Plumlee underwent surgery to address his right groin injury and will be reevaluated in six weeks, the Hornets announced Wednesday.
Plumlee had missed four consecutive games with a strained right groin before going under the knife. The veteran center will be sidelined until at least mid-February. While he's sidelined, PJ Hall will likely step into the third-string center role behind Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) and Moussa Diabate.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Plumlee (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Plumlee is set to miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a right groin strain, and his next chance to play will come Friday against the Bucks. With Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) also remaining on the shelf, Moussa Diabate and PJ Hall are candidates for increased playing time.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Remains out
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Plumlee (groin) is out for Monday's game against the Bucks.
Plumlee will miss a third straight game due to a right groin strain. With Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) also sidelined, Moussa Diabate figures to see a larger role.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Still out for Friday
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Plumlee (groin) will not play in Friday's matchup against the Magic.
With Plumlee and Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) sidelined, Moussa Diabate should continue starting and seeing an expanded role.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Out with groin strain
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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' Mason Plumlee: Picks up leg injury
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Plumlee has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to right groin soreness. He'll finish the night with five points (2-4 FG, 1-1 FT) and five rebounds in 10 minutes.
It's unclear as to when Plumlee suffered the injury, but the team has elected to shut him down for the night. He can be considered questionable for Tuesday's game against Washington until further notice.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Starting Monday
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Plumlee is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
The veteran center is getting the start in place of the injured Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow). Plumlee logged 23 minutes in his lone start of the season during the Nov. 23 loss in Atlanta, so a rise in streaming appeal should be expected Monday.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Scoreless again Saturday
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Plumlee contributed one rebound, one assist and one steal in seven minutes during Saturday's 112-86 loss to the Pistons.
Plumless continues to play a non-existent role, serving as the third-string center behind Ryan Kalkbrenner and Moussa Diabate. In 13 appearances this season, the veteran is averaging just 1.6 points and 2.7 rebounds in 8.8 minutes per game, making him a non-factor in all fantasy formats.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Plays 22 minutes in loss
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Plumlee provided four points (1-2 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 115-106 loss to the Nuggets.
Plumlee saw extended minutes Sunday due to the absence of Moussa Diabate (knee) and did a fine job backing up rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner. If Diabate returns for the Hornets' next game Friday against Chicago, Plumlee will revert to the third-string center and may not even see the court.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Back to bench Wednesday
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Plumlee is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
No surprise here, given that rookie standout Ryan Kalkbrenner is back in the lineup for the Hornets. Plumlee has averaged 1.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 9.6 minutes per contest over six games this month, leaving him with little to no fantasy appeal Wednesday.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Starting sans Kalkbrenner
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Plumlee will start Sunday's game against Atlanta, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
With Ryan Kalkbrenner (ankle) sidelined, Plumlee will get the starting nod for the first time this season. The veteran big man has played a limited role thus far, and he has averaged just 7.0 minutes per contest over his last five appearances dating back to Nov. 2.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Recalled to NBA
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Charlotte recalled Plumlee from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Tuesday.
Plumlee is back with Charlotte after spending the afternoon with the Swarm to get some practice reps alongside LaMelo Ball (ankle). Plumlee has been unable to crack the rotation in Charlotte outside of a few brief appearances.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Assigned to G League
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Plumlee was assigned to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Tuesday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Plumlee has been out of Charlotte's rotation for the most part, with an average of 3.8 minutes across three appearances. Plumlee is likely just getting some practice reps along with LaMelo Ball (ankle) and will be recalled after the practice.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Didn't play season opener
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Plumlee didn't see the floor during Wednesday's 136-117 win over the Nets.
Plumlee was one of three players for his squad who sat out due to a coach's decision. Ryan Kalkbrenner and Moussa Diabate shouldered the load in the frontcourt, leaving questions as to whether Plumlee will have any fantasy value moving forward.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Fails to score in win
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Plumlee failed to score (0-2 FG), adding four rebounds in 11 minutes during Saturday's preseason win over the Mavericks.
Plumlee went scoreless off the bench, having very little impact on the game. The Hornets are yet to finalize things when it comes to the starting center position. The fact that Plumlee is even in the discussion says a lot about the team's current mindset. Ryan Kalkbrenner recorded a double-double as the starter, his best performance of the preseason. Even if Plumlee is given meaningful minutes, there is almost no chance he moves the needle when it comes to fantasy leagues.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Sits out Sunday's game
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Plumlee (coach's decision) did not play in Sunday's preseason loss to the Thunder.
Plumlee missed a chunk of training camp with an excused absence due to personal reasons. He was initially considered the favorite to start the 2025-26 season at center, but Ryan Kalkbrenner and Moussa Diabate are expected to challenge the veteran.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Not starting Sunday
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Plumlee won't start Sunday's preseason game against the Thunder, James Plowright of CLTure.org reports.
Plumlee was absent from practice this week due to an excused absence, but he didn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's preseason game against the Thunder and isn't on the inactive list. While he may suit up, it's unclear if Plumlee will actually see any minutes during the preseason opener. Moussa Diabate is starting at center Sunday.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Absent from training camp
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Plumlee has remained absent from practice this week due to an excused absence, though he doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's preseason game against the Thunder, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Plumlee was also excused from Monday's media day and may miss the Hornets' preseason opener. The 35-year-old big man signed a veteran's minimum deal with the club this offseason after averaging 4.5 points and 6.1 rebounds across 17.6 minutes per game in 74 regular-season appearances (21 starts) with the Suns last season.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Inks deal with Charlotte
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Plumlee agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Hornets on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The veteran big man will return to the Hornets and compete for playing time with Moussa Diabate and Ryan Kalkbrenner. Plumlee appeared in 74 regular-season games (21 starts) with the Suns in 2024-25, averaging 4.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per contest.
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Suns' Mason Plumlee: Draws start Sunday
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Plumlee is in Phoenix's starting lineup against Sacramento on Sunday.
Plumlee will make his 21st start of the season while Oso Ighodaro retreats to the bench. Plumlee has averaged 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 17.0 minutes per game over his last three outings.
