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Hornets' Hayward (shoulder) out indefinitely: Sources Hayward will be sidelined indefinitely due to a fracture in his left shoulder.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out indefinitely Hayward will be sidelined for the foreseeable future due to a fractured left shoulder, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hayward sat out Friday's contest due to what was perceived to be a contusion in his left shoulder, however, it was determined to be a fracture. Jalen McDaniels received the spot start Friday and should continue to start in Hayward's absence. McDaniels should be scooped up in any league he is still available in.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

BREAKING: Gordon Hayward's Wife Provides Details Behind Shoulder Injury During the Charlotte Hornets win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Gordon Hayward’s wife Robyn Hayward took to Instagram to clarify Hayward’s...

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Oubre scores 28, Hornets snap T-Wolves' 5-game win streak

Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 28 points, and the Charlotte Hornets stopped Minnesota’s five-game win streak with a 110-108 victory over Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Downgraded to out Hayward (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Hayward was initially considered questionable for the contest, but it appears the veteran forward will now miss at least one game as he deals with a left shoulder contusion. As a result, Jalen McDaniels will get the start. Hayward's next opportunity to return will arrive Monday against his former team, the Celtics.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with shoulder issue Hayward is considered questionable for Friday's game versus the Timberwolves because of a left shoulder contusion.

Impact Hayward played just 29 minutes in Wednesday's game versus the 76ers, which could be explained by the shoulder contusion surfacing. The team should provide official confirmation of his status on game day.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rozier's big 4th quarter leads Hornets past Sixers 107-101

Terry Rozier scored nine of his 22 points in the final 5 minutes as the Charlotte Hornets rallied past the Philadelphia 76ers 107-101 in a matchup of injury-riddled teams

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Kuzma scores 28 points, Wizards beat Hornets; Beal limps off

Kyle Kuzma had 28 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, helping the Washington Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 106-102

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Decent showing in return Hayward (shoulder) closed with 13 points (5-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal across 42 minutes during Friday's 132-122 double-overtime...

Impact Hayward returned to the court Friday after missing his team's last eight contests due to a left shoulder contusion, and it was apparent he wasn't playing on any minute restriction in this one. He had gotten off to a strong start in his first seven games before suffering the injury, as he was averaging 18.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 33.0 minutes. Hayward wasn't overly impressive in the scoring column Friday, but he picked up right where he left off by contributing across the board for this Charlotte squad.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers hold off Hornets 132-122 in 2 overtimes, snap skid

Darius Garland scored 41 points, Donovan Mitchell added 34 and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived a fourth-quarter collapse to beat the Charlotte Hornets 132-122 in double overtime a...

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Starting Friday Hayward (shoulder) will return to the starting lineup Friday against the Cavaliers.

Impact Hayward has missed eight straight contests due to a left shoulder contusion but is active and starting Friday's game. Although there may be some cause for concern regarding a minutes restriction given the lengthy absence, his appearance in the starting lineup indicates that he should be in line for a significant workload.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Hayward (shoulder) is available for Friday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Hayward will make his return to game action after missing the team's previous eight contests due to a left shoulder contusion. Before the injury, the veteran forward averaged 17.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 31.0 minutes, but he'll likely see a reduced role Friday following a lengthy absence.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to play Friday Hayward (shoulder) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Hayward has missed the last seven games due to a left shoulder contusion, but it appears the forward's status is trending in a positive direction after he was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report. The Hornets may wait to see how things go during warmups before a determination regarding his status is made, but it sounds like Hayward should be able to return to the court soon. Through the first eight games of the season, Hayward averaged 17.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 31.0 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Friday Hayward (shoulder) is doubtful for Friday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Hayward has missed the last seven games with a shoulder contusion and will likely be unavailable once again Friday. It's not yet clear when he's expected to return to action.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets' Ball re-injures ankle after stepping on fan's foot

LaMelo Ball’s first home game of the season didn’t go anywhere near as well as the All-Star point guard hoped

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Remains out Wednesday Hayward (shoulder) won't play in Wednesday's matchup with the Pacers.

Impact Wednesday will mark Hayward's seventh straight missed game due to a shoulder contusion. Hayward's next opportunity to play will be Friday's game versus Cleveland, although the Hornets have given no timetable for his return.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte plays Indiana on home slide

Charlotte heads into a matchup against Indiana after losing four home games in a row

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Still out Hayward (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Orlando.

Impact Hayward will miss a sixth straight game due to a shoulder injury. Kelly Oubre figures to continue his strong play as a starter, while Jalen McDaniels garners an increased role off the bench.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte faces Orlando on 8-game slide

Charlotte enters the matchup against Orlando after losing eight games in a row

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Hornets' Ball is back in action, scores 15 in season debut

LaMelo Ball is finally back with the Charlotte Hornets

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Unavailable Saturday Hayward (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Miami.

Impact Hayward will be sidelined for a fifth consecutive game due to a sore left shoulder. Kelly Oubre and Jalen McDaniels should continue to see increased work in Hayward's absence.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami hosts Charlotte following overtime win against Charlotte

Miami hosts the Charlotte Hornets following the Miami Heat's 117-112 overtime win against the Charlotte Hornets

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Butler scores 35, Heat hold off Hornets 117-112 in OT

Jimmy Butler scored 35 points, and the Miami Heat wasted a 15-point lead before rallying to beat Charlotte 117-112 in overtime, sending the Hornets to a seventh consecutive loss

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Charlotte plays Miami on 4-game road slide

Charlotte looks to break its four-game road slide with a victory over Miami

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Remains out Thursday Hayward (shoulder) won't play in Thursday's game against Miami, Walker Mehl of Locked On Hornets reports.

Impact Hayward will miss a fourth straight contest while dealing with left shoulder soreness. He'll presumably be questionable for the team's next matchup Saturday versus the Heat. In the meantime, Kelly Oubre and Jalen McDaniels will continue to anchor down the small forward position with Hayward sidelined.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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