The Charlotte Hornets will enter Friday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves with several players unavailable.
PJ Hall (right ankle fracture) and G League two-way players Tosan Evbuomwan and Antonio Reeves are out, while Liam McNeeley and Tidjane Salaun remain on G League assignments. Moussa Diabate is listed as probable with a left ankle sprain.
Minnesota faces uncertainty in its backcourt as Anthony Edwards is questionable with right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome. Jaden McDaniels is ruled out due to left knee patella tendinopathy. Other Timberwolves starters are expected to suit up, including Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle, who have played key roles this season.
Charlotte has been riding a three-game winning streak, with recent victories over the Pacers (129-108) and Suns (127-107) at home.
LaMelo Ball leads the Hornets in assists (7.1 per game) while Brandon Miller tops scoring at 20.4 points per contest. Miles Bridges and Kon Knueppel provide secondary scoring, averaging 17.2 and 18.8 points respectively.
The Timberwolves enter the game on a two-game skid after losses to the 76ers (103-115) and Pistons (108-113).
Edwards’ potential absence is significant as he leads Minnesota in scoring (28.9 points per game) and contributes 5.0 rebounds per game. Randle, Gobert, and DiVincenzo provide scoring and rebounding support, with Gobert averaging 11.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.
This matchup carries playoff implications in both conferences. Charlotte (42-36) holds a spot in the Eastern Conference postseason, while Minnesota (46-31) is fighting to maintain positioning in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves won the only prior meeting this season on November 1, 2025, 122-105.
