Martin logged 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 123-121 overtime win over the Pistons.
Martin was extremely efficient as a scoring weapon despite coming off the bench, and he finished as the Hornets' third-best offensive threat behind the star duo of Brandon Miller (38 points) and LaMelo Ball (35 points). Martin should continue playing off the bench for the foreseeable future, but the lack of consistency on a game-to-game basis certainly hurts his upside. This was Martin's first game with double-digit points since Nov. 8, when he also scored 15 points in a win over the Pacers.
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Hornets' Cody Martin: Makes impact on defense
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Martin provided five points (2-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals over 25 minutes during Sunday's 128-114 loss to the Cavaliers.
Martin had a massive impact on the defensive end and continues to play well as a utility player for Charlotte. Through 13 appearances this season, Martin has been able to churn out some deep-league fantasy value with averages of 9.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.5 blocks and 1.4 three-pointers.
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Hornets' Cody Martin: Deemed available Tuesday
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Martin (illness) is available to play in Tuesday's game versus the Magic.
The 29-year-old has been upgraded from questionable to available due to an illness, and he has yet to miss a game this season. Martin has received significant playing time behind Josh Green with Miles Bridges (knee) out. Martin has averaged 9.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.9 steals across 25.0 minutes per game in 10 regular-season appearances.
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Hornets' Cody Martin: Questionable for Tuesday
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Martin is questionable for Tuesday's game against Orlando with an illness.
Martin was a late addition to the Hornets' injury report, which usually isn't a good sign. With Tre Mann (back) also considered questionable leading up to the 7 p.m. ET tipoff, the Hornets could need players such as Seth Curry and Vasilije Micic to take on increased roles off the bench.
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Hornets' Cody Martin: Upgraded to available
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Martin (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Martin has been dealing with an illness, but he has been deemed healthy enough to play. Don't expect him to have any limitations in this contest. Martin is averaging 22.3 minutes per game in his last four appearances since moving to a bench role in late October.
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Hornets' Cody Martin: Dealing with minor illness
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Martin is probable for Wednesday's game against the Pistons due to an illness.
After opening the season as a starter, Martin has given way to Josh Green. Martin remains a key bench piece, but he's played less than 20 minutes in two straight games. The illness appears minor, but the Hornets will likely wait until after pregame warmups to determine his availability.
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Hornets' Cody Martin: Leads bench with 11 points
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Martin chipped in 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 loss to the Celtics.
Martin led the Hornets' reserves in points and rebounds Saturday, and he logged his third double-digit scoring output in his last four games. Martin has come off the bench for the last three games, and over that span he has averaged 14.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 23.3 minutes per contest.
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Hornets' Cody Martin: Season high scoring Wednesday
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Martin notched 25 points (9-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 138-133 win over the Raptors.
Martin came off the bench for the first time this season Wednesday but recorded his highest scoring output. Through his first four appearances, Martin is averaging 11.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 24.8 minutes. The 29-year-old guard has been displaying impressive efficiency, shooting 51.6 percent from the field and 42.1 percent on 4.8 three-point attempts per contest.
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Hornets' Cody Martin: Coming off bench Wednesday
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Martin is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Toronto
Martin will join the second unit with Josh Green entering the starting lineup. Wednesday will mark Green's second appearance this season due to bouts of Achilles soreness, prompting just 18 minutes of action in his lone appearance thus far.
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Hornets' Cody Martin: Continues to start at small forward
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Martin amassed 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Saturday's 114-106 loss to Miami.
With Josh Green (Achilles) in and of the lineup, Martin drew a third straight start at small forward. However, Martin hasn't been productive in his elevated role, as he's averaging just 7.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 24.7 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Cody Martin: Upgraded to available
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Martin (abdomen) is available for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Martin was originally expected to be a game-time call for this clash, but he'll be available for Saturday's contest. Martin has started in Charlotte's first two games and averaged 5.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 23.5 minutes.
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Hornets' Cody Martin: Iffy against Miami
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Martin is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Heat due to core tightness.
Martin has started in Charlotte's first two games and averaged 5.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 23.5 minutes. However, if Martin is forced to sit out Friday, Tidjane Salaun will likely receive extended playing time with Brandon Miller (hip) and Josh Green (Achilles) already sidelined.
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Hornets' Cody Martin: Still starting with Green active
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Martin is part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Martin started the regular-season opener while Josh Green was sidelined due to injury, and he'll remain in the first unit with Green available Friday. Martin played 24 minutes in the win over Houston, tallying eight points, eight rebounds, an assist and a block.
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Hornets' Cody Martin: Starting in opener
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Martin will start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Rockets.
Martin will draw the start for Wednesday's opener, joining LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges and Nick Richards in the first unit. Martin is expected to come off the bench when the Hornets are at full health, though he could see some extended run with the first unit to start the year while Josh Green tends to an Achilles injury.
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Hornets' Cody Martin: Sits out against New York
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Martin (wrist) didn't play in Tuesday's 111-105 preseason loss to the Knicks.
Despite Charlotte not releasing any updates, Martin missed his fourth straight preseason outing due to a wrist injury. Martin's next chance to suit up is Thursday's preseason finale against Indiana.
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Hornets' Cody Martin: Remains out Thursday
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Martin (wrist) didn't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Grizzlies.
Martin continues to fight through a sprained wrist, and the injury forced him to miss another exhibition. Look for Tidjane Salaun, Tre Mann and Seth Curry to continue to get more run in the preseason until Martin is cleared for play.
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Hornets' Cody Martin: Still out Tuesday
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Martin (wrist) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Heat.
Martin continues to deal with a wrist sprain that will keep him out for Charlotte's first two preseason contests. His next chance to suit up is Thursday's preseason matchup with Memphis.
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Hornets' Cody Martin: Cleared to play
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Martin (ankle) was able to go through Tuesday's practice to open training camp.
Martin is coming off another injury-plagued season with the Hornets. He appeared in 28 games during the 2023-24 campaign and averaged 7.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 26.9 minutes per game. The Hornets love his versatility, and he's likely to have a decent role off the bench if he can stay on the floor.
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Hornets' Cody Martin: Shut down for rest of season
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Hornets head coach Steve Clifford confirmed Wednesday that Martin (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. "Those two guys are not going to be able to come back," Clifford said of Martin and Seth Curry (ankle). "And it doesn't mean we can't play well. It doesn't mean we can't be proud of how we play. But that's just where we are at. Listen, it's not ideal."
Within the past two days, the Hornets have elected to shut down Martin, Curry and LaMelo Ball (ankle) for the season while all three have already missed extended time with ankle injuries, and Boone relays that center Mark Williams' (back) season is most likely over as well. Martin appeared in 28 games (22 starts) this season and averaged 7.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 26.9 minutes per game. Martin has played in just 35 games the last two seasons due to injuries but has one more guaranteed year on the four-year contract he signed in July 2022, so he should be back in Charlotte for the 2024-25 season.
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Hornets' Cody Martin: Still out
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Martin (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Martin hasn't played since March 1 due to a left ankle sprain. He's due for another evaluation soon, but until the team releases an update, he can be considered week-to-week.
