Nathan

Mensah

After appearing in 25 games for the Hornets, Mensah was waived in March. The move to San Antonio allows him to compete for a roster spot, although it’s more likely he winds up with the Spurs’ G League affiliate in Austin.

Bolden signed a 10-day with Charlotte on February 20th, and he impressed them enough for them to keep him around. He will likely spend most of his time in the G-League, so this won’t impact fantasy hoops.

Richards has missed two straight, and he’ll likely be out for at least one more contest. PJ Washington, JT Thor and Nathan Mensah have taken on additional responsibilities with both Richards and Mark Williams sidelined, but only Washington is worth streaming. Mensah has averaged 19 minutes per game over the last two but turned the playing time into averages of zero points, three rebounds and a block. Thor played 22 minutes Saturday and finished with seven points, six boards and a swat. Cody Martin (knee) is also questionable, which means Charlotte’s rotation could be incredibly thin in this one.

LaMelo injured his ankle during Friday’s game, but he was able to finish it out. Now he is questionable on the second night of a back-to-back, and it wouldn’t be surprising if they gave him the night off. If that happens, Terry Rozier would shift to point guard, which would leave an open spot in the starting unit. McGowens could fill that if he plays, and if he doesn’t Cody Martin could move back to a starting role. PJ Washington started at center in their last game with Richards out, though Nate Mensah still logged 20 minutes off the bench.

With Miller back, Cody Martin will return to a reserve role, which will eliminate most of the streaming value that he held. Washington will start at center in place of Nick Richards, who is out with an ankle injury. Nate Mensah should play the backup center minutes, but he doesn’t have much streaming appeal off the bench.

Richards will miss this game despite being able to close out Wednesday’s game with the ankle injury. Nate Mensah should get the start at center, with PJ Washington filling out the center minutes off the bench. Mensah didn’t do much in 13 minutes on Wednesday, but he should get a big opportunity in this game.

Clifford added that "[Williams has] had a couple of setbacks. It’s a back so it’s not something you want to mess around with. He’s not doing as much now as he was 3-4 weeks ago.” That should be alarming, since he last played six weeks ago. The Hornets haven’t provided much clarity on the situation, but now we know that Williams should be out a while longer. Nick Richards and Nate Mensah will continue to be the center options for the foreseeable future.

McGowens missed the team’s last game on Wednesday, while Miller has been sidelined for their last two. Richards exited briefly from Wednesday’s game due to the ankle injury, but he was able to finish it out. If all three remain sidelined, Cody Martin will continue to start on the wing, and Nate Mensah will likely join him in the starting unit as the team’s main center option.

Martin has missed two straight, while Washington has been sidelined for three. JT Thor and Nathan Mensah could see more minutes in place of Washington, while Bryce McGowens could log some extra playing time in place of Martin. None of those three, however, are particularly appealing fantasy options.

Mensah did not make the trip to Toronto for Monday’s game against the Raptors, but he’ll return on Wednesday. Look for him to back up Nick Richards, as starter Mark Williams (back) is doubtful to play.