Wed Apr 1 2015 | 12:03 | Zeller (shoulder) will not play Wednesday against Pistons |
Zeller (shoulder) will not play Wednesday against the Pistons. |
Zeller is getting close to a return, and he even took part in shootaround prior to Monday's game against the Celtics. However, he'll miss a sixth straight game as he continues to deal with the effects of a sprained shoulder. Marvin Williams will continue to start in his place, while Jeff Taylor could also remain in the starting lineup with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist also out. |
Mon Mar 30 2015 | 18:12 | Zeller (shoulder) will not play Monday against Celtics |
Zeller (shoulder) will not play Monday against the Celtics. |
Zeller was initially ruled questionable to play Monday, but even after going through shootaround he's still not feeling quite right. The forward will remain out for a sixth straight game, while Marvin Williams remains in the starting lineup. |
Mon Mar 30 2015 | 12:02 | Cody Zeller: (Shoulder) Expected To Play Monday |
Zeller (shoulder) took part in morning shootaround and is expected to play Monday against the Celtics. |
Zeller missed each of the last five contests and nine of the last ten due to the issue, but finally appears ready to rejoin the lineup. It's unclear whether he will be inserted back into the starting lineup Monday, but an extended absence could lead to him being eased back into the lineup. |
Sat Mar 28 2015 | 17:28 | Zeller (shoulder) will miss fifth straight game Saturday |
Zeller (shoulder) will miss a fifth straight game Saturday. |
Zeller is now missing his ninth game out of the Hornets' last 10 contests. He should be dropped in most one-year leagues, as it's unclear when he'll return. |
Fri Mar 27 2015 | 17:51 | Zeller (shoulder) will be held out of Friday's game against Wiza... |
Zeller (shoulder) will be held out of Friday's game against the Wizards, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports. |
Zeller will miss his eighth game in the Hornets' last nine with lingering effects of a sprained shoulder. He was initially deemed questionable, however, so a return appears near. It could come as soon as Saturday when the Hornets host first-place Atlanta. |
Thu Mar 26 2015 | 14:02 | Zeller (shoulder) considered questionable for Friday's matchup w... |
Zeller (shoulder) is considered questionable for Friday's matchup with the Wizards. |
Zeller has missed seven of the last eight games - including the last three - with a shoulder issue stemming from an injury against the Wizards back on Mar. 9. He'll be evaluated during Thursday's off-day, and a decision on his status should come Friday morning, post-shootaround. If Zeller gets the green light, he'd likely replace Marvin Williams in the starting lineup and cut into the playing time Bismack Biyombo and Jason Maxiell. |
Wed Mar 25 2015 | 11:28 | Cody Zeller: (Shoulder) Won't Play Wednesday |
Zeller (shoulder) won't play Wednesday against the Nets, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports. |
Zeller missed each of the past two contests due to the shoulder issue, and Wednesday will stretch his absence to three games. In his absence, Marvin Williams will likely receive the start at power forward, with Al Jefferson (knee) back in the fold at center. |
Mon Mar 23 2015 | 19:45 | Cody Zeller: (Shoulder) Won't Play Monday |
Zeller (shoulder) won't play Monday at Chicago. |
Zeller is missing his second contest in a row, and sixth in the past seven, due to discomfort in his right shoulder, which places Marvin Williams in the starting five at power forward. Consider Zeller questionable for Wednesday's outing against the Nets. |
Sun Mar 22 2015 | 17:34 | Cody Zeller: (Shoulder) Will Not Play Sunday |
Zeller (shoulder) will not play in Sunday's game against the Timberwolves. |
Fellow power forward Marvin Williams should see added time on the court in place of Zeller. The Hornets play the Bulls on Monday and Zeller will likely be another game-time decision for that contest. |
Sat Mar 21 2015 | 19:42 | Zeller listed as questionable for Sunday's contest in Minnesota ... |
Zeller is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest in Minnesota due to a sore right shoulder. |
Zeller recently missed four games due to a shoulder sprain, so there's no surprise that some discomfort has lingered following Friday's game against the Kings. During that tilt, he posted one point (0-3 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, and four assists in 19 minutes. |
Sat Mar 21 2015 | 00:32 | Zeller (shoulder) posted one point, six rebounds, and four assis... |
Zeller (shoulder) posted one point, six rebounds, and four assists in 19 minutes of action Friday against the Kings. |
Zeller was considered a game-time decision heading into Friday, but ultimately was able to go. Still, he's barely producing enough to be owned in anything but deep leagues. |
Fri Mar 20 2015 | 20:57 | Zeller (shoulder) will start Friday against Sacramento |
Zeller (shoulder) will start Friday against Sacramento. |
Zeller went through shootaround earlier on Friday and will be back in the starting lineup after missing four games with a shoulder sprain. Marvin Williams will move back to the bench. |
Fri Mar 20 2015 | 15:37 | Zeller (shoulder) through shootaorund and expected to play Frida... |
Zeller (shoulder) went through shootaorund and is expected to play Friday against the Kings. |
Zeller missed a handful of games while dealing with a sprained shoulder, but after making it through shootaround with no issues, he's on track to return to the lineup. If he's ultimately given the green light, he'll likely draw the start. |
Thu Mar 19 2015 | 16:24 | Zeller (shoulder) took part in Thursday's practice and considere... |
Zeller (shoulder) took part in Thursday's practice and is considered questionable to play Friday against the Kings, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports. |
Zeller has not played since Mar. 9 while nursing a sprained shoulder. He's close to returning, however, and it will be up to the Hornets' medical staff to determine whether one full practice is enough before clearing him for game action. |
Tue Mar 17 2015 | 20:27 | Zeller (shoulder) targeting return date for Friday's game agains... |
Zeller (shoulder) is targeting a return date for Friday's game against the Kings, the Charlotte Observer reports. |
Zeller has been off the court since March 9 with a sprained right shoulder. He's headed for a game-time decision against the Kings with Jason Maxiell ready to take on a larger role if Zeller remains confined to the sidelines. |
Mon Mar 16 2015 | 21:35 | Zeller (shoulder) listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against ... |
Zeller (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Clippers in Los Angeles. |
Zeller has been slow to respond to treatment on his sprained right shoulder, which is expected to force a fourth consecutive absence Tuesday. The Hornets' frontcourt experienced the return of Al Jefferson (knee) on Monday, meaning Marvin Williams will likely continue to garner starts at power forward during Zeller's recovery. |
Mon Mar 16 2015 | 20:20 | Cody Zeller: (Shoulder) Sidelined Monday |
Zeller (shoulder) won't play Monday in Utah and likely won't suit up Tuesday at the Clippers, the Charlotte Observer reports. |
Zeller will miss his third, and perhaps fourth, game in a row due to a sprained right shoulder suffered last Monday. Because he isn't responding sufficiently to treatment, there's no telling when he may be healthy enough to return to action. With Al Jefferson (knee) active and starting Monday, Marvin Williams will likely get the nod at power forward, while Bismack Biyombo picks up additional run off the bench. |
Fri Mar 13 2015 | 17:45 | Cody Zeller: (Shoulder) Not Responding Well To Treatment |
Coach Steve Clifford is concerned about Zeller's status going forward, noting that the forward's shoulder is not responding well to treatment, the Charlotte Observer's Rick Bonnell reports. |
He has already been ruled out for Friday's game and it sounds like he could be in line for an extended absence. Bismack Biyombo and Marvin Williams will soak up the available minutes in the frontcourt next to Al Jefferson while Zeller is out. |
Fri Mar 13 2015 | 15:22 | Zeller (shoulder) will not play Friday and he remains questionab... |
Zeller (shoulder) will not play Friday and he remains questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports. |
Zeller suffered a sprained right shoulder Feb. 9 and will miss a second straight game Friday. At this point, he appears doubtful to play Monday. The Hornets begin a five-game road trip Monday, so whether or not he travels with the team should give us a better indication of when he might return. In the 44 games he has played this season, Zeller has averaged 7.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.8 blocks over 24 minutes per game. With Al Jefferson (calf) injured, Bismack Biyombo and Marvin Williams will most likely be the Hornets' starting frontcourt Friday. Williams (averaging 7.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.4 blocks over 25 minutes per game this season) could be a good pick-up while Zeller is out. |
Thu Mar 12 2015 | 15:17 | Zeller (shoulder) will not play Friday against Bulls |
Zeller (shoulder) will not play Friday against the Bulls. |
Zeller will miss his second straight game after spraining his right shoulder early in Monday's contest. With Al Jefferson (calf) also out, Bismack Biyombo and Marvin Williams will likely comprise the Hornets' starting frontcourt Friday. |