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Grant Williams - Probable for Saturday Williams (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Utah.

Impact After undergoing right knee surgery in December 2024, Williams is probable to make his season debut Saturday. The 27-year-old forward will likely face heavy restrictions whenever he's cleared to play. Still, Tidjane Salaun and PJ Hall are candidates to see fewer minutes once Williams returns to the lineup.

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Tidjane Salaün - Likely to play Saturday Salaun is probable for Saturday's game against the Jazz due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Salaun has now drawn four probable tags in a row, suggesting the sprain remains of minimal concern. It sounds like Grant Williams (knee) is primed to make his season debut, which could have an adverse effect on Salaun's playing time. Over his past five appearances, Salaun has averaged 5.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 17.2 minutes per while shooting 52.6 percent from the field.

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Ryan Kalkbrenner - Probable for Saturday Kalkbrenner (elbow) is probable to play Saturday in Utah.

Impact Kalkbrenner is on track to return from a 10-game absence Saturday evening, so he'll likely have some minutes restrictions in his first game back. With Kalkbrenner back in the mix, there will be fewer minutes available for Moussa Diabate and PJ Hall. Check back for official word on Kalkbrenner's status closer to Saturday's tip.

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Could the Hornets trade for LaMelo Ball's former Chino Hills teammate? | Sporting News No, not Lonzo Ball.

4 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Moussa Diabaté - Modest performance in loss Diabate racked up 10 points (2-5 FG, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block over 36 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 loss to the Pacers.

Impact Diabate finished Thursday's loss to the Pacers with only five boards, his fewest since Dec. 20 and the only time he's been held below eight since entering the starting lineup on Dec. 23. With Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) sidelined, Diabate has played at least 28 minutes in seven straight games and has been a strong source of rebounds, averaging 8.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 blocks in 32.3 minutes per game during that time.

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Miles Bridges - Scores 19 points vs. Pacers Bridges chipped in 19 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 loss to Indiana.

Impact Bridges delivered a solid stat line in Thursday's loss to Indiana, drilling three triples for the 18th game this season. The 27-year-old forward remains a steady producer for Charlotte, averaging the second most combined points, rebounds, and assists on the team, only behind LaMelo Ball. Through five games in January, he's averaging 19.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.6 threes across 34.4 minutes per contest.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kon Knueppel - Adds 18 points Knueppel registered 18 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 loss to Indiana.

Impact Knueppel led the team in rebounds in Thursday's loss to the Pacers, grabbing eight boards for the second straight game. The rookie forward has scored in double figures in 33 of 37 games this season, including in 19 consecutive contests. Knueppel is averaging 19.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.0 three-pointers made over 31.4 minutes per contest through five games in January so far.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

We now know why the Hornets benched LaMelo Ball in shocking starting lineup decision | Sporting News This wasn't a move anyone saw coming.

8 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hornets coach explains why LaMelo Ball agreed to come off the bench: "Area of his leadership, of his selflessness" Charles Lee says LaMelo’s sacrifice proves his commitment to winning

10 HOURS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

LaMelo Ball learns harsh lesson following back-to-back heartbreakers The Charlotte Hornets have lost two consecutive nailbiters, and LaMelo Ball understands how he could have helped his team avoid the slide.

13 HOURS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Jazz vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 10

Preview the Jan. 10 matchup between the Utah Jazz and Charlotte Hornets with stats, recent performance, TV channel and more.

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Jazz vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 10

George and the Jazz take on Bridges and the Hornets

The Utah Jazz take on the Charlotte Hornets in out-of-conference play

17 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

LaMelo Ball explains why he came off the bench against the Indiana Pacers | Sporting News LaMelo Ball had a rare off-the-bench game against the Pacers on Thursday, which led to a stellar performance.

17 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hornets BROKE LaMelo's STREAK😭

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Hornets vs Pacers: Kon Knueppel Postgame Media Availability

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Hornets vs Pacers: LaMelo Ball Postgame Media Availability

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Hornets vs Pacers: Coach Charles Lee Postgame Media Availability

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Pacers coach Rick Carlisle wins his 1,000th game after monthlong wait as team ends 13-game skid

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has finally won his 1,000th career game

20 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Indiana Pacers Highlights at Charlotte Hornets | January 8, 2026

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LaMelo Ball - Drops 33 points with eight dimes Ball popped off for 33 points (12-24 FG, 7-15 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists, three rebounds, and three steals over 27 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 loss to the Pacers.

Impact With Thursday's game coming as the second leg of a back-to-back set, Ball was brought off the bench in an effort to conserve his minutes, and it'll be interesting to see if that continues in future back-to-back sets. The reserve role didn't impact Ball's statistical production, as he finished with a season high in points and fell just one shy of matching his season high in triples. Ball will look to keep rolling Saturday with a favorable matchup against the Jazz.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pacers beat Hornets 114-112 to end 13-game skid and give Rick Carlisle his 1,000th win

Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and made a driving layup with 11.5 seconds left to lift Indiana to a 114-112 win over the Charlotte Hornets that snapped the Pac...

21 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

PACERS at HORNETS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 8, 2026

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Hornets just THREW the game AWAY😭

21 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

It took only 5 minutes to prove Hornets' LaMelo Ball plan is flawed The Charlotte Hornets did something that the NBA has not seen in almost five years, but the plan doesn't look sound at all.

22 HOURS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Brandon Miller - Ejected vs. Pacers Miller was ejected from Thursday's game against Indiana after being assessed two technical fouls, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. He recorded six points (2-8 FG,...

Impact Miller was clearly upset with the whistle throughout the first two-plus quarters of play, and he was dismissed after voicing his frustration. Sion James and Josh Green could be asked to handle additional minutes the rest of the way in Miller's absence.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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