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Hornets extend winning streak to 8 games with 109-99 victory over Rockets

Rookie Kon Knueppel had 24 points and LaMelo Ball added 20 to help the Charlotte Hornets roll to a 109-99 victory over the Houston Rockets to extend their winning streak to eigh

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4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Limited impact in win James accumulated five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 112-97 win over Memphis.

Impact Although James continues to see decent workloads for the Hornets, his impact in fantasy hoops has been minimal. Over his last four games, he's seeing 19.3 minutes per contest with 4.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting 33.3 percent from the field.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench James will come off the bench for Thursday's game in Orlando.

Impact LaMelo Ball will return to the starting unit after coming off the bench in Wednesday's loss to Cleveland, which will result in James heading back to the second unit. James is averaging 6.1 points and 2.0 assists per game this season.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless again Wednesday James ended Wednesday's 94-87 loss to the Cavaliers with zero points (0-2 FG), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 22 minutes.

Impact James failed to score for the second straight game, continuing what has been an unproductive stretch, despite playing meaningful minutes on most nights. In 16 games over the past month, James has averaged just 4.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 23.7 minutes per game, leaving him well outside the top 250 in nine-category leagues.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday James is starting in Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Wednesday is the first half of the Hornets' back-to-back, so they're having LaMelo Ball come off the bench to maximize his availability. James has averaged 6.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 29.4 minutes per tilt across 17 games as a starter this season.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench James isn't starting Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact James drew the start Saturday but failed to do much with the opportunity, finishing with two points, two rebounds, three assists and one steal in 24 minutes. He'll return to a bench role Sunday with LaMelo Ball returning to the first unit for the second half of a back-to-back.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday James is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus the Warriors.

Impact Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, Miles Bridges and Ryan Kalkbrenner will join James in the first unit for Saturday's game. As a starter this season, James owns averages of 6.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 triples per game.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly double-doubles James posted nine points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt), eight rebounds and two assists over 17 minutes during Thursday's 135-117 win over the Lakers.

Impact Charlotte's starters all played big roles in this one, but James made the most of his limited workload off the bench, mostly on the rebounding front. He's been off the fantasy radar in most formats recently, as he's averaging 24.0 minutes over his last 11 outings with 5.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.9 three-pointers.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Rotating to bench James isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pacers.

Impact James will retreat to a bench role with Brandon Miller back in action. James hasn't been very impactful as a reserve of late, averaging 6.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 25.8 minutes in his last four matchups off the bench.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday James is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Raptors.

Impact Brandon Miller (knee) is inactive for Wednesday's game, so James will get the spot-start and he'll be joined in the first unit by LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate. As a starter this season, James owns averages of 6.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 triples per contest on 36/32/78 shooting splits.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Antetokounmpo's dunk in closing seconds gives Bucks 122-121 win over Hornets

Giannis Antetokounmpo dunked on a lob from Kevin Porter Jr. with 4.7 seconds remaining to give the Milwaukee Bucks a 122-121 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Won't start vs. Golden State James won't start against the Warriors on Wednesday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact With Kon Knueppel (ankle) back in action, James will slide to the second unit. In eight appearances off the bench this month, the rookie second-rounder has averaged 6.8 points and 3.0 rebounds in 21.8 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Milwaukee James will start against the Bucks on Monday.

Impact With Kon Knueppel (ankle) sidelined, James will enter the starting lineup for the first time since Dec. 14. In 14 starts so far this season, the rookie second-rounder has averaged 7.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 29.9 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Bucks James (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Impact James is playing through an illness Monday to handle his typical role off the bench. Over his past five outings, the rookie swingman has averaged 6.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 21.5 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday James (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Impact James is dealing with an illness and is at risk of missing Monday's contest. With Kon Knueppel (ankle) out, James would be slated for a significant role if available against Milwaukee. If he sits, Collin Sexton and Josh Green could see expanded roles.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiet in 21 minutes James provided seven points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and three assists across 21 minutes during Monday's 139-132 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact With the Hornets close to full strength, James may struggle to find enough minutes and touches to make a fantasy impact outside of deeper formats. Over his last five games, James has averaged 8.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 three-pointers in 25.2 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench James will come off the bench for Thursday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact James will return to the second unit with LaMelo Ball back in action, so his minutes will likely dip Thursday. As a reserve this season, James owns averages of 6.9 points, 2.8 rebounds 1.3 triples per game in 22.5 minutes a night.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Sunday James is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact James will replace KJ Simpson in the first unit with LaMelo Ball (ankle) out once again. Although James is listed as the starting point guard, it's likely that Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller initiate most of the offense.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rare offensive showing James racked up 14 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes during Friday's 129-126 loss to Chicago.

Impact James scored double digits for just the seventh time this season, a welcome sight for anyone who streamed him in. While the offensive production was unexpected, his defensive contributions continue to be mostly underwhelming. At this stage, it appears as though James could end up being a player whose real-life value outweighs his fantasy value, making him a hard player to trust outside of deeper formats.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday James is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Raptors.

Impact James will return to a reserve role with Brandon Miller active, but James should still be in the rotation with Tre Mann (ankle) unavailable. Through nine games with the second unit this season, James has posted averages of 6.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 triples a night.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting five James is starting Monday's game against the Nets.

Impact James will join the starting lineup Monday due to the absence of Brandon Miller (shoulder). James hasn't been effective in a starting role of late, as he's been held to single figures in the scoring column in each of his last four chances with the first unit.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Passive again in victory James contributed two points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Saturday's 118-111 overtime victory over the Raptors.

Impact Despite playing a sizeable role for the Hornets, James continues to have a knack for offering very little in terms of tangible production. Through the first 20 games of his career, he is averaging a mere 6.6 points and 3.3 rebounds in 26.4 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bridges scores 35 points as Hornets overcome 17-point deficit to beat Raptors 118-111 in OT

Miles Bridges scored 10 of his 35 points in overtime and the Charlotte Hornets overcame a 17-point first half deficit to beat Toronto 118-111, ending the Raptors’ nine-game winning...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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Hornets extend winning streak to 8 games with 109-99 victory over Rockets

Antetokounmpo's dunk in closing seconds gives Bucks 122-121 win over Hornets

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

Bridges scores 35 points as Hornets overcome 17-point deficit to beat Raptors 118-111 in OT