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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Available vs. Toronto
Ryan 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
Ryan 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
Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee said Ryan 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
Ryan 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
Ryan 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
Ryan 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
Ryan Kalkbrenner (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.Kalkbrenner will miss the second half of the Charlotte 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
Ryan 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
Ryan 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 Charlotte 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
Ryan Kalkbrenner (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Clippers.The Charlotte 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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