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While included on the Hornets’ injury report due to a sore lower back, Knueppel’s probable tag suggests that he’ll ultimately play. If he doesn’t play, Coby White and Josh Green are likely to absorb the minutes that would normally go to the Rookie of the Year candidate.

White’s absence for Tuesday’s win over the Trail Blazers led to Josh Green and Sion James getting more playing time, although LaMelo Ball getting into foul trouble was also a factor. Green and James may take hits to their minutes with White in the fold.

Tuesday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Hornets, who visit the Kings on Wednesday. White will sit out the first game of the back-to-back, which frees up additional minutes for Sion James and Josh Green.

White sat out against Dallas on Tuesday, but he’ll be available to take on Boston. Sion James and Josh Green were the primary perimeter options off the bench, but White will occupy that role in this game.

White was Charlotte’s big addition at the trade deadline, but they’ll wait at least four more games before he debuts to avoid any further issues with the calf that has given him trouble all season. Sion James and Josh Green should see a temporary boost in minutes until White debuts.

Green is dealing with a sprained right thumb, but the probable tag suggests that he’ll be available on Monday. That said, he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball.

Green was initially listed as probable for Saturday’s game, so the upgrade was expected. While he’ll be part of the rotation due to his defense, the 2020 first-round pick is unlikely to affect fantasy basketball.

Green has popped up on the injury report with an Achilles issue, but it isn’t expected to keep him on the sidelines. This game has been moved up from 3 p.m. eastern to noon eastern due to expected inclement weather, so fantasy managers should adjust their lineups earlier than usual.

Sexton is on track to return after a one-game absence. With him back in the fold, Tre Mann and Josh Green may see their minutes decrease. Neither has been productive enough to merit being rostered in redraft leagues.

Salaün did not play in Saturday’s win over the Bulls, sitting out with a sore left ankle. Josh Green played 25 minutes off the bench, and the Hornets had to go small when fill-in PJ Hall was not on the floor, given the team’s many absences in the frontcourt.