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Hornets vs Wizards: Coach Charles Lee Postgame Media Availability
FEBRUARY 23 • YOUTUBE
Hornets fortunate to avoid costly setback in bounceback win The Charlotte Hornets may have dodged a bullet after dealing with an injury scare in their convincing win over the Washington Wizards.
FEBRUARY 23 • SWARMANDSTING.COM
HORNETS at WIZARDS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 22, 2026
FEBRUARY 23 • YOUTUBE
Bilal Coulibaly Scores 17 Points vs. Charlotte Hornets | 02.22.26
FEBRUARY 23 • YOUTUBE
Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets | 02.22.26
FEBRUARY 23 • YOUTUBE

LaMelo Ball hits career-high 10 3s, scores 37 points to help Hornets rout Wizards

LaMelo Ball made a career-high 10 3-pointers and scored 37 points to help the Charlotte Hornets rout the Washington Wizards 129-112 on Sunday night for a four-game season sweep
FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press
Anthony Gill - Starting Sunday Gill will start Sunday versus the Hornets.
Impact This will be Gill's first start of the season and he'll be joined in the first unit by Bub Carrington, Tre Johnson, Bilal Coulibaly and Kyshawn George. Gill could be looking at major minutes Sunday as the tallest player available to man the five-spot, so he's on the radar in daily fantasy leagues.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Kyshawn George - Available Sunday George (toe) is available for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Impact George missed the second game of a back-to-back set Friday due to a toe injury, but he will return to the lineup Sunday. Over his last five appearances, George holds averages of 10.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 21.2 minutes per contest.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Champagnie - Won't play Sunday Champagnie (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Impact With Champagnie unavailable, Alondes Williams and Jamir Watkins could see an uptick in minutes. For now, Champagnie should be considered questionable for Tuesday's game in Atlanta.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Tristan Vukcevic - Not playing Sunday Vukcevic (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Impact Vukcevic injured his right hand during the Wizards' 131-118 loss to the Hornets, which is severe enough for him to miss Sunday's contest. Alex Sarr (hamstring) is also sidelined, so Anthony Gill figures to serve as the Wizards' starting center. Vukcevic's next chance to play is Tuesday against the Hawks.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Leak Black Signs Two-Way Deal With Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards signed former UNC guard Leaky Black to a two-way contract Saturday. Black...
FEBRUARY 22 • TARHEELTIMES.COM
Top Player Prop Bets for Hornets vs. Wizards on February 22, 2026 Kon Knueppel and Kyshawn George are among the players with prop bets for the taking when the Charlotte Hornets and the Washington Wizards pl...
FEBRUARY 22 • BLEACHERNATION.COM
Justin Champagnie - Questionable for Sunday Updating a previous report, Champagnie (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Impact Champagnie exited Friday's win over Indiana early due to right knee soreness but could return Sunday. If he's ultimately ruled out, Will Riley could see an uptick in playing time.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Champagnie - Ruled out for Sunday Champagnie has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets due to right knee tendinopathy.
Impact Champagnie exited Friday's win over Indiana early due to right knee soreness and will be sidelined Sunday with the knee issue. His next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against Atlanta. With the 24-year-old forward unavailable, Will Riley could see increased minutes.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Tristan Vukcevic - Questionable to play Sunday Vukcevic (hand) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Charlotte.
Impact Vukcevic suffered a right hand contusion during the Wizards' win over the Pacers on Friday, which puts him in jeopardy of missing Sunday's contest. He has started in each of the Wizards' last two games due to the absence of Alex Sarr (hamstring), so Anthony Gill would be the top candidate to enter the Wizards' starting liineup if Vukcevic is unable to play.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Kyshawn George - Could return Sunday George (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Impact George was held out of the Wizards' 131-118 win over the Pacers on Friday while managing a left toe sprain, but the second-year pro could be available for Washington on Sunday. He has averaged 15.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.7 threes, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks over 27.1 minutes per game over his last 15 outings.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Wizards finally make the Tristan Vukcevic move fans were waiting for The Wizards have finally shown where Tristan Vukcevic fits into their future plans.
FEBRUARY 21 • WIZOFAWES.COM
Tristan Vukcevic - Upgraded to standard deal Vukcevic (hand) agreed to a three-year, $9 million contract with the Wizards on Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Impact Vukcevic began the season on a one-year, two-way pact but will receive added security with this new contract. The deal includes a team option for the third season. Over 35 regular-season appearances (five starts) in 2025-26, the big man has averaged 7.9 points and 2.7 rebounds in 12.3 minutes per contest. He's currently dealing with a right hand contusion and should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets until Washington provides an update on his status.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Leaky Black - Gets two-way deal with Washington The Wizards signed Black to a two-way contract Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Impact Black has spent the entire 2025-26 season in the G League with the Capital City Go-Go, where he is averaging 10.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.9 threes and 1.8 steals over 35.4 minutes per game. He last saw regular-season action with the Hornets in 2023-24, when he appeared in 26 regular-season games (three starts) and averaged 2.7 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists over 10.9 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Media Availability: Head Coach Brian Keefe, Alondes Williams, Tre Johnson | 2.20.26
FEBRUARY 21 • YOUTUBE
The Wizards' tank strategy is ironically turning into victories The Wizards may have to rethink their recent strategy for tanking.
FEBRUARY 21 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Hornets vs. Wizards Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 22

Preview the Feb. 22 matchup between the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards with betting odds over/under, game spread, moneyline, predi...
FEBRUARY 21 • Data Skrive
Hornets vs. Wizards Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 22

Charlotte takes road win streak into matchup with Washington

Charlotte comes into a matchup with Washington after winning six road games in a row
FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press
Bilal Coulibaly - Across-the-board performance Coulibaly accumulated 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Friday's 131-118 victory over the Pacers.
Impact Coulibaly chipped in across all major categories, despite the fact that his playing time was once again limited to fewer than 25 minutes. While his production has been adequate, there is just no way to predict who is going to step up for the Wizards on any given night. With that said, Coulibaly has at least been in the active rotation in 10 of the past 11 games, making him a borderline 12-team asset, for now.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Tre Johnson - Limited again Friday Johnson logged 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal over 18 minutes during Friday's 131-118 win over the Pacers.
Impact Johnson continues to play limited minutes, despite maintaining a starting role. Since returning from an ankle injury that cost him six games, Johnson has averaged 11.3 points and 1.0 steals in 18.6 minutes per game across three appearances. Given the uncertainty regarding Washington's rotation, it's hard to trust anyone on the roster right now, and that includes Johnson.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
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