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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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Top Hornets News
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Questionable vs. Raptors
Mann (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against Toronto.
Mann is trying to dodge a three-game absence with right ankle soreness. If the guard ends up sitting out, the Hornets could be forced to give Sion James a heavy workload in the backcourt amid Collin Sexton's absence with a left quad strain.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Dealing with ankle contusion
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' Brandon Miller: Questionable for Friday
Miller (shoulder) is being listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Raptors.
Miller missed the past two games with the shoulder issue, but it appears there's a chance he'll be returning to the floor Friday evening. If he is able to get back out there, Sion James could head back to the second unit, and Kon Knueppel's usage would dip a bit. Check back for another update on Miller closer to Friday's tip.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Remaining out with calf strain
Connaughton (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Raptors.
The Hornets have now ruled out Connaughton for seven consecutive games well ahead of action. The lack of a single upgrade on his status insinuates that the veteran swingman's return from a strained right calf isn't imminent. Connaughton's absence opens up a few extra minutes for Liam McNeeley and Tidjane Salaun.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Probable for Friday
Ball (wrist) is probable for Friday's game in Toronto.
Ball played through the wrist issue during Wednesday's loss to the Knicks and went off for 34 points, so it didn't seem to impact his play all that much. Managers can expect to get official confirmation on Ball's status closer to tip-off time Friday.
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Hornets' Collin Sexton: Out for Friday
Sexton has been ruled out for Friday's game in Toronto due to a left thigh strain.
The Hornets initially labeled Sexton's injury a knee contusion after he was forced out of Wednesday's game, but his injury has now been updated to a thigh strain. His absence from the active roster should open up some minutes for KJ Simpson, Antonio Reeves and Liam McNeeley. For now, Sexton should be considered questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Nuggets.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Tallies 13 points vs. Knicks
Knueppel posted 13 points (5-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists and four rebounds over 34 minutes during Charlotte's 119-104 loss to New York on Wednesday.
Knueppel struggled from deep during Wednesday's loss but still managed to finish tied with Tidjane Salaun for the second-most points on the Hornets behind LaMelo Ball (34). Knueppel -- the Hornet's No. 4 selection in the 2025 NBA Draft -- has been one of the leading candidates for Rookie of the Year honors through the first quarter of the regular season, though he's cooled off as of late, having averaged 15.8 points on 37.9 percent shooting over his last four outings.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Struggles vs. New York
Bridges logged eight points (3-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and six rebounds over 29 minutes during the Hornets' 119-104 loss to the Knicks on Wednesday.
Bridges attempted the third-most field goals on the Hornets, but he failed to crack double-digit points for a second consecutive game while missing all five of his three-pointers. He has scored just 16 points on 25.9 percent shooting over his last two outings, even with Brandon Miller (shoulder) sidelined for those contests. Bridges will look to bounce back Friday against the Raptors.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Scores season-high 13 points
Salaun racked up 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 119-104 loss to New York.
Salaun could be in line for a bigger role in the short term as rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner (ankle) may miss time after leaving Wednesday's game early. Moussa Diabate would slide to the starting lineup if that were to happen, but Salaun would likely inherit most of the backup minutes if not all, since Mason Plumlee has logged DNPs in five straight games.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Sprains ankle in loss
Hornets coach Charles Lee said 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' LaMelo Ball: Erupts for 34 points
Ball logged 34 points (12-27 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine assists, eight rebounds and one steal across 37 minutes of Wednesday's 119-104 loss to the Knicks.
Other than his near triple-double, the biggest takeaway is that Ball managed to play a season-high 37 minutes. That could be an indication that the Hornets have a lot more confidence in his troublesome ankle issues. Ball caught fire in the fourth quarter, but Charlotte's comeback attempt fell a little short as the Hornets dropped their second straight.
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Hornets' Collin Sexton: Won't return Wednesday
Sexton won't return to Wednesday's game against the Knicks due to a left knee contusion.
Sexton played nine minutes before leaving this game for good during the second half. He finished with four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two assists and one block. If he misses additional time, the Hornets could turn to Antonio Reeves and Sion James.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Drawing start Wednesday
Diabate is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Diabate will supplant Ryan Kalkbrenner in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest. In his only start this season, Diabate logged 15 points, 11 rebounds and one steal across 43 minutes of an overtime loss to Milwaukee -- a game Kalkbrenner was inactive for.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Coming off bench
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' LaMelo Ball: Available to play
Ball (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Knicks.
Ball was listed as probable, and now we have official confirmation that he'll be available. With Brandon Miller (shoulder) unavailable, Ball will be operating with a heavy workload.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Another absence coming
Connaughton (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
The veteran swingman will miss a sixth consecutive game due to a right calf strain, and Friday's clash in Toronto marks his next chance to suit up. In Connaughton's absence, Liam McNeeley should pick up some more playing time off the bench.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Ruled out for Wednesday
Mann (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Mann will be out of action due to a left ankle impingement. His next chance to play is Friday in Toronto. With Mann sidelined Wednesday, a few extra minutes in the backcourt should open up for Collin Sexton and Sion James to absorb.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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114.7 (21st) |
119.9 (23rd) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| L. Ball PG LaMelo Ball PG | Wrist |
| B. Miller SG Brandon Miller SG | Shoulder |
| C. Sexton SG Collin Sexton SG | Thigh |
| R. Kalkbrenner C Ryan Kalkbrenner C | Ankle |
| T. Mann PG Tre Mann PG | Ankle |
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