Charlotte Hornets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Okogie (abdomen) will be absent for a fifth consecutive game on Monday versus Cleveland. He's trying to overcome an abdominal strain. With Eric Gordon (knee) joining Okogie on the shelf, the starters will likely be in for a busy night on Monday, and Royce O'Neale could still have a major part to play in the rotation, despite getting demoted back to the bench due to Devin Booker's (ankle) likely return. This will be a favorable matchup for the Suns against an injury-hit team.

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (groin) isn't expected to play on Monday versus the Pistons. The 23-year-old has played well in his 11 games in Charlotte, averaging 11.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.6 steals. But he's missed the Hornets' previous two contests because of a groin strain. Nevertheless, with Mann heading toward another absence, Vasilije Micic could be in line for another opportunity to start. Micic had a double-double with five rebounds against the Nets on Saturday, so he should remain in nearly all fantasy lineups if Mann doesn't suit up.

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (groin) won't play on Friday versus Washington. Heading into Friday, Mann was initially regarded as questionable for the game. Vasilije Micic will be the biggest beneficiary of Mann's absence. He's already broken into the starting unit due to a number of other injuries, and Micic's all-around involvement in Charlotte's play is set for a further boost on Friday. The former EuroLeague star has averaged 15.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists across the last three games.

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.