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Diabate (hand) isn't listed on the Hornets' injury report for Thursday's game against Orlando.

Diabate appeared to sustain a left hand injury late in Tuesday's win over Miami, but the issue won't prevent him from facing the Magic. He's averaging 7.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks across 29.2 minutes over his last 11 appearances.

Salaun (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Magic.

Salaun will miss an eighth consecutive contest Thursday due to a left calf strain and is without a timetable for a return. He should be considered doubtful for Saturday's game against Memphis until Charlotte offers an update on his status.

Adebayo (calf) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

Adebayo was held out of Tuesday's blowout loss to the Hornets due to right calf tightness but is likely to suit up Thursday. The star big man has posted at least 20 points in nine straight games, averaging 29.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.9 blocks in 35.4 minutes per contest during that span.

Coulibaly (heel) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Detroit.

Coulibaly missed the tail end of the Wizards' back-to-back set Tuesday, and he's at risk of missing Thursday's contest due to the same right heel issue. The third-year forward's absence Tuesday allowed for Justin Champagnie to step into the starting lineup.

Young (quad) won't play Thursday versus the Pistons.

This will be Young's second straight game on the sidelines, and with Saturday's game versus the Thunder being the first of a back-to-back, it seems likely that Young will miss at least one more game. Bub Carrington should continue to start while Young is out, and there will be more minutes available for Jaden Hardy.

Jaquez is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers due to left hip tightness.

The Heat figure to re-evaluate Jaquez at some point closer to Thursday's tipoff to get a better idea about his chances of playing. If the third-year forward is unable to suit up, Simone Fontecchio would have the opportunity to step into a larger role in the Miami frontcourt.

Sarr (toe) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons.

Sarr is nursing a left toe injury and is in danger of missing a third consecutive contest. If the second-year big man is unable to give it a go Thursday, the Wizards would likely divvy up the center minutes among Anthony Gill, Tristan Vukcevic and Julian Reese.

Isaac is out for Thursday's game against the Hornets with a left knee sprain.

The Magic last announced a week ago that a timetable for Isaac's return would be determined by how he responds to treatment. Until Orlando provides another update on the forward's status, it's reasonable to consider Isaac week-to-week.

Black (abdomen) is out for Thursday's game against the Hornets.

This will be the seventh straight game on the shelf for Black. The Magic have yet to provide a timetable, as the team wants to see how he responds to treatment. Black's next chance to play is Saturday against the Lakers.

Wagner (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Hornets.

Wagner hasn't played since Feb. 11 and remains without a timetable to return. For now, he can be considered doubtful at best for Saturday's game against the Lakers.