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Charlotte Hornets

Eastern Southeast


The Hornets signed Seth Curry to a one-year deal. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Curry returns to Charlotte after he was waived by them in June. He'll likely remain off the fantasy radar.

Category: Transactions


Dāvis Bertāns will not exercise his early termination option with the Hornets to become a free agent. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bertāns is set to make $16 million, but only $5.3 million is guaranteed before it becomes fully guaranteed. He is a trade candidate this offseason.

Category: Rumors


The Hornets and Miles Bridges have mutual interest on signing a new long-term deal. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Charlotte has reportedly prioritized Bridges re-signing as their top priority in free agency. He'll remain a cornerstone of their future alongside LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.

Category: Rumors


Brandon Miller is expected to work out with Paul George this summer. (Source: Charlotte Observer)

Fantasy Impact: Miller was compared to George by many as a prospect coming out of Alabama. He is expected to primarily be focused on gaining weight while also training alongside George in the offseason. Miller is coming off a strong rookie season, averaging over 17 points per game on 44 percent shooting from the field.


The Hornets have hired Charles Lee to a four-year deal to be their next head coach (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lee had most recently been the top assistant coach for the Celtics, who he'll remain with throughout the rest of the postseason. He has spent the past 12 years coaching in the NBA.

Category: Transactions


Nick Smith Jr. scored 24 points (9-20 FG, 6-11 3PT) to go along with six rebounds, three assists and one steal in the Hornets 120-110 win over the Cavaliers.

Fantasy Impact: Smith saw 33 minutes of playing time off the bench. The rookie will likely remain in a depth role for Charlotte next season.

Category: Game Recaps


Marques Bolden scored 14 points (7-10 FG, 0-1 3PT) to go along with eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and four blocks in the Hornets 120-110 win over the Cavaliers.

Fantasy Impact: Bolden got the start at center with Nick Richards and Grant Williams sidelined. He signed a two-way contract with the Hornets in the first week of March, and took advantage of his opportunity in the season finale.

Category: Game Recaps


JT Thor scores 20 points Sunday

Sun, Apr 14th 8:15pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

JT Thor scored 20 points (8-11 FG, 3-6 3PT, 1-2 FT) to go along with nine rebounds, four assists, two steals and three blocks in the Hornets 120-110 win over the Cavaliers.

Fantasy Impact: Thor played 41 minutes in the start, recording his first career double-double. He was able to take advantage of the opportunity he saw, but likely remains off the fantasy radar next season.

Category: Game Recaps


Nick Richards has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers. (Source: Rod Boone on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Hornets rotation will be short-handed in the season finale with the majority of the starters sitting. Tre Mann, Nick Smith Jr., Bryce McGowens, Aleksej Pokusevski and JT Thor should all see more minutes as a result.

Category: Injury Updates


Grant Williams has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers. (Source: Rod Boone on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Hornets rotation will be short-handed in the season finale with the majority of the starters sitting. Tre Mann, Nick Smith Jr., Bryce McGowens, Aleksej Pokusevski and JT Thor should all see more minutes as a result.

Category: Injury Updates


Vasilije Micic will play limited minutes in Sunday's season finale against the Cavaliers. (Source: Rod Boone on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Micic played just 16 minutes on Friday. Tre Mann, Bryce McGowens and Nick Smith Jr. should lead the back court for the Hornets.


Aleksej Pokusevski scored 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-2 3PT, 2-2 FT) to go along with six rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in the Hornets 115-114 win over the Hawks.

Fantasy Impact: Pokusevski continues to play a major role off the bench for Charlotte. He should remain in a similar role over the final two games of the season.

Category: Game Recaps


Tre Mann scored 16 points (5-13 FG, 1-4 3PT, 5-6 FT) to go along with three rebounds, seven assists and seven steals in the Hornets 115-114 win over the Hawks.

Fantasy Impact: Mann set a career-high in steals, including one in the closing seconds to seal the win for Charlotte. He also added 16 points and seven assists for a solid overall night.

Category: Game Recaps


Amari Bailey is available for Wednesday's game against the Hawks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Bailey remains off the fantasy radar.

Category: Injury Updates


Leaky Black is questionable for Sunday's game against the Thunder. (Source: Charlotte Hornets PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Black remains off the fantasy radar.

Category: Injury Updates


Cody Martin has been ruled out for the rest of the regular season. (Source: Rod Boone on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The same goes for LaMelo Ball and Seth Curry for the Hornets. Vasilije Micic and Tre Mann should continue to play more minutes in the back court for Charlotte.

Category: Injury Updates


LaMelo Ball (ankle) will be out for the remainder of the season. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ball has been out for over two months because of an ankle injury, and now the team has made the decision to shut him down for the rest of the season as he continues to rest and recover from it. He has struggled with several different injuries over the past few seasons, and fantasy managers can only hope that he will be able to stay healthy in 2024.

Category: Injury Updates


Bryce McGowens is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: McGowens will look to avoid missing his eighth straight game. He remains off the fantasy radar.

Category: Injury Updates


Hornets GM Mitch Kupchak said Mark Williams will be re-evaluated again in another four weeks. (Source: James Plowright on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kupchak was "wary" to promise he will be back playing on the court in four weeks. “He did see a specialist in the last week (Kupchak refers to him as the best specialist in the country), it will take some time but he does expect 100% a return to play,” Kupchak said. Nick Richards should remain the starting center for Charlotte in the meantime.

Category: Injury Updates


The Charlotte Hornets have waived Frank Ntilikina. (Source: Charlotte Hornets on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ish Smith was also waived. If LaMelo Ball (ankle) remains sidelined, recently acquired Tre Mann could start at point guard next game for the Hornets.

Category: Transactions