Ryan Kalkbrenner News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

LaMelo Ball scores 23, Hornets use strong fourth quarter to pull away from Wizards 126-109

LaMelo Ball had 23 points and nine assists, Brandon Miller added 20 points and the Charlotte Hornets pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat the Washington Wizards 126-109 on T...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Ruled out Tuesday Kalkbrenner is out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards with a sprained left elbow.

Impact The rookie second-rounder will be sidelined for a second game in a row with the injury. Friday's matchup in Orlando marks his next chance to suit up. With Mason Plumlee (groin) out of action, the Hornets appear to be left with Moussa Diabate to handle the bulk of the center minutes Tuesday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Washington Kalkbrenner is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards with a sprained left elbow.

Impact The rookie big man could be out for consecutive outings with the injury. Mason Plumlee (groin) has already been ruled out, which could force the Hornets to rely heavily upon Moussa Diabate at center.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bridges and the Hornets host conference foe Washington

Charlotte and Washington will play in a matchup of Eastern Conference foes

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Mitchell scores 30 points as the Cavaliers beat the Hornets 139-132 to end a 3-game losing streak

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points and De’Andre Hunter had 15 of his 27 points in the second half, powering the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 139-132 victory over the Charlotte Hornets

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hornets' injury report: Updates on LaMelo Ball, Ryan Kalkbrenner and more | Sporting News Charlotte will look to win their second straight game against the Cavaliers Monday night.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ruled out for Monday Kalkbrenner (elbow) will not play Monday against the Cavaliers.

Impact Kalkbrenner was unable to shake his questionable tag and will miss the front end of this back-to-back set. Consider him questionable to face the Wizards on Tuesday. In his absence, the Hornets will likely rely heavily on Moussa Diabate.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Kalkbrenner is questionable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers with a left elbow sprain.

Impact This is a new injury for the rookie center. Monday's game is the first leg of a back-to-back set, so the Hornets may proceed with caution. If Kalkbrenner does miss any time, the team will likely turn to Moussa Diabate.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Kalkbrenner finished with four points (2-3 FG), seven rebounds, two assists and one block in 24 minutes during Saturday's 112-86 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Kalkbrenner scored fewer than five points for the fourth time in 26 games this season, and he failed to log multiple blocks for a second straight outing. The rookie center has slowed up slightly after a strong start to the campaign, averaging 7.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks over his last 11 appearances.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Three rejections Sunday Kalkbrenner ended Sunday's 119-111 overtime victory over the Cavaliers with seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 20 minutes.

Impact The second-round rookie recorded multiple rejections for the sixth time in the last eight games (seven starts), although his three boards were his lowest total during that stretch. Kalkbrenner's defensive contributions are keeping him in the starting five, but over those eight contests he's averaging just 8.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 25.6 minutes.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Little-known Ryan Kalkbrenner stat proves he will be valuable for a long time Charlotte Hornets rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner has been impressive on defense, but he has also quietly stood out in another area.

DECEMBER 12 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Available vs. Toronto Kalkbrenner (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Kalkbrenner will shed his questionable tag after sustaining a left ankle contusion in Wednesday's loss to the Knicks. Over his last five appearances (four starts), the rookie big man has averaged 7.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks across 26.2 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle contusion Kalkbrenner is questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors with a left ankle contusion.

Impact Head coach Charles Lee said Kalkbrenner sprained his left ankle after Wednesday's 119-104 loss to the Knicks, so the fact that the rookie big man is tending to a contusion instead is an encouraging sign. If Kalkbrenner has to sit out, Moussa Diabate and Mason Plumlee would be in line to split the center minutes.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sprains ankle in loss Hornets coach Charles Lee said Kalkbrenner sprained his left ankle during Wednesday's 119-104 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Kalkbrenner tweaked his left ankle in the fourth quarter and didn't return to the game, finishing with eight points (2-4 FG, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and three blocks in 25 minutes. He came off the bench for the first time this season behind Moussa Diabate, but fared much better than Diabate did. Lee did not provide an update on the severity of Kalkbrenner's sprain, leaving his status in the air for Friday's game against Toronto.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Kalkbrenner will come off the bench Wednesday against the Knicks, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact After starting his 19 previous appearances, Kalkbrenner will shift to the second unit with Moussa Diabate getting the starting nod. Diabate has been surging lately, making this a position battle to monitor closely going forward.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Blocks three shots in win Kalkbrenner recorded seven points (2-2 FG, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and three blocks in 30 minutes during Friday's 123-116 win over the Bulls.

Impact Kalkbrenner got back to doing what he does best, scoring efficiently and blocking shots. After a strong start to his rookie season, Kalkbrenner had been in somewhat of a slump of late, failing to record a block in three straight appearances. Perhaps what was even more encouraging here was the fact that he logged 30 minutes for the first time in his past nine games.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets surprisingly dodged a bullet with Ryan Kalkbrenner ahead of NBA Cup bout The Charlotte Hornets received a pleasant surprise after another bout with an injury scare when Ryan Kalkbrenner sustained a sprained ankle.

NOVEMBER 26 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Absent from injury report Kalkbrenner (ankle) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact After a sprained ankle cost him Sunday's game against the Hawks, the rookie big man is all set to return to the floor. Fewer minutes should be open to Mason Plumlee and Moussa Diabate on Wednesday. Kalkbrenner has averaged 8.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 24.4 minutes per contest over 10 games this month.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets and Knicks meet Wednesday in NBA Cup group stage

The Charlotte Hornets face the New York Knicks in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Ruled out Sunday Kalkbrenner (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Kalkbrenner will miss the second half of the Hornets' back-to-back set due to a sprained left ankle he sustained in Saturday's loss to the Clippers. With the rookie big man sidelined, Moussa Diabate is expected to enter the starting lineup, while Mason Plumlee is likely to see increased minutes. Kalkbrenner's next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Knicks.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to doubtful Kalkbrenner (ankle) has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact After exiting Saturday's loss to the Clippers in the second quarter due to a sprained left ankle, Kalkbrenner is expected to miss the second leg of the team's back-to-back set. If the rookie big man is ultimately ruled out, Moussa Diabate and Mason Plumlee are likely to see increased playing time.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Kalkbrenner (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Kalkbrenner didn't return to Saturday's game against the Clippers, finishing with two points, two rebounds and one assist in 11 minutes before leaving the contest in the second quarter. It's a positive sign that the rookie center still has a chance to suit up Sunday, but if the Hornets exercise caution, Moussa Diabate would likely start at center versus the Hawks, who'll be without Kristaps Porzinigs (rest).

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte visits Atlanta, aims to stop road skid

Charlotte aims to end its six-game road losing streak with a victory over Atlanta

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Harden erupts for 55, Clippers rout Hornets 131-116 in Paul's likely last game in North Carolina

James Harden made 10 3-pointers and scored a franchise-record 55 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Charlotte Hornets 131-116 hours after 12-time All-Star point guard Ch...

NOVEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Won't return Saturday Kalkbrenner (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Clippers.

Impact The Hornets are referring to Kalkbrenner's ankle issue as soreness, which should be taken as a good sign. However, the rookie center should be considered highly questionable for the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back set in Atlanta on Sunday. In Kalkbrenner's absence, Moussa Diabate should see increased usage.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

RYAN KALKBRENNER NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES

LaMelo Ball scores 23, Hornets use strong fourth quarter to pull away from Wizards 126-109

Bridges and the Hornets host conference foe Washington

Mitchell scores 30 points as the Cavaliers beat the Hornets 139-132 to end a 3-game losing streak

Hornets and Knicks meet Wednesday in NBA Cup group stage

Charlotte visits Atlanta, aims to stop road skid

Harden erupts for 55, Clippers rout Hornets 131-116 in Paul's likely last game in North Carolina