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Pat Connaughton

CHA Guard #21

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Pat Connaughton (illness) is not on the injury report for Thursday’s game against the Lakers.

After a two-game absence, Connaughton will be available on Thursday. However, his availability does not affect fantasy basketball or the Hornets’ rotation.
Collin Sexton

CHA Guard #8

Collin Sexton (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Lakers.

Sexton did not play in Monday’s loss to the Clippers, with most of his minutes being absorbed by starters LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. If Sexton can play on Thursday, reserves Tre Mann and Josh Green may take the most significant hits.
Moussa Diabaté

CHA Forward #14

Moussa Diabaté (hip) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Lakers.

Diabaté has been consistently productive for the Hornets over the past month, especially while Ryan Kalkbrenner was out with an elbow injury. A sore right hip could keep Diabaté out of Thursday’s game, which would likely result in Kalkbrenner returning to the starting lineup. There would also be more opportunities for Grant Williams, but his playing time may not increase much, since he’s returning from a torn ACL.
Kon Knueppel

CHA Guard-Forward #7

Kon Knueppel recorded 18 points (8-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds and four assists in Monday’s loss to the Clippers.

For the first time since a November 26 loss to the Knicks, Knueppel failed to make a three-pointer in a game. He missed all three of his attempts against the Clippers, but the rookie wing still shot 66.7 percent from the field. Since the start of the new year, Knueppel has been a top-100 player in eight-cat formats, but the lack of defensive production has weighed down his value. However, that doesn’t change the fact that Knueppel has been one of the best rookies in the NBA and in fantasy basketball.
Moussa Diabaté

CHA Forward #14

Moussa Diabaté finished Monday’s loss to the Clippers with 13 points (6-of-10 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 15 rebounds, four assists, one steal and four blocked shots.

While Ryan Kalkbrenner has been available for the Hornets’ last two games after missing ten with a sprained left elbow, the Hornets have stuck with Diabaté as their starting center. And with good reason, as his activity has been difficult to ignore. While undersized, Diabaté is highly productive as a rebounder and shot blocker, and he’s been a top-100 player since the beginning of January. Kalkbrenner (two points) started the third quarter but only played 13 minutes while Diabaté logged 35. For the time being, Moussa is worth a look in 14-team leagues, especially with the Hornets closing Week 13 with three games in four days.
LaMelo Ball

CHA Guard #1

LaMelo Ball tallied 25 points (11-of-24 FGs), nine rebounds, five assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Monday’s loss to the Clippers.

After ending 2025 on a run of five consecutive games with at least 22 points, Ball’s scoring output has fallen off to begin 2026. He only has two games of 20 points or more in seven appearances this month. Averaging 19.3 points on 43.6 percent shooting, Ball is ranked just outside the top-50 in eight-cat formats over his last seven games. That certainly isn’t poor value, but fantasy managers likely want more from Ball, given how well he played to close out 2025.
Miles Bridges

CHA Forward #0

Miles Bridges (knee) is available for Monday’s game against the Clippers.

Bridges was initially listed as probable with a knee injury, so his availability for Monday’s game against the Clippers is hardly a surprise. He will take his usual spot in the starting lineup and won’t be on a minutes restriction.
Collin Sexton

CHA Guard #8

Collin Sexton (hamstring) is out for Monday’s game against the Clippers.

Initially questionable, Sexton will miss Monday’s game with a sore left hamstring. Since Miles Bridges is available, the Hornets’ guard’s absence will not significantly affect fantasy basketball. Tre Mann may play additional minutes off the bench, but he should not be rostered in most redraft leagues.
Pat Connaughton

CHA Guard #21

Pat Connaughton (illness) is out for Monday’s matchup with the Clippers.

Connaughton will miss a second straight game due to illness, but his availability isn’t impactful in the realm of fantasy hoops.
Collin Sexton

CHA Guard #8

Collin Sexton (hamstring) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Clippers.

Sexton is dealing with a sore left hamstring. How impactful his absence would be depends on Miles Bridges (knee), who’s probable. If Bridges also can’t play, the Hornets would be down two rotation options. If Bridges plays, Sexton’s absence would be far easier to compensate for.

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