The Charlotte Hornets are at home on Saturday afternoon as they host the Washington Wizards in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Charlotte enters Saturday’s game with a 17-28 record after defeating the Orlando Magic on the road in dominant fashion on Thursday night.
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Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24)© Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
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In Thursday’s victory over the Magic, Brandon Miller led the way for the Hornets as he recorded 20 points and four assists while Collin Sexton added 19 points and four assists of his own off the bench.
Now Charlotte will try to grab another victory at home on Saturday as they face off against a struggling Wizards team.
On the other side, Washington enters Saturday’s contest with a 10-33 record after losing at home to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.
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Kyshawn George led the way for the Wizards in Thursday’s loss as he ended the game with 20 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists while Tre Johnson recorded 19 points, three rebounds and three assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Wizards Injury Report, Will Khris Middleton, Bilal Coulibaly Play?
For the Wizards, they have seven players listed on their injury report, including both Khris Middleton and Bilal Coulibaly.
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Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (32)Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
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Washington has listed Middleton as questionable due to left foot soreness and he is in danger of missing his first game since January 16.
If Middleton is sidelined, Justin Champagnie and Will Riley could both be in line for increased roles.
Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (0)John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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The Wizards have ruled out Coulibaly due to a lower back strain as he will miss his fifth consecutive contest.
Marvin Bagley III has also been ruled out due to a thoracic strain while AJ Johnson is out with an illness.
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Trae Young, Cam Whitmore and Tristan Vukcevic have all been ruled out as they remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Hornets Injury Report, Will Brandon Miller, Ryan Kalkbrenner Play?
On the other side, the Hornets have four players listed on their injury report, including both Miller and Ryan Kalkbrenner.
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24)Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Charlotte has listed Miller as probable due to a left ankle impingement and he is expected to play on Saturday.
The Hornets have also listed Kalkbrenner as probable and he is expected to play despite dealing with a right wrist sprain.
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Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11)Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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KJ Simpson has been ruled out due to a left hip flexor strain while Mason Plumlee remains sidelined while recovering from right groin surgery.
Fans can catch Saturday afternoon’s matchup between the Wizards and Hornets from Charlotte at 12:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 24, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.