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CHARLOTTE HORNETS 10-28 · 13TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Hornets first-round draft pick Tidjane Salaün gets sent down to Greensboro After a rough start to his NBA career, the Charlotte Hornets announced via X that they have assigned their rookie first-round pick, Tidjan S...
Tidjane Salaün - Sent to G League The Hornets assigned Salaun to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Saturday.
Impact Salaun will likely be in the G League for only a short stint. The rookie forward is averaging 4.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 16.7 minutes across his last 10 NBA outings.
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KJ Simpson - Sent to G League The Hornets transferred Simpson to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Saturday.
Impact Simpson continues to split time between the NBA and G League as a two-way player. However, the rookie guard should receive increased playing time while with the Swarm.
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Miles Bridges - Turns in 21 points Bridges ended Friday's 125-123 victory over the Bulls with 21 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 32 minutes.
Impact Bridges posted his fourth consecutive game with 20-plus points during a wild win against the Bulls. Although Charlotte's season has been a disappointment, Bridges' consistent play has been a bright spot for the team, and Friday's win was a great example of the Hornets' potential when the first unit is dialed in. Brandon Miller's (wrist) injury deprives the team of its second-best scorer, but Bridges will play a key role in filling the production gap.
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Nick Smith Jr. - Posts 15 points as fill-in Smith supplied 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Friday's 125-123 win over the Bulls.
Impact Smith's playing time is projected to increase following Brandon Miller's (wrist) injury diagnosis. With Miller out indefinitely, the 2023 first-round pick drew the start and flashed the sharpshooting skills that made him a hot commodity coming out of Arkansas. Although the Hornets are floundering in the Eastern Conference, players like LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and Mark Williams are playing well, which will give Smith some fantasy worthiness if he can hold on to the job.
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Mark Williams - Logs 19/19 double-double in win Williams logged 19 points (9-17 FG, 1-2 FT), 19 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 33 minutes during Friday's 125-123 victory over the Bulls.
Impact Williams is starting to heat up and has taken full control of Charlotte's frontcourt following Nick Richards' departure. The Duke product amassed a season-high 19 rebounds in the victory, and has hit the double-double milestone in five of his last six games.
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Hornets guard Brandon Miller out indefinitely with a torn wrist ligament
Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller will be sidelined indefinitely with a torn ligament in his right wrist18 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brandon Miller suffers torn ligament in wrist Rod Boone: Brandon Miller has suffered a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist and is out indefinitely, per the #Hornets.Source: x.c...
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Hornets Injury Update: Brandon Miller out indefinitely with torn wrist ligament | NBA.com Hornets guard Brandon Miller suffers right wrist injury during Wednesday win over Jazz, MRI confirms torn scapholunate ligament.
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LaMelo Ball, Hornets hand reeling Bulls another loss LaMelo Ball had 26 points and nine assists and Mark Williams notched a double-double of 19 points and 19 rebounds to lift the visiting Charl...
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Hornets at Bulls: LaMelo Ball & Nick Smith Jr. Postgame Media Availability
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Hornets at Bulls: Coach Charles Lee Postgame Media Availability
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Ball and Bridges lead Hornets to wild 125-123 win over Bulls
LaMelo Ball scored 26 points, Miles Bridges had 21 and the Charlotte Hornets held on for a wild 125-123 win over the Chicago Bulls18 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LaMelo talks duel with Lonzo & win vs Bulls, Postgame Interview
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Brandon Miller - Out indefinitely Charlotte announced Friday that Miller has suffered a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist that will sideline him indefinitely.
Impact Miller picked up the injury on Jan. 15 and an MRI revealed the tear. This is a brutal blow for Charlotte and for his fantasy managers, as the forward was having a terrific season with averages of 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 34.2 minutes across 27 appearances. Until more clarity is known regarding a timetable, guys like Nick Smith, Seth Curry and Cody Martin could step into larger roles.
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LaMelo & Lonzo share a moment after the game
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LaMelo Ball vs Lonzo Ball BROTHERS Duel 🔥 January 17, 2025
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Nick Smith Jr. - First career start Friday Smith will start Friday's game against the Bulls.
Impact It'll be the first career start for the former first-rounder Friday, and he'll have a chance to offer a boost in fantasy value. Over his past four games, Jones is averaging 8.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.0 threes in 18.6 minutes.
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Brandon Miller - Ruled out against Chicago Miller (wrist) won't play in Friday's game versus the Bulls.
Impact Miller has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to a sprained right wrist. Nick Smith, Seth Curry and Cody Martin are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Miller's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Dallas.
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Mark Williams - Available, will play Friday Williams (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Impact Seeing Williams in the injury report is always complicated, but the big man will be available and should handle his regular workload at center in what figures to be a promising matchup against the Bulls. Williams is averaging 18.6 points, 11.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game since the beginning of January.
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Moussa Diabaté - Available against Bulls Diabate (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Impact Diabate will play through an illness for the Hornets on Friday, and he's in line to make his first appearance in the NBA since a Dec. 30 loss to Chicago. The 22-year-old big man should handle Charlotte's backup center role behind starter Mark Williams with Nick Richards now out of the picture, and Diabate is averaging 6.8 rebounds in 17.9 minutes over 30 contests (four starts) in 2024-25.
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Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions The Charlotte Hornets (9-28) face the Chicago Bulls (18-23) Friday. Tip-off from United Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze Bet...
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Hornets look to continue improved play in Chicago The Charlotte Hornets are back in action tonight at 9:30 pm EST. They have one more road game before returning home, and it's against the Ch...
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Moussa Diabaté - Questionable for Friday Diabate (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Impact Diabate hasn't seen action at the NBA level since Dec. 30, though there could be some minutes coming in his future with Nick Richards now in Phoenix.
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