Pat

Connaughton

Williams’ absence does not affect fantasy basketball, but it does free up minutes among the Hornets’ reserves. Sion James and Josh Green could see their minutes increase, and there may be room on the back end of the rotation for Pat Connaughton.

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.

Connaughton was not available for Tuesday’s win over the Kings, but his absence did not significantly affect the Hornets’ rotation. That would remain the case if he can’t play against the Knicks.

Connaughton will be unavailable, but he has only played a small role for Charlotte this year. His absence won’t drastically alter the team’s rotation.

Connaughton has logged just 27 total minutes across his last six contests, so his availability will not be impactful in the realm of fantasy hoops.

Williams will sit out Wednesday’s game for injury management reasons, as he logged 14 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Trail Blazers. Pat Connaughton could pick up a few more minutes off the bench, but he is not worth the risk in fantasy leagues.

Williams sat out on Wednesday, which was the second night of a back-to-back. He’ll return to play Miami, which means Ryan Kalkbrenner and Pat Connaughton will lose minutes off the bench.

Williams isn’t playing back-to-backs after missing over a calendar year with a knee injury, so he’ll sit this one out. Ryan Kalkbrenner and Pat Connaughton should take on extra minutes off the bench, though neither will play enough to contribute much fantasy production.

Due to the moves the Hornets have made over the last two days, there was a need to free up a roster spot. As a result, Connaughton, who had not been in the rotation on most nights, has been waived. This transaction does not affect fantasy basketball, and Connaughton will be able to sign with any team as a free agent once he clears waivers.

After a two-game absence, Connaughton will be available on Thursday. However, his availability does not affect fantasy basketball or the Hornets’ rotation.