
TOR • Center • #19
about 3 hours ago
Poeltl has not appeared in a game since December 21, and it’s unknown when that will change. With that being the case, now is a good time to add Collin Murray-Boyles if he’s sitting on the waiver wire. Sandro Mamukelashvili is another suitable option, but he does not offer CMB’s ceiling in category leagues.
Source: Josh Lewenberg

TOR • Forward • #3
about 4 hours ago
Ingram will miss a second consecutive game with a sprained right thumb. Ja’Kobe Walter started Friday’s loss to the Celtics, but Scottie Barnes’ return could bump the second-year guard to the bench.
Source: Ky Carlin

TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
about 4 hours ago
Barnes is back after a one-game absence. Sandro Mamukelashvili replaced him in the starting lineup, but the Raptors could choose to start both since RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram are out. Even if he comes off the bench, Mamu will play quality minutes.
Source: Ky Carlin

CHA • Guard • #23
about 20 hours ago
Mann did not play at all during the first three quarters of Saturday’s game. His name was called to begin the fourth, and the Hornets’ guard was not going to get cheated offensively. Mann shot 70 percent from the field and scored a team-high 20 points. The scoring outburst isn’t guaranteed to get Mann the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball, so leave him on the waiver wire.

CHA • Forward • #2
about 20 hours ago
Saturday’s game was the first for Williams since November 2024, and he wasted no time getting up shots. All ten of his shots were three-pointers, of which he made three. Williams played 14 minutes, which Charlotte’s 55-point win may have inflated. There’s no need to add Williams after one game, but the ability to play either power forward or center may ensure him of rotation minutes the rest of the way.
CHA • • #
about 20 hours ago
Kalkbrenner was back in the rotation after missing ten games with a sprained left elbow. The rookie center was productive in the same areas he’s been all season, putting up a high field-goal percentage while also recording solid rebound and blocked shot numbers. Kalkbrenner played 23 minutes on Saturday, with Moussia Diabaté (10/10/1/0/2) logging 25. The split in the minutes is worth watching moving forward, as both can offer solid fantasy value.

CHA • Guard • #1
about 20 hours ago
Five was the number of the night for Ball, with three of the four statistical categories in which he hit that number being positive. The Hornets’ guard was responsible for five rebounds, five assists, five three-pointers...and five turnovers. By now, fantasy managers know to expect high-turnover nights from Ball, but the five on Saturday were the most in a game for him since December 31. However, Ball has been a top-25 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, so turnovers aren’t going to cause too much stress among fantasy managers.

CHA • Forward • #24
about 20 hours ago
Miller and the Hornets handed Utah a 150-95 beating, the largest in Jazz franchise history since moving to Salt Lake City. With the game out of hand by the end of the first quarter, Miller only played 22 minutes, which affected the final stat line. The good news for fantasy managers is that he offered solid value, especially in assists and steals. Charlotte begins a four-game Week 13 on Monday against the Clippers.

CHA • Guard • #1
about 23 hours ago
After coming off the bench in Thursday’s loss to the Pacers, as it was the second game in as many nights for the Hornets, Ball is back in the starting lineup. Collin Sexton will come off the bench, lowering his fantasy ceiling. The other four starters are unchanged, with Ryan Kalkbrenner coming off the bench in his first game back from an elbow injury.
Source: NBA Lineups

CHA • Guard • #24
1 day ago
A late addition to the Hornets’ injury report, Connaughton will not be available for Saturday’s game. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball or the Hornets’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report

TOR • Forward • #3
1 day ago
Ingram did not play in Friday’s loss to the Celtics, with Ja’Kobe Walter moving into the starting lineup. Walter would likely retain that role if Ingram remains out, and he would be worth the streaming risk in deep leagues.
Source: Josh Lewenberg

TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
1 day ago
Barnes did not play in Friday’s loss to the Celtics, resulting in Sandro Mamukelashvili moving into the starting lineup alongside Collin Murray-Boyles. If Barnes can play on Sunday, Mamu could potentially remain in the starting lineup since RJ Barrett (ankle) is out.
Source: Josh Lewenberg

TOR • Center • #19
1 day ago
Poeltl has not appeared in a game since December 21, and updates have been scarce since he was cleared for contact on January 5. The Raptors will continue to rely on Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro Mamukelasvhili, with the former offering a higher fantasy ceiling.
Source: Josh Lewenberg

TOR • Forward-Guard • #9
1 day ago
Barrett exited Friday’s loss to the Celtics during the latter stages of the fourth quarter. With Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes listed as questionable, the Raptors could be severely shorthanded on Sunday. Ja’Kobe Walter and Ochai Agbaji will see their minutes increase with Barrett unavailable.
Source: Josh Lewenberg

CHA • Forward • #31
1 day ago
Salaün was initially probable, and he’ll continue to play his small role off the bench. He’s had some strong performances in year two, but he hasn’t produced consistently enough to be a standard league option at this point.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHA • Forward • #2
1 day ago
Williams hasn’t played since tearing his ACL in 2024, but he popped up on the injury report as probable ahead of this game. He’s now officially been cleared to suit up, though his minutes will likely be limited in his first game in 14 months.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • • #
1 day ago
Kalkbrenner was initially listed as probable for this game, so his availability isn’t surprising. He’ll return to the lineup after missing the last 10 games for the Hornets. Moussa Diabaté has been starting in his place, though Kalkbrenner has started most of the season. Still, regardless of who starts, they should split the minutes at center.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHA • Guard • #24
1 day ago
Connaughton is a late addition to the injury report, but he isn’t part of the Hornets’ rotation when he’s healthy. His potential absence won’t open up minutes for any other Hornets.
Source: NBA Injury Report

TOR • Guard • #5
2 days ago
Quickley has shouldered more of the offensive workload for the injury-plagued Raptors, who were without a trio of key contributors in this one with Scottie Barnes (knee), Brandon Ingram (thumb) and Jakob Poeltl (back) all on the shelf. They also lost RJ Barrett to an apparent left ankle injury during the late stages of the fourth quarter. The speedy 26-year-old guard dished out a season-high 13 helpers but it still wasn’t enough. He should see an uptick in creation opportunities and three-point attempts with Barnes, Ingram and Barret out of the mix, which provides a short-term boost to his fantasy appeal. The Raptors are back in action with back-to-back contests against the 76ers starting on Sunday night.

TOR • Guard • #14
2 days ago
The absence of several key contributors due to injuries should lead to increased touches and creation possessions for Walter moving forward, which provides an immediate boost to his fantasy profile. The 21-year-old lacks significant scoring upside on a consistent basis, but the opportunities are there on a short-term basis with RJ Barrett (ankle), Scottie Barnes (knee), Brandon Ingram (thumb) and Jakob Poeltl (back) all dealing with injuries. He’s worthy of a speculative roster spot in deeper fantasy leagues.

TOR • Forward-Guard • #9
2 days ago
Barrett injured his left ankle during the fourth quarter of Friday’s game and was ruled out late in the period. He finished with 19 points (6-of-15 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists and three three-pointers. More will be learned about the severity of Barrett’s injury on Saturday, and the Raptors were without Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes for Friday’s game.
Source: Blake Murphy

CHA • Forward • #31
2 days ago
Salaün was also probable for Thursday’s loss to the Pacers, a game in which he played 13 minutes off the bench. With Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) and Grant Williams (knee) also probable for Saturday’s game, there may be even fewer minutes available to the 2024 lottery pick.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHA • Forward • #2
2 days ago
Inactive since suffering a torn right ACL in November of 2024, Williams is on track to make his season debut on Saturday. Given the time missed, expect the forward’s minutes to be restricted in his first few games back. Williams doesn’t affect fantasy basketball immediately, but his return may result in fewer minutes for Tidjane Salaün.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • • #
2 days ago
After ten consecutive games on the sidelines, Kalkbrenner could be back in the lineup on Saturday. His availability affects Moussa Diabaté the most, as he has been the replacement in the starting lineup. Due to Kalkbrenner’s missed time, Diabaté may get another start on Saturday, but his minutes would decrease. Also, PJ Hall may fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Injury Report

TOR • Guard • #14
2 days ago
The Raptors won’t have Brandon Ingram or Scottie Barnes for Friday’s game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. The voids are being filled by Walter and Mamukelashvili, with the latter offering a higher streaming ceiling.
Source: NBA Lineups

TOR • Forward • #3
2 days ago
Ingram injured his right thumb during Wednesday’s win over the Hornets, exiting after playing 11 minutes. With Scottie Barnes also out, the Raptors will lean heavily on Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett for their offense. Ja’Kobe Walter and Ochai Agbaji should see their playing time increase, with both potentially moving into the starting five.
Source: Justin Turpin

TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
2 days ago
Barnes suffered a right knee injury in Wednesday’s game against the Hornets, but was able to finish the contest. Now the 24-year-old small forward has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Celtics with a right knee sprain. Sandro Mamukelashvili or Ochai Agbaji could move into the starting lineup with Barnes out.

TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
2 days ago
Barnes briefly exited from Wednesday’s game against the Hornets due to a right knee injury, but he was able to return to finish out the game. However, he missed shootaround on Friday and is now expected to be sidelined. With Collin Murray-Boyles already starting, Sandro Mamukelashvili or Ochai Agbaji will likely start with Barnes expected out.
Source: Ryan Wolstat

CHA • Forward • #0
3 days ago
Limited to 12 points in Wednesday’s loss to the Raptors, Bridges was a bit more effective on Thursday. He’s recorded at least four assists in each of his last three games, and the Hornets’ forward has offered top-50 value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. While Bridges’ fantasy ceiling isn’t particularly high, he provides a solid floor for managers seeking consistent production.
CHA • • #
3 days ago
Interestingly, Knueppel did not attempt a shot during the first quarter of Thursday’s game. His involvement in the Hornets’ offense did increase in the ensuing quarters, but that was an interesting approach for the rookie to take. Over the past two weeks, Knueppel has been a seventh-round player in eight-cat formats. The Hornets end their Week 12 slate on Saturday against the Jazz.

CHA • Guard • #1
3 days ago
With Thursday’s game being the second in as many nights for the Hornets, the training staff altered its approach to Ball’s minutes. He was brought off the bench against the Pacers, but that did not negatively affect the point guard’s production early on. Ball scored 11 points in each of the first three quarters, and the 33 points were two more than what he produced in his prior two appearances combined. If Thursday’s approach is the one that Charlotte takes with future back-to-backs, that would be good news for managers who have Ball on their fantasy rosters.

CHA • Forward • #24
3 days ago
Miller picked up his second technical foul with 9:49 remaining in the third quarter, resulting in a premature trip to the locker room. He finished with six points (2-of-8 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one three-pointer.
Source: Rod Boone

CHA • Guard • #2
3 days ago
Sexton enters the starting lineup for LaMelo Ball, who will come off the bench for the first time all season. The Hornets are on the second game of a back-to-back and will look to rebound from a one-point loss to the Raptors on Wednesday.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • • #
3 days ago
Kalkbrenner is set to miss his 10th straight game as he continues to battle an elbow injury. The rookie center is averaging 8.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game thus far. His absence provides Moussa Diabate a chance to start and produce for the Hornets, who are now 13-24 on the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHA • Forward • #31
3 days ago
Initially probable for Thursday’s game, Salaün is officially available. While he should play rotation minutes off the bench due to Charlotte’s lack of healthy bigs, the second-year forward will not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHA • Guard • #1
3 days ago
Ball was upgraded from probable to available, giving the Hornets their starting point for Thursday’s contest. Ball’s minutes will be on the second night of a back-to-back after recording a 15/7/7 line in the loss to the Raptors on Wednesday. Ball is averaging just 15.0 points and 5.8 assists across four games in January. Fantasy managers will hope the former third-overall pick can find his groove.
Source: NBA Injury Report

TOR • Forward • #3
3 days ago
Ingram had to exit Wednesday’s win over the Hornets with a sprained right thumb after 11 minutes. His exit led to more minutes for Ja’Kobe Walter, who logged 19 minutes off the bench. Jamal Shead would also be in line for more playing time if Ingram can’t play on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report

TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
3 days ago
Barnes injured his right knee during Wednesday’s win over the Hornets but returned after a trip to the locker room. He has been diagnosed with a sprain and is questionable for Friday. If Barnes can’t play, the Raptors will look to Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett for more production.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHA • Forward • #31
3 days ago
Salaün has been battling an ankle injury, but he missed just one game over the weekend. He seems likely to play in both legs of a back-to-back, but with Brandon Miller (knee) also back, there likely won’t be a lot of usage for Salaün.
Source: NBA.com

CHA • Guard • #1
3 days ago
Ball has not missed a game since December 14th, and it seems likely he will play in both games of a back-to-back. He’s averaging 19.3 points, 5.7 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals over his last two weeks, which has made him a top-50 player in fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA.com

CHA • Forward • #24
3 days ago
Miller missed Thursday’s game against the Raptors, but seems likely to return for the second game in a back-to-back on Thursday. His return would push Sion James back to the bench.
Source: NBA.com

CHA • Forward • #14
4 days ago
Though he didn’t do much scoring, Diabaté was still able to make a big impact in this game. He is currently the only healthy center for Charlotte, which means he has been starting and has seen a big bump in minutes. He had a couple double-doubles late in December and is certainly capable of scoring more, but that hasn’t happened consistently. Still, until Ryan Kalkbrenner returns, Diabaté should be rostered.

CHA • Guard • #2
4 days ago
Sexton was one of the few reliable scoring options for the Hornets in this game. He led the team in scoring while coming off the bench, and the other typical scorers for Charlotte struggled. It matched a season high for Sexton and was his first time scoring at least 20 points in a game since November. Sexton is still capable of making a fantasy impact, but he hasn’t gotten the opportunity consistently this year.

TOR • Forward-Guard • #9
4 days ago
An early exit from Brandon Ingram (thumb) resulted in Barrett leading the way offensively for the Raptors. He fell one point shy of matching his season high for scoring, which he set four days prior to this game. Barrett’s production has been up and down since he returned from a 15-game absence due to a knee injury. However, he was able to step up on offense in this game, which certainly didn’t hurt for fantasy managers. Still, his fantasy impact will continue to be limited due to his lack of production in other categories.
TOR • • #
4 days ago
Though CMB didn’t do much scoring, he was able to dominate the glass for Toronto. He set a new career high for boards, which came two days after the best performance of his young career. CMB should continue to start, at least until Jakob Poeltl returns. His production may come inconsistently, but he continues to show that he holds enough value to be worth rostering in standard leagues.

TOR • Guard • #5
4 days ago
Quickly has been an inconsistent producer for Toronto for most of the season, and this recent stretch is no exception. He has scored at least 20 points in four of his last seven games, but also has a four-point dud mixed in. However, the highlight of this game for him wasn’t in the box score. Quickley hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Raptors their third straight win. Next up on the schedule is an outing in Boston on Friday.

TOR • Forward • #3
4 days ago
Ingram played 11 minutes before exiting with what the Raptors are describing as a sprained right thumb. While Jamison Battle has picked up a few minutes off the bench, Ja’Kobe Walter and Ochai Agbaji are the players who fantasy managers should watch for the rest of Wednesday’s game.
Source: Marc J. Spears

CHA • Forward • #24
4 days ago
Miller was listed as probable on Tuesday evening, but he’s now in danger of sitting out against the Raptors. Charlotte is on the first leg of a back-to-back set, and it’s possible the Hornets are giving Miller a maintenance day before facing the Pacers on Thursday. If Miller is out, Sion James and Collin Sexton are candidates to replace him in the starting five.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHA • Forward • #31
4 days ago
Salaün has been dealing with an ankle injury, but he’s been able to play through it. That will be the case on Wednesday against the Raptors, and he should be expected to handle his usual allotment of minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHA • Forward • #31
5 days ago
Salaün was able to play in Monday’s win over the Thunder, grabbing six rebounds in 13 minutes of action. Even if he’s cleared to play against Toronto, there’s no need to roster Salaün in redraft leagues.
Source: Charlotte Hornets

TOR • Center • #19
5 days ago
Poeltl was recently cleared for contact, which means he’s nearing a return, but he’s not quite there. Until he’s back on the court, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles will fill in for Poeltl at center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • • #
6 days ago
The rookie got a second straight start and ended up having the best performance of his young career. This was what Toronto envisioned when they drafted him. The combination of passing and defensive production was fantastic for both the Raptors and fantasy managers alike. Developing a shot from deep is important, but he was able to figure out ways to score in this one. Jakob Poeltl (back) is getting closer to returning, but as long as CMB is starting, he has enough upside to be worth streaming.

TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
6 days ago
Barnes fell short of a triple-double, but he was able to turn in a strong stat line in the win over Atlanta. This was the third time in his last five games that Barnes has finished with at least 10 assists. It has been an excellent season for Barnes, which has been highlighted by a major leap in efficiency. That held true in this one, as he shot at least 50 percent for a third straight game. He’ll look to keep it going in Charlotte on Wednesday.

TOR • Forward • #3
6 days ago
Ingram led all scorers in this game, but he didn’t even crack 20 points. 14 players scored in double figures, including all 10 starters between the two teams. Ingram’s last three games have been incredible; he has averaged 26 points while shooting 60 percent from the floor. He ranks inside the top-50 in nine-cat leagues over the past two weeks, and he’ll look to stay hot in Charlotte on Wednesday.

TOR • Center • #19
6 days ago
Poeltl has already been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Hawks, but he’s progressing well and inching closer to a return. He’ll continue the reconditioning process, which means it shouldn’t be long before he’s back in the lineup, which will take away minutes from Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles.
Source: Josh Lewenberg

TOR • Forward • #3
8 days ago
Ingram hit 5-of-6 shots and supplied 12 first-quarter points to help Toronto take an early lead before nearly reaching the 30-point plateau for the fifth time this season. The 28-year-old forward has been on a roll from a scoring standpoint over the past two weeks, averaging 23.1 points over his last seven games during that span. The two teams will meet again on Monday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto for a rematch before facing the Pelicans, Nuggets and Warriors to close out a four-game week.

TOR • Forward-Guard • #9
8 days ago
Barrett took over as Toronto’s primary offensive catalyst in the second half, draining 7-of-14 shots, including 4-of-7 from beyond the arc, to finish with 16 points. The 25-year-old forward is still working his way back from a lingering knee injury that has been an issue since late November.

TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
11 days ago
Barnes became the first player in Raptors history to have a game with at least 20 points, at least 14 rebounds and at least 10 assists. It’s his second triple-double in his last three games. Over his last three games, he’s had 50 rebounds. While the 24-year-old small forward is still testing the limits of his game, he’s established himself as one of the best players in all of fantasy basketball this season. The Raptors finish up the week against the Hawks Saturday.

TOR • Forward • #3
11 days ago
Trailing by three with 2.7 seconds left, the Raptors fouled Bruce Brown, who promptly missed both free throws. The second free throw was corralled by Scottie Barnes and quickly moved up the floor to Ingram, who appeared to tie the game with a last second three-pointer off the glass. Upon further review, the ball was clearly still in Ingram’s hand when time ran out. The call was overturned and the Raptors fell to 20-15 on the season, but Ingram was a split second away from sending this one to overtime.

TOR • Forward-Guard • #9
11 days ago
Barrett will return to the starting lineup after missing Monday’s game against the Magic. He returned from a 15-game absence the game prior to face the Warriors on the first leg of a back-to-back. In his return, he tallied 24 minutes and made contributions as a scorer, passer, and facilitator in the overtime victory. He’ll have a chance to make an impact again against a Nuggets team currently dealing with a long list of injuries.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni