Charlotte Hornets

Christian Anderson suffered a left ankle sprain in practice and will miss Tuesday's preseason game. (Source: Charlotte Hornets PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Anderson is considered day-to-day.

Brandon Miller suffered a shin contusion in practice and will miss Tuesday's preseason game against the Nets. (Source: Charlotte Hornets PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Miller is considered day-to-day. It does not appear to be a serious concern.

Kylan Boswell is not expected to resume basketball activities until late October. (Source: Charlotte Hornets PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Boswell signed a two-way deal with Charlotte. He is dealing with a right knee injury. He'll be in the G-League when he is healthy.

Coby White suffered a left calf strain during training camp and will miss the preseason. (Source: Charlotte Hornets PR on X)

Fantasy Impact: White will rehab his calf injury in hopes of being ready for the Charlotte Hornets' season opener against the Brooklyn Nets on October 21. If he is forced to miss the start of the regular season, Dennis Schroder and Christian Anderson will see increased minutes.

Grant Williams is expected to miss the entire preseason after suffering a hamstring injury. (Source: ESPN)

Fantasy Impact: Williams suffered a right hamstring injury during an offseason on-court activity. He is not expected to make a big impact for fantasy managers.

Hornets GM Jeff Peterson said Monday that he "doesn't know" whether Knueppel will be available for the team's regular-season opener against the Nets. (Source: ESPN)

Fantasy Impact: Knueppel is expected to be re-evaluated closer to the start of the season. He suffered a left hamstring injury during an offseason on-court activity. Knueppel is expected to play a big role when he's healthy following the departures of LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges.

The Hornets are trading Dorian Finney-Smith to the Hawks in exchange for Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Finney-Smith will remain off the fantasy radar in Atlanta.

The Hornets are trading Tre Mann to the Cavaliers for Dennis Schroder and cash. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mann appeared in a limited role over 53 games last season with one start in Charlotte. He'll figure to remain in a depth role in the back court with Cleveland.

The Charlotte Hornets are exercising the $3.8 million team option on guard Pat Connaughton.

Fantasy Impact: Connaughton will return to Charlotte for another season. He'll remain a veteran shooter off the bench for a Hornets roster making moves this offseason.

The Charlotte Hornets are trading Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first-round pick. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Hornets continue to make moves after already trading LaMelo Ball. Bridges should slide right into a starting spot at forward for Phoenix.

Josh Green has been traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves as a part of a larger deal that sees LaMelo Ball go to Minnesota and Naz Reid and a host of picks return to Charlotte. (Source: Shams Charania on X)

Fantasy Impact: Green isn’t a game changing player but he is a nice depth option for when the team needs him. Don’t expect him to get a ton of playing time, but he could find himself in some spot starts where he’d become fantasy relevant.

LaMelo Ball has been traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 first round pick, three first round pick swaps, and three second round picks. Charlotte is also sending Josh Green to Minnesota. (Source: Shams Charania on X)

Fantasy Impact: This is a massive trade for the Hornets who are coming off of a promising year with their young core. Now that will need to be rebuilt, and LaMelo will look to give the Timberwolves a fierce backcourt duo alongside Anthony Edwards. He won’t be the No.1 option for a team anymore, but Ant should open things up for LaMelo on offense.

Moussa Diabate is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Magic.

Fantasy Impact: Diabate played 36 minutes in Tuesday’s overtime win over the Heat. He should remain in a similar role if he is cleared.

PJ Hall has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Suns.

Fantasy Impact: Hall remains off the fantasy radar.

Tidjane Salaun has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the 76ers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Salaun's continued absence does not impact the Hornets rotation for fantasy managers.

Liam McNeeley is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against the Knicks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: McNeeley is a late addition to the injury report. His absence wouldn't impact the Hornets rotation for fantasy managers.

Ryan Kalkbrenner is available for Saturday’s game against the Spurs.

Fantasy Impact: Kalkbrenner is good to go as expected after being listed as probable. He will remain in his usual role for the Hornets.

Sion James scored 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-6 3PT) to go along with eight rebounds, one assist and two steals in the Hornets 117-90 win over the Mavericks.

Fantasy Impact: James was one of eight players to score in double figures for Charlotte. He was able to score at least 10 points for the first time since December. He has remained a steady bench option for the Hornets throughout the season.

The Hornets waived Malaki Branham.

Fantasy Impact: Branham landed with Charlotte ahead of the trade deadline. He'll likely remain off the fantasy radar where ever he ends up.

KJ Simpson was waived by the Hornets on Friday. (Source: Rod Boone on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Simpson has been dealing with a hip injury and has not played since the middle of December. He came into the NBA as a second-round pick of the Hornets in 2024, but the former Colorado standout will now be free to sign on with a different team. Simpson has averaged 7.3 points, 2.9 assists, and 2.8 rebounds over 50 career games.