DECEMBER 16, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
New Injury Update: Gordon Hayward Only 24 hours after getting Lamelo Ball back on the court for the first time in four weeks, Charlotte might be getting another starter back...
Marvin Bagley III - Available Friday Bagley (knee) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Kings.
Impact Bagley left Wednesday's win over the Hornets due to right knee soreness but will be fine for Friday. He's come off the bench over the past three games as coach Dwane Casey has gone with Isaiah Stewart and rookie Jalen Duren in the frontcourt.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Livers - Remains sidelined Friday Livers (shoulder) is out for Friday's game against the the Kings.
Impact Livers will miss his seventh straight game Friday due to a right shoulder sprain. His next chance to suit up will arrive Sunday when the Pistons host the Nets.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LaMelo Ball Still Dealing with Ankle Pain The Hornets star spoke with the media Wednesday night about his return to the floor.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Mark Williams - Still out Friday Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Williams continues to deal with a left ankle sprain and will be unavailable for a seventh consecutive game. His continued absence shouldn't impact Charlotte's rotation.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dennis Smith Jr. - Remains out Friday Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Impact Smith hasn't suited up since Nov. 23 due to a sprained left ankle. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gordon Hayward - Officially questionable Friday Hayward (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Hayward hasn't played since Nov. 23 due to a fracture in his left shoulder, but the Hornets have expressed hope in recent days that he'll be able to return Friday. The team will likely see how he fares during Charlotte's morning shootaround prior to officially determining his availability, but he appears to be on the cusp of returning to action.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
