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Top Ryan Kalkbrenner News
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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' 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' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Ruled out for Monday
Kalkbrenner (elbow) will not play Monday against the Cavaliers.
Kalkbrenner was unable to shake his questionable tag and will miss the front end of this back-to-back set. Consider him questionable to face the Wizards on Tuesday. In his absence, the Hornets will likely rely heavily on Moussa Diabate.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Iffy for Monday
Kalkbrenner is questionable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers with a left elbow sprain.
This is a new injury for the rookie center. Monday's game is the first leg of a back-to-back set, so the Hornets may proceed with caution. If Kalkbrenner misses time, the team will likely turn to Moussa Diabate.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Quiet in loss
Kalkbrenner finished with four points (2-3 FG), seven rebounds, two assists and one block in 24 minutes during Saturday's 112-86 loss to the Pistons.
Kalkbrenner scored fewer than five points for the fourth time in 26 games this season, and he failed to log multiple blocks for a second straight outing. The rookie center has slowed up slightly after a strong start to the campaign, averaging 7.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks over his last 11 appearances.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Three rejections Sunday
Kalkbrenner ended Sunday's 119-111 overtime victory over the Cavaliers with seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 20 minutes.
The second-round rookie recorded multiple rejections for the sixth time in the last eight games (seven starts), although his three boards were his lowest total during that stretch. Kalkbrenner's defensive contributions are keeping him in the starting five, but over those eight contests he's averaging just 8.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 25.6 minutes.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Available vs. Toronto
Kalkbrenner (ankle) is available and starting Friday's game against the Raptors.
Kalkbrenner will shed his questionable tag after sustaining a left ankle contusion in Wednesday's loss to the Knicks. Over his last five appearances (four starts), the rookie big man has averaged 7.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks across 26.2 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Dealing with ankle contusion
Kalkbrenner is questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors with a left ankle contusion.
Head coach Charles Lee said Kalkbrenner sprained his left ankle after Wednesday's 119-104 loss to the Knicks, so the fact that the rookie big man is tending to a contusion instead is an encouraging sign. If Kalkbrenner has to sit out, Moussa Diabate and Mason Plumlee would be in line to split the center minutes.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Sprains ankle in loss
Hornets coach Charles Lee said Kalkbrenner sprained his left ankle during Wednesday's 119-104 loss to the Knicks.
Kalkbrenner tweaked his left ankle in the fourth quarter and didn't return to the game, finishing with eight points (2-4 FG, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and three blocks in 25 minutes. He came off the bench for the first time this season behind Moussa Diabate but fared much better than Diabate did. Lee did not provide an update on the severity of Kalkbrenner's sprain, leaving his status in the air for Friday's game against Toronto.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Coming off bench
Kalkbrenner will come off the bench Wednesday against the Knicks, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
After starting in his 19 previous appearances, Kalkbrenner will shift to the second unit with Moussa Diabate getting the starting nod. Diabate has been surging lately, making this a position battle to monitor closely going forward.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Blocks three shots in win
Kalkbrenner recorded seven points (2-2 FG, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and three blocks in 30 minutes during Friday's 123-116 win over the Bulls.
Kalkbrenner got back to doing what he does best, scoring efficiently and blocking shots. After a strong start to his rookie season, Kalkbrenner had been in somewhat of a slump of late, failing to record a block in three straight appearances. Perhaps what was even more encouraging here was the fact that he logged 30 minutes for the first time in his past nine games.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Absent from injury report
Kalkbrenner (ankle) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
After a sprained ankle cost him Sunday's game against the Hawks, the rookie big man is all set to return to the floor. Fewer minutes should be open to Mason Plumlee and Moussa Diabate on Wednesday. Kalkbrenner has averaged 8.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 24.4 minutes per contest over 10 games this month.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Ruled out Sunday
Kalkbrenner (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Kalkbrenner will miss the second half of the Hornets' back-to-back set due to a sprained left ankle he sustained in Saturday's loss to the Clippers. With the rookie big man sidelined, Moussa Diabate and Mason Plumlee are likely to see increased minutes. Kalkbrenner's next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Knicks.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Downgraded to doubtful
Kalkbrenner (ankle) has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
After exiting Saturday's loss to the Clippers in the second quarter due to a sprained left ankle, Kalkbrenner is expected to miss the second leg of the team's back-to-back set. If the rookie big man is ultimately ruled out, Moussa Diabate and Mason Plumlee are likely to see increased playing time.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Iffy for Sunday
Kalkbrenner (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Kalkbrenner finished Saturday's loss to the Clippers with two points, two rebounds and one assist in 11 minutes, leaving the contest in the second quarter due to his ankle injury. It's a positive sign that the rookie center still has a chance to suit up Sunday, but if the Hornets exercise caution, Moussa Diabate would likely start at center versus the Hawks, who'll be without Kristaps Porzingis (rest).
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Won't return Saturday
Kalkbrenner (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Clippers.
The Hornets are referring to Kalkbrenner's ankle issue as soreness, which should be taken as a good sign. However, the rookie center can be considered highly questionable for the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back set in Atlanta on Sunday. In Kalkbrenner's absence, Moussa Diabate should see increased usage. Kalkbrenner notched two points, two rebounds and one assist in 11 minutes before leaving the contest in the second quarter.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Headed to locker room
Kalkbrenner is headed to the locker room after appearing to tweak his ankle during Saturday's game against the Clippers, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
The Hornets have yet to release an update on Kalkbrenner's status, but he can be considered questionable to return. While he's unavailable, Moussa Diabate should see increased usage. Kalkbrenner notched two points, two rebounds and one assist in 11 minutes before leaving the contest in the second quarter.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 7-1, 256 lbs |
| Birthplace: St. Louis, MO |
| Age: 23 |
| School: Creighton |
| Experience: R |