JALEN MCDANIELS NEWS

Rozier's 29 lead Hornets over stumbling Cavaliers 119-98

Terry Rozier scored 29 points and carried Charlotte’s backcourt with LaMelo Ball in foul trouble, leading the Hornets to a 119-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, who got back All...

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Wednesday McDaniels (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the Cavs.

Impact As expected, McDaniels will miss an 18th straight game due to a sprained left ankle. It sounds like he's making incremental progress, but he's likely still several games away from returning.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as doubtful for Wednesday McDaniels (ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact McDaniels has missed 17 straight contests due to a severely sprained left ankle. It remains unclear when he may return to game action.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Missing 17th straight game McDaniels (ankle) will not play Monday against Milwaukee.

Impact As expected, McDaniels will miss yet another contest as he continues to work back from a severely sprained left ankle. McDaniels has not played since Jan. 21.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antetokounmpo and the Bucks face the Hornets

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee into a matchup against Charlotte averaging 29.4 points per game

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another absence on tap McDaniels (ankle) has been downgraded to out ahead of Sunday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Though the Hornets' decision to list McDaniels as "doubtful" heading into the day seemingly indicates that his return to action could be near, the third-year forward will still end up missing his 16th consecutive game Sunday. Meanwhile, Cody Martin (back) is listed as doubtful ahead of the 7 p.m. ET tipoff, so rookie JT Thor should have a good chance at sticking in the rotation as a backup forward.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ball, Hornets square off against the Pistons

Detroit faces Charlotte for an Eastern Conference matchup Sunday

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubtful Sunday McDaniels (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game against Detroit.

Impact McDaniels appears to be trending toward a 16th consecutive absence due to his left ankle sprain. He was unable to practice Wednesday, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets emerge from break reenergized, rout Raptors 125-93

Terry Rozier and Kelly Oubre Jr. each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets emerged from the All-Star break looking reenergized with a 125-93 rout of the Toronto Raptors on Fr...

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable Friday McDaniels (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Toronto.

Impact McDaniels was listed as doubtful for Friday's matchup after he missed practice Wednesday, and he'll officially be held out. His next chance to return will be Sunday against the Pistons.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Friday McDaniels (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's matchup against the Raptors.

Impact McDaniels failed to practice Wednesday, so it's not surprising that he's unlikely to play Friday. However, it's a positive sign that he's been upgraded to doubtful, so a return appears to be on the horizon.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets face the Raptors on 3-game slide

Charlotte will try to end its three-game slide when the Charlotte Hornets play Toronto

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unable to practice Wednesday McDaniels (ankle) remains sidelined indefinitely with a sprained left ankle, Sam Perley of Hornets.com reports.

Impact McDaniels was not able to go through Wednesday's practice, and afterward coach James Borrego said the wing is "not at a point where he's ready to go live." The implication is that McDaniels will miss at least a handful of games coming out of the break. He hasn't seen the floor since suffering the injury back on Jan. 21 against the Thunder.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday McDaniels (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Heat.

Impact McDaniels will miss a 14th straight game due to a sprained left ankle. His next chance to suit up will be when the Hornets return to action following the All-Star break against the Raptors on Feb. 25.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami plays Charlotte, looks for 5th straight road win

Miami heads into a matchup with Charlotte as winners of four road games in a row

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Tuesday McDaniels (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Timberwolves.

Impact McDaniels will miss a 13th consecutive game due to a sprained ankle. His next chance to suit up will be Thursday against the Heat.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota puts home win streak on the line against Charlotte

Minnesota will try to keep its six-game home win streak intact when the Timberwolves take on Charlotte

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grizzlies hold off late rally by Hornets to win 5th straight

Ja Morant scored 26 points, Desmond Bane added 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies held off the Charlotte Hornets 125-118 on Saturday night for their fifth straight win

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable Saturday McDaniels (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact McDaniels will miss a 12th consecutive game due to a sprained ankle. His next chance to suit up will be Tuesday against the Timberwolves.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte hosts Memphis on 5-game home skid

Charlotte will try to break its five-game home skid when the Hornets face Memphis

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte faces Detroit, looks to break 6-game skid

Charlotte heads into the matchup against Detroit after losing six games in a row

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Friday McDaniels (ankle) won't play Friday against the Pistons.

Impact McDaniels continues to nurse a sprained ankle and will be sidelined for the 11th straight game. He also seems likely to be out for the second half of the back-to-back set Saturday versus Memphis.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DeRozan, Vucevic lead Bulls past struggling Hornets 121-109

DeMar DeRozan scored 36 points, Nikola Vucevic added 18 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists and the Chicago Bulls handed the Charlotte Hornets their sixth consecutive loss, 121-1...

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Wednesday McDaniels (ankle) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.

Impact McDaniels hasn't played since Jan. 21 due to a left ankle sprain and is slated to miss his 10th consecutive game. In his absence, P.J. Washington should continue to garner an increased role off the bench.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte faces Chicago on 4-game home slide

Charlotte will look to end its four-game home slide when the Hornets play Chicago

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS