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Diabate will miss a second straight contest after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. Taj Gibson played 18 minutes off the bench on Wednesday, but that was due to the Hornets also being without Mark Williams. Williams is available, so look for him to absorb those minutes and take some away from Jusuf Nurkic.

Diabate was held out of Wednesday’s loss to the Raptors, so Taj Gibson played 18 minutes off the bench. Gibson’s playing time would likely decrease if Diabate remains out, as starter Mark Williams is available after not playing on Wednesday.

Diabate was listed as questionable so it’s not a major surprise that he’s been ruled out Wednesday against the Raptors. Taj Gibson should take on the backup center role in his absence and play some minutes off the bench.

Diabate has been a solid backup center for the Hornets. Taj Gibson could find some spare minutes if Diabate misses this game.

Curry has dealt with knee and back issues lately, but is set to start for the Hornets against the Kings Friday. Gibson, who was probable with an illness, could have a bigger role Friday with Mark Williams out, but isn’t fantasy-relevant at this point in his career.

Both players should be good to go against Sacramento, though Gibson’s place in the rotation isn’t as significant with both Mark Williams and Jusuf Nurkic available. Curry has been starting for Charlotte and should remain in that role despite lower back tightness.

Smith Jr. was downgraded to questionable Wednesday afternoon and subsequently ruled out with a left ankle injury. Taj Gibson is also out with an illness. With Smith Jr. out, DaQuan Jeffries and Josh Okogie figure to take up the vacated minutes.

Bridges and Gibson are both dealing with an illness ahead of Wednesday’s matchup. Tidjane Salaun should get some extra burn if Bridges misses this game, while Gibson’s status won’t impact Charlotte’s rotation.

Nurkic’s availability is of greater importance to fantasy basketball, as he will likely be Mark Williams’ backup. If so, Moussa Diabate’s playing time will decrease if he remains in the rotation. As for Gibson, he isn’t a lock to see action.

Both bigs are expected to be available for Charlotte against Minnesota, but with Mark Williams available, neither will play a significant role. Nurkic played 15 minutes off the bench on Monday and is more likely to fill the primary reserve center role than Gibson, though Moussa Diabate will be in the conversation as well.