Charlotte Hornets vs. Phoenix Suns - News - January 24, 2023

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LaMelo Ball - Considered questionableBall (ankle/wrist) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against Chicago.

ImpactBall has missed three straight games due to a left ankle sprain and right wrist soreness. It's unclear if one issue is more severe than the other, but it doesn't look like he's making much progress. If Ball is sidelined for a fourth consecutive contest, Terry Rozier would presumably draw another start at point guard, while Dennis Smith and Bryce McGowens see extra minutes. Following Thursday's matchup, the Hornets' next game arrives Sunday against Miami.

JANUARY 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Gordon Hayward - Listed as questionableHayward (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Bulls.

ImpactHayward sat out Tuesday's contest, the second night of a back-to-back set, to manage a left hamstring strain that already cost him eight games. On the surface, it looked like his absence was merely a rest day, and the veteran forward would be back in the mix against Chicago, but it appears the Hornets will take things one day at a time. Fantasy managers may have to wait until just before Thursday's 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff before getting Hayward's official availability for the contest.

JANUARY 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Devin Booker progressing, out at least one more weekGerald Bourguet: Devin Booker (left groin strain) continues progressing and will be re-evaluated again in one week, per SunsSource: Twitter...

JANUARY 25, 2023•HOOPSHYPE.COM

Deandre Ayton - Likely to play ThursdayAyton (illness) is probable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

ImpactAyton has missed the last three games due to an illness, but he returned to practice Wednesday and will likely be back in action a day later. He's posted double-doubles in five of his last six appearances, averaging 17.5 points, 12.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 32.7 minutes per game over that stretch.

JANUARY 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Cody Martin - Out againMartin (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bulls.

ImpactMartin will miss a sixth straight game due to left knee soreness. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against Miami.

JANUARY 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Landry Shamet - Won't play ThursdayShamet (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Dallas, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

ImpactShamet will miss a fifth straight game due to a foot injury. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday in San Antonio. In his absence, Duane Washington, Josh Okogie and Damion Lee are candidates for increased minutes behind Chris Paul and Mikal Bridges.

JANUARY 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Mark Williams - Falls out of rotation TuesdayWilliams played six minutes and finished with six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds in Tuesday's 128-97 loss to the Suns.

ImpactDespite garnering double-digit minutes in each of the Hornets' last four games while averaging 11.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.3 steals during that stretch, Williams was inexplicably dropped from head coach Steve Clifford's rotation in favor of Nick Richards. Williams still ended up seeing some run in garbage time and put up quality numbers during his time on the court, but the fact that he didn't get off the bench until late in the contest at least casts some doubt about his ability to receive a clear path to a starting role if top center Mason Plumlee is traded elsewhere ahead of the Feb. 9 deadline.

JANUARY 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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