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Top Hornets News
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Hornets' Spencer Dinwiddie: Logs 19 minutes off bench
Dinwiddie ended with six points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four assists and three rebounds in 19 minutes during Saturday's preseason win over Dallas.
Dinwiddie produced very little despite playing meaningful minutes, a sign of what fantasy managers might expect to see during the regular season. While he does provide the Hornets with a viable backup should LaMelo Ball miss time throughout the season, Dinwiddie's standalone value remains limited. Barring injuries to other players, the veteran is unlikely to be much of a fantasy factor in a bench role.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Fails to score in win
Plumlee failed to score (0-2 FG), adding four rebounds in 11 minutes during Saturday's preseason win over the Mavericks.
Plumlee went scoreless off the bench, having very little impact on the game. The Hornets are yet to finalize things when it comes to the starting center position. The fact that Plumlee is even in the discussion says a lot about the team's current mindset. Ryan Kalkbrenner recorded a double-double as the starter, his best performance of the preseason. Even if Plumlee is given meaningful minutes, there is almost no chance he moves the needle when it comes to fantasy leagues.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Scores team-high 20 points
Ball finished with 20 points (8-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt), six assists, three rebounds and one block in 23 minutes during Saturday's preseason win over the Mavericks.
Ball was productive again Saturday, continuing what has been a positive preseason. The oft-injured guard has played in all three preseason games, an indication he is fully healthy. After years of mediocrity, Charlotte will be hoping its superstars can remain healthy, especially in a weakened Eastern Conference. Despite the clear risk, Ball remains an elite point guard as long as he can stay on the floor.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Double-doubles in win
Kalkbrenner finished with 14 points (7-7 FG), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block across 25 minutes during Saturday's 120-116 preseason win over the Mavericks.
Kalkbrenner was incredibly efficient as a starter, as he was flawless from the field, hitting all seven of his field-goal attempts. The rookie center continues to make an impression during the preseason, which could result in more time on the floor for the Creighton product once the regular season gets underway.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Double-doubles in win
Bridges finished with 20 points (7-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Saturday's 120-116 preseason win over the Mavericks.
Bridges was efficient from deep, shooting 50 percent from beyond the arc while leading his squad in scoring (tied with LaMelo Ball). The veteran forward has played well in the preseason thus far, as he's done damage on the glass and with his outside shooting.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Won't return Saturday
Mann is dealing with right hip soreness and won't return to Saturday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Mann logged only three minutes off the bench before being ruled out. He failed to connect on his two field-goal attempts and didn't accumulate any other stats.
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Hornets' Ibou Badji: Won't play Saturday
Badji (toe) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the Mavericks.
Badji continues to nurse a toe injury, which has kept him sidelined during the preseason. The next opportunity for him to return to the floor will be Wednesday against the Grizzlies.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Not in starting lineup Saturday
Sexton is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Mann registered 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes during Thursday's preseason 122-116 loss to the Thunder. However, he won't be in the starting unit in this one, as Collin Sexton will get the chance to show what he can do in the backcourt.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Heading to bench Saturday
Diabate is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Diabate might have the inside track to earn the starting role after the offseason departure of Mark Williams, but he'll have to wait for his chance off the bench in this one. Ryan Kalkbrenner will get the starting nod in this one.
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Hornets' Collin Sexton: Starting against Dallas
Sexton is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Sexton is one of the players competing for a role in the Hornets' backcourt, but he should be a lock to make the rotation even if he comes off the bench. Sexton had 15 points and two assists in a preseason loss to the Thunder on Thursday.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Starting vs. Dallas
Kalkbrenner is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Kalkbrenner has shown some promising signs in the preseason, and the coaching staff has rewarded the rookie with a start here. This means Moussa Diabate will head to the bench.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Nearly double-doubles
Bridges recorded eight points (2-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 24 minutes of Thursday's 122-116 preseason loss to the Thunder.
Bridges missed the Hornets' final three games of the 2024-25 regular season with a hip injury, but he had a clean bill of health over the offseason. Bridges was a sixth-round fantasy player on a per-game basis in nine-category formats in 2024-25, but there are likely to be fewer offensive looks to go around if the Hornets have some luck in the injury department, particularly with LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Grabs 10 boards
Salaun logged six points (2-11 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes of Thursday's 122-116 preseason loss to the Thunder.
Hornets head coach Charles Lee has praised Salaun's development in training camp, and he rewarded him with a sizable workload Thursday. Salaun is still pretty erratic on offense, but his energy on the defensive side of things is a big plus to the team. Salaun is in the mix to win the backup power forward role behind Miles Bridges if Grant Williams (knee) is sidelined to start the regular season.
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Hornets' Collin Sexton: Looks sharp in 15 minutes
Sexton produced 15 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists, one rebound and one steal in 15 minutes of Thursday's 122-116 preseason loss to the Thunder.
Sexton came off the bench for the second game in a row Thursday, but he made a big impact in this one. Kon Knueppeland Tre Mann have each started one preseason game so far, but based on coach Charles Lee's comments, Sexton may get a chance to showcase what he can in the first unit as well -- Lee mentioned the Hornets may base their starters on the matchups.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Struggles with shot in loss
Miller posted 14 points (3-11 FG, 6-8 FT, 2-6 3Pt), three assists, a rebound and a steal across 23 minutes during Thursday's 122-116 loss to the Thunder.
Miller enters the season at 100 percent after an abbreviated campaign in 2024-25 that lasted only 27 games. The surgery on his wrist was successful, and the team hopes he slides into the team's No. 2 scoring option this season. The Alabama product is a well-rounded off-guard who can also play the wing and provide solid contributions in multiple statistical categories.
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Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Solid work in starting role
Diabate produced 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals over 26 minutes during Thursday's 122-116 loss to the Thunder.
Diabate currently has the inside track to the starting center after Mark Williams' departure. Mason Plumlee and 2025 second-round pick Ryan Kalkbrenner will also be on hand to provide support, but the first-unit spot is Diabate's to lose. He played a minimal role with Charlotte last season after spending two seasons with the Clippers, and the team is relying on the former Michigan star's potential to shore up the frontcourt.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Drops 15 points in loss
Ball compiled 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 FT, 4-6 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and a steal over 25 minutes in Thursday's 122-116 preseason loss to the Thunder.
While durability has always been a concern for Ball, he appears to be 100 percent after undergoing surgeries on his right wrist and right ankle over five months ago. He's logged more than 47 games only once during his five years in the pros, so there is a risk-reward element to taking Ball high in fantasy drafts. The team added excellent backcourt support in Collin Sexton and Spencer Dinwiddie, and both will be on call if Ball slips to the injury report at any point this season.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Posts strong preseason performance
Mann registered 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes during Thursday's 122-116 loss to the Thunder.
Mann got hot from beyond the arc and led his team in scoring while posting an efficient shooting line. He's off to a strong start to the preseason after racking up seven points, five rebounds and five assists in Sunday's opener, also against Oklahoma City.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Won't start vs. OKC
Knueppel will come off the bench during Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
After dropping a team-high 18 points in Sunday's preseason loss to the Thunder, Knueppel will be in the second unit. The Duke product played well in limited minutes as a starter and will try to follow that up with a similar performance off the bench.
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Hornets' Ibou Badji: Ruled out for Thursday
Badji has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder due to left great toe soreness.
Badji will skip the exhibition game with the minor toe issue, but he should be back out there for Saturday's preseason game in Dallas. He's a negligible part of the rotation and can be ignored in fantasy hoops.
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Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| T. Mann PG Tre Mann PG | Hip |
| I. Badji C Ibou Badji C | Toe |
| G. Williams PF Grant Williams PF | Knee |
| J. Green SF Josh Green SF | Shoulder |
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