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1:14NBA Writer Gives His Top Landing Spot for LaMelo Ball
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2:01Jose Alvarado's Late 3 Gives Pelicans First Win Of Season
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1:16NBA Summer League Grades: Kon Knueppel
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1:00Collin Sexton Traded to Hornets for Jusuf Nurkic
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4:17Liam McNeeley Selected No. 29 Overall by Hornets | 2025 NBA Draft Grades and Instant Reaction
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2:04Breaking: Suns Acquire Mark Williams From Hornets For No. 29 Pick
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4:51Kon Knueppel Selected No. 4 Overall by Hornets | 2025 NBA Draft Grades and Instant Reaction
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1:052025 NBA Mock Draft: Tim Doyle Reacts to Hornets Selecting VJ Edgecombe
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0:392025 NBA Mock Draft: Hornets Select VJ Edgecombe Number 4 Overall
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0:47NBA Mock Draft: VJ Edgecombe to Hornets at No. 3
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2:44Charlotte Hornets Select Tidjane Salaun At No. 6 Overall
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2:17NBA Draft Grades: Charlotte Hornets Select Brandon Miller No. 2 Overall
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1:29Hornets start off strong
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1:03Highlights: Spurs at Pelicans (12/8)
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1:07Highlights: Suns at Timberwolves (12/8)
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0:51Highlights: Kings at Pacers (12/8)
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0:58Highlights: Lakers at 76ers (12/7)
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1:33Highlights: Magic at Knicks (12/7)
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0:25Highlights: Hawks at Wizards (12/6)
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1:32Longest Active Double-Digit Scoring Streaks
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Goes for 13 off bench in loss
McNeeley produced 13 points (4-5 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 20 minutes during Sunday's 115-106 loss to the Nuggets.
McNeeley set a career high in scoring Sunday and has been increasingly involved in Charlotte's rotation. The rookie is averaging 8.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.4 steals, 0.2 blocks and 1.2 threes made on a 50.0 percent clip across 17.8 minutes in his last five games and will continue to back up Miles Bridges.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Plays 22 minutes in loss
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' Miles Bridges: Flirts with triple-double
Bridges posted 24 points (10-19 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Sunday's 115-106 loss to the Nuggets.
Bridges finished Sunday's game as the Hornets' leader in points, rebounds and assists, and he came close to logging the second triple-double of his NBA career. The eighth-year forward has been a consistent contributor for the Hornets this season, though his three-point shooting has been an area he has struggled with (30.8 percent on 7.7 3PA/G). Bridges is averaging 21.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.5 blocks over 34.7 minutes per game this season.
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Hornets' KJ Simpson: Solid showing in first start
Simpson supplied 16 points (6-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 115-106 loss to the Nuggets.
Simpson entered the Hornets' starting lineup for the first time this season due to the absences of LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Collin Sexton (quadriceps). Simpson started nicely with 13 points in the first half, and while he cooled off in the second, he still finished Sunday's game as the Hornets' third-leading scorer behind Miles Bridges (24 points) and Brandon Miller (17 points). Ball will likely be available for the Hornets' next game Friday against the Bulls, in which case Simpson would revert to a bench role.
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Hornets' KJ Simpson: Starting Sunday
Simpson will start against the Nuggets on Sunday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
With LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Collin Sexton (quadriceps) unavailable, Simpson will get the starting nod for the first time this season. The two-way player logged a season-high 28 minutes in Friday's win over the Raptors, during which he registered eight points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five steals, four assists and three rebounds.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Ruled out Sunday
Diabate (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Diabate is dealing with right knee soreness and will miss his first game of the season Sunday. With the big man sidelined, Mason Plumlee will likely see increased playing time behind Ryan Kalkbrenner. Diabate's next chance to play comes Friday against Chicago.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Won't play Sunday
Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Williams underwent right knee surgery in December 2024 and has yet to make his season debut. He can be considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Bulls until the Hornets provide another update on his status.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Questionable for Sunday
Diabate is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nuggets due to right knee soreness.
This is a new injury for Diabate, but the center is considered day-to-day. If he's unable to give it a go, Ryan Kalkbrenner could have a higher floor in fantasy hoops, while Mason Plumlee would likely absorb some backup center minutes.
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Hornets' Josh Green: Not ready to return
Green (shoulder) will not play Sunday against Denver.
Green has yet to make an appearance this season due to a left shoulder injury. However, he did complete a rehab assignment in the G League this week, suggesting that he may be nearing a return.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Another absence coming
Connaughton (calf) will not play Sunday against Denver.
Connaughton will miss his eighth game in a row and remains without a timetable to return. He can be considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Bulls until the Hornets provide another update on his status.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Out again Sunday
Mann (knee) will not play Sunday against the Nuggets.
Mann continues to be ruled out a day in advance of games and will miss his fourth straight contest. Liam McNeeley, KJ Simpson and Antonio Reeves could be more involved Sunday with the Hornets missing multiple key players due to injuries.
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Hornets' Collin Sexton: Out again Sunday
Sexton (thigh) will not play Sunday against the Nuggets.
Sexton will miss a second straight game, and it's not a great sign for his fantasy managers that he's being ruled out a day in advance. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Tre Mann (knee) also out, the Hornets will likely use a committee approach to soak up the backcourt minutes.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Won't play Sunday
Ball (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Nuggets.
Ball is dealing with a left ankle bone bruise after the Hornets described his injury as soreness after he left Friday's game early. With Collin Sexton (thigh) and Tre Mann (knee) both out as well, more usage will fall to Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller. Additionally, Sion James and KJ Simpson could be more involved for Charlotte.
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Hornets' KJ Simpson: Season-high 28 minutes
Simpson accumulated eight points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five steals, four assists and three rebounds across 28 minutes during Friday's 111-86 victory over Toronto.
Simpson logged a season-high minutes total, closing the game after LaMelo Ball exited early with yet another ankle injury. The two-way player made the most of his time on the court and could become a more regular part of the rotation if Ball is forced to miss additional time.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Drops career-high 21 points
Salaun totaled 21 points (6-8 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Friday's 111-86 win over the Raptors.
Salaun made the most of a fortunate situation, scoring a career-high 21 points in just 22 minutes. He has now scored in double figures in three straight games, putting himself on the radar in deeper formats. The sample size of him being below average is far greater than the recent three-game streak, meaning those in standard leagues may want to pause before running to add him.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Scores 12 points in return
Miller supplied 12 points (5-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 111-86 victory over Toronto.
Miller returned from a two-game absence Friday, as he continues to deal with shoulder issues. His sporadic availability this season has been a source of frustration for fantasy managers, having played in just seven games thus far. He currently sits outside the top 200 in standard nine-category leagues, averaging 16.3 points, 2.9 assists, 1.1 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers in 25.7 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Scores 21 points efficiently
Knueppel generated 21 points (7-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, three rebounds, one block and one steal across 32 minutes in Friday's game 111-86 win over Toronto.
Knueppel tied for the team high in points and racked up his highest scoring total over Charlotte's last six games. The rookie caught fire from beyond the arc, knocking down five triples for the seventh time this season. In 23 games, Knueppel is averaging 18.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists on 46/41/90 shooting splits.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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114.2 (21st) |
118.3 (22nd) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| L. Ball PG LaMelo Ball PG | Ankle |
| C. Sexton SG Collin Sexton SG | Quadriceps |
| M. Diabate PF Moussa Diabate PF | Knee |
| T. Mann PG Tre Mann PG | Knee |
| P. Connaughton SG Pat Connaughton SG | Calf |
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