Charlotte Hornets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Charlotte Hornets guard DaQuan Jeffries (knee) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Jeffries will make his return to the court after missing each of the last four games. He was playing quality minutes before the injury and will probably pick up additional minutes on Thursday with LaMelo Ball (ankle) sidelined. Despite that, Jeffries isn't an ideal streaming option but could have some deep league value. Fellow guard Seth Curry (back) is the better streaming choice between the two guards for Thursday's slate.

• Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry (back) has been upgraded to available ahead of Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. As expected, Curry is ready to play after being listed as probable for this game due to back tightness. He finished with 14 points during his 16 minutes of action during Tuesday's game. Fellow guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game. That being said, Curry and DaQuan Jeffries (knee) are likely going to play extended minutes on Thursday. Both are possible streaming choices, but Curry is the better choice between the two due to his scoring ability.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. The 23-year-old continues to battle ankle soreness, so he'll miss his second straight contest. Without him, Miles Bridges and Mark Williams should lead the way offensively. But KJ Simpson, who had 16 points, two boards, and two steals on Tuesday versus the Warriors, is worth streaming.

Charlotte Hornets guardLaMelo Ball(ankle) is questionable for Thursday's contest with the Dallas Mavericks. Ball is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest due to right ankle soreness. If Ball cannot suit up, KJ Simpson might get the nod to start for the second straight game. The 22-year-old Simpson finished with 16 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 128-92 loss to the Warriors. Elfrid Payton will likely see an uptick in minutes on the floor as well if Ball is sidelined.

Charlotte Hornets forward Wendell Moore Jr. (head) remains in the league's concussion protocol ahead of Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. That being said, Moore is currently tagged as questionable for that contest. That's a shame considering Moore is coming off a double-double during Tuesday's game. He played 28 minutes during that game and looked like he might actually start earning playing time in Charlotte. If he sits, Damion Baugh and possibly Elfrid Payton will see additional playing time on Thursday. Neither are much of a fantasy option right now.