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McNeeley

After shooting 2-of-10 from inside the arc on Thursday, McNeeley was 2-of-3 on Saturday in a quieter offensive performance. He still shot the ball relatively well, but the second-year wing recorded six turnovers against the Pelicans. That said, summer league is a place where players like McNeeley can be more aggressive offensively, and mistakes will come with that. He’s looked good overall, an encouraging sight after McNeeley didn’t play much as a rookie.

McNeeley was a star in his two summer league performances last year, but he didn’t contribute much during his rookie season. However, he showcased that same shooting touch that he had in Las Vegas last summer once again. He was just 2-of-10 inside the three-point line, which is concerning, but his strength is his deep-range shot. If he’s going to crack the Hornets’ rotation this year, it’s going to be because of his shot.

Neither player’s status affects fantasy basketball, but Connaughton could slide into the back end of the Hornets’ rotation. That was unlikely to be the case for McNeeley.

McNeeley is a late addition to the Hornets’ injury report. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball, as the rookie has been out of the rotation for most of the season.

While McNeeley is available to appear in an NBA game for the first time since late January, the rookie has not been part of the Hornets’ rotation when healthy.

Salaün and McNeeley’s continued absences do not affect fantasy basketball, as neither has been a consistent member of the Hornets’ rotation when healthy. Both should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.

McNeeley has not appeared in a game since January 28. Fantasy managers, who should not have the rookie rostered, must operate under the assumption that McNeeley is out indefinitely.

McNeeley has not appeared in a game since January 28, and he isn’t in the Hornets’ rotation when healthy. The rookie’s absence does not affect fantasy basketball.

McNeeley continues to miss time with a sprained left ankle. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he has not logged consistent rotation minutes when healthy.

McNeeley is recovering from a sprained left ankle. As the lone member of Charlotte’s four-player 2025 draft class not to have cracked the rotation, his absence does not affect fantasy basketball.