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Friday December 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
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Hornets News
#4 SF
Liam McNeeley: Heading back to G League
Dec 26th
Charlotte assigned McNeeley to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Thursday.
#3 C
Mason Plumlee: Still out for Friday
Dec 25th
Plumlee (groin) will not play in Friday's matchup against the Magic.
#1 C
Ryan Kalkbrenner: Still out for Friday
Dec 25th
Kalkbrenner (elbow) will be sidelined for Friday's game against the Magic.
#4 C
PJ Hall: Receives two-way deal
Dec 24th
Hall agreed to a two-way contract with the Hornets on Wednesday, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
#1 PG
LaMelo Ball: Near double-double Tuesday
Dec 24th
Ball had 23 points (7-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 126-109 victory over Washington.
#2 SG
Collin Sexton: Scores 12 points in return
Dec 24th
Sexton recorded 12 points (2-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, two assists and one block over 16 minutes during Tuesday's 126-109 win over the Wizards.
#2 C
Moussa Diabate: Strong performance in spot start
Dec 24th
Diabate supplied 12 points (6-6 FG), 18 rebounds and one assist over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 126-109 win over the Wizards.
#3 SF
Josh Green: Listed as available
Dec 23rd
Green (Achilles) is available for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
#6 SG
Antonio Reeves: Recalled from G League
Dec 23rd
The Hornets recalled Reeves from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Tuesday.
#2 SF
Sion James: Quiet in 21 minutes
Dec 23rd
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.
#1 SF
Brandon Miller: Strong line in loss
Dec 23rd
Miller racked up 20 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and two steals over 27 minutes during Monday's 139-132 loss to the Cavaliers.
#5 SG
Tre Mann: Pops for 13 points in loss
Dec 22nd
Mann closed with 13 points (5-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one block across 17 minutes during Monday's 139-132 loss to the Cavaliers.
#2 PF
Tidjane Salaun: Woeful in loss
Dec 22nd
Salaun had two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes during Monday's 139-132 loss to the Cavaliers.
#5 SF
Pat Connaughton: Gets garbage-time run in return
Dec 21st
Connaughton (calf) accrued no statistics while playing the final 2:25 of Saturday's 112-86 loss to the Pistons.
#1 PF
Miles Bridges: Scores 19 points in blowout
Dec 21st
Bridges produced 19 points (6-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 30 minutes during Saturday's 112-86 loss to the Pistons.
#4 PG
KJ Simpson: Headed to bench
Dec 14th
Simpson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cavaliers.
#7 PF
Grant Williams: Won't return Sunday
Dec 13th
Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Cleveland.
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#2 C
Goga Bitadze: Could return Friday
Dec 25th
Bitadze (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets.
#2 PF
Tristan da Silva: Upgraded to probable Friday
Dec 25th
Da Silva (shoulder) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Friday's game against the Hornets.
#5 C
Moritz Wagner: Still not ready for game action
Dec 25th
Wagner (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Charlotte.
#1 SF
Franz Wagner: Not ready to return
Dec 25th
Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets.
#1 PG
Jalen Suggs: Unlikely to play Friday
Dec 25th
Suggs (hip) has been downgraded to doubtful for Friday's game against the Hornets.
#2 PG
Tyus Jones: Posts 16 points in starting role
Dec 24th
Jones racked up 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 110-106 victory over the Trail Blazers.
#2 SG
Anthony Black: Hits for 22 points in win
Dec 24th
Black produced 22 points (8-21 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 110-106 win over the Trail Blazers.
#1 SG
Desmond Bane: Excellent on both sides in win
Dec 24th
Bane notched 23 points (6-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, five assists, three blocks and three steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 110-106 win over the Trail Blazers.
#3 PF
Jonathan Isaac: Green light to play Tuesday
Dec 23rd
Isaac (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
#3 SG
Jase Richardson: Notches 11 points
Dec 23rd
Richardson notched 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Monday's 120-97 loss to the Warriors.
#1 PF
Paolo Banchero: Leads team with 21/12 double-double
Dec 23rd
Banchero closed Monday's 120-97 loss to the Warriors with 21 points (7-19 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 12 rebounds and seven assists across 34 minutes.
#4 SF
Noah Penda: Surprises with double-double
Dec 20th
Penda registered 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 12 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals over 24 minutes during Saturday's 128-127 overtime victory over the Jazz.
#3 SF
Jett Howard: Strong showing from second unit
Dec 19th
Howard recorded 12 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 126-115 loss to Denver.
#1 C
Wendell Carter: Scores 26 points against Nuggets
Dec 19th
Carter supplied 26 points (11-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt), nine rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 126-115 loss to the Nuggets.
#3 C
Orlando Robinson: Puts up 20 points in loss
Dec 17th
Robinson recorded 20 points (7-9 FG, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal in 24 minutes of Tuesday's 125-122 G League loss to the Memphis Hustle.
#5 SF
Jamal Cain: Puts up 20 points in G League
Dec 17th
Cain recorded 20 points (6-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, five assists, three steals and three blocks in 38 minutes of Tuesday's 125-122 G League loss to the Memphis Hustle.