Hornets Likely Down Four Players for Season Opener

First look at the injuries that will impact tomorrow's game.

Schuyler Callihan | Oct 24, 2023

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The Charlotte Hornets announced Tuesday evening that guards Cody Martin (left knee soreness), James Bouknight (left knee), and Frank Ntilikina (tibia fracture) have been ruled out for Wednesday's regular season home opener against the Atlanta Hawks. Bryce McGowens (left ankle) is listed as doubtful.

Atlanta is in pretty good shape rolling into the season with the only injured player being Wesley Matthews who will be out with a mild right calf strain.

To help make up for all of the injuries in the backcourt, the Hornets signed veteran Ish Smith on Tuesday. His availability is unknown at this point in time.

The Hornets and Hawks will tip things off at 7 p.m. EST.

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Published Oct 24, 2023

SCHUYLER CALLIHAN

schuylercallihan(at)gmail.com Twitter:@Callihan_ Schuyler Callihan is the lead publisher of Mountaineers Now, All Panthers, and All Hornets on FanNation/Sports Illustrated. He took over publishing duties of All Panthers in 2020 and wanted to expand his professional coverage in the Queen City by running the operations at All Hornets. Schuyler attended Bethany College in Bethany, West Virginia before finishing up his schooling at Alamance Community College in Graham, North Carolina. The Wheeling, West Virginia native made the move to North Carolina in 2015 and has been in Charlotte since 2021.