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Mark Williams • C • Hornets

Mark Williams Sidelined On Friday

On Friday, Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (foot) won't play against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Due to left foot injury management, Williams will be out of action for the second leg of a back-to-back set. The big man finished with 19 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks across 31 minutes in a 115-98 victory over the Knicks on Wednesday. His next chance to suit up is Sunday against the Heat. Jusuf Nurkic and Moussa Diabate should fill the void at the center with Williams on the shelf.

Yesterday

LaMelo Ball • PG • Hornets

LaMelo Ball Out Of Action Versus Thunder

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will be out of action for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ball will sit out the second half of back-to-back games for right ankle injury management. The 23-year-old is coming out of a 25-point effort where he also logged five rebounds and eight assists in 28 minutes during Thursday's 115-98 win over the Knicks. The Hornets will have several holes in their roster for this evening due to injuries, meaning Nick Smith, Josh Green, and DaQuan Jeffries could see expanded roles. Unfortunately, these three players won't make much of an impact on fantasy during tonight's matchup.

Yesterday

Miles Bridges • SF • Hornets

Miles Bridges Cleared To Suit Up On Thursday

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (illness) will play on Thursday versus the New York Knicks. He wasn't available for Tuesday's loss to the Hawks, allowing DaQuan Jeffries to slide into the starting lineup. He played well, amassing a team-high 19 points (tied) with five boards and two blocks. While Jeffries could see some work on Thursday night, he'll have a difficult time staying as productive with Bridges and LaMelo Ball (wrist) in the equation.

2 days ago

LaMelo Ball • PG • Hornets

LaMelo Ball Available Versus The Knicks

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (wrist) is good to go for Thursday's matchup with the Knicks. He wasn't available for Tuesday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks. As a result, Damion Baugh entered the starting lineup and finished with 11 points, nine boards, five assists, and one steal. But with Ball and Miles Bridges (illness) cleared to suit up, Baugh will lose most of his fantasy appeal. On the other hand, Ball is a must-start in any fantasy setup.

2 days ago

Marcus Garrett • SF • Hornets

Marcus Garrett Questionable Thursday

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Marcus Garrett (back) is considered questionable for Thursday's tilt against the New York Knicks. He had been added to the injury report due to low back soreness. Garrett has made four appearances for Charlotte since signing a 10-day contract with the team, averaging 7.0 points and 3.3 assists in 19.8 minutes. He had by far his best game on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks when LaMelo Ball (wrist) and Miles Bridges (illness) both sat out the action. The Hornets leaders are expected to return on Thursday, making it likely that Garrett will only play a small role in the rotation if he's cleared for the contest.

2 days ago

Moussa Diabaté • PF • Hornets

Moussa Diabate May Sit Out Thursday's Game

Charlotte Hornets forward/center Moussa Diabate (knee) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's clash against the New York Knicks. He injured his right knee on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Fortunately, it seems that Diabate has avoided serious injury, but he may still have to sit out some action to fully recover. With Mark Williams and Jusuf Nurkic both in the lineup, Diabate doesn't have significant fantasy value. The 23-year-old has averaged 4.4 points and 3.5 rebounds in 13.1 minutes since the start of March.

2 days ago

Miles Bridges • SF • Hornets

Miles Bridges Expected To Play On Thursday Night

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (illness) is listed as probable heading into Thursday's encounter with the Knicks. He didn't suit up for Tuesday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks. DaQuan Jeffries entered the starting lineup, amassing a team-high (tied) 19 points with five boards and two blocks. But with Bridges and LaMelo Ball (wrist) expected to get back on the floor, Jeffries will be tough to trust in any fantasy setup.

3 days ago

LaMelo Ball • PG • Hornets

LaMelo Ball Probable Versus The Knicks

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (wrist) is expected to play on Thursday versus the Knicks. Statistically, the 23-year-old has had a fantastic 2024-25 campaign, averaging a career-high 25.4 points with 7.2 assists, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.2 steals. However, as has been the case over the years, he's missed time due to various injuries, limiting him to only 44 games. Ball was most recently sidelined for Tuesday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks, paving the way for Damion Baugh to enter the starting lineup and finish with 11 points, nine boards, five assists, and one steal. Yet, Baugh won't see much attention from fantasy managers if Ball officially gets the green light. That will still apply if Miles Bridges (illness) misses another contest.

3 days ago

LaMelo Ball • PG • Hornets

LaMelo Ball Downgraded To Unavailable Versus Atlanta

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (wrist) is now unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Due to right wrist soreness, the 23-year-old has been downgraded from questionable to out. Nick Smith, Damion Baugh and Wendell Moore will likely see expanded roles with the superstar guard officially out of action. His next chance to return to the floor is Thursday against the Knicks.

4 days ago

LaMelo Ball • PG • Hornets

LaMelo Ball Downgraded To Questionable For Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (wrist) has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Ball is dealing with a sore right wrist. It does not look like the 23-year-old will suit up after the assigned questionable tag. However, if things change, Ball will take on a massive offensive load this evening. Miles Bridges (rest) will not be in the lineup. He has put up excellent stats in seven games when Bridges has been sidelined, averaging 37.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 7.7 assists. If Ball is unavailable Tuesday night, Nick Smith Jr. and Seth Curry will see extra minutes during the contest.

4 days ago

LaMelo Ball • PG • Hornets

LaMelo Ball Probable Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (wrist) is probable to face the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. He is nursing a sore right wrist. If Ball is cleared for the action, he looks set to take on a massive load offensively, as Miles Bridges (rest) will not be in the lineup. Ball has put up sensational numbers in seven games without Bridges this season, averaging 37.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 7.7 assists. If Ball encounters a setback and cannot play, Nick Smith Jr. and Seth Curry will be asked to contribute more.

4 days ago

Miles Bridges • SF • Hornets

Miles Bridges Resting Against Hawks

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (rest) will not be in action on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. He will sit out the game for rest purposes. It's a busy week for the Hornets, who begin a stretch of four games in six days Tuesday night. Nick Smith Jr. may return to the first unit against Atlanta, while Wendell Moore Jr. and Marcus Garrett (back) are also options to start in place of Bridges. Additionally, LaMelo Ball (wrist) and Mark Williams are expected to get more offensive touches.

4 days ago

Jusuf Nurkić • C • Hornets

Jusuf Nurkic Good To Go Against Atlanta

Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (shin) will play on Wednesday against Atlanta. The 30-year-old has missed time sporadically over the last few weeks because of various issues. However, a shin contusion put his availability in jeopardy versus the Hawks. With that said, Mark Williams is available, meaning Nurkic will have a tough time doing anything meaningful for fantasy managers.

Mar 12

Jusuf Nurkić • C • Hornets

Jusuf Nurkic Likely To Play On Monday

Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (neck) draws another probable tag for Monday's game against the Miami Heat despite dealing with a sore neck. The veteran big man will probably come off of the bench since Mark Williams isn't on the injury report anymore. So far, through March, Nurkic averages 6.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.0 turnovers across 18.3 minutes per game. Since he's been relegated to a backup role, he holds more value when Williams doesn't play.

Mar 10

Jusuf Nurkić • C • Hornets

Jusuf Nurkic Out On Saturday

Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (neck) won't play on Saturday versus the Nets. Mark Williams (left foot) didn't suit up for Friday's loss to the Cavaliers, resulting in Nurkic getting the start and finishing with 12 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block. But with Nurkic and Williams both sidelined against Brooklyn, Moussa Diabate, averaging 6.4 points and 10.3 rebounds in seven starts during the 2024-25 campaign, will handle things in the middle.

Mar 8

Mark Williams • C • Hornets

Mark Williams Out Again On Saturday

Boston Celtics center Mark Williams (left foot, injury management) won't play on Saturday against Brooklyn. He wasn't available for Friday's one-point loss to the Cavaliers, resulting in Jusuf Nurkic (neck) getting the start and finishing with 12 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block. But with Nurkic doubtful, Moussa Diabate, averaging 6.4 points and 10.3 rebounds in seven starts this season, would presumably take over in the middle. But even if Taj Gibson earns the start, Diabate should eclipse him from a workload standpoint.

Mar 8

LaMelo Ball • PG • Hornets

LaMelo Ball Won't Play Against Brooklyn

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (right ankle, injury management) won't play on Saturday versus Brooklyn. He didn't feel well heading into Friday's meeting with the Cavaliers. However, the 2020 No. 3 overall pick was good to go, although he finished with only 13 points before fouling out after just 23 minutes of action. Miles Bridges, who had 46 points against the Cavs, will be a popular DFS option while remaining a must-start in redraft formats on Saturday. Damion Baugh may enter the starting lineup and be worth streaming, especially with KJ Simpson not getting called up from the G League.

Mar 8

Jusuf Nurkić • C • Hornets

Jusuf Nurkic Cleared To Face The Cavs

Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (back) will play on Friday versus Cleveland. Mark Williams (left foot, injury management) won't suit up, so Nurkic will likely slide into the starting lineup. He has averaged only 6.9 points and 7.6 rebounds in seven games with the Hornets. Yet, the veteran amassed 12 points, nine boards, three steals, and one block in his most recent start of the 2024-25 campaign. As a result, Nurkic is an ideal streaming option, despite the tough matchup on the horizon. He'll also draw value interest from DFS managers.

Mar 7

LaMelo Ball • PG • Hornets

LaMelo Ball Available Versus Cleveland

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (illness) will play on Friday against Cleveland. He's been on the injury report with a nagging ankle issue. But Ball was in danger of missing Friday's game because of an illness. The Cavaliers are a top team in the National Basketball Association. However, the 23-year-old has averaged 27.5 points, 8.0 assists, and 2.0 rebounds in two meetings with Cleveland this season. With Ball on the floor, Damion Baugh will come off the bench, eliminating most of his fantasy potential.

Mar 7

Josh Green • SF • Hornets

Josh Green Listed As Probable Against Cavaliers

Charlotte Hornets forward Josh Green (illness) appeared on the injury report for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers as probable while he deals with an illness. The 24-year-old missed the last game on Wednesday, so it seems he's getting to the other side of this sickness. Through 55 games (54 starts), he's averaging 7.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. Even with the long list of injuries, Green hasn't been much of a fantasy-relevant player outside of extremely deep leagues.

Mar 7

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