

Charlotte Hornets point guardLaMelo Ball(wrist) has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Ball is dealing with a sore right wrist. It does not look like the 23-year-old will suit up after the assigned questionable tag. However, if things change, Ball will take on a massive offensive load this evening. Miles Bridges(rest) will not be in the lineup. He has put up excellent stats in seven games when Bridges has been sidelined, averaging 37.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 7.7 assists. If Ball is unavailable Tuesday night, Nick Smith Jr.andSeth Curry will see extra minutes during the contest.


Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Networkreports that Atlanta Hawks centerClint Capela(personal) will miss Tuesday's contest against the Charlotte Hornets due to a personal matter. This evening's game will be the veteran big man's fourth consecutive missed contest, and his next chance to play will come Sunday against the Golden State Warriors.Mouhamed GueyeandDominick Barlowshould continue to receive some added minutes while Capela is out of action.


Atlanta Hawks point guardTrae Young(Achilles) is available for Tuesday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Young has been dealing with an Achilles issue for a long time, but the injury won't keep him from playing against the Hornets. The 27-year-old posted 28 points, 12 assists, six rebounds, and two steals across 39 minutes in a loss to Brooklyn on Sunday. The superstar guard is always a must-start in fantasy, especially with Hornets point guardLaMelo Ball (wrist) now questionable for the evening matchup.


According to Justin Turpin of WEEI.com, Boston Celtics forwardJayson Tatum(knee) won't play against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. Tatum will be sidelined due to right knee tendinopathy. As the playoffs approach, the 27-year-old star forward has begun sitting out games this month to manage his knee injury. WithJaylen Brown(knee) already out, players likeAl HorfordandSam Hauser will see an uptick in playing time. Horford should now be added to the Celtics starting lineup for this evening's matchup.


Charlotte Hornets point guardLaMelo Ball (wrist) is now unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Due to right wrist soreness, the 23-year-old has been downgraded from questionable to out. Nick Smith, Damion Baugh and Wendell Moore will likely see expanded roles with the superstar guard officially out of action. His next chance to return to the floor is Thursday against the Knicks.
