Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Appears in season-ending loss
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McNeeley contributed two points (1-1 FG) and one steal across six minutes during Friday's 121-90 Play-In Game loss to the Magic.
McNeeley saw the floor in Friday's blowout loss, marking just his second appearance of April, including the regular season. The rookie first-rounder played a muted role for the Hornets, averaging 4.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 11.9 minutes per contest across 31 regular-season outings off the bench. He appeared in 20 G League games for the Greensboro Swarm, with whom he averaged 19.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists across 31.9 minutes per contest. The 20-year-old will look to earn a more sizable role in 2026-27, though the only notable rotation player the Hornets could lose in free agency is Coby White.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Recalled by Hornets
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Charlotte recalled McNeely from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Saturday.
McNeely played a crucial role for the Swarm in their 119-104 win over the Stockton Kings in Game 2 of the G League Finals on Friday, when he logged 21 points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 31 minutes. The rookie first-rounder has appeared in only three NBA-level games since the All-Star break but will be available to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against New York.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Downgraded to out
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McNeeley (illness) is out for Thursday's game against New York.
McNeeley was a late addition to the injury report, and he's since been downgraded to out due to an illness. He logged 10 minutes in Charlotte's last matchup Tuesday against Sacramento, so Josh Green and Pat Connaughton could pick up a few additional minutes in McNeeley's absence.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Added to injury report
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McNeeley is questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks due to illness.
McNeeley is evidently feeling under the weather, putting his availability for Thursday in jeopardy. The Hornets should have another update closer to tipoff.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Plays well off bench
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McNeeley ended Tuesday's 134-90 victory over the Kings with seven points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and six rebounds across 10 minutes.
This was the rookie's first appearance since Jan. 28, and he made the most of his minutes in garbage time. With the Hornets eyeing a spot in the playoffs, McNeeley is currently on the outside looking in terms of consistent playing time.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Recalled to NBA
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The Hornets recalled McNeeley from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday.
McNeeley will rejoin the Hornets ahead of their game against the Kings on Tuesday. However, the rookie first-rounder hasn't seen the floor for the parent club since Jan. 28 and isn't guaranteed to play Tuesday.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Not listed on injury report
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McNeeley (ankle) isn't listed on the team's injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against Miami.
McNeeley has missed three straight games due to an ankle injury, but he's been given a clean bill of health after being left off the injury report. He isn't currently part of Charlotte's rotation, so while he'll be available Tuesday, he's unlikely to see any action.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Out again Saturday
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McNeeley (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game in San Antonio.
This will be McNeeley's third straight game on the inactive list, and it's not encouraging that he continues to get ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. For now, he should be considered highly questionable for Tuesday's game against Miami.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Out again Wednesday
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McNeeley (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
The rookie will miss his second straight contest Wednesday but remains day-to-day. Sion James is coming off a strong showing and could be a bit more involved Wednesday.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Won't play Tuesday
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McNeeley (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Portland.
McNeeley, who was recalled from the G League on Monday, will be unavailable for Tuesday's contest due to a left ankle sprain. The rookie's next chance to play will come Wednesday against Sacramento in the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back, though playing time isn't guaranteed even when he's healthy.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Recalled Monday
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The Hornets recalled McNeeley from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday.
McNeeley will join the Hornets ahead of their next three games on the road, starting with Tuesday's matchup versus Portland. The rookie first-rounder isn't guaranteed to see the floor for the parent club and has totaled just six minutes in one appearance since Jan. 10.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Out again Thursday
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McNeeley (ankle) is out for Thursday's game in Indiana.
McNeeley hasn't made any appearances in the G League or NBA since Feb. 6 while he continues to tend to a left ankle sprain. Even once he overcomes the injury, the rookie first-round pick is unlikely to be a regular part of the Charlotte rotation.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Remaining out Tuesday
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McNeeley (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
McNeeley, who hasn't appeared in an NBA game since Jan. 28, will remain sidelined while managing a left ankle sprain. His next opportunity to return comes Thursday against the Pacers, though his inconsistent role in the Hornets' rotation means playing time isn't guaranteed even once healthy.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Won't play Sunday
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McNeeley (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
McNeeley has been dealing with a left ankle sprain since early February and will not be available for Sunday's contest. He appeared to fall out of the Hornets' rotation prior to his ankle issue, so his return -- which could take place Tuesday against the Bulls -- wouldn't make much of an impact.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Out again Friday
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McNeeley (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
McNeeley will miss a third straight game and remains without a timetable to return. He's been a minor part of the rotation in recent weeks.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Another absence coming
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McNeeley (ankle) is listed out for Thursday's game against Houston.
McNeeley had been ruled out ahead of the Hornets' last two games due to a left ankle sprain, and he's apparently not fully recovered from the injury coming out of the All-Star break. The rookie first-round pick hadn't been a regular part of the rotation at the NBA level prior to getting hurt and could be assigned to the G League's Greensboro Swarm once he's healthy again.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Out again Wednesday
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McNeeley (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
McNeeley will miss another game while dealing with a left ankle sprain. He'll need to wait at least until after the All-Star break to return to the court for Charlotte.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Out Monday with ankle sprain
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McNeeley has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons due to a left ankle sprain.
McNeeley was recalled from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday, but he's still nursing an ankle injury and isn't ready to play. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Hawks, but he's not expected to be included in the rotation if he's available.
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