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  • Hornets' Taj Gibson: Rare double-double in loss

    Gibson had 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds and one block across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 102-86 loss to the Magic.

    Gibson turned back the clock, producing his first double-double in the last two seasons. Now firmly in the veteran category, Gibson typically plays limited minutes only when the Hornets are dealing with multiple injuries. Despite this performance, there is no reason to think Gibson will be stepping into a larger role any time soon.

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  • Hornets' Damion Baugh: Scores 16 points in debut

    Baugh ended Wednesday's 102-86 loss to Orlando with 16 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 27 minutes.

    After signing a two-way deal with the Hornets earlier in the day, Baugh impressed with 16 points off the bench. Charlotte is riddled with injuries at the moment, rolling out a starting lineup that is barely recognizable. It's hard to see Baugh carving out a long-term role at this point.

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  • Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Solid performance Wednesday

    Nurkic logged nine points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 16 minutes during Wednesday's 102-86 loss to the Magic.

    Nurkic got the starting nod in his first game as a member of the Hornets. Despite being on a minutes restriction, Nurkic managed to flirt with a double-double while also chipping in across the board. His long-term role remains up in the air, but for now he should be able to see the court most nights.

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  • Hornets' Nick Smith: Ejected Wednesday

    Smith was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Magic, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

    Smith appeared to be jawing at Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who was also tossed Wednesday, which led to his ejection. Smith will get an early start to his All-Star break, as his next chance to play comes Feb. 19 against the Lakers. The 2023 first-rounder's night ends with two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three assists and one rebound in 16 minutes.

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  • Hornets' Elfrid Payton: Starting against Magic

    Payton is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Magic.

    With LaMelo Ball (ankle) sidelined Wednesday, the Hornets will give Payton a look in the first unit while he plays out a 10-day contract. The veteran guard averaged 11.0 assists, 9.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 26.5 minutes across three games as a starter in New Orleans this year, offering him some strong streaming appeal against Orlando.

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  • Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Starting in team debut

    Nurkic is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Magic.

    With the Hornets missing Mark Williams (not injury related) and Moussa Diabate (eye) on Wednesday, Nurkic will draw the start at center while operating with a minutes restriction in his team debut. Nurkic averaged 9.5 rebounds, 8.8 points, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks in 24.3 minutes over 23 games as a starter with the Suns this season.

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  • Hornets' Isaiah Wong: Cleared to play Wednesday

    Wong (foot) has been cleared to play Wednesday against the Magic.

    Wong has missed two of the Hornets' last three games due to a foot issue but will return to the floor Wednesday in Orlando. The 23-year-old guard is averaging 5.9 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.

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  • Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Ruled out Wednesday

    Diabate (eye) is out for Wednesday's game against the Magic.

    A right eye abrasion will force Diabate to sit out Charlotte's last game before the All-Star break. His next opportunity to take the court arrives Feb. 19 against the Lakers. In Diabate's absence against Orlando, Jusuf Nurkic appears to be the most likely candidate to join the Hornets' starting lineup in his team debut, with Tidjane Salaun and DaQuan Jeffries also being set for additional minutes.

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  • Hornets' Damion Baugh: Receives two-way deal

    Baugh signed a two-way contract with the Hornets on Wednesday.

    Baugh had been a standout performer with the G League's Westchester Knicks this season, averaging 12.8 points, 8.1 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 1.7 steals across 30.9 minutes per game over 35 contests. With the Hornets in the early stages of a rebuild, the 24-year-old Baugh could find his way into extended minutes at some point during the second half of the season, especially if the club continues to contend with injuries.

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  • Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Playing Wednesday vs. Magic

    Nurkic (recently traded) will operate under a minutes restriction in his Hornets debut Wednesday against the Magic, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.

    Nurkic was not on the injury report for Monday's loss to the Nets but ended up being a healthy scratch. He's expected to see the court Wednesday, though he'll operate on a minutes restriction while serving as the backup center behind Moussa Diabate (eye).

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  • Hornets' Mark Williams: Now ruled out Wednesday

    Despite being left off the injury report that Charlotte released, Williams won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Magic.

    Williams will continue to sit out Wednesday while Charlotte attempts to challenge the findings from the 23-year-old big man's physical that caused the trade that would have sent him to Los Angeles to be rescinded. Until the matter is resolved, Moussa Diabate (eye) should continue to start, with Taj Gibson and Jusuf Nurkic competing for backup center minutes.

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  • Hornets' Mark Williams: Left off injury report

    Williams isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Magic.

    Williams was set to be traded from Charlotte to the Lakers before Los Angeles identified multiple concerns with the 23-year-old big man's physical, causing the deal to be rescinded. However, the Hornets are attempting to dispute these findings. As evidenced by Wednesday's injury report, they believe Williams to be fully healthy. Regardless, it remains unclear if Williams will receive any playing time while the matter is still being resolved.

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  • Hornets' LaMelo Ball: Won't play against Orlando

    Ball (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Magic.

    Ball injured his right ankle against Brooklyn on Monday and will remain out Wednesday. KJ Simpson will likely receive increased playing time at point guard in his absence. Ball will have the entire All-Star break to recover before Charlotte returns to action against the Lakers on Feb. 19.

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  • Hornets' Moussa Diabate: Iffy for Wednesday

    Diabate (eye) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Magic.

    Diabate sustained the right eye abrasion during Sunday's loss to Detroit. The big man was able to suit up in Monday's loss to the Nets, though he exited the game early due to the right eye abrasion. With Mark Williams (not injury related) off of the injury report, Jusuf Nurkic and Taj Gibson could see a slight bump in minutes if Diabate is sidelined.

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  • Hornets' Isaiah Wong: Probable against Orlando

    Wong (foot) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Magic.

    After missing Monday's game against the Nets with a foot injury, Wong is likely to be available Wednesday for the Hornets' final game prior to the All-Star break. The 2023 second-rounder has averaged 5.8 points, 1.1 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.6 steals in 11.9 minutes over his last nine appearances.

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  • Hornets' Mark Williams: Team challenging failed physical

    The Hornets have been in contact with the NBA and are exploring options to dispute the Lakers' failed physical assessment of Williams, which resulted in last week's agreed-upon trade between the two teams being rescinded, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

    The trade was officially rescinded Saturday, after the Lakers identified multiple concerns with Williams' physical. Since the trade deadline has already passed, the two teams are unable to alter terms of the deal, which resulted in Williams heading back to Charlotte while the Lakers retained Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, their 2031 first-round pick and a 2030 first-round pick swap. Williams hasn't played for the Hornets and Knecht and Reddish haven't played for the Lakers since the trade was rescinded, and all three players appear likely to remain inactive until the league office offers a resolution to the matter.

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  • Hornets' Miles Bridges: Muted performance in loss

    Bridges racked up seven points (3-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 29 minutes during Monday's 97-89 loss to the Nets.

    For the first time since November, Bridges was held to single-digit points. Fantasy managers can chalk this up as an off night in a solid campaign for the forward. Across 37 regular-season appearances, Bridges holds averages of 19.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 32.0 minutes.

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  • Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Solid all-around performance

    Salaun racked up 16 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-9 FT), five rebounds, one block and two steals over 27 minutes during Monday's 97-89 loss to the Nets.

    Salaun logged 27 minutes in Monday's loss to the Nets and was one of only three players for Charlotte to score in double figures. The rookie big man finished with 16 points, well over his average in that department of 5.3 points per game and one point off his career-high total of 17. The French import may continue to see more time on the floor if he can keep up this kind of production off the bench for the Hornets.

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Team Statistical Rankings

PTS/G OPP PTS/G
Team 106.3
(28th)
111.8
(9th)

Injuries

Player Injury
L. Ball PG LaMelo Ball PG Ankle
M. Williams C Mark Williams C Not Injury Related
B. Miller SG Brandon Miller SG Wrist
M. Diabate PF Moussa Diabate PF Eye
T. Mann PG Tre Mann PG Back

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