Bridges recorded 19 points (5-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block over 30 minutes during the Hornets' 131-116 loss to the Clippers on Saturday.
Thanks to his work at the charity stripe, Bridges finished Saturday's game as the Hornets' third-leading scorer behind Kon Knueppel (26) and the returning Brandon Miller (21). The Hornets have a lot of mouths to feed on offense between Bridges, Knueppel, Miller and LaMelo Ball, so Bridges' usage on offense will be worth monitoring over the next several games. Bridges is averaging 22.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists over 34.9 minutes per game this season while shooting 42.2 percent from the field.
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Hornets' Collin Sexton: Leads bench with 18 points
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Sexton posted 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-4 FT), four assists, three rebounds and one steal over 22 minutes during the Hornets' 131-116 loss to the Clippers on Saturday.
Sexton led the Hornets' bench in scoring Saturday and was one of five Hornets players to score at least 18 points. The veteran guard's usage on offense was steady despite the return of Brandon Miller, though Sexton's production could dip as the former's playing time increases. Sexton has averaged 13.8 points, 4.8 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 0.6 steals over 25.7 minutes per game since Nov. 1.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Makes impact in return
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Miller logged 21 points (8-18 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three assists, one rebound, one steal and one block over 26 minutes during the Hornets' 131-116 loss to the Clippers on Saturday.
Miller was given the green light Saturday to return from a 13-game absence due to left shoulder subluxation. Despite his struggles from beyond the arc and his minutes restriction, the third-year pro still managed to finish the game as the Hornets' second-leading scorer behind rookie Kon Knueppel (26). The Hornets play the second leg of their back-to-back set Sunday against the Hawks, and it remains to be seen whether Miller will play in that contest.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Drains six triples in loss
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Knueppel posted 26 points (9-12 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 34 minutes during the Hornets' 131-116 loss to the Clippers on Saturday.
The first-round rookie's performance was shadowed by a 55-point outburst from James Harden, but Knueppel did what he could to keep the Hornets competitive during Saturday's game, leading the team in scoring while connecting on a career-high six three-pointers. Even with Brandon Miller (shoulder) making his 2025-26 debut to join LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges in the starting lineup, Knueppel still appears to have an integral role for himself in the Hornets' offense. Knueppel has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five games, and over that span he has averaged 23.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.4 steals over 36.1 minutes per game while shooting 56.4 percent from the floor (including 46.7 percent from three on 9.0 3PA/G).
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Won't return Saturday
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Connaughton has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Clippers due to right calf soreness.
Connaughton tweaked his right calf during the first half of Saturday's game, and he'll finish the day with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and two rebounds over six minutes. Sion James, Collin Sexton and Liam McNeeley are candidates to see more minutes off the bench due to Connaughton's injury. He is now in jeopardy of being sidelined for the second leg of the Hornets' back-to-back set Sunday against the Hawks.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Won't return Saturday
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Kalkbrenner (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Clippers.
The Hornets are referring to Kalkbrenner's ankle issue as soreness, which should be taken as a good sign. However, the rookie center can be considered highly questionable for the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back set in Atlanta on Sunday. In Kalkbrenner's absence, Moussa Diabate should see increased usage. Kalkbrenner notched two points, two rebounds and one assist in 11 minutes before leaving the contest in the second quarter.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Headed to locker room
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Kalkbrenner is headed to the locker room after appearing to tweak his ankle during Saturday's game against the Clippers, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
The Hornets have yet to release an update on Kalkbrenner's status, but he can be considered questionable to return. While he's unavailable, Moussa Diabate should see increased usage. Kalkbrenner notched two points, two rebounds and one assist in 11 minutes before leaving the contest in the second quarter.
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Hornets' Sion James: Coming off bench Saturday
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James is not in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Clippers on Saturday.
James has started each of the Hornets' last nine games, during which he's averaged 6.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.9 steals over 29.3 minutes per game. However, the rookie second-rounder will revert to a bench role Saturday due to the return of Brandon Miller (shoulder).
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Won't play Saturday
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Mann (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Mann will miss a second consecutive game due to a left ankle injury, and his next opportunity to play will be Sunday against the Hawks. Collin Sexton and Sion James are slated to see a slight uptick in minutes in Mann's absence, though their respective playing time could take an even greater hit due to the return of Brandon Miller (shoulder) from a 13-game absence.
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Hornets' Sion James: Cleared to play
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James (groin) is available for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
While James has been upgraded from probable, the rookie may lose his starting spot, as Brandon Miller (shoulder) has been cleared to return following a lengthy absence. As a reserve this season, James has averaged 8.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 21.2 minutes per game (five appearances).
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Will have minutes restriction
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Head coach Charles Lee relayed to reporters that Miller will operate under a minutes restriction during Saturday's game against the Clippers, Owen O'Connor of SI.com reports.
Miller has been cleared to return Saturday from a 13-game absence due to a partial dislocation in his left shoulder that he suffered against the 76ers on Oct. 25. Even though he'll have his minutes capped, Miller's return means there will be less playing time to go around for Pat Connaughton and Liam McNeeley.
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Hornets' Sion James: Probable for Saturday
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James is probable for Saturday's game against the Clippers due to a left groin issue.
It doesn't sound like the left groin issue will impact James' status for Saturday's game, and we'll have official confirmation on his status prior to tip-off. The rookie is averaging 7.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 triples on the season. However, he's expected to see a reduced role moving forward due to Brandon Miller (shoulder) being cleared to return from a lengthy absence.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Questionable to play Saturday
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Mann (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Mann missed Wednesday's game against the Pacers due to left ankle soreness, and the same injury could sideline him for Saturday, with the game against the Clippers being the first leg of a back-to-back set. His absence wouldn't have a massive impact in fantasy due to the expected return of Brandon Miller (shoulder), but Mann is averaging 10.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in 14 outings (one start) this season.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Cleared from injury report
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Miller (shoulder) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
The stage is set for Miller to make his first appearance since Oct. 25 in Philadelphia. Given his lengthy layoff with a shoulder subluxation, the Hornets could keep an eye on the star forward's minutes in his return Saturday. Miller's presence is likely to cut into the playing time of Liam McNeeley and Pat Connaughton most noticeably.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Good to go for Saturday
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Charlotte coach Charles Lee said McNeeley (illness) will be available for Saturday's game against the Clippers, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer.
McNeeley missed the past four games for Charlotte, but he's no longer under the weather. Prior to his illness, McNeeley was starting to carve out a minor role at the edge of the rotation.
Peterson was transferred to the G League's Greensboro Swarm from the NBA roster Thursday.
Peterson continues to shift back and forth between the Swarm and Hornets. He saw the court for the Hornets twice this week, marking his first two NBA appearances of the season. He totaled five points, four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 35 minutes over this two-game stretch.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Scores 13 off bench
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Connaughton supplied 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 16 minutes during Wednesday's 127-118 loss to Indiana.
Connaughton does not have a consistent role among Charlotte's rotation, but with Liam McNeeley (illness) and Tre Mann (ankle) ruled out for Tuesday's contest, he saw more playing time as a result. However, with Mann and McNeeley expected to come back soon, and with Brandon Miller (shoulder) ramping up his return progress, Connaughton will likely find himself out of the rotation again.
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