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Hornets vs. Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 7

Preview the Dec. 7 matchup between the Charlotte Hornets and Denver Nuggets with stats, recent performance, TV channel and more.

2 HOURS AGO • Data Skrive

Denver plays Charlotte following Jokic's 40-point game

Denver visits the Charlotte Hornets after Nikola Jokić scored 40 points in the Nuggets' 134-133 win over the Atlanta Hawks

3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Tidjane Salaün - Drops career-high 21 points Salaun totaled 21 points (6-8 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Friday's 111-86 win over the Raptors.

Impact Salaun made the most of a fortunate situation, scoring a career-high 21 points in just 22 minutes. He has now scored double digits in three straight games, putting himself on the radar in deeper formats. The sample size of him being below average is far greater than the recent three-game streak, meaning those in standard leagues may want to pause before running to add him.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Miller - Scores 12 points in return Miller supplied 12 points (5-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 111-86 victory over Toronto.

Impact Miller returned from a two-game absence, as he continues to deal with shoulder issues. His sporadic availability this season has been a source of frustration for fantasy managers, having played in just seven games thus far. He currently sits outside the top 200 in standard nine-category leagues, averaging 16.3 points, 2.9 assists, 1.1 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers in 25.7 minutes per game.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kon Knueppel hits 5 3-pointers, scores 21 points to lead Hornets past Raptors, 111-86

Kon Knueppel hit five 3-pointers and scored 21 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Toronto Raptors 111-86 on Friday night to end a two-game losing streak

7 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Kon Knueppel - Scores 21 points efficiently Knueppel generated 21 points (7-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, three rebounds, one block and one steal across 32 minutes of Friday's game 111-86 win over Toronto.

Impact Knueppel tied for the team high in points and scored his most points in six games. The rookie was red-hot from beyond the arc, knocking down five triples for the seventh time this season. In 23 games, Knueppel is averaging 18.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists on 46/41/90 shooting splits.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

LaMelo Ball - Won't return Friday Ball won't return to Friday's game against the Raptors due to left ankle soreness.

Impact Ball will end his evening with 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one steal and two turnovers in 12 minutes. If Ball needs to miss Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Brandon Miller would see a large spike in usage and there would be more minutes available for Sion James and KJ Simpson.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

LaMelo Ball - Headed to locker room Ball went back to the locker room during Thursday's game with an apparent lower leg injury, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Ball seemed to tweak something in his right leg, as he had a slight limp as he went back to the locker room. Ball should be considered questionable to return.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

With another superstar on the market, the Kings must avoid him at all costs The Charlotte Hornets want to move on from LaMelo Ball, but the Sacramento Kings would be smart to avoid this trade.

8 HOURS AGO • AROYALPAIN.COM

Hornets' Kon Knueppel currently outdoing Magic Johnson for historic NBA rookie record | Sporting News The kid can absolutely play.

9 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Moussa Diabaté - Won't start Friday Diabate won't start Friday against the Raptors.

Impact Ryan Kalkbrenner will rejoin the starting five Friday, pushing Diabate back to the second unit. The big man has averaged 7.4 points and 7.6 rebounds in 22.0 minutes per game over his last five outings off the bench.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sion James - Not starting Friday James is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Raptors.

Impact James will return to a reserve role with Brandon Miller active, but James should still be in the rotation with Tre Mann (ankle) unavailable. Through nine games with the second unit this season, James has posted averages of 6.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 triples a night.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Miller - Good to go Miller (shoulder) will play in Friday's game against Toronto.

Impact Miller will take the floor for Friday's contest, marking his return from a two-game absence. He's averaging 17.0 points on 39/28/84 shooting splits across six appearances this season.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tre Mann - Won't play Friday Mann (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game in Toronto.

Impact Friday will mark the third consecutive game on the inactive list for Mann, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Nuggets. Mann's minutes will be divvied up amongst Liam McNeeley, KJ Simpson and Antonio Reeves.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Kalkbrenner - Available vs. Toronto Kalkbrenner (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Kalkbrenner will shed his questionable tag after sustaining a left ankle contusion in Wednesday's loss to the Knicks. Over his last five appearances (four starts), the rookie big man has averaged 7.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks across 26.2 minutes per game.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

LaMelo Ball - Will play Friday Ball (wrist) will play Friday versus the Raptors, as expected.

Impact Ball was being listed as probable for Friday's game, so there was never much doubt about his status. Go ahead and get him active.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tre Mann - Now doubtful Mann (ankle) has been downgraded to doubtful for Friday's game against Toronto.

Impact Mann was previously considered questionable due to a left ankle injury, but it now looks like he's headed toward a third consecutive absence. If he misses, Sion James and Antonio Reeves could see an uptick in minutes.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Miller - Upgraded to probable Miller (shoulder) is now probable for Friday's game against Toronto.

Impact Miller has been upgraded from questionable to probable Friday afternoon, and it's now likely that he'll suit up against the Raptors. The third-year forward is averaging 17.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.2 blocks across 25.0 minutes per game this season. He has missed the last two games with a shoulder injury.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Green - Recalled to NBA Charlotte recalled Green (shoulder) from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Friday.

Impact After a quick rehab stint in Greensboro, Green is back with the Hornets. He doesn't have an official target date to return from offseason shoulder surgery, but all signs are pointing to a return in the near future.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Strongest suitor for LaMelo Ball has become painfully obvious Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball could be the ideal trade target of a struggling star-hunting Western Conference squad.

23 HOURS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Raptors vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 5

Preview the Dec. 5 matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Charlotte Hornets with stats, recent performance, TV channel and more.

1 DAY AGO • Data Skrive

Charlotte visits Toronto on 9-game road skid

Charlotte will attempt to break its nine-game road losing streak when the Hornets take on Toronto

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press