Hornets' Hannes Steinbach: Grabs 11 rebounds with three blocks
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Steinbach notched four points (2-5 FG), 11 rebounds, an assist and three blocks across 27 minutes in Friday's 119-80 loss to the Celtics.
Steinbach made a significant impact on the glass and defensively, leading Charlotte with 11 rebounds while recording a game-high three blocks. His offensive involvement remained minimal, but his 27-minute workload provided ample opportunities to accumulate valuable defensive stats. Steinbach's rebounding and rim protection offer intriguing fantasy potential, particularly in category formats, although his limited scoring remains a concern.
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Hornets' Hannes Steinbach: Available for Friday
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The Hornets recalled Steinbach from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Friday.
Additionally, the Hornets listed the rookie center as available to play Friday against Boston. He will continue to provide depth at center, and he may be more involved if Moussa Diabate (quadriceps) can't play.
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Hornets' Hannes Steinbach: Sent to G League
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The Hornets assigned Steinbach to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Thursday.
Steinbach will spend time with Greensboro as Charlotte looks to provide the young forward with additional developmental opportunities. The assignment shouldn't significantly affect the Hornets' NBA rotation, and Steinbach remains off the fantasy radar in most redraft formats.
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Hornets' Hannes Steinbach: Rare appearance in loss
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Steinbach ended Friday's 95-79 loss to Washington with zero points (0-1 FG) in two minutes.
Steinbach appeared for just the second time this season, albeit for two minutes during garbage time. Despite some fanfare leading into the season, it appears as though he is going to have to bide his time on the bench, at least for the foreseeable future. Given his current role, there is no reason to be rostering him outside of dynasty formats.
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Hornets' Hannes Steinbach: Doesn't make NBA debut
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Steinbach (coach's decision) did not play in Wednesday's 110-103 win over Brooklyn.
The rookie big man remained on Charlotte's bench throughout the opening-night victory. With the Hornets having other frontcourt options available, Steinbach may face an uphill battle for consistent playing time early in the season.
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Hornets' Hannes Steinbach: Records double-double in preseason finale
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Steinbach logged 19 points (7-9 FG, 5-5 FT), 10 rebounds and three steals over 28 minutes during Friday's 117-98 preseason loss to the Grizzlies.
Steinbach exploded off the bench for a double-double, leading Charlotte in scoring and rebounding after totaling just 17 points across his previous three preseason appearances. The rookie checked in early for Ryan Kalkbrenner and played a team-high 28 minutes. With Moussa Diabate (elbow) sidelined, the No. 14 overall pick could be working his way up to quality minutes once the season begins.
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Hornets' Hannes Steinbach: Scores seven off bench
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Steinbach finished with seven points (2-4 FG, 3-4 FT) and four rebounds in 14 minutes during Tuesday's 124-90 preseason loss to Brooklyn.
Steinbach grabbed one offensive rebound and didn't commit a turnover during his limited action. The young big will look to make the most of his preseason opportunities as he competes for frontcourt minutes. He's currently projected to win the backup center job.
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Hornets' Hannes Steinbach: Big double-double in SL loss
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Steinbach totaled 27 points (13-22 FG, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 27 minutes in Wednesday's 110-91 Summer League loss to the Bucks.
Steinbach dominated despite the loss, leading all players in points and rebounds. Seven of the big man's 15 rebounds came on the offensive glass. The No. 14 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft has shown some flashes through four Summer League appearances and figures to compete with Ryan Kalkbrenner and Moussa Diabate for minutes at center during the regular season.
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Hornets' Hannes Steinbach: Modest production in SL loss
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Steinbach totaled seven points (2-5 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one block across 22 minutes in Saturday's 95-91 Summer League loss to the Pelicans.
After posting a double-double with a full stat line in his Summer League debut Thursday, Steinbach had a quieter outing Saturday while once again coming off the bench. The No. 14 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft figures to compete for minutes at center with Ryan Kalkbrenner and Moussa Diabate.
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Hornets' Hannes Steinbach: Double-double in SL win
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Steinbach registered 15 points (4-7 FG, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 22 minutes in Thursday's 86-74 Summer League win over the Magic.
Coming off the bench, Steinbach delivered a full stat line, highlighted by a game-high 11 rebounds as part of a double-double effort. The Hornets have some intriguing young frontcourt pieces, with Ryan Kalkbrenner and Moussa Diabate both flashing potential at center last season, but given his pedigree as the No. 14 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Steinbach figures to compete for minutes early in the regular season.
