Charlotte Hornets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (back) has been tagged as probable for Friday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. Across his last 11 games played, Williams has registered double-doubles in nine of them while averaging 15.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game. Since LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Brandon Miller (wrist) both won't return this season, the Hornets have needed offensive firepower from the rest of the lineup. Williams has provided a much-needed inside presence on both ends of the court and is a great play in every fantasy format as long as he's healthy.

Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry (knee) will be available for Monday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. The veteran sniper missed Sunday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans due to a knee issue. However, Curry is ready to make a quick return, as Charlotte has upgraded him from probable to available. Due to injuries, Curry's role on the team has grown lately, but he still does not possess significant fantasy value. Over his last six appearances, Curry has averaged 8.3 points in 18.3 minutes with 57.1 percent shooting from deep.

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Josh Green (shoulder) will return to action on Monday against the Utah Jazz. A sore left shoulder kept him off the court on Sunday versus the New Orleans Pelicans, but the team has made him active for Monday after initially listing Green as probable for the game. Green is a versatile player but lacks fantasy appeal. He has averaged 6.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.2 steals in 26.2 minutes over 13 appearances this month.

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (foot) won't play on Sunday versus New Orleans. The Hornets aren't going to the playoffs, so it's unknown how much more fantasy managers will have him in their lineups. Williams next opportunity to get on the floor will be on Monday against the visiting Jazz. But as far as Sunday's contest is concerned, Jusuf Nurkic, amassing six points, nine boards, five assists, one steal, and one block in his last start on March 21, will likely roll with the first five. Moussa Diabate should also see extra work from off the bench, giving him streaming potential for category participants in need of a reliable rebounder.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle, wrist) will require surgery to address a right ankle impingement and will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign. He will also undergo "a minor procedure on his right wrist." The 2020 No. 3 overall pick played well this season, averaging a career-high 25.2 points with 4.9 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.1 steals. However. Ball will finish the year having logged only 47 games after appearing in 22 contests in 2023-24. Without question, he is an MVP-caliber player when healthy. But, based on Ball's inability to stay healthy, fantasy managers should consider other options heading into next season. In the meantime, KJ Simpson will likely work his way into the starting lineup, with the 22-year-old averaging 12.4 points, 4.8 assists, and 1.4 steals in five starts this season.