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Hornets' Depth Ahead of Season Opener
Charlotte Hornets project deep rotation with key players available for season opener.
In brief
Charlotte Hornets project deep rotation with key players available for season opener. Charlotte Hornets will start with Coby White, Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Naz Reid, and Moussa Diabaté for season opener after trading LaMelo Ball. Originally reported by Charlotte Hornets On SI.
Hornets' Health Status
Charlotte Hornets are not fully healthy entering season after preseason losses to Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams, and Coby White.
Season Opener Timing
Season opener will likely not have Williams, Knueppel, or White available due to preseason injuries.
Starting Five Projection
Hornets will start with Coby White, Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Naz Reid, and Moussa Diabaté when healthy.
Depth Concerns
Hannes Steinbach may start before White and Knueppel return after preseason injuries.
Rotation Strategy
Hornets have multiple players who could play significant minutes including Royce O'Neale and Ryan Kalkbrenner.
Minutes Projection
Coby White: 30 minutes, Kon Knueppel: 33 minutes, Brandon Miller: 34 minutes.
Additional Players
Naz Reid: 32 minutes, Moussa Diabaté: 27 minutes, Hannes Steinbach: 25 minutes.
Final Rotation
Hornets will have deep rotation with multiple players available for season opener.
The headline
Charlotte Hornets will start with Coby White, Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Naz Reid, and Moussa Diabaté for season opener after trading LaMelo Ball.
