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ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Hornets are waiving Pat Connaughton.
Despite reports during training camp that the Hornets hoped to keep Connaughton around for his locker-room influence, the team has reportedly decided to move on. The veteran guard appeared in 42 games last season, averaging just over seven minutes per appearance. Connaughton’s exit won’t affect fant...
Shams CharaniaTidjane Salaün recorded 16 points (5-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound, one assist and four three-pointers in Wednesday’s exhibition against the Celtics.
Over two NBA seasons, Salaün has failed to secure a consistent role in Charlotte. The absences of Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams, both recovering from hamstring injuries, have created more opportunities for Salaün, who played well in Boston. However, one performance does not make him a player worth...
Brandon Miller recorded 18 points (6-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, one block and four three-pointers in Sunday’s exhibition against the Bucks.
Miller was on the court on Sunday after sitting out Charlotte’s preseason opener. He led the Hornets in scoring, and he’ll be expected to do that nightly once the regular season begins. Kon Knueppel (hamstring) is not expected to be available when the season opens on October 21, which may raise Mill...
Liam McNeeley amassed 11 points (4-of-11 FGs), five assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Sunday’s exhibition against the Bucks.
With Kon Knueppel (hamstring) ruled out for the entire preseason and likely unavailable at the start of the regular season, the Hornets have a hole in their starting lineup. Could McNeeley be in the conversation? After an underwhelming rookie season marked by an ankle injury and limited minutes, the...
LaMelo Ball contributed 14 points (5-of-9 FGs), four rebounds and seven assists over 20 minutes in Wednesday’s preseason loss to the Pacers.
Ball has scored in double figures in back-to-back exhibition contests despite limited minutes as Minnesota continues to ramp-up in advance of their season opener. The polarizing 25-year-old playmaker was able to connect with new running mate Anthony Edwards on a couple occasions, including a nifty d...
Miles Bridges (ankle) is out for the rest of Wednesday’s exhibition against the Bulls.
Bridges injured his right ankle during the first half of Wednesday’s game, ending his night after logging eight minutes. The veteran forward, whose arrival in Phoenix pushed Collin Gillespie out of the starting lineup, finished with three points, one rebound and one assist. However, Rasheer Fleming ...
Coby White (calf) will not play in any of the Hornets’ preseason games.
According to the team, White suffered a strained left calf during training camp. As a result, he won’t play in any preseason games, and team doctors will re-evaluate him just before the start of the regular season. White’s injury means that Charlotte will go through the preseason without three expec...
Charlotte HornetsThe Hornets announced Friday that Grant Williams (hamstring) will be re-evaluated during the first week of the regular season.
Williams is one of two Hornets ruled out for the preseason due to hamstring injuries; Kon Knueppel is the other. The 6-foot-6 forward suffered a right hamstring injury during an offseason on-court activity and will be re-evaluated during the first week of the regular season. While Williams’ injury l...
Charlotte HornetsKon Knueppel (hamstring) will miss the preseason and be re-evaluated during the first week of the regular season.
Given how well Knueppel played as a rookie and the Hornets’ decision to move on from LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, Friday’s news gives his 2026-27 season a brutal start. At a minimum, the runner-up for Rookie of the Year will be sidelined for four weeks, and that’s just for him to be re-evaluated. ...
Charlotte HornetsESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Jazz acquired Josh Green from the Timberwolves for Cody Williams and John Konchar.
Acquired from the Hornets as part of the LaMelo Ball trade, Green never got to actually suit up for the Timberwolves. He appeared in 58 games for the Hornets last season, averaging 4.3 points in 15.7 minutes. While Green can be a capable perimeter defender for the Jazz, his game won’t impact fantasy...
Shams CharaniaTre Mann and a 2027 Clippers second-round pick have been traded to the Wizards in exchange for Cam Whitmore as part of the Peyton Watson trade.
Mann was sent to Cleveland from Charlotte as part of the Dennis Schroder trade last week, but he’ll end up back in the Southeast division. Mann has shown flashes and could compete with Bub Carrington for the backup point guard job behind Trae Young, but with the compensation that was required for th...
Shams CharaniaAccording to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk, the Hornets have guaranteed Moussa Diabaté’s contract for the 2026-27 season.
After a 2025-26 season in which he won the NBA’s Hustle Award, Diabaté stands to be one of the biggest bargains in basketball next season. His contract for next season is worth just over $2.46 million, a low amount for a player who emerged as the Hornets’ starting center in 2025-26. A starter in 47 ...
Ohm YoungmisukPJ Hall (ankle) has undergone season-ending surgery to address a fractured right ankle.
Hall suffered the injury while playing for the Hornets’ G League affiliate in the first round of the league playoffs. His absence does not affect Charlotte’s frontcourt rotation, but it may affect his availability for summer league play.
Charlotte HornetsSion James provided a boost off the bench with 13 points (5-of-8 FGs), eight rebounds, one assist, two steals and three three-pointers against the Mavericks on Tuesday.
The rookie has been solid all season, but he was able to match his career high for rebounds in this game and score in double figures for the first time since December. James has been an impressive rookie, especially for a second-round pick. However, that hasn’t led to much fantasy production. This w...
Xavier Tillman (not with team) is out for Saturday’s game against the Hawks.
Acquired from the Celtics on Thursday, Tillman has yet to join his new team. Upon arrival, he’ll give the Hornets another option in the frontcourt, but he’s unlikely to get the run needed to affect fantasy basketball.
NBA Injury ReportESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Tosan Evbuomwan has signed a two-way deal with the Hornets.
Charlotte waived KJ Simpson in a subsequent move. Evbuomwan will offer forward depth, but he’s not likely to see enough run to be worth a look in most fantasy leagues.
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