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Tidjane Salaün - Listed out for Thursday
The Hornets recalled Salaun (ankle) from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday, but he's listed as out for Charlotte's game against the Knicks on Thursday.
Impact The rookie first-rounder continues to deal with a sprained right ankle, but his move back to the parent club suggests he may not be far off from returning. Salaun can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Friday's tilt against the Thunder. Wendell Moore should continue serving as a regular member of Charlotte's rotation until Salaun is healthy.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Moussa Diabaté - Questionable for Thursday
Diabate (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Diabate didn't return to Tuesday's game against the Hawks due to an apparent knee injury and required assistance to go to the locker room. However, the questionable tag suggests the injury might not have been as severe as initially thought. A decision on his status will be made closer to Thursday's 7 p.m. ET tipoff.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Miles Bridges - Likely to play against New York
Bridges (illness) has been listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Impact After missing Tuesday's loss to the Hawks for rest purposes, Bridges will likely play Thursday against New York despite battling an illness. The veteran forward recently had a hot streak in the scoring department but is coming off one of his worst games of the season offensively, finishing with seven points in the loss to the Clippers on Sunday.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Garrett - Questionable for Thursday
Garrett (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Garrett was also iffy for Tuesday's game against the Hawks with a back issue, and he could sit out the front end of Charlotte's back-to-back Thursday. Nick Smith and Wendell Moore could both see an uptick in playing time off the bench if Garrett cannot suit up against New York.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
LaMelo Ball - Likely to return Thursday
Ball (wrist) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against New York.
Impact Ball was unable to play in Tuesday's loss to the Hawks due to right wrist soreness, but he's on track to return Thursday. He has shot 35.7 percent from the field in March (including 34.9 percent from three on 10.8 3PA/G) and has averaged 21.1 points, 7.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds over 31.4 minutes per game.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Rookie Zaccharie Risacher thriving in the environment built for him by the Hawks
The Hawks have tried to allow Risacher the space he needs to play through his mistakes, while also giving him the room to reflect on them.
MARCH 19 • AJC.COM
