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  • Hornets' Davis Bertans: Probable for Friday

    Bertans is probable for Friday's game against the Warriors due to a nose injury.

    Bertans will likely extend his streak of consecutive games played to 16 on Friday despite showing up on the injury report. Over his last 15 appearances, the sharpshooter has averaged 8.4 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.8 steals in 22.6 minutes per game.

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  • Hornets' Mark Williams: Unlikely to play again in 2023-24

    The Hornets haven't officially shut Williams (back) down for the season, but the second-year center isn't expected to play again during the 2023-24 campaign, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Updates on Williams' status have been few and far between since he made his last appearance Dec. 8 before being shut down with what the Hornets initially listed as a lower back contusion. The Hornets' latest injury report has referred to his ongoing absence being the result of "low back injury recovery," and the team hasn't provided any concrete information regarding what kind of activity Williams is doing as part of his rehab program. Though the Hornets haven't officially made an announcement on shutting Williams down for the season like they have with LaMelo Ball (ankle), Cody Martin (ankle) and Seth Curry (ankle) within the past two days, fantasy managers in redraft leagues who have been holding Williams amid his prolonged absence can feel comfortable cutting bait at this point. Nick Richards has since taken over as the Hornets' starting center, with Grant Williams and Aleksej Pokusevski serving as Richards' primary backup options.

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  • Hornets' Cody Martin: Shut down for rest of season

    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' Seth Curry: Out for remainder of season

    Hornets head coach Steve Clifford said Wednesday that Curry (ankle) won't return this season, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. "Those two guys are not going to be able to come back," Clifford said of Curry and Cody Martin (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."

    Curry hasn't played since March 1 due to a right ankle sprain and will be shut down for good. After coming over from Dallas in a Feb. 8 trade, Curry appeared in eight games for Charlotte and averaged 9.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 three-pointers in 19.8 minutes while shooting 44.1 percent from the field and 32.1 percent from downtown. The 33-year-old shooting guard will enter the second season of a two-year, $8 million deal in 2024-25, though his salary doesn't become fully guaranteed until one day before the 2024 NBA Draft.

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  • Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Shut down for season

    The Hornets announced Thursday that Ball (ankle) will miss the remainder of the season.

    Ball hasn't played since Jan. 26 due to an injury the Hornets initially labeled as right ankle soreness before eventually updating his diagnosis as right ankle tendinopathy. Though head coach Steve Clifford suggested earlier this month that Ball was doing more work on the court, the Hornets weren't willing to put a timeline on his return to the court. Ultimately, Ball didn't demonstrate enough progress in his recovery from the right ankle injury to make it back for the final two-plus weeks of the season and will be shut down for the remainder of the campaign as he turns his focus to further rehab. Ball has now played just 58 games over the past two seasons due to injuries, but he was productive during his time on the court when healthy in 2023-24, as he averaged 23.9 points, 8.0 assists, 5.1 rebounds, 3.2 three-pointers and 1.8 steals in 32.3 minutes per game over his 22 appearances. Provided he doesn't require any offseason procedures on his right ankle, Ball should be fully healed ahead of training camp in the fall.

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  • Hornets' Grant Williams: Strong outing off bench Wednesday

    Williams contributed 16 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 118-111 victory over the Cavaliers.

    Williams managed to eclipse 30 minutes on the court for the first time since March 15 against the Suns. He's struggled with his three-point shooting as of late, but he focused on interior scoring Wednesday as four of his six made shots came in the paint. Since being sent to the Hornets at the trade deadline, Williams is averaging 13.3 points on 48.3 percent shooting, 5.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 29.9 minutes per game.

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  • Hornets' Vasilije Micic: Career-high 12 assists vs. Cavs

    Micic notched 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound, 12 assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 118-111 victory over the Cavaliers.

    Micic continues to thrive in his new home in Charlotte, with his 12 assists Wednesday surpassing the previous career high of 10 dimes against the Nets on March 9. Micic was inserted into the starting lineup March 3 due to injuries to LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Seth Curry (ankle). As a starter, Micic is averaging 14.0 points on 49.6 percent shooting, 2.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists over 31.4 minutes per game.

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  • Hornets' Brandon Miller: Game-high 31 points vs. Cavs

    Miller ended Wednesday's 118-111 win over the Cavaliers with 31 points (11-19 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 35 minutes.

    Miller led all scorers for the second straight night Wednesday in a game that saw no other Hornets player score 18 points or more. Miller has now reached 20-plus points in three of his last four games and has averaged 22.3 points on 44.9 percent shooting (including 44.4 percent from three on 9.0 3PA/G), 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 34.8 minutes per game over that span.

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  • Hornets' Mark Williams: Will remain sidelined Wednesday

    Williams (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

    Williams continues to deal with a back issue and doesn't have a timetable to return. His next chance to suit up will be Friday against Golden State.

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  • Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Still out

    Ball (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers.

    Ball will miss his 29th straight game Wednesday while dealing with a left ankle injury. There is no indication that the 22-year-old guard is close to returning to action.

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  • Hornets' Aleksej Pokusevski: Solid defensive numbers off bench

    Pokusevski notched 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 19 minutes off the bench during Monday's 115-92 loss to the Cavaliers.

    It was the first time all season the 22-year-old forward had scored more than 10 points. Pokusevski has worked his way into a consistent role in Charlotte's frontcourt rotation since being recalled from the G League in early March, playing double-digit minutes in seven straight games. Over that stretch, he's averaged 6.1 points, 4.1 boards, 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks in 20.9 minutes a contest. It would likely take an injury ahead of him on the depth chart to put him on the fantasy radar, but Pokusevski's defensive production could be intriguing with an increased workload.

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  • Hornets' Brandon Miller: Hits for game-high 24 in loss

    Miller supplied 24 points (8-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds and three assists across 37 minutes during Monday's 115-92 loss to the Cavaliers.

    The rookie wing led all scorers on the night, but no other Hornet scored more than 13 points. Miller is showing signs of fatigue toward the end of his first NBA campaign, but he's still produced 20-plus points five times in 11 March games and has averaged 17.7 points, 5.4 boards, 2.5 assists, 2.5 threes and 0.8 steals on the month despite shooting just 41.8 percent from the floor and 70.4 percent from the free-throw line.

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  • Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Deployed in garbage time Monday

    McGowens (knee) recorded two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and no other statistics over three minutes Monday in the Hornets' 115-92 loss to the Cavaliers.

    McGowens was cleared to play after a seven-game absence due to a right knee strain, but he didn't capture a spot in the rotation in his return. Aside from JT Thor playing the final 1:50 of the second quarter, Hornets head coach Steve Clifford ran a tight eight-man rotation while the contest was competitive, as McGowens and the team's other three deep reserves (Thor, Nick Smith and Amari Bailey) all checked into the game with 3:06 remaining and Charlotte trailing by 21 points. All of LaMelo Ball (ankle), Seth Curry (ankle) and Cody Martin (ankle) were sidelined Monday, but it may take the Hornets to be down another guard before McGowens picks up meaningful playing time.

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  • Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Cleared to play

    McGowens (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

    McGowens hasn't played since March 8, so he'll likely be limited off the bench during Monday's contest. Over his last seven appearances, McGowens has averaged 2.7 points and 1.6 rebounds in 12.3 minutes per game.

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  • Hornets' JT Thor: Good to go

    Thor (shoulder) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

    As expected, Thor has been upgraded from probable to available. He's appeared in five of Charlotte's last seven games, averaging 3.0 points and 9.8 minutes during that stretch.

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Team Statistical Rankings

PTS/G OPP PTS/G
Team 106.3
(29th)
116.8
(21st)

Injuries

Player Injury
L. Ball PG LaMelo Ball PG Ankle
M. Williams C Mark Williams C Back
C. Martin SF Cody Martin SF Ankle
D. Bertans SF Davis Bertans SF Nose
S. Curry SG Seth Curry SG Ankle

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