Ryan Kalkbrenner News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Backup role continues Kalkbrenner totaled six points (3-4 FG), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 14 minutes during Wednesday's 118-89 win over the Celtics.

Impact Kalkbrenner continues to play a limited role as the backup center, having logged fewer than 19 minutes in six straight games. Charlotte has won 16 of its past 19 games, with Moussa Diabate playing a huge part in the recent success. With Diabate seemingly locked in as the starter, Kalkbrenner should be viewed as nothing more than a blocks streamer.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Kalkbrenner will move to the bench Tuesday against the Bulls.

Impact This is an expected move with Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges back from their suspension. Kalkbrenner is likely to maintain a sizable role with the second unit, to be clear.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available Kalkbrenner (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.

Impact A sprained left ankle won't stop Kalkbrenner from playing Tuesday, but the expectation is that the returning Moussa Diabate (suspension) is going to replace Kalkbrenner in the starting lineup. Kalkbrenner has started four consecutive games, averaging 8.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.8 blocks in 26.3 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Probable with ankle sprain Kalkbrenner is probable for Tuesday's game against the Bulls with a sprained left ankle.

Impact The rookie big man picked up the issue in Sunday's game against the Wizards, but it appears to be of minimal concern. Moussa Diabate is set to return from suspension Tuesday, which is likely to send Kalkbrenner to the bench. Kalkbrenner has started four straight games, averaging 8.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.8 blocks in 26.3 minutes per tilt.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Available to return Kalkbrenner (ankle) is available to return to Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Kalkbrenner sustained a left ankle sprain during the third quarter of Sunday's contest, but the team announced that he is available to return to the game. With the team sporting a large lead, it remains to be seen whether he returns to action or not.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Sunday Kalkbrenner went back to the locker room during Sunday's game against the Wizards with an apparent ankle injury, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Kalkbrenner appeared to roll his ankle before heading to the locker room during the third quarter of Sunday's contest. If he is unable to return, PJ Hall and Xavier Tillman could see extra minutes.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles vs. Cleveland Kalkbrenner registered 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block over 36 minutes during the Hornets' 118-113 loss to the Cavaliers on Friday.

Impact The rookie second-rounder finished as the Hornets' leading rebounder en route to the third double-double of his young NBA career (and first since Nov. 3 against the Pelicans). Kalkbrenner has started in each of the Hornets' last three games and should serve in that role against the Wizards on Sunday, though he'll likely revert to a bench role against the Bulls on Tuesday since Moussa Diabate will have served his four-game suspension.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Mitchell scores 32 points as Cavaliers beat Hornets 118-113 for 7th straight victory

Donovan Mitchell scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter and the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Charlotte Hornets 118-113 for their seventh straight victory an...

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Durant scores 35 points as Rockets hold on to beat Hornets 105-101

Kevin Durant made two free throws with 3.2 seconds left for the last of his 35 points, and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-101 on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Brandon Miller scores 31 points, Hornets hold on to beat Hawks 110-107

Brandon Miller had 31 points and nine rebounds, LaMelo Ball made seven 3s and scored 24 points and Charlotte held on to beat the Atlanta Hawks 110-107 on Wednesday night, just hour...

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Starting Wednesday Kalkbrenner is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Hawks.

Impact Kalkbrenner is getting the start with Moussa Diabate (suspended) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams. Over 26 starts this season, Kalkbrenner has registered averages of 8.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bigger role incoming Kalkbrenner accumulated six points (3-4 FG) and four rebounds over 17 minutes during Monday's 110-104 loss to Detroit.

Impact With Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate likely facing suspensions for their altercation during this game, Kalkbrenner is expected to step into a much larger role for Charlotte. The rookie is capable of averaging a double-double with plenty of blocks if the minutes are there, so he's set up to be a strong streaming option for the short term.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well off bench Kalkbrenner registered 10 points (3-5 FG, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 18 minutes during Monday's 102-95 victory over the Pelicans.

Impact Moussa Diabate, who has been on a heater for several weeks, finally cooled off with a dud in 28 minutes Monday. Kalkbrenner does have upside if he can get his minutes back into the 20s, making him worth watching closely in the coming days.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet outing in win Kalkbrenner closed Wednesday's 112-97 victory over the Grizzlies with six points (3-3 FG) and four rebounds in 15 minutes.

Impact With Moussa Diabate thriving in Charlotte, Kalkbrenner's upside may be capped in the short term. Over the rookie's last four games, the center has averaged 21.0 minutes per contest with 9.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.3 blocks in 21.0 minutes per contest. In that same stretch, Diabate has averaged a double-double in 25.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double against Philly Kalkbrenner closed Monday's 130-93 win over the 76ers with 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 26 minutes off the bench.

Impact The double-double was the third of the season for Kalkbrenner, and his first since Nov. 4. The rookie center has scored in double digits in four of nine January games (one start) since returning from an elbow injury, averaging 9.1 points, 6.0 boards, 1.0 assists and 0.8 blocks in 20.2 minutes on the month.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets take a 50-point lead for 2nd time this month, roll past 76ers 130-93

Brandon Miller scored 30 points and the Charlotte Hornets dominated the Philadelphia 76ers 130-93 on Monday afternoon

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

No longer starting Saturday Kalkbrenner is not in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Wizards on Saturday.

Impact Kalkbrenner was originally slated to start for the Hornets on Saturday. However, the rookie second-rounder will remain in his bench role while Moussa Diabate stays in Charlotte's starting lineup.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday vs. Washington Kalkbrenner is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Wizards on Saturday.

Impact The rookie second-rounder has come off the bench in six of the Hornets' last seven games, but he'll reenter the starting lineup Saturday in place of Moussa Diabate. Kalkbrenner has averaged 8.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists over 20.0 minutes per game over his last seven outings.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Kalkbrenner (wrist) is available for Saturday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Kalkbrenner popped up on Friday's injury report due to a right wrist sprain, but he has been given the green light to play in Saturday afternoon's contest. In his seven outings (one start) since returning from a 10-game absence, the rookie second-rounder has averaged 8.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists over 20.0 minutes per game.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to suit up Saturday Kalkbrenner is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Wizards due to a right wrist sprain.

Impact The wrist injury is a new concern for Kalkbrenner, though he's still likely to suit up Saturday. Over seven appearances (one start) so far this month, the rookie second-rounder has averaged 8.7 points and 5.9 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per tilt.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ball back in starting lineup, helps spark fast start as the Hornets beat Magic 124-97

LaMelo Ball returned to Charlotte’s starting lineup and had 16 points, seven assists and six rebounds as the Hornets beat the Orlando Magic 124-97 on Thursday night

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Limited in heavy loss Kalkbrenner finished with seven points (3-5 FG, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 94-87 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Kalkbrenner continues to struggle as he works his way back from an elbow injury that ended up costing him eight games. After an impressive start to his rookie season, Kalkbrenner has seemingly hit the hypothetical 'rookie wall', averaging just 8.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in 19.1 minutes per game in six appearances since returning from injury.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 17 points in win Kalkbrenner produced 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes during Sunday's 110-87 win over the Nuggets.

Impact Kalkbrenner returned to the bench on Sunday after starting Saturday against the Warriors and matched a season high in points with 17 on 8-of-10 shooting. It marked his 13th game shooting 80 percent or better from the field this season, trailing only Rudy Gobert for the league lead. However, the rookie big man has now gone four straight games without recording a block, his longest drought of the season.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Miller scores 23 to lead Hornets over injury-depleted Nuggets 110-87

Brandon Miller scored 23 points, Tidjane Salaun came off the bench for 13 points and 11 rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets blew past the injury-depleted Denver Nuggets 110-87 on S...

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Back to bench Sunday Kalkbrenner is not in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Nuggets on Sunday.

Impact Kalkbrenner started in Saturday's loss to the Warriors and finished with four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals over 24 minutes. The rookie second-rounder will revert to the bench Sunday while Moussa Diabate reenters the Hornets' starting lineup following a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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Donovan Mitchell scores 32 points as Cavaliers beat Hornets 118-113 for 7th straight victory

Durant scores 35 points as Rockets hold on to beat Hornets 105-101

Brandon Miller scores 31 points, Hornets hold on to beat Hawks 110-107

Hornets take a 50-point lead for 2nd time this month, roll past 76ers 130-93

Ball back in starting lineup, helps spark fast start as the Hornets beat Magic 124-97

Brandon Miller scores 23 to lead Hornets over injury-depleted Nuggets 110-87