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CHA • Guard • #23
about 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 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
1 day 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
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
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
2 days ago
For just the third time in his career, and the first since October 29, 2022, Dončić fouled out of an NBA game on Friday. His foul of Milwaukee’s Kevin Porter Jr. on a three-point attempt with 16.2 seconds remaining led to two made free throws that gave the Bucks the lead for good. This was a frustrating night for Dončić, who shot 4-of-19 from inside the arc and 4-of-8 at the foul line. The rebounds, assists, steals and three-pointers were useful, but Dončić managers took a hit in the percentages.
LAL • Forward • #33
2 days ago
With Rui Hachimura (calf) once again unavailable, LaRavia was in the Lakers’ starting lineup for the sixth consecutive game. While the final stat line on Friday was modest, the forward was a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Since moving into the starting five, LaRavia has been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats. As long as Hachimura is unavailable, LaRavia is worth the streaming risk.
LAL • Forward • #23
2 days ago
James, who finished one rebound shy of a triple-double, had a chance to tie Friday’s game in the final seconds. However, Giannis Antetokounmpo was able to poke the ball away from behind, resulting in James’ third turnover of the night. That was the only issue for the Lakers’ forward, who shouldered more of the offensive workload with Luka Dončić in foul trouble. Over the past two weeks, LeBron has been a top-15 player in eight-cat formats.
LAL • Forward • #23
2 days ago
James is good to go after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Spurs. His return means that Jarred Vanderbilt will head to the bench, where he offers minimal fantasy value.
Source: Khobi Price
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
LAL • Forward • #28
2 days ago
Hachimura has been sidelined for the Lakers’ last five games but had a chance to return for this one. However, he’ll remain out, which means Jake LaRavia will remain a starter for at least one more game, where he has been worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Forward • #23
2 days ago
LeBron was initially listed as questionable after missing Wednesday’s game but is now expected to play. Jarred Vanderbilt started that game in his place but will return to playing a role off the bench with LeBron expected back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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
LAL • Forward • #28
3 days ago
Hachimura has missed the Lakers’ last five games with a strained right calf, and a return to action may not be far away. If he’s able to play on Friday, Jake LaRavia will be the player most affected. While LaRavia’s minutes would decrease, he may be worth holding onto in deep leagues to account for a potential minutes restriction for Hachimura.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Forward • #23
3 days ago
James did not play in Wednesday’s loss to the Spurs, which led to Jarred Vanderbilt making a spot start. Vanderbilt is more valuable as a defender than as a scorer, so he did not offer much fantasy value. James will be back in the starting lineup if he’s allowed to play on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report