Hornets

Tre Mann Uncertain for Monday's Game Against Nets

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets after logging only 10 minutes in his most recent outing, and his potential absence carries minimal fantasy impact. Mann has averaged 5.4 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.0 assists across his last five games on 37.9 percent shooting, keeping him off the radar in most formats. Second-year guard KJ Simpson could enter the rotation if Mann sits, though he still profiles as a deep-league watch-list option.

3 days ago

Pat Connaughton • SG • Hornets

Pat Connaughton Sidelined on Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Pat Connaughton (calf) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the New York Knicks. Connaughton picked up a right calf strain against the Clippers on Sunday and will miss his second straight game this evening in Charlotte. His next chance to get back on the floor will come on Friday versus the Bulls. The 32-year-old is averaging only 4.3 points across 9.3 minutes per contest and he rarely makes much of an impact in fantasy basketball.

Nov 26

Ryan Kalkbrenner • C • Hornets

Ryan Kalkbrenner Sidelined on Sunday Evening

Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (ankle) won't play on Sunday against Atlanta, marking his second absence of the 2025 campaign. He spent the day riding a questionable designation before eventually being classified as doubtful. All things considered, despite making a few appearances on the injury report, the rookie has played well throughout his inaugural year, averaging 9.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks. Fortunately, Charlotte won't play against until Wednesday versus the New York Knicks, so fantasy managers will wait to see how things work out surrounding his availability. However, as far as Sunday's contest is concerned, Moussa Diabate, who had 15 points, 11 boards, and one steal in his only start of the 2025 campaign, is capable of surging, especially with LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Brandon Miller (shoulder) sidelined.

Nov 23

Tre Mann • PG • Hornets

Tre Mann Returns to Action Sunday

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Sunday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks, meaning he is ready to end a two-game absence. Mann has missed a pair of games due to a sore left ankle. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Brandon Miller (shoulder) on the shelf for Sunday's game, Mann could be one of Charlotte's leading players against the Hawks. The 24-year-old has averaged 10.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists across 22.0 minutes this season.

Nov 23

Brandon Miller • SF • Hornets

Brandon Miller Sitting Out on Sunday Evening

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (shoulder, injury management) won't play on Sunday versus the Hawks. The 23-year-old returned for Saturday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers after sitting on the shelf for nearly a month because of a left shoulder injury. He finished that one with 21 points, although he shot 8-for-18 from the field and 2-for-10 from behind the arc. Miller will likely be back on the floor for Wednesday's matchup with the New York Knicks. However, with LaMelo Ball (ankle, injury management) also out, Collin Sexton and Tre Mann (ankle), who is probable, will presumably find themselves in the starting lineup, significantly increasing their fantasy ceilings.

Nov 23

LaMelo Ball • PG • Hornets

LaMelo Ball Resting Against Atlanta

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (right ankle, injury management) won't play on Sunday versus the Atlanta Hawks. He had 18 points and seven assists in Saturday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. However, it appears Ball isn't back to form after missing five-straight contests, considering he logged only 25 minutes and shot a rough 1-for-7 from behind the arc. Assuming the 24-year-old stays healthy, he'll likely get on track at some point moving ahead, although fantasy managers will need to remain patient. With Brandon Miller (left shoulder, injury management) out as well, and Ryan Kalkbrenner (ankle) listed as questionable, Miles Bridges and Kon Knueppel are both in line to see additional scoring opportunities. That should also apply to Collin Sexton, who will presumably enter the starting lineup to run the point, and Tre Mann (left ankle), who is probable.

Nov 23

Tre Mann • PG • Hornets

Tre Mann Dealing With Ankle Soreness

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Clippers after sitting out Wednesday's loss at Indiana. The reserve guard has played a volatile role this season, averaging 10.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists in 22.0 minutes on 36.5 percent from the field. His recent stretch has been modest, averaging 8.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in 21.2 minutes, but the three-point attempts remain steady enough for deeper formats. If he's cleared, Mann should slide back into his reserve guard slot behind LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton, which would trim KJ Simpson's minutes and slightly curb Sion James' secondary touches. He profiles more as a situational option, offering streaming appeal for threes and light assists when the minutes are there.

Nov 22

Sion James • SG • Hornets

Sion James Expected to Play Through Groin Issue Saturday

Charlotte Hornets guard Sion James (groin) is probable for Saturday's matchup against the Clippers. He is expected to keep his usual role after playing 23 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Indiana. James scored one point with two rebounds, one assist and one steal in that game, and he is averaging 7.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists on 43.8 percent shooting this season. His usage stays low and his last five games include 0.8 points and 3.2 rebounds in roughly 26 minutes, making him a deep-league option only. His value improves slightly if Tre Mann (ankle), who is questionable, sits. Brandon Miller's return and Collin Sexton's steady workload keeps James capped to a complementary role.

Nov 21

Brandon Miller • SF • Hornets

Brandon Miller Returning To Charlotte's Lineup On Saturday

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (shoulder) is available to make his return to the lineup on Saturday afternoon against the Los Angeles Clippers. The third-year forward injured his shoulder in the second game of the season and has been inactive since. There's no word on any potential minutes restriction for the former second-overall pick. Rookie guard Sion James (groin) has been starting in Miller's place and should move back to the bench in short order. Miller scored 25 points and dished out seven assists in his one full game this season.

Nov 21

Tre Mann • PG • Hornets

Tre Mann Ruled Out Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (ankle) will be out of the lineup on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers due to left ankle soreness. Mann hasn't missed a game this season, averaging 10.1 points, 3.1 assists, and 3.1 rebounds in 22.0 minutes per contest across 14 outings. He doesn't offer ton from a fantasy perspective when available as LaMelo Ball, Collin Sexton, and Kon Knueppel also log a ton of backcourt minutes for the Hornets.

Nov 19

Brandon Miller • SF • Hornets

Hornets Recall Brandon Miller From G League

The Charlotte Hornets recalled small forward Brandon Miller (shoulder) from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday. Miller continues to ramp up his practice schedule with the expectation of being back in the lineup sooner than later. The former Alabama wing has appeared in just two games this season, averaging 14.5 points and four assists in 20 minutes per game. The Hornets are hoping his return could boost a struggling lineup built around Miller, LaMelo Ball, and Miles Bridges. You should continue to monitor Miller and be ready to plug him back into your lineup upon his return.

Nov 17

LaMelo Ball • PG • Hornets

LaMelo Ball Resting on Saturday Night

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle, injury management) won't play on Saturday night versus OKC. He returned from a five-game stint on the shelf because of right ankle impingement for Friday's NBA Cup meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. Ball struggled, finishing with 16 points, going 5-for-15 from the field and 2-for-6 from behind the arc. While he at least added 10 assists, it was still a below-average fantasy showing. Assuming the 24-year-old didn't suffer a setback in the overtime loss, he'll likely be back in the lineup on Monday against the Toronto Raptors. As far as Saturday's contest is concerned, Collin Sexton and Tre Mann are the favorites to see more minutes, with one in line to return to the starting lineup.

Nov 15

LaMelo Ball • PG • Hornets

LaMelo Ball Back in the Lineup on Friday Night

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will play on Friday versus the Milwaukee Bucks. The 24-year-old has missed plenty of time throughout his career due to ankle injuries, with this latest bout keeping him off the floor for the Hornets' last five contests. Ball remains a must-start in all fantasy formats, even with the risk of fewer minutes in his first game back. His presence will presumably mean less work for Tre Mann and Sion James.

Nov 15

KJ Simpson • PG • Hornets

KJ Simpson Probable to Play Friday

Charlotte Hornets point guard KJ Simpson (shoulder) is listed as probable for a meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. The 23-year-old is dealing with a shoulder issue, but it doesn't appear to be serious enough to prevent him from playing. However, Simpson is unlikely to have a significant role in the rotation moving forward, as LaMelo Ball (ankle) is expected to return to the lineup against Milwaukee. So far this season, Simpson has averaged 5.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 14.4 minutes over five appearances.

Nov 14

Ryan Kalkbrenner • C • Hornets

Ryan Kalkbrenner Won't Play Friday

Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (personal) won't be in the lineup on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The rookie big man has been ruled out for personal reasons. After landing a starting role on the Hornets team, Kalkbrenner has enjoyed a solid start to his NBA career, averaging 9.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks. Only Victor Wembanyama (3.6) averages more swats in the league. On Friday, the Hornets will likely use Moussa Diabate as their starting center, which will increase his fantasy appeal. Mason Plumlee will presumably pick up some extra shifts off the bench. It's a challenging matchup for the Hornets bigs on Friday, as Milwaukee allows the fifth-fewest points and the eighth-fewest rebounds to opposing centers.

Nov 14

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