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0:46Highlights: Hornets at Cavaliers (12/22)
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2:44Charlotte Hornets Select Tidjane Salaun At No. 6 Overall
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Top Hornets News
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Hornets' PJ Hall: Receives two-way deal
Hall agreed to a two-way contract with the Hornets on Wednesday, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Hall will take over the two-way slot vacated by forward Drew Peterson, whom the Hornets waived Tuesday. A second-year center, Hall was previously under contract with the Grizzlies on a two-way deal earlier this season before being cut in mid-November. Hall has seen the bulk of his action in the G League throughout the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 14.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.4 blocks in 27.5 minutes per game over 12 appearances between the Memphis Hustle and Greensboro Swarm.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Near double-double Tuesday
Ball had 23 points (7-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 126-109 victory over Washington.
Ball scored 14 of his 23 points in the second half and was one assist shy of recording his fifth double-double of the season. The All-Star point guard has scored 20-plus points in three of his last four games and has been red-hot from three over that span, connecting on 54.1 percent of his 9.3 three-point attempts per game.
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Hornets' Collin Sexton: Scores 12 points in return
Sexton recorded 12 points (2-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, two assists and one block over 16 minutes during Tuesday's 126-109 win over the Wizards.
Sexton was cleared to return Tuesday from a seven-game absence due to a left quad strain. He failed to reach the 20-minute benchmark in his return, but he managed to reach double-digit points while doing most of his work from the charity stripe. The Hornets don't play until Friday against the Magic, which gives Sexton more time to work on his conditioning in anticipation of taking on more minutes off the bench.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Strong performance in spot start
Diabate supplied 12 points (6-6 FG), 18 rebounds and one assist over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 126-109 win over the Wizards.
Diabate made his third start of the regular season Tuesday due to the absences of Mason Plumlee (groin) and Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow). Diabate made the most of his opportunity, finishing with a game-high plus-38 point differential while grabbing a career-high 18 boards en route to his seventh double-double of the season (and first since Nov. 23 against the Hawks). Charlotte's next game is on the road Friday against Orlando, which Diabate would likely start if Kalbrenner is unable to play.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Starting vs. Wizards
Diabate will be in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Both Mason Plumlee (groin) and Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) are out Tuesday. Diabate has averaged 8.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 31.6 minutes per tilt across a pair of starts this season.
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Hornets' Josh Green: Listed as available
Green (Achilles) is available for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Tuesday is the second night of a back-to-back, but that won't stop Green from playing. The sharpshooter has averaged 5.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 15.4 minutes per contest through five games this year, so his fantasy appeal is minimal at this time.
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Hornets' Collin Sexton: Available vs. Wizards
Sexton (quadriceps) is available for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
After missing seven straight outings with a left quad strain, the veteran guard has been cleared to suit up. Sexton has averaged 15.2 points, 3.6 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 24.5 minutes per contest over his last 13 games. Sion James could see fewer minutes Tuesday with Sexton back in action.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Ruled out Tuesday
Kalkbrenner is out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards with a sprained left elbow.
The rookie second-rounder will be sidelined for a second game in a row with the injury. Friday's matchup in Orlando marks his next chance to suit up. With Mason Plumlee (groin) out of action, the Hornets appear to be left with Moussa Diabate to handle the bulk of the center minutes Tuesday.
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Hornets' Antonio Reeves: Recalled from G League
The Hornets recalled Reeves from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Tuesday.
With the G League Winter Showcase coming to a close, Reeves is joining the Hornets ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Wizards. However, Reeves is averaging just 8.8 minutes per game over six appearances with Charlotte.
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Hornets' Josh Green: Probable for Tuesday
Green (calf) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Tuesday is the second night of a back-to-back, so the Hornets are keeping an eye on Green's calf issue. The sharpshooter has averaged 5.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 15.4 minutes per contest through five games this season.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Out with groin strain
Plumlee is out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards with a strained right groin.
The veteran big man left Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to right groin soreness, though he's since been diagnosed with a strain. Considering Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) is questionable, Charlotte could have to lean heavily on Moussa Diabate for the center minutes.
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Hornets' Collin Sexton: Expected to play Tuesday
Sexton (quad) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
After missing seven games in a row with a left quad strain, the veteran guard is on the precipice of returning to the rotation. Sexton has averaged 15.2 points, 3.6 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 24.5 minutes per contest over his last 13 games.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Questionable against Washington
Kalkbrenner is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards with a sprained left elbow.
The rookie big man could be out for consecutive outings with the injury. Mason Plumlee (groin) has already been ruled out, which could force the Hornets to rely heavily upon Moussa Diabate at center.
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Hornets' Sion James: Quiet in 21 minutes
James provided seven points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and three assists across 21 minutes during Monday's 139-132 loss to the Cavaliers.
With the Hornets close to full strength, James may struggle to find enough minutes and touches to make a fantasy impact outside of deeper formats. Over his last five games, James has averaged 8.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 three-pointers in 25.2 minutes per contest.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Strong line in loss
Miller racked up 20 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and two steals over 27 minutes during Monday's 139-132 loss to the Cavaliers.
Miller was one of three Hornets to reach at least 20 points as he combined with Kon Knueppel and LaMelo Ball for a total of 63 points in the loss. Miller has been trending in the right direction, posting averages of 20.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.6 steals, 1.2 blocks and 2.8 three-pointers over his last five games.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Pops for 13 points in loss
Mann closed with 13 points (5-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one block across 17 minutes during Monday's 139-132 loss to the Cavaliers.
Mann dropped 13 points, a much-improved performance when compared to his previous outing. Despite his offensive upside, Mann has failed to carve out a sizable role in Charlotte, even with others around him missing time due to injuries. At best, Mann can be streamed in if and when the schedule is in his favor.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Season-high 14 rebounds
Diabate notched five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and six steals across 28 minutes during Monday's 139-132 loss to the Cavaliers.
Despite coming off the bench, Diabate played the bulk of the center minutes following an injury to Mason Plumlee (groin) after just 10 minutes. Ryan Kalkbrenner was also missing in this one, sidelined due to an elbow injury. Diabate rewarded anyone who streamed him in, recording a career-high six steals while also dominating the glass with a season-high 14 boards. If Kalkbrenner and Plumlee are forced to miss additional time, Diabate would become a must-roster player, albeit as a short-term option only.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Woeful in loss
Salaun had two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes during Monday's 139-132 loss to the Cavaliers.
Salaun offered basically nothing in the loss, continuing what has been a quiet two weeks. In five games during that time, Salaun has averaged just 6.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game. While this is only his second season, it does appear as though taking him with the sixth pick in the 2024 NBA Draft could end up being a regrettable decision.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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115.4 (19th) |
118.8 (23rd) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| R. Kalkbrenner C Ryan Kalkbrenner C | Elbow |
| G. Williams PF Grant Williams PF | Knee |
| M. Plumlee C Mason Plumlee C | Groin |
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