Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat - News - December 13, 2023 | FOX Sports

Nathan Mensah - Set to sign two-way deal Mensah is set to sign a two-way contract with the Hornets, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Mensah, who was undrafted out of San Diego State, has been playing with Charlotte's G League affiliate in Greensboro, but he will get the chance to earn NBA minutes in a depleted frontcourt. However, he's not likely to see meaningful minutes in the short-term scenario. Mensah is averaging 10.3 points and 8.5 rebounds per game across 14 appearances with the Swarm at the G League level.

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Tyler Herro - Targeting return next week Herro (ankle), who has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Chicago, is targeting a return Monday against the Timberwolves or Wednesday against the Magic, Barry Jackson of th...

Impact Herro continues to deal with a right ankle sprain that has sidelined him for multiple weeks, and he's been ramping up his work behind the scenes. While he'll remain sidelined for Saturday's rematch against the Bulls, he hopes to return sometime in the first half of next week.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Ntilikina - Still sidelined Friday Ntilikina (lower leg) has been ruled out for Friday's game against New Orleans.

Impact Ntilikina will be unavailable once again while recovering from a left tibia fracture. While he resumed individual drills in early December, it's unclear when he'll return to game action.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

P.J. Washington Jr. - Questionable for Friday Washington (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Pelicans.

Impact Washington left Wednesday's contest versus Miami early due to a left shoulder injury and could be held out of Friday's contest. Bryce McGowens and JT Thor would likely continue to receive extended minutes if Washington is ruled out.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Martin - Still out Friday Martin (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Martin has spent the start of the season recovering from a knee injury and will be unavailable once again Friday. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to game action.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Williams - Unlikely to play Friday Williams (back) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Williams has missed the last two games due to a lower back contusion, and it appears as though he's on track to be sidelined once again Friday. Nick Richards will likely see increased run once again Friday if Williams is officially ruled out.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaky Black - Headed back to NBA The Hornets transferred Black from the Greensboro Swarm of the G League on Thursday.

Impact Black is averaging 1.3 points in 4.3 minutes across his previous four NBA appearances this season. He is unlikely to make a significant impact on Charlotte's rotation.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE