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0:15Highlights: Hornets at Jazz (1/10)
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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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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Scores 18 points in win
Miller ended Saturday's 150-95 victory over Utah with 18 points (7-19 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and three steals in 22 minutes.
While Miller didn't deliver his most efficient performance in the blowout win, he bounced back after scoring six points on 2-of-8 shooting in Thursday's loss to Indiana, when he was ejected after logging 19 minutes. Miller finished as Charlotte's second-leading scorer, recording 18 or more points for the sixth time in his last seven outings. Additionally, he tallied a game-high-tying three steals, matching his season high.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Nears double-double off bench
Kalkbrenner (elbow) accumulated 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and two blocks across 23 minutes during Saturday's 150-95 win over the Jazz.
Kalkbrenner returned from a 10-game absence due to a sprained left elbow, chipping in double-digit points for just the third time across nine appearances (seven starts) since Dec. 1. The rookie big man led the second unit in rebounds as well, grabbing at least nine boards for the first time since Dec. 3. Kalkbrenner had started 25 of his 26 regular-season appearances entering Saturday's contest, so it will be worth monitoring his playing time and role going forward.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Paces Charlotte in blowout win
Mann had 20 points (7-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 12 minutes during Saturday's 150-95 win over the Jazz.
Mann hadn't seen the hardwood in five of Charlotte's last six outings due to a coach's decision, though he received extended burn in this blowout win. The 24-year-old guard led Charlotte with 20 points in just 12 minutes, matching his season-best mark in points. He also knocked down a season-high four triples. Still, with the team near full strength, Mann isn't guaranteed to play meaningful minutes moving forward.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Won't start in return
Kalkbrenner (elbow) won't start Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Kalkbrenner is available to return from a 10-game absence due to a sprained left elbow, though he'll come off the bench for just the second time this season. Moussa Diabate will remain in the starting five. In his lone appearance off the bench during a loss to New York on Dec. 3, Kalkbrenner posted eight points, nine rebounds and three blocks in 25 minutes.
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Hornets' Collin Sexton: Not starting Saturday
Sexton won't start against the Jazz on Saturday.
With LaMelo Ball returning to the starting five, Sexton will slide to the second unit Saturday. Over four appearances off the bench this month, the 27-year-old guard has averaged 15.3 points, 2.5 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 23.5 minutes per game.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Returning to first unit
Ball is starting against the Jazz on Saturday.
As expected, Ball is back in his regular role as the Hornets' starting point guard after coming off the bench the last time out purely due to maintenance reasons. Ball is averaging 18.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.6 steals per game over his last five appearances.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Out Saturday
Connaughton (illness) is out for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Connaughton was previously listed as questionable for this game due to an illness, and the former Notre Dame standout will be sidelined. The veteran forward will aim to return to action against the Clippers on Monday.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Good to go Saturday
Salaun is available to play in Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Salaun was considered probable for Saturday's game due to a sprained left ankle. Since the start of December, Salaun has averaged 19.0 minutes per game. With Grant Williams (knee) and Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) now healthy, though, Salaun could see his minutes drop going forward.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Cleared to make 2025-26 debut
Williams (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Williams has fully recovered from a torn meniscus and ACL in his right knee that he suffered in November 2024. The veteran forward has been given the green light to make his 2025-26 regular-season debut Saturday, though he'll likely operate under a heavy minutes restriction as he works his way back to NBA-level conditioning. Tidjane Salaun, Sion James and Josh Green will likely see their playing time impacted by Williams' return.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Cleared to return
Kalkbrenner (elbow) is available for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Kalkbrenner is officially ready to return from a 10-game absence due to a sprained left elbow. The rookie center is averaging 8.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks across 25.6 minutes per game this season. He has started all but one of his 26 regular-season appearances thus far, though the Hornets could opt to deploy him off the bench, especially if he operates under a minutes restriction. Kalkbrenner's return will likely mean fewer minutes for Moussa Diabate and PJ Hall.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Under the weather
Connaughton (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Connaughton is battling through an illness that puts him in jeopardy of not playing Saturday. However, his absence wouldn't have much of an impact given that he's been out of the Hornets' rotation of late.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Probable for Saturday
Williams (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Utah.
After undergoing right knee surgery in December 2024, Williams is probable to make his season debut Saturday. The 27-year-old forward will likely face heavy restrictions whenever he's cleared to play. Still, Tidjane Salaun and PJ Hall are candidates to see fewer minutes once Williams returns to the lineup.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Likely to play Saturday
Salaun is probable for Saturday's game against the Jazz due to a left ankle sprain.
Salaun has now drawn four probable tags in a row, suggesting the sprain remains of minimal concern. It sounds like Grant Williams (knee) is primed to make his season debut, which could adversely affect Salaun's playing time. Over his last five appearances, Salaun has averaged 5.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 17.2 minutes per game while shooting 52.6 percent from the field.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Probable for Saturday
Kalkbrenner (elbow) is probable to play Saturday in Utah.
Kalkbrenner is on track to return from a 10-game absence Saturday evening, so he'll likely have some sort of minutes restriction in his first game back. With the rookie big man expected to be back in the mix, there will be fewer minutes available for Moussa Diabate and PJ Hall. Check back for official word on Kalkbrenner's status closer to Saturday's tipoff at 9:30 p.m. ET.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Modest performance in loss
Diabate racked up 10 points (2-5 FG, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block over 36 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 loss to the Pacers.
Diabate finished Thursday's loss to the Pacers with only five boards, his fewest since Dec. 20 and the only time he's been held below eight since entering the starting lineup Dec. 23. With Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) sidelined, Diabate has played at least 28 minutes in seven straight games and has been a strong source of rebounds, averaging 8.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 blocks in 32.3 minutes per game during that time.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Scores 19 points vs. Pacers
Bridges chipped in 19 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 loss to Indiana.
Bridges delivered a solid stat line in Thursday's loss to Indiana, drilling three triples for the 18th game this season. The 27-year-old forward remains a steady producer for Charlotte, averaging the second most combined points, rebounds, and assists on the team, only behind LaMelo Ball. Through five games in January, Bridges is averaging 19.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.6 threes across 34.4 minutes per contest.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Adds 18 points
Knueppel registered 18 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 loss to Indiana.
Knueppel led the team in rebounds in Thursday's loss to the Pacers, grabbing eight boards for the second straight game. The rookie forward has scored in double figures in 33 of 37 games this season, including in 19 consecutive contests. Knueppel is averaging 19.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.0 three-pointers made over 31.4 minutes per contest through five games in January so far.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Drops 33 points with eight dimes
Ball popped off for 33 points (12-24 FG, 7-15 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists, three rebounds and three steals over 27 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 loss to the Pacers.
With Thursday's game coming as the second leg of a back-to-back set, Ball was brought off the bench in an effort to conserve his minutes, and it'll be interesting to see if that continues in future back-to-back sets. The reserve role didn't impact Ball's statistical production, as he secured his third 30-plus point performance of the season and fell just one triple shy of matching his season high in three-point makes. Ball will look to keep rolling Saturday with a favorable matchup against the Jazz.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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116.3 (16th) |
116.6 (17th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| P. Connaughton SG Pat Connaughton SG | Illness |
| M. Plumlee C Mason Plumlee C | Groin |
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