ImpactNtilikina continues to recover from a left tibia fracture. He's recently begun individual workouts again, but it's unclear when he'll be cleared to make his season debut.
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Frank Ntilikina - Remains outNtilikina (lower leg) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Minnesota.
Nick Richards - Questionable for SaturdayRichards (concussion) is questionable for Saturday's game against Minnesota.
ImpactRichards has missed the last six matchups due to a concussion, but it's encouraging that he's labeled as questionable for Saturday's game rather than being immediately ruled out. If he's cleared to suit up against the Timberwolves, he could face a minutes restriction.
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Brandon Miller - Listed as questionableMiller (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against Minnesota.
ImpactMiller missed Thursday's one-point win over the Nets due to an ankle injury but has a chance to return Saturday. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) sidelined, Miller would likely be a focal point of Charlotte's offense if he's cleared to suit up.
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Nick Smith Jr. - Perfect from three in winSmith recorded a career-high nine points (3-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt) along with one rebound and one block across 14 minutes in Thursday's 129-128 victory over the Nets.
ImpactIt appears Smith will get more opportunities off the bench after an MRI confirmed LaMelo Ball sustained a right ankle sprain, sidelining him for at least a week. In Smith's last six games, he has averaged 8.7 minutes per game, so expect that to trend upwards in the immediate future.
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Royce O'Neale - Not on injury reportO'Neale (hip) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game against Orlando, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
ImpactO'Neale missed his first game of the season Thursday against Charlotte due to a left hip contusion, but he should be back in action Saturday. Over 14 appearances in November, he averaged 8.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 30.1 minutes per game.
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Ben Simmons - Remains outSimmons (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Magic, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
ImpactSimmons has missed 11 straight games due to a pinched nerve in his back. He returned to individual work last week and is due for another evaluation soon, but it's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again. His next chance will come Wednesday in Atlanta.
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Lonnie Walker IV - Won't play SaturdayWalker has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Magic due to a left hamstring strain, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
ImpactWalker was held to single-digit scoring totals in four of his last five appearances, and he'll be unavailable Saturday for the first time since the Nets' regular-season opener. However, Royce O'Neale (hip) isn't on the injury report, and he could see increased run alongside Cam Thomas and Mikal Bridges.
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