DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM
Hornets just proved why quitting on this core is impossible The Charlotte Hornets' latest win was living proof that there should be no giving up on this core of players just yet.
LaMelo Ball is nearly in same league as top superstars in key area LaMelo Ball may have become underrated in an important aspect of his game as the Charlotte Hornets' point guard and leader.
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker - Back in starting lineup Alexander-Walker is in the Hawks' starting lineup against the Spurs on Friday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Alexander-Walker has started in 22 of 26 regular-season games, and despite coming off the bench against the Hornets on Thursday, he still finished with 28 points, eight rebounds and two assists over 34 minutes. With Trae Young (knee - injury management) not playing in the second leg of the Hawks' back-to-back set, Alexander-Walker will be reinserted into Atlanta's starting lineup for Friday's home tilt.
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Collin Sexton - Unlikely to play Saturday Sexton (quadriceps) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Impact Sexton is likely to miss his sixth consecutive contest due to a left quadriceps strain. On a more positive note, this marks the first time he has initially been ruled as doubtful instead of out since sustaining the injury. If he's ultimately ruled out, Sion James, Tre Mann (knee) and KJ Simpson are candidates for increased playing time.
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Pat Connaughton - Listed questionable for Saturday Connaughton (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against Detroit.
Impact A right calf strain has shelved the veteran swingman since late November, but he looks to be making progress towards a return to the court. Connaughton figures to have a minutes restriction if he's healthy for Saturday, though his presence could still create a crunch for playing time for Josh Green and Tidjane Salaun.
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Tre Mann - Likely to return Saturday Mann (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Impact Mann appears poised to return Saturday from a seven-game absence due to a right knee contusion. He has averaged 20.6 minutes per game in a bench role this season, so his return would eat into the minutes for the likes of Collin Sexton (quadriceps) and KJ Simpson.
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Hornets' most improved player is youngster no one saw coming The Charlotte Hornets have a youngster whose leap in performance this season comes as an unexpected but welcome development.
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM
