The Charlotte Hornets are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Washington Wizards in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Charlotte enters Tuesday’s game with a 9-20 record after losing on the road to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.
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Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) David Richard-Imagn Images
In Monday’s loss to the Cavaliers, LaMelo Ball led the way for the Hornets as he recorded 23 points, four rebounds and nine assists while Brandon Miller added 20 points and three assists of his own.
Now Charlotte will try to bounce back at home on Tuesday as they face off against a struggling Wizards team.
On the other side, Washington enters Tuesday’s contest with a 5-22 record after losing on the road to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night.
Washington Wizards guard Bub CarringtonScott Kinser-Imagn Images
In Sunday’s loss to the Spurs, Bub Carrington led the way for the Wizards as he ended the game with 21 points, five rebounds and four assists while Tristan Vukcevic recorded 18 points and nine rebounds.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Wizards Injury Report, Will Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly Play?
For the Wizards, they have three players listed on their injury report, including forward Bilal Coulibaly.
Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (0)John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Washington has listed Coulibaly as questionable due to an ankle injury and he is in danger of missing his third consecutive game.
If Coulibaly is sidelined once again on Tuesday, Justin Champagnie may be in line for an increased role.
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The Wizards have also listed Marvin Bagley III as questionable with a calf injury while Cam Whitmore remains sidelined while recovering from a shoulder injury.
Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr.© Peter Creveling-Imagn Images
The good news for the Wizards is that Alex Sarr is off their injury report and will return after missing Sunday’s loss to the Spurs while Corey Kispert is set to return from a 10-game absence due to a fractured thumb.
Hornets Injury Report, Will LaMelo Ball, Collin Sexton Play?
On the other side, the Hornets have five players listed on their injury report, though Ball is not one of them.
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Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) © Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images
Of course, Ball was able to play through a wrist injury in Monday’s loss to the Cavaliers and he is good to go for Tuesday night as well as he is fully off the Hornets’ injury report despite it being the second game of a back-to-back.
Charlotte has listed Collin Sexton as probable with a left quad injury while Josh Green is probable due to left Achilles tendinopathy and both are expected to play.
Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (8)Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
The Hornets have listed Ryan Kalkbrenner as questionable due to a left elbow sprain and if he is sidelined, Charlotte’s frontcourt depth will be thin as they have also ruled out Mason Plumlee with a right groin strain while Grant Williams remains sidelined to begin the season.
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Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Wizards and Hornets from Charlotte at 7:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 23, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.