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Hannes Steinbach - Grabs 11 rebounds with three blocks Steinbach notched four points (2-5 FG), 11 rebounds, an assist and three blocks across 27 minutes in Friday's 119-80 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Steinbach made a significant impact on the glass and defensively, leading Charlotte with 11 rebounds while recording a game-high three blocks. His offensive involvement remained minimal, but his 27-minute workload provided ample opportunities to accumulate valuable defensive stats. Steinbach's rebounding and rim protection offer intriguing fantasy potential, particularly in category formats, although his limited scoring remains a concern.

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Sion James - Scores in double digits again James delivered 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and three rebounds across 21 minutes in Friday's 119-80 loss to the Celtics.

Impact James provided Charlotte with efficient perimeter scoring, but he didn't do much else. The former Duke standout has some upside in deeper leagues due to his scoring prowess, but his limited playing time and absence of contributions in other categories limit his upside across the board. At least his scoring numbers are trending in the right direction, as James has scored in double digits in his last three appearances.

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Tidjane Salaün - Scores season-high 13 points Salaun finished with 13 points (3-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT) and four rebounds across 23 minutes in Friday's 119-80 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Salaun struggled with his shooting, particularly from beyond the arc, but his five made free throws helped him reach his best scoring output of the campaign. Salaun remains a speculative option in deeper formats, with his value largely dependent on scoring efficiency and consistent playing time. With just 6.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per game this season, his fantasy potential is limited in most formats.

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Brandon Miller - Will be re-evaluated over the weekend Head coach Charles Lee said Miller (groin) will be re-evaluated over the weekend, and they expect to have more information by Monday, Steve Reed of The Associated Press reports.

Impact Lee downplayed the groin issue after the game, saying he didn't see exactly when the injury occurred but noticed Miller started limping, and he asked for a sub after a couple of plays. He was ruled out after heading back to the locker room, and Tidjane Salaun started the second half for him. If Miller needs to miss additional time, Coby White and Naz Reid would be asked to step it up on offense, and there would be more minutes available for Salaun and Sion James.

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The Celtics pull away with a big time NBA Cup win in Charlotte

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Naz Reid - Scores 14 points with six rebounds Reid registered 14 points (6-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and two turnovers across 26 minutes in Friday's 119-80 loss to the Celtics.

Impact The Hornets were dominated from start to finish, resulting in Reid watching most of the fourth quarter from the sidelines. He was the only Charlotte starter to reach double figures, but he didn't do it efficiently, converting just 35.3 percent of his shot attempts. Reid has been hit-or-miss this season, averaging 16.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.3 triples per game on 41.6 percent shooting from the field and 65.2 percent at the line. Those numbers have him ranked outside the top 150 in fantasy leagues.

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Jayson Tatum scores 34 as Celtics demolish the Hornets 119-80 in NBA Cup play

Jayson Tatum had 34 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, Derrick White added 18 points and the Boston Celtics demolished the Charlotte Hornets 119-80 on Friday night for their...

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Brandon Miller - Won't return Friday Miller (groin) won't return to Friday's game against the Celtics, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Miller exited the court halfway through the second quarter. He was initially listed as questionable to return, though he has since been ruled out due to right groin soreness. With Miller off the floor, Sion James should see more minutes the rest of the way.

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Brandon Miller - Heads to locker room Miller (undisclosed) exited Friday's game against the Celtics, Owen O'Connor of SI.com reports.

Impact It's unclear exactly what is bothering Miller, though it made him leave the floor halfway through the second quarter. He should be considered questionable to return. In the meantime, Sion James should see more minutes.

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Grayson Allen - Starting versus Boston Allen will start in Friday's game against the Celtics

Impact With Kon Knueppel (hamstring) and Dennis Schroder (thigh) ruled out, Allen will make his first start of the 2026-27 campaign. In 27 regular-season starts with the Suns in 2025-26, the 31-year-old averaged 17.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.4 steals over 31.0 minutes per contest.

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Ryan Kalkbrenner - Starting sans Diabate Kalkbrenner is starting Friday's game against Boston.

Impact Kalkbrenner is getting a spot start at center for the injured Moussa Diabate (quadriceps) on Friday. He makes sense as a plug-and-play fantasy option in the short term.

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Celtics Look to Pile On Shorthanded Hornets: Starters, Injury Report and a Prediction The Boston Celtics continue their NBA Cup group schedule Friday in Charlotte. The Hornets have lost five straight, and are dealing with a bu...

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Dennis Schröder - Ruled out Friday Schroder (thigh) is out for Friday's game versus Boston.

Impact Schroder is sitting out Friday for the first time this season due to left thigh soreness. With the veteran floor general sidelined, Coby White should see his minutes climb into the 20s for the first time this year as he works back from a preseason calf strain.

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Moussa Diabaté - Ruled out for Friday Diabate (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Boston, according to the Hornets' official injury report.

Impact Diabate's absence will leave Charlotte shorthanded in the frontcourt against the Celtics. Ryan Kalkbrenner could see additional opportunities at center, while other available big men may also absorb minutes. Diabate's next opportunity to play will come Monday against Cleveland.

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Hannes Steinbach - Available for Friday The Hornets recalled Steinbach from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Friday.

Impact Additionally, the Hornets listed the rookie center as available to play Friday against Boston. He will continue to provide depth at center, and he may be more involved with Moussa Diabate (quadriceps) can't play.

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Christian Anderson - Recalled to NBA Charlotte recalled Anderson from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Friday.

Impact With Dennis Schroder (thigh) questionable for Friday against Boston, the Hornets could be very shorthanded considering Kon Knueppel (hamstring) is out once again. Anderson is projected to provide emergency depth in the short term.

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Dennis Schröder - Iffy for Friday Schroder (thigh) is questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics.

Impact The veteran floor general is at risk of missing his first game of the year Friday. Working back from a preseason calf strain, Coby White could be thrust into a larger role at point guard if Schroder is unable to play.

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Moussa Diabaté - Questionable for Friday Diabate (quadriceps) is questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Diabate is in danger of sitting out Friday for the first time this season. Ryan Kalkbrenner would likely be called upon to make a spot start at center for the Hornets if Diabate is sidelined, with Royce O'Neale likely mixing in as a small-ball center in this case.

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Kon Knueppel - Out with hamstring strain Knueppel (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Knueppel re-aggravated his left hamstring strain in his season debut Wednesday against Brooklyn. The Hornets haven't yet indicated the sharpshooter is facing a multi-week absence, but they'll likely proceed with caution. Grayson Allen is back in the mix as a high-end fantasy streaming option for as long as Knueppel is out.

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Brandon Miller - Tough shooting night Miller ended Wednesday's 114-104 loss to the Nets with 10 points (2-15 FG, 1-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes.

Impact Miller struggled mightily from the field, missing nine of his 10 three-point attempts while committing three turnovers and five fouls. He finished with a team-worst minus-16 rating as Charlotte leaned on Naz Reid and Grayson Allen for offensive production. Despite the disappointing showing, Miller's substantial shot volume should provide opportunities to bounce back.

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Hannes Steinbach - Sent to G League The Hornets assigned Steinbach to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Thursday.

Impact Steinbach will spend time with Greensboro as Charlotte looks to provide the young forward with additional developmental opportunities. The assignment shouldn't significantly affect the Hornets' NBA rotation, and Steinbach remains off the fantasy radar in most redraft formats.

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Christian Anderson - Assigned to Swarm The Hornets assigned Anderson to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Thursday.

Impact Anderson will have an opportunity to receive additional playing time and develop his game with Greensboro. The assignment suggests the rookie guard isn't currently part of Charlotte's regular rotation, leaving him without meaningful fantasy value in standard leagues.

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