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CHA • Center • #14
about 2 months ago
Initially questionable for Friday’s game, Diabaté was upgraded to probable earlier in the day. He’s now officially available to play, which will impact the Hornets’ center rotation. Mason Plumlee will likely fall out of the rotation entirely, but this does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Center • #14
about 2 months ago
Diabaté sat out Sunday’s matchup with Denver, which allowed Mason Plumlee to join the rotation. With Diabaté expected to play, he could reclaim his role as Charlotte’s primary backup center, leaving fewer minutes available for Plumlee.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #14
about 2 months ago
Diabaté has been hobbled by a sore right knee, most recently sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Nuggets. Mason Plumlee played rotation minutes off the bench, serving as Ryan Kalkbrenner’s backup. If Diabaté can play on Friday, Plumlee will likely fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Shooting Guard • #10
about 2 months ago
Green is set to make his season debut after undergoing left shoulder surgery in June. Given the time missed, his minutes are likely to be restricted for conditioning reasons. When healthy, Green is a solid defender who does not offer much fantasy value on the offensive end of the floor. He’s worth watching, but should not be considered a must-add, especially with the Hornets adding Kon Knueppel, Sion James and Liam McNeeley via last June’s draft.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Connaughton has been unavailable since November 22 and has no return timeline. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as Connaughton did not play consistent rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
Mann is set to miss his fifth game in a row with a knee injury. KJ Simpson has seen his minutes increase in Mann’s absence, though he’s still not worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Friday’s game will be the third that Sexton has missed due to a strained left quad. With LaMelo Ball and Tre Mann also out, the Hornets will likely stick with KJ Simpson as the starting point guard. While his fantasy ceiling is limited, Simpson is worth a look in deep leagues due to Charlotte’s lack of healthy alternatives.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
Ball hasn’t played since leaving Friday’s game against the Raptors with a bone bruise in his left ankle. Sion James and KJ Simpson have seen additional minutes in Ball’s absence. Given his history of ankle injuries, that absence could extend beyond Friday.
TOR • Small Forward and Power Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
Ingram starred for Toronto, but it wasn’t enough to get the win. This was his second straight 30-point game and his third of the season. Ingram has bounced back after a disappointing 2024-25 campaign in which he only played 18 games. His tenure in New Orleans was limited by injuries, but his start as a Raptor has them in the playoff race. He’ll remain an offensive star for them, which will continue to lead to strong fantasy contributions.
TOR • Shooting Guard • #14
about 2 months ago
Walter had been starting with RJ Barrett (knee) sidelined, but he was replaced by Ochai Agbaji for this game. However, he fared much better as a reserve than Agbaji did as a starter. Walter still isn’t worth rostering in standard leagues, but he made his case to return to the starting lineup. It’s unclear if that will happen, and even if it does, Walter should be left on the waiver wire.
TOR • Point Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
With Immanuel Quickley (illness) sidelined, Shead got the starting nod for the first time this season. In the increased opportunity, Shead was able to set a new season high for scoring and reached eight assists for the fifth time this season. Shead is more than capable of making an impact in fantasy basketball when he gets the chance to start, but it is unlikely that Quickley remains sidelined until Monday’s game against the Heat.
TOR • Point Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
Shead will start for the first time this season in place of Immanuel Quickley, who is sidelined with an illness. Agbaji, who scored a season-high 11 points off the bench on Sunday, will replace Ja’Kobe Walter in the starting lineup. Walter had been starting in place of RJ Barrett, so Agbaji could maintain that role moving forward.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
As expected, Battle will miss a second straight game. He hasn’t played a large role this year, so his minutes will likely be divided up between Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Point Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
Shead will be good to go despite the initial questionable tag. With Immanuel Quickley (illness) sidelined, Shead will have a chance to start in his place at point guard, though he should see a massive bump in minutes regardless.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Quickley was able to play through an illness on Sunday, but it will keep him on the sidelines against New York in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup, Jamal Shead, who is available after being listed as questionable with a quad injury, should start in his stead.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Quickley is a late addition to Tuesday’s injury report, but he played through the illness on Sunday and logged 30 minutes. With Jamal Shead (quad) also questionable, more minutes could be available for Ja’Kobe Walter and Gradey Dick if Quickley is forced to sit out Tuesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Point Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
Shead, who played 22 minutes off the bench in Sunday’s loss to the Celtics, is dealing with a quad contusion. While Shead’s availability won’t impact Immanuel Quickley’s status as the starting point guard, the Raptors may need to look to Scottie Barnes to handle more playmaking responsibilities when Quickley is not in the game. Also, Ja’Kobe Walter may see his minutes increase if Shead can’t play. He logged 12 minutes on Sunday despite once again replacing RJ Barrett in the starting lineup.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
TOR • Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Battle did not play in Sunday’s loss to the Celtics and appears likely to remain out for Tuesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal. His absence does not directly impact fantasy basketball, but it will mean that the Raptors rely even more on Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles off the bench.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
TOR • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Barrett will miss at least at least two more games, including Tuesday’s NBA Cup matchup with Miami. Barrett has been progressing and received a PRP injection to help his knee. Ja’Kobe Walter will continue to start in his place, though Jamal Shead started in his stead to open the second half of Toronto’s last game. That may or may not continue.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
McNeeley enjoyed his best outing of the season on Sunday, recording new highs in points and three-pointers. The rookie wing hit three triples in the first half, giving the Hornets a welcome spark off the bench. Unfortunately, McNeeley suffered a left quad contusion during the second half, spending some time on the sideline with a heating pad on his thigh. The Hornets won’t play again until Friday; hopefully, that’s enough time for McNeeley to get back to full strength.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 2 months ago
With LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton unavailable due to injury, Bridges spent more time on the ball as a playmaker on Sunday. That factored into him dishing out a season-high eight assists, finishing two helpers and a rebound shy of a triple-double. Sunday’s performance occurred at a good time for Bridges and those who have him rostered, as he’s ranked outside the top-200 in nine-cat per-game value over the past two weeks. He’ll look to build on Sunday’s showing in Week 8, with the Hornets playing on Friday and Sunday.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Miller had a rough night inside the arc, making just one of his nine two-point attempts. However, a respectable 40 percent mark from three boosted his point total, and he did finish with a complete stat line. The five assists were the most he’s recorded in a game since the season opener, when Miller dished out seven helpers against the Nets. Staying healthy has been an issue for him this season, so the extra time off due to the NBA Cup may benefit Miller. Charlotte plays games on Friday and Sunday during Week 8.
CHA • Point Guard • #25
about 2 months ago
With the Hornets being down multiple point guards, most notably starter LaMelo Ball, Simpson made his first start of the season on Sunday. While he finished with a respectable stat line, the assist category was lacking. Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges spent more time on the ball, which helped them combine to dish out 13 assists. Charlotte does not play its first game of Week 8 until Friday, so there isn’t much need to add Simpson after his showing on Sunday.
TOR • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Due to an illness, Quickley was not cleared to play until a little over an hour before tipoff. He looked to be under the weather, and dealing with the Celtics’ perimeter defenders didn’t help matters, either. The hope is that Quickley will be at full strength for Tuesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup with the Knicks.
TOR • Power Forward, Shooting Guard, and Small Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Finishing two assists shy of a triple-double, Barnes recorded his 12th double-double of the season on Sunday. He continues to provide first-round value in 12-team, nine-cat formats while sitting a few spots outside of that threshold in eight-cat. Boosting Barnes’ fantasy value is the fact that he has not missed a game this season. He’ll look to help the Raptors advance to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas when they host the Knicks on Tuesday.
TOR • Small Forward and Power Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
Coming off of his worst offensive performance of the season in Friday’s loss to the Hornets, Ingram bounced back nicely on Sunday. He recorded his second 30-point game of the season and shot 55 percent from the field. While Ingram didn’t record any defensive stats, that isn’t a departure from the norm for him. He’s been consistently productive on offense and remained available, which has been great for him, the Raptors and fantasy managers. Toronto will play at least one game in Week 8, hosting the Knicks in an NBA Cup quarterfinal on Tuesday.
CHA • Point Guard • #25
about 2 months ago
The Hornets are without LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton for Sunday’s game, so Simpson has received the starting nod. While his season-long production has not made him worth the risk in fantasy leagues, the opportunity to start raises Simpson’s fantasy ceiling. The other four starters are unchanged, and Kalkbrenner’s playing time may increase with Moussa Diabaté unavailable.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Center • #14
about 2 months ago
Diabaté has been downgraded from questionable to out, which means Ryan Kalkbrenner will retain his place in the starting lineup. Mason Plumlee should play rotation minutes as the backup center, but that is not a good spot to find fantasy value. Leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
TOR • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Quickley made it through his pregame routine without incident and will play. He will occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, with Jamal Shead serving as the backup.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Injured during Friday’s loss to the Hornets, Battle was initially doubtful for Sunday’s game. While his absence does not affect fantasy basketball, it should result in more playing time for players already in the rotation such as Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Sexton will miss a second straight game after straining his left quad during Wednesday’s loss to the Knicks. KJ Simpson and Liam McNeeley have seen their playing time increase, as the Hornets are also without Tre Mann. Of the two, Simpson will likely play more on Sunday since LaMelo Ball is out.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
Mann will miss a fourth straight game on Sunday, which means more minutes are available to KJ Simpson and Liam McNeeley. However, neither has done enough to merit being rostered.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Connaughton has not appeared in a game since November 22. His absence will not affect fantasy basketball, as the veteran wing is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
Ball exited Friday’s win over the Raptors with a bone bruise in his left ankle. Due to his previous ankle injuries, this is a concern for the point guard and the Hornets. With Tre Mann and Collin Sexton also out, more minutes will become available to Sion James and KJ Simpson. Also, don’t be surprised if Kon Knueppel spends more time on the ball.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
TOR • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Quickley has yet to miss a game this season, but there’s a chance that could change on Sunday. If he’s unable to play, the Raptors will most likely turn to Jamal Shead to fill the void. He would be worth streaming in deep leagues if allowed to start. Also, Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes may be asked to take on more playmaking responsibilities.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
TOR • Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Battle injured his ankle during Friday’s loss to the Hornets. His absence would not impact fantasy basketball, but it would likely mean a few more minutes for fellow reserves Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
TOR • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Barrett has missed Toronto’s last seven games with a sprained right knee, and Sunday’s contest will push that unfortunate streak to eight. Ja’Kobe Walter has been the replacement in the starting lineup, but his production has not been consistent enough to merit streaming. Leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
TOR • Small Forward and Power Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
Ingram’s worst game of the season represented Toronto’s struggles in this game. He scored less than 10 points for the first time this season, and they’ve now lost four of their last five games, including twice to the Hornets. Ingram is in a slight shooting slump, which can help explain the lack of recent team success. He’ll look to get back on track against the Celtics on Sunday.
TOR • Point Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
Ja’Kobe Walter has been starting in place of RJ Barrett (knee), but Shead replaced him to start the second half against Charlotte. That wasn’t enough to get a win, but the Raptors outscored the Hornets by three points during Shead’s time on the floor, which is impressive in a 25-point loss. It’s unclear if Shead will remain a starter against the Celtics on Sunday, but he will hold streaming appeal if he does.
TOR • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Quickley was the lone bright spot in an ugly loss for Toronto. He accounted for over one-third of the Raptors’ points in this game, which marked a new season high for him. It was a wasted performance for him, and Toronto has now dropped four of their last five games since their nine-game win streak ended. Quickley will look to stay hot against the Celtics on Sunday.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
It was only a two-game absence for Miller, but it was good to see him back on the floor since he has already missed so much time this season after missing most of last season. It wasn’t a spectacular first game back, but he was able to play 30 minutes in a blowout win over the Raptors. LaMelo Ball injured his ankle, and if he remains out, Miller should see a bump in usage in the coming weeks.
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 2 months ago
Salaün spent most of November in the G League but returned to the Hornets for the last three games. During that stretch, he has averaged 14.7 points and 3.0 three-pointers per game. It’s an incredible hot stretch for Salaün, which is great to see after many have already labeled the 20-year-old a bust. He’s worth keeping an eye on, even if he isn’t worth rostering in standard leagues at this point.
CHA • Center • #
about 2 months ago
Against the Knicks on Wednesday, Hornets coach Charles Lee made the switch to bump Kalkbrenner to the bench and start Moussa Diabaté. That only lasted one game and was likely to have a better matchup against Karl-Anthony Towns. Kalkbrenner returned to the starting lineup for this game and played 26 minutes while Diabaté logged 16 minutes. Kalkbrenner should start most of Charlotte’s games for the rest of the season.
TOR • Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
The injury happened when Battle landed on the foot of a Hornets player after contesting a shot in the early stages of the fourth quarter on Friday. He was replaced in the lineup by Jakob Poeltl before being ruled out. Battle’s next chance to take the floor will be on Sunday when the Raptors face the Celtics.
Source: Kayla Grey
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
LaMelo just can’t seem to keep his ankles healthy. He dealt with a right ankle injury in November, and now it’s the left ankle that will keep him sidelined for at least the remainder of Friday’s showdown. Hopefully it won’t keep him sidelined long, but both KJ Simpson and Sion James should be in line for more minutes with Ball unavailable. There should be an additional update on his status at some point this weekend.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Center • #
about 2 months ago
Miller’s return will unsurprisingly push Sion James back to the bench. Also, after a one-game swap, Moussa Diabaté will head back to the bench, with Kalkbrenner returning to the starting lineup, though both bigs will continue to split the minutes at center.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Miller was upgraded to probable earlier in the day after initially being listed as questionable. Now, he’s been cleared to suit up. His return should push Sion James back to the bench.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
Ball has been managing a wrist injury in his non-shooting arm, but it hasn’t forced him to miss any games. He played through it on Wednesday and scored 34 points, so he should be fine for this game.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Center • #
about 2 months ago
The rookie center was upgraded from questionable to available ahead of Friday’s contest against the Raptors. He has started 19 of the 20 games he’s appeared in, but came off the bench in his most recent appearance. He’s averaging 9.0 points and 6.8 rebounds per game so far and should see similar production regardless of whether he comes off the bench or starts.
Source: Rod Boone
CHA • Point Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
Mann has missed the last two games with right knee soreness. Given that he was downgraded to doubtful just hours before Friday’s game against the Raptors, that absence could extend to three games. Liam McNeeley and KJ Simpson could see extra minutes if Mann is ultimately ruled out.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
It’s good news for Miller, who has missed the last two games with a left shoulder injury. The 23-year-old small forward was upgraded to probable and is now likely to return against the Raptors on Friday. Sion James will head back to the bench, though Miller could be on a minutes restriction.
TOR • Shooting Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
Agbaji missed Thursday’s game against the Lakers for personal reasons and will miss Friday’s game against the Hornets as well. Without the 25-year-old guard, AJ Lawson could pick up additional minutes.
TOR • Shooting Guard • #14
about 2 months ago
While Walter entered Thursday having started four of Toronto’s previous five games due to RJ Barrett’s knee injury, he hadn’t taken advantage of the opportunity. The one double-digit scoring effort in that run occurred in the game that the second-year guard did not start, and he averaged 6.6 points on 36.4 percent shooting. There were no such issues for Walter against the Lakers, as he tallied a season-high point total. One game doesn’t make Walter trustworthy in most fantasy leagues, but Thursday was a step in the right direction.
TOR • Small Forward and Power Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
Ingram had a difficult night from beyond the arc, missing all five of his three-point attempts in the 123-120 defeat. However, he shot well over 50 percent from two, preserving the overall field-goal percentage, and the rebounds and assists were also helpful to fantasy managers. With Ingram not providing consistently good value in the defensive categories or assists, his margin for error is relatively slim when discussing fantasy value. As a result, he’s slipped outside the top-75 in eight-cat formats after a promising start to the season.
TOR • Power Forward, Shooting Guard, and Small Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Barnes and the Raptors didn’t get the victory on Thursday, but he provided fantasy managers with another exquisite stat line. The forward/guard finished one assist shy of his first triple-double of the season, and he did so on excellent percentages. Over the past two weeks, Barnes has provided top-10 per-game value in eight-cat formats, slightly better than his season-long production. While it’s still early, he’s trending toward making the second All-Star Game appearance of his career.
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
about 2 months ago
Due to lower back injury management, starting center Jakob Poeltl will not play on Thursday. He’s been replaced in the lineup by Mamukelashvili, who is worth rostering in deep leagues even when Poeltl is available. Collin Murray-Boyles will also have added fantasy value, but Mamu is the preferred option.
Source: Trevor Lane
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Sexton suffered a left quad strain during Wednesday’s loss to the Knicks, exiting in the third quarter. Rookie Liam McNeeley’s playing time increased, but that was with Tre Mann out as well. With Mann considered questionable for Friday night, McNeeley’s bump in playing time may not be as pronounced. He’s only worth rostering in dynasty leagues currently.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Shooting Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
No word has been given on why Agbaji will be sidelined. However, the Raptors will have AJ Lawson back on Thursday, and he can step into a few more minutes.
Source: Blake Murphy
TOR • Center • #19
about 2 months ago
Thursday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Raptors, who host the Hornets on Friday. Poeltl’s absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, and this may be a spot where Sandro Mamukelashvili or Collin Murray-Boyles starts. While Jamison Battle was the choice for Sunday’s loss to the Knicks, the Lakers’ Deandre Ayton spends more time around the basket than New York’s Karl-Anthony Towns.
Source: Josh Lewenberg