Charlotte Hornets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Charlotte Hornets forward Taj Gibson (illness) is probable for Wednesday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gibson missed Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors due to illness. However, it appears the 39-year-old will likely be good to go for Wednesday's contest. Gibson has played 24 games this season, averaging 3.1 points and 3.9 rebounds per game with a field goal percentage of 47.7%. He has not made any three-point shots this season.

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Seth Curry (back) has been upgraded to available for Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He was initially listed as probable on the injury report. Curry sat out Saturday's matchup against the Washington Wizards due to a sore back. The veteran sniper is returning to action with his brother, Stephen Curry, in town. In prior meetings with his brother, Seth Curry has averaged 9.4 points and 2.5 assists. The two teams also played last week, and Curry had 14 points off the bench with 4-for-6 shooting from deep.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (illness) will play in Monday's contest against the Golden State Warriors. The team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Bridges has been fighting an illness that may impact his performance on Monday, but he remains an appealing fantasy option. After a highly productive February, Bridges started March with an 18-7-7 line in Saturday's 113-100 loss to the Washington Wizards.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Wizards. He has posted a career-high 26.3 points with 7.1 assists, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.3 steals during the 2024-25 campaign. Unfortunately, the 23-year-old is once again battling an ankle issue, which has been a common theme for him since entering the league in 2020. With the Hornets not expected to earn a spot in the Play-In round, the team has no incentive to rush him back, meaning KJ Simpson may find himself spending more time at the one. The 2024 No. 42 overall pick has played well in his four starts throughout the season, averaging 13.0 points, 4.0 assists, and 1.5 steals, so fantasy managers can keep him stashed in case Ball misses more games moving ahead.

Charlotte Hornets forward Wendell Moore Jr. (head) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Moore remains in concussion protocol and will be held out of this game. He played 28 minutes on Tuesday, so when he's active he'll likely play bigger minutes in the rotation. In the meantime, Seth Curry and DaQuan Jeffries are likely going to see heavy minutes on Thursday. Moore and LaMelo Ball (ankle) are sidelined, which doesn't leave the Hornets with a ton of depth. Curry is the better streaming choice between the two, but both players offer some value for Thursday's slate.