Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) is expected to suit up for Saturday's meeting in Atlanta. The veteran missed the last eight games with hamstring soreness, so he may not log his usual workload. However, with LaMelo Ball (ankle) likely out for this one, Hayward could see a substantial bump in fantasy production.

It was a busy nine-game slate around the National Basketball Association. However, it wasn't a good night for many clubs, especially the ones that dealt with an injury.This article will highlight some of the critical injuries that occurred on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. At the same time, we will cover some players who were ruled out with a pre-existing ailment while examining which players have benefited.To keep close tabs on all of the news across the NBA, make sure to favorite or bookmark the RotoBaller Fantasy Basketball Newspage, or download the free RotoBaller fantasy basketball mobile app with push notification alerts on all the latest news. 

LaMelo Ball Injury Update

LaMelo Ball exited Monday's meeting with the Rockets with a sprained left ankle. This is an all too familiar ailment, as the 21-year-old injured it twice already this season. He missed the first 13 games of the 2022-23 campaign because of it before making his season debut on November 12 against Miami.https://twitter.com/HornetsOnBally/status/1615898994508546048?s=20&t=2ONmwk9cIuX1k5z8xOpxsQUnfortunately, the 2020 No. 3 overall pick was incapacitated again after stepping on a fan's foot during a matchup with Indiana just a few days later, keeping him sidelined for an additional 11 games. Now, it appears fantasy managers will be without Ball for a while, considering he needed help getting to the locker room.With ... [More]

Charlotte Hornets guard/forwards Gordon Hayward (hamstring) and Cody Martin (knee) have been ruled out Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. Both Hayward and Martin were listed as doubtful so their absences are not too surprising. However, Hayward was seen getting up shots pregame on Wednesday and may be slowly nearing his return. Jalen McDaniels will continue to start and is coming off a season-high 26 points.

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) has been listed as doubtful again for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. He's missed the last six consecutive games with hamstring soreness and seems ready to miss his seventh. Out of a possible 44 games so far, the 32-year-old has only been able to play 21 of them. At this rate, fantasy managers might want to go a different direction instead of just finding a streaming option while he uses the IR spot. Jalen McDaniels and Cody Martin remain the better options while Hayward remains sidelined.

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Boston Celtics. As expected, Hayward will miss this contest due to left hamstring soreness. The Hornets continue to be cautious with the veteran forward. That being said, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if Hayward misses more time. In the meantime, Jalen McDaniels will continue to take over in the starting unit. He's worth using as a streaming option while Hayward is sidelined.

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) is doubtful for Saturday's contest versus the visiting Celtics. The veteran has missed his last five games with hamstring soreness, so it appears he won't be on the floor against his former team. Nonetheless, if Hayward is officially ruled out, Jalen McDaniels will remain in the starting lineup. However, LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier should continue doing most of the heavy lifting on the offensive end.

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The veteran forward has already been sidelined basically a week because of this issue. Head coach Steve Clifford mentioned that Hayward is getting closer to a return. In the meantime, Jalen McDaniels will continue to start in the place of Hayward. He'll be a valuable fantasy option until Hayward is able to get on the court. Honestly, McDaniels might be worth holding once Hayward returns considering how injury-prone he has been throughout his career.

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) is considered doubtful for Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The 32-year-old has been sidelined for roughly a week due to hamstring soreness. It doesn't sound like Hayward is ready to return yet, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to suit up on Thursday. In the meantime, Jalen McDaniels should continue to start in his place. Fantasy managers should check the waiver wire to see if McDaniels is available. He's certainly worth rostering right now with Hayward being banged up.

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) is officially ruled out Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. Hayward was doubtful to play so this comes at no surprise. Jalen McDaniels has been stellar in Hayward's absence and should continue to see a sizable role. Hayward's next chance to return will be Thursday's game in Toronto.

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) has received a second consecutive doubtful tag as he was listed the same before their last game and eventually didn't play. It would be surprising if he suddenly improved and played in Tuesday's contest, so it seems like he'll be missing his fourth consecutive game due to hamstring soreness. In his absence, Jalen McDaniels and Cody Martin remain decent streaming options for fantasy managers in need of forward help.

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. The veteran has missed the last two games because of hamstring soreness, so it appears he is working his way toward a third consecutive absence. With Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) also out, Jalen McDaniels will continue to start and has done enough this year to warrant consideration in all fantasy formats. Cody Martin, who recently made his 2022-23 debut after undergoing left knee surgery, should handle north of 20 minutes from the bench.

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. As expected, the veteran forward will sit this game out due to left hamstring soreness. Jalen McDaniels should slide into the starting five with Hayward sidelined. He's averaging 12.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists over his last five games. He's certainly worth a look as a streaming option while Hayward is sidelined, which could be for multiple games.

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) was kept out of Wednesday's action and is now listed as doubtful for Friday's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 32-year-old has missed big chunks of time this season, so hopefully, this sideline stint isn't as lengthy. If he does end up missing Friday's game, that will be his 19th of the season. While he's out, Jalen McDaniels and Cody Martin are both solid streaming options.

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) will miss Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Hayward was doubtful to play after leaving Monday's game early with hamstring soreness. Jalen McDaniels will get the start and is a good source of defensive stats while Hayward is out. Hayward has known to be injury prone and will need to make some strides in his recovery before Charlotte feels comfortable playing him.

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) is doubtful to play Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Hayward left Monday's game with a sore hamstring and will likely miss Wednesday's game as well. Jalen McDaniels should jump into a bigger role immediately with Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) expected to be sidelined for the next month or so. Given Hayward's injury history, McDaniels is in prime position for increased fantasy value and is a good source of defensive stats.

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Hayward experienced hamstring soreness during the fourth quarter and was promptly ruled out. Given his injury history, it would not be surprising to see the Hornets take precaution with Hayward. If Hayward were to miss any time due to the injury, Jalen McDaniels would likely be the biggest benefactor and be a borderline must-roster player with Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) still out.

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (shoulder) remains out Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons, but reports state he may return as soon as Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Hayward has been out indefinitely with a shoulder injury, but appears to be nearing a return to the court. If Hayward makes his return, Jalen McDaniels and Kelly Oubre Jr. figure to see a decrease in fantasy value.

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (shoulder) is out indefinitely due to a fracture in his left shoulder. He missed Friday's game against Minnesota with what was believed to be a contusion. However, the news is much worse, so Hayward will have further examinations to determine his options. The 32-year-old has averaged 16.3 points, 4.4 assists, and 4.3 rebounds while shooting 38.1% from deep this season, so fantasy managers were enjoying his uptick in production. That said, Jalen McDaniels, who started versus the Timberwolves and finished with eight points and six rebounds, could continue to benefit.

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (shoulder) won't suit up on Friday against Minnesota due to a left shoulder contusion. As a result, Jalen McDaniels will replace him in the lineup. The 24-year-old has averaged 9.1 points this season. However, with LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) also sitting, McDaniels could be more productive.

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (shoulder) won't suit up on Friday against Minnesota due to a left shoulder contusion. As a result, Jalen McDaniels will replace him in the lineup, with the 24-year-old averaging 11.9 points, 1.3 blocks, and 1.2 steals in 18 starts this season. However, with LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) also out, McDaniels may be more productive.