Hornets vs 76ers

Ariel Hukporti

PHI · C

Achilles: Hukporti went down with an Achilles injury in Monday's preseason opener against the Knicks, and an MRI has since revealed a rupture. He signed a one-year deal with the 76ers over the summer, so Hukporti will be an unrestricted free agent come season's end. With Hukporti's year already finished, Adem Bona (foot) should assume the backup center role behind Joel Embiid once healthy.

Coby White

CHA · PG

Calf: White's next opportunity to play will come Saturday at home against the Sixers in the second leg of a back-to-back set. However, he should be considered highly questionable for that contest until the Hornets offer an update on his status. Dennis Schroder and Christian Anderson will likely continue seeing increased burn until White returns.

Dom Barlow

PHI · PF

Back: The back issue cost Barlow the entire preseason, and now he'll begin the regular season on the sidelines. The earliest we could see Barlow back on the court would be Nov. 2, but it wouldn't be shocking to see his absence extend beyond this loose, two-week window.

Grant Williams

CHA · PF

Hamstring: Williams' earliest possible return date now looks to be Saturday at home against the 76ers. Royce O'Neale should continue to play meaning minutes off the bench for the Hornets in the interim.

Kon Knueppel

CHA · SF

Hamstring: Knueppel was able to log a practice with the Swarm on Thursday. While there's been no official update on his progress, it's safe to assume he's at least trending in the right direction. A timetable for his return has yet to be announced.

Kylan Boswell

CHA · PG

Knee: Boswell continues to rehab after right knee surgery. The hope in early October was that he would be cleared for basketball activities prior to the start of the G League season, which begins in early November.

Tacko Fall

PHI · C

Quadriceps: Fall was able to get through Tuesday's practice, but he'll remain on the inactive list for Wednesday's game. He should continue to be viewed as week-to-week.