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NBA · 2026-27 Preseason
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Injury report
- Brandon Miller F GTD
Leg (Bruise) · Expected back Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 6
Miller (leg) is listed as out for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Nets.
- Christian Anderson G GTD
Left Ankle (Sprain) · Expected back Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 6
Anderson (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Nets.
- Kylan Boswell G GTD
Right Knee · Expected back Oct 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 5
Boswell is rehabbing a right knee injury, and he's hopeful to be cleared for basketball activities prior to the start of the G League season in late October.
- Coby White G GTD
Left Calf (Strain) · Expected back Oct 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 5
The Hornets announced Monday that White suffered a left calf strain during training camp and will not play during the preseason.
- Kon Knueppel G GTD
Left Hamstring · Expected back Oct 21, 2026 · Updated Sep 28
Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson said Monday that he "doesn't know" whether Knueppel (hamstring) will be available for the team's regular-season opener against the Nets, Owen Watterson of SI.com reports.
- Grant Williams F GTD
Right Hamstring · Expected back Oct 21, 2026 · Updated Sep 25
Williams will miss the preseason after suffering a right hamstring injury, the Hornets announced Friday.
Roster
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Ht | Wt | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 |  Naz Reid | C | 27 | 6' 9" | 264 | |
| 00 |  Royce O'Neale | F | 33 | 6' 6" | 226 | 13 |
| 2 |  Grant Williams Day-To-Day | F | 27 | 6' 7" | 236 | 1 |
| 3 |  Coby White Day-To-Day | G | 26 | 6' 4" | 195 | 9 |
| 4 |  Sion James | G | 23 | 6' 5" | 220 | |
| 5 |  Christian Anderson Day-To-Day | G | 20 | 6' 1" | 180 | |
| 7 |  Kon Knueppel Day-To-Day | G | 21 | 6' 6" | 215 | |
| 8 |  Grayson Allen | G | 31 | 6' 3" | 198 | 2 |
| 11 |  Ryan Kalkbrenner | C | 24 | 7' 1" | 256 | |
| 14 |  Moussa Diabate | F | 24 | 6' 10" | 210 | 3 |
| 16 |  PJ Hall | C | 24 | 6' 8" | 245 | |
| 17 |  Dennis Schroder | G | 33 | 6' 1" | 175 | 10 |
| 18 | Kylan Boswell Day-To-Day | G | 21 | 6' 1" | 226 | |
| 20 |  Jarkel Joiner | G | 27 | 6' 1" | 180 | |
| 21 |  Pat Connaughton | G | 33 | 6' 5" | 209 | 2 |
| 22 |  Hannes Steinbach | F | 20 | 6' 10" | 248 | |
| 23 | Wyatt Fricks | F | 23 | 6' 9" | 216 | |
| 24 |  Brandon Miller Day-To-Day | F | 23 | 6' 7" | 200 | |
| 31 |  Tidjane Salaun | F | 21 | 6' 10" | 207 | |
| 33 |  Liam McNeeley | G | 20 | 6' 7" | 210 |
Latest news
Hornets guard Coby White to sit preseason after calf strainHornets guard Coby White suffered a left calf strain during training camp and will miss the remainder of preseason, the team announced Monday.Oct 7, 2026 · ESPN
Brooklyn Nets vs. Charlotte Hornets: Game HighlightsBrooklyn Nets vs. Charlotte Hornets: Game HighlightsOct 6, 2026 · ESPN
Sources: Hornets waiving recently acquired Rob DillinghamThe Charlotte Hornets are waiving guard Rob Dillingham one day after acquiring the former No. 8 pick, sources told ESPN.Sep 28, 2026 · ESPN
Hornets star Kon Knueppel sidelined with hamstring injuryThe Charlotte Hornets will be without Kon Knueppel for at least the entire preseason due to a left hamstring injury, the team announced Friday.Sep 28, 2026 · ESPN- Bulls trade Rob Dillingham to Hornets for Buddy Hield, cashThe Bulls have traded Rob Dillingham to the Hornets for Buddy Hield and cash.Sep 28, 2026 · ESPN
Hawks trade Hield, Nembhard to Hornets for Finney-SmithThe Hawks are sending Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash considerations to the Charlotte Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith.Sep 24, 2026 · ESPN
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