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Mitchell scores 24 as Cavaliers use fast start to beat Hornets 94-87

Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points, Evan Mobley added 14 points and 14 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers jumped out to 21-point first-quarter lead and held on to beat the Charlot...

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Chase Down Podcast Live, presented by fubo: Cavaliers Win Ugly vs Hornets

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Kon Knueppel - Double-doubles in loss Knueppel recorded 21 points (8-21 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal and two turnovers across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 94-87 loss to the Cavs.

Impact This was Knueppel's fourth double-double of the season and his second over the past three games. The rookie is posting top-60 numbers on the year with 19.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.4 triples per game.

30 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Davis Trade Idea Sends Mavericks Star to Eastern Conference The Dallas Mavericks are trying to figure out what to do in regards to Anthony Davis, who is dealing with a hand injury just weeks before th...

57 MINS AGO • SI.COM

Live Updates: LaMelo and Lonzo Ball battle as the Hornets host the Cavaliers on ESPN Enjoy live updates from the NBA's 8-game slate of action on Wednesday night as AWS Rivals Week 2026 continues.

3 HOURS AGO • NBA.COM

LaMelo Ball - Not starting Wednesday Ball is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Cavs.

Impact The Hornets have been bringing Ball off the bench in the first game of back-to-back sets to help conserve his minutes, and it looks like that trend will continue Wednesday. Through two games as a reserve this season, Ball owns averages of 24.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 4.0 triples and 1.5 steals in 23.9 minutes per contest.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sion James - Starting Wednesday James is starting in Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Wednesday is the first half of the Hornets' back-to-back, so they're having LaMelo Ball come off the bench to maximize his availability. James has averaged 6.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 29.4 minutes per tilt across 17 games as a starter this season.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tidjane Salaün - Good to go Salaun (Achilles) is available for Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Salaun was previously considered probable for Wednesday's contest, so his availability doesn't come as much of a surprise. Salaun is coming off his first double-double of the season, as he logged 13 points and 11 rebounds across 22 minutes.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tre Mann - Available for Wednesday Mann is available for Wednesday's game against Cleveland with an illness.

Impact Mann was a late addition to the Hornets' injury report Wednesday but is ultimately good to go. With the Charlotte backcourt fully healthy against the Cavaliers, it's possible the guard won't play meaningful minutes.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tre Mann - Upgraded to probable Mann is probable for Wednesday's game against Cleveland with an illness.

Impact Mann was a late addition to the team's injury report but remains in position to be available Wednesday. With the Charlotte backcourt fully healthy, Mann may not take the floor in a significant fashion against the Cavaliers.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tre Mann - Dealing with illness Mann (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Mann is a fringe rotation player for Charlotte with an average of 10.2 minutes over his last four appearances. His status will not carry a lot of weight in fantasy hoops.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hornets couldn't ask for a better incentive to trade LaMelo Ball The Charlotte Hornets could have a good reason to move on from LaMelo Ball at this year's trade deadline or during the summer.

12 HOURS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Multi-time All-Star is almost the ideal trade target for Hornets The Charlotte Hornets have a glaring need at a key position, and a potential but tricky solution might be available in the trade market.

14 HOURS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Cavs vs. Hornets: preview, odds, injury report, TV Dignity, urgency and focus are all on the line Wednesday night when the Cavs visit the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Tipoff is set f...

16 HOURS AGO • CLEVELAND.COM

Charles Lee makes classy response to Draymond Green suggesting that he gets fired | Sporting News The Warriors' stars were unhappy with the Hornets, but Charles Lee is unbothered.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Former Hornets hometown favorite falling apart with no signs of recovery A former Charlotte Hornets crowd favorite has reportedly been released by his recent G League squad and is running out of options in the NBA...

1 DAY AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

This Timberwolves-Hornets trade would be a homecoming for struggling young guard The Timberwolves are looking to trade Rob Dillingham and upgrade their point guard depth. And a trade with the Hornets could benefit all par...

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Tidjane Salaün - Probable for Wednesday Salaun is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers due to left Achilles tendinopathy.

Impact The Achilles issue is a new concern for Salaun, though he's still likely to suit up in the front end of this back-to-back set. The second-year forward has appeared in eight outings this month, during which he has averaged 5.0 points and 4.8 rebounds in 15.1 minutes per contest.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

KJ Simpson - Out for Wednesday Simpson is out for Wednesday's game against Cleveland with a left hip flexor strain.

Impact Simpson suffered the injury as part of the G League's Greensboro Swarm, and the Hornets are now listing him as out for Wednesday. The guard hasn't appeared for Charlotte since Dec. 18, meaning his absence shouldn't have a major impact on the rotation.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grant Williams - Off injury report Williams (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Williams was held out of Sunday's win over Denver -- the second half of a back-to-back set -- due to right knee injury management. However, he's set to return Wednesday. In four regular-season appearances thus far, the 27-year-old forward has averaged 6.5 points and 3.3 rebounds across 14.5 minutes per tilt.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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There is movement across the Western Conference, with a new title contender and a fading one. See the latest title odds.

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2025-26 NBA Title Odds: OKC Favored; Spurs Spike While Lakers Fall

Hornets have engaged in trade talks surrounding Karl-Anthony Towns | Sporting News Who on the Hornets would New York want in return?

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Karl-Anthony Towns rumor presents Hornets chance to get prime trade target The Charlotte Hornets could find themselves involved in another blockbuster trade involving Karl-Anthony Towns if a recent report is true.

1 DAY AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

"That's tanking right in front of your face" – Draymond Green blasts the Hornets for intentionally losing games Green questions why a max player like LaMelo Ball is coming off the bench.

1 DAY AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Charlotte hosts Cleveland on home slide

Charlotte heads into a matchup against Cleveland as losers of four straight home games

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Mitchell scores 24 as Cavaliers use fast start to beat Hornets 94-87

2025-26 NBA Title Odds: OKC Favored; Spurs Spike While Lakers Fall

Charlotte hosts Cleveland on home slide