NBA Player News

Salaun is out for Thursday's game against the Knicks due to a strained left calf.

Thursday will mark an 11th absence in a row for Salaun. Until the Hornets suggest otherwise, the second-year forward's return to the hardwood doesn't seem to be imminent.

Shamet (knee) won't play Thursday in Charlotte.

This will be Shamet's third consecutive game on the inactive list, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Sunday's game in Oklahoma City. Shamet's minutes will be divvied up amongst Jose Alvarado and Jordan Clarkson.

Connaughton is questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks with an illness.

Connaughton is in jeopardy of being unable to play in a second consecutive contest due to the ailment. However, he hasn't seen double-digit minutes since the March 4 win over the Celtics, so Connaughton appears to be a negligible part of the rotation for now.

Black is out for Thursday's game against Sacramento due to an abdominal strain.

Black remains without a clear timetable for a return to the floor. His next chance to play comes Sunday, when the Magic take on the Raptors in Toronto.

Isaac is out for Thursday's game against the Kings due to a sprained left knee.

Thursday will mark an eighth consecutive absence for Isaac. The veteran forward carries no definitive timeline for his return to the court and can be considered out indefinitely.

Wagner (ankle) won't play Thursday against the Kings.

Wagner will miss a 19th straight game Thursday, but he may be drawing closer to a return after practicing with the G League's Osceola Magic on Tuesday. Tristan da Silva will continue to occupy a spot on the top unit while the Magic remain without Wagner and Anthony Black (abdomen).

McGowens is out for Thursday's game against the Pistons due to a right toe fracture.

McGowens last appeared during the March 8 win over the Wizards and holds no timetable for a return to action. His absence opens up a few extra minutes for Jeremiah Fears in the backcourt.

Murphy is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons with right ankle soreness.

Thursday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, and with the Pelicans no longer in the mix for a playoff spot, a maintenance day is surely on the table. If he's held out Thursday, Jeremiah Fears and Jordan Poole could take on larger roles.

Suggs is questionable for Thursday's game against the Kings due to an illness.

Suggs is at risk of missing a third straight contest with the ailment. If the guard isn't feeling well enough to play Thursday, more playing time at point guard would be open for Jevon Carter and Jamal Cain.

Murray (Achilles) is listed questionable for Thursday's game against Detroit.

With the Pelicans no longer in the mix for a postseason spot, the team is likely to exercise caution with Murray and hold him out for one half of back-to-back sets. Even if Murray ends up playing Thursday, he'll likely receive a maintenance day for his right Achilles in Friday's game in Toronto.