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76ers' De'Anthony Melton to Miss Extended Time Beyond Hornets GameDe’Anthony Melton’s absence will extend beyond the Charlotte matchup.
Nick Nurse Explains Starting Lineup Changes vs. HornetsThe Sixers’ head coach explained the inclusion of Mo Bamba and Kyle Lowry in the starting lineup.
MARCH 2•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
KJ Martin - Iffy for SundayMartin (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game versus Dallas.
ImpactMartin has missed the past three games for the 76ers, but he appears to be trending in the right direction. If he gets the green light, he would likely be looking at a very minor role in the frontcourt.
MARCH 2•ROTOWIRE
Kelly Oubre Jr. - Questionable for SundayOubre (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Mavericks.
ImpactOubre was unable to play Friday, but he remains day-to-day. If he's forced to miss another contest, Kyle Lowry could potentially see another start. Lowry had 15 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and 10 assists across 36 minutes during Friday's win over Charlotte.
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Amari Bailey - Called up by HornetsBailey has been called up by the Hornets from the G League Greensboro Swarm on Saturday. He will be available to face the Raptors on Sunday.
ImpactThe Hornets are bolstering their backcourt depth ahead of Sunday's game at Toronto and have chosen to call up both Bailey and Leaky Black due to the confirmed absences of Seth Curry (ankle) and Cody Martin (ankle). The 19-year-old Bailey has made just three appearances at the NBA level this season and is not expected to see significant minutes Sunday despite the call-up.
MARCH 2•ROTOWIRE
Leaky Black - Rejoins parent clubCharlotte recalled Black from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Saturday.
ImpactThe Hornets will be shorthanded Sunday versus Toronto, as Cody Martin (ankle) and Seth Curry (ankle) join a growing injury report in Charlotte. Black could see some rare rotation minutes as a result.
MARCH 2•ROTOWIRE
Cody Martin - Won't play SundayMartin (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
ImpactMartin and Seth Curry (ankle) are both out after starting Friday's loss to the 76ers. Brandon Miller (back) is expected to return following a one-game absence, but Vasilije Micic, Davis Bertans and Bryce McGowens are all candidates for a few extra minutes with Martin and Curry sidelined.
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