Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (groin) is considered questionable for Friday's matchup versus Washington. He's on the injury report with a left groin strain. Mann has started 11 straight games with the Hornets since arriving from Oklahoma City in the Gordon Hayward trade. The 23-year-old has played well, posting 11.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.6 steals in 30.5 minutes. Charlotte's recent injuries have given Vasilije Micic a big lift, and Mann's absence would boost his fantasy appeal even further. Bryce McGowens should start to sneak into the rotation more often as well.

Detroit Pistons forward/center Taj Gibson is available to make his team debut on Thursday versus Brooklyn. The veteran signed a 10-day contract with the Pistons earlier in the week. Gibson finds himself on his seventh team in the NBA. He's had 16 games with the Knicks this season, posting 1.0 points and 1.8 rebounds in 10.3 minutes. The 38-year-old likely won't feature much for Detroit either, serving as a backup for a young frontcourt of Isaiah Stewart, Jalen Duren, and James Wiseman.

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Cody Martin (ankle) will be out of action for at least a couple of more weeks. He injured his left ankle last week and will miss a second consecutive contest on Tuesday versus the Magic. The team has announced that Martin will undergo a re-evaluation in two weeks. it's sad news for the 28-year-old, as he only made his season debut on Dec. 23 after injuries already ruined his 2022-23 campaign. Vasilije Micic has taken over Martin's spot in the starting unit. The Serbian guard struggled to get opportunities in Oklahoma City but has played well with the Hornets, averaging 8.7 points and 5.6 assists in 22.9 minutes.

Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry (ankle) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team has announced. He will miss a second consecutive contest on Tuesday as the Hornets play host to Orlando. Curry sprained his right ankle last Friday against Philadelphia. With Curry and Cody Martin (ankle) dropping out of the lineup at the same time, Vasilije Micic stepped into a starting role on Sunday versus Toronto. The former EuroLeague MVP had 12 points and six assists with two steals in his first career start. He could go on a bit of a tear now until the Hornets get back healthy.

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (foot) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Tuesday's meeting with Orlando. He makes a quick return to the lineup after missing one game with right plantar fascia discomfort. Richards' return is set to bump Grant Williams back to the bench, although the tough forward could still be useful for fantasy managers, as he's done well in Charlotte as a member of the second unit. Richards averages 10.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks as a starter. He could be in for another productive evening on Tuesday, as centers are shooting 58.9 percent against the Magic.