FRANK NTILIKINA NEWS

Gets two-year deal with Serbian club Ntilikina signed a two-year contract with Serbian club KK Partizan on June 20.

Impact The No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Ntilikina was a strong perimeter defender upon entering the league, but he struggled to develop much of an offensive game. Across stops with the Knicks, Mavericks and Hornets, Ntilikina averaged just 4.8 points in 17.0 minutes on 36.9 percent shooting from the field and 32 percent shooting from three-point range over 321 career games. After sustaining a non-displaced left tibia fracture in the preseason last October, Ntilikina was limited to just five appearances with Charlotte in 2022-23 before being waived in February, but he looks to be back to full health after he recently suited up for the French national team in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets Waive Ish Smith & Frank Ntilikina More roster moves in Charlotte.

FEBRUARY 9 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Waived by Hornets The Hornets waived Ntilikina on Thursday.

Impact The Hornets added Tre Mann, Seth Curry and Vasilije Micic at Thursday's deadline, so this was an expected move. The Hornets also parted ways with Ish Smith. On the season, Ntilikina played a total of 43 minutes across five appearances.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Ntilikina (hip) is not being listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup with the Bucks.

Impact Ntilikina has missed the past four games for Charlotte due to a hip issue, but it looks like he'll be available for Friday's game. However, he's not a large enough part of the rotation to be considered a viable target in fantasy hoops.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Ntilikina (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Ntilikina continues to deal with a right hip impingement and will be sidelined for a third consecutive game. His next opportunity to suit up will be Friday against Milwaukee.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Wednesday Ntilikina (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Toronto.

Impact Ntilikina is joined by Cody Martin (knee) as secondary ballhandlers in Charlotte's rotation that are questionable while LaMelo Ball (ankle) has been ruled out. Ntilikina is at risk of missing his fourth consecutive game due to a pinched nerve in his right hip.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Ntilikina (hip) is out for Monday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Ntilikina will miss a third straight game. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus Toronto.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Ntilikina (hip) is questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Ntilikina has missed the past two games for a Charlotte team that can't catch a break on the injury front. If Ntilikina can give it a go, he'd likely see rotation minutes with the Hornets in need of warm bodies.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Ntilikina (hip) will not play Sunday versus Indiana.

Impact Ntilikina will miss his second consecutive game as his hip continues acclimating to a return to play. Ntilikina has appeared in just five contests this season due to a combination of leg and hip injuries.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Ntilikina (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Ntilikina has been dealing with a hip issue since the end of January, and his availability is now in question for Sunday's action. However, Charlotte's rotation shouldn't be impacted much if Ntilikina is ultimately unable to go.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score in 11 minutes Ntilikina registered zero points (0-1 FG) and two rebounds in 11 minutes during Monday's 113-92 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Ntilikina played a season-high 11 minutes in the loss, yet failed to make the most of his limited opportunity. He has played in only four games this season after returning from a lego injury which kept him sidelined up until two weeks ago. Despite moving into the rotation, there is no reason to consider Ntilikina a viable fantasy asset moving forward.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Monday Ntilikina (hip) is available for Monday's game against New York.

Impact Ntilikina was a late scratch for Saturday's game against the Jazz but will be back in action against the Knicks. Over his last two appearances, he's averaged 2.5 points in 9.0 minutes per game.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Monday Ntilikina (hip) is questionable Monday versus Atlanta.

Impact Ntilikina continues to deal with left hip discomfort, which sidelined him for Saturday's loss to Utah. Ntilikina had made back-to-back appearances with nine minutes of action prior to his ongoing injury.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Saturday Ntilikina is out for Saturday's matchup against the Jazz due to left hip discomfort.

Impact Ntilikina was not listed on the injury report ahead of game time, but Hornets PR confirmed he will be unavailable Saturday. Ntilikina made his season debut on Jan. 17 and has played just 22 minutes across three contests, so his absence won't impact the rotation.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Finally makes debut Ntilikina (tiba) played the final 3:30 of Wednesday's 132-112 loss to the Pelicans, scoring zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and recording one rebound and one assist.

Impact Ntilikina took the floor for his season and Hornets debuts after he had been sidelined since late in the preseason with a non-displaced fracture of his left tibia. Before suffering the injury, Ntilikina appeared on track to enter the season as the top backup to starting point guard LaMelo Ball, but Charlotte eventually signed Ish Smith shortly after the start of the campaign to handle that role. Ntilikina looks as though he'll remain on the outside of head coach Steve Clifford's rotation for now, but if the Frenchman impresses in practices or in his subsequent garbage-time opportunities, he could eventually overtake Smith for a spot on the second unit.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Ntilikina to Make Regular Season Debut, Miller & McGowens Ruled Out Tonight’s injury report for the Hornets.

JANUARY 18 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Making season debut Ntilikina (lower leg) will play in Wednesday's game against New Orleans.

Impact Ntilikina has yet to appear in a game this season after sustaining a fractured left tibia, but he's received the green light to suit up Wednesday. While he'll likely be on a heavy minutes restriction, he could take some minutes away from Ish Smith or James Bouknight.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against New Orleans Ntilikina (lower leg) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans.

Impact Ntilkina has yet to make his season debut due to a left lower leg fracture but is expected to return to action soon. However, Ntilikina has been downgraded from questionable to out in each of Charlotte's last two contests.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Ntilikina (lower leg) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Heat.

Impact Ntilikina has yet to play this season. However, he is close to being cleared, and his next chance to make his debut will come Wednesday in New Orleans.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Sunday Ntilikina (tibia) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Heat.

Impact Nkilitina once again receives a questionable tag. Even if he's available, he's not expected to have a large role in fantasy.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Ntilikina (lower leg) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Ntilikina is nearing his season debut, but he'll remain sidelined for at least one more game. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday in Miami.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Friday Ntilikina (tibia)

Impact Ntilikina has yet to play this season, but the questionable tag means he is trending in the right direction toward making a recovery. Even when he becomes available, he won't be more than bench depth.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Wednesday Ntilikina (tibia) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Kings.

Impact Ntilikina is expected to be nearing his season debut after sitting out the beginning of the 2023-24 campaign with a left tibia non-displaced fracture. While Ntilikina won't suit up Wednesday, his next chance to do so is Friday's matchup with the Spurs.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on season debut Ntilikina (tibia), who remains out for Monday's game against the Bulls, has been practicing with the team and taking part in live scrimmages and could soon make his season debut, R...

Impact Ntilikina was signed in the offseason with the expectation that he would serve as LaMelo Ball's (ankle) primary backup, but he's yet to see the floor after suffering a non-displaced fracture in his left tibia in the Hornets' preseason finale. Boone relays that the 25-year-old Frenchman could make his regular-season debut soon if "there are no hiccups," suggesting that Ntilikina has reached the day-to-day phase of his recovery from the injury.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Monday Ntilikina (lower leg) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Chicago, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Ntilikina has been ramping up recently, but it's unclear when he'll be able to return to action. His next opportunity to suit up will be Wednesday against the Kings.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE