Analysis: Recently, the Hornets have taken measures to manage Ball's workload, so the training staff must have loved Monday's outcome. Charlotte won by a large margin, beating the 76ers 130-93, which led to Ball playing only 20 minutes. Fantasy managers who have him rostered would have hoped for a more competitive game given the impact on Ball's playing time, but keeping him healthy throughout the season is Charlotte's priority.

Analysis: Monday's game was one of the best of the season for Miller, and not just because he notched his third 30-point game. The third-year wing only needed to attempt 12 shots from the field to get the job done, shooting 6-of-9 from beyond the arc. And with the Hornets leading by as much as 50, Miller did not play at all during the fourth quarter. He's been on a roll recently, having scored at least 20 points in seven consecutive games.

Analysis: Sexton has done most of his damage off the bench this season, and if he's not in the starting lineup, his availability doesn't have a major impact in the realm of fantasy hoops.

Analysis: While Sexton's availability does affect the Hornets' bench rotation, it will not have a significant impact on fantasy basketball. Tre Mann may pick up a few more minutes off the bench, but there's no need to roster him in redraft leagues.

Analysis: Diabaté again started ahead of Ryan Kalkbrenner against the Wizards on Saturday. The 24-year-old center also played the majority of the center minutes with 32 minutes played to Kalkbrenner's 16 and it's no mystery as to why given their respective production Saturday. The pair of centers continue to handle the center minutes, though it's anyone's guess who will lead the team in minutes on a given night. Kalkbrenner's fantasy value would have better standing if Diabaté's role was diminished in any way.

Analysis: Miller was just three assists shy of recording a triple-double against the Wizards on Saturday. The 23-year-old small forward is averaging 23.7 points per game, 4.7 rebounds per game, 4.0 assists per game and 3.2 three-pointers per game over his last six games. Miller has returned fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Hornets will play four games next week, starting with a matchup against the 76ers on Monday.

Analysis: Ball played 32 minutes for the first time in 12 days, a span of five games. The 24-year-old had 20 points on 19 field goal attempts, but his real value came from setting up teammates. Ball had 11 assists and the Hornets won their third consecutive game when he has double-digit assists. He's provided seventh-round per game value over the last two weeks.

Analysis: Miller was initially listed as probable with an ankle injury, so his availability Saturday isn't a surprise. The 23-year-old small forward is averaging 24.2 point per game over his last five games and has an excellent matchup against the Wizards.

Analysis: After missing Thursday's game against the Magic with a knee injury, Williams appears ready to go for Saturday's matchup with the Wizards. The veteran forward has only played in five games thus far after making his season debut on January 10 against the Jazz, and shouldn't make much of an impact from a fantasy basketball standpoint.

Analysis: Miller is managing an ankle injury, but he isn't expected to miss this game. He has scored at least 20 points in five straight games and will look to keep that streak going against Washington.

Analysis: Mann will be back after missing one game due to an illness. However, he has only played a minimal role in recent weeks, so his return won't alter the Hornets' rotation dramatically.

Analysis: Miller got hot late in the third quarter and scored 11 points over the final six minutes of the frame. He didn't do any more scoring in the fourth quarter, but he didn't need to due to the lopsided score. This was his fifth straight game scoring at least 20 points, which is his longest stretch of the season. He has shot the ball more efficiently in recent weeks, which has helped his value. He'll look to stay hot against the Wizards on Saturday.

Analysis: Sexton has been a consistent source of offense off the bench for the Hornets this season, but that hasn't led to much production for fantasy managers. However, he was incredibly efficient in this game, which led to his highest field goal percentage in a game this year. Sexton hasn't been worth rostering in standard leagues this season, and that won't change just because of one solid performance. Unless he's starting consistently, he should be left on the waiver wire in standard leagues.

Analysis: Ball got off to a hot start for Charlotte, scoring eight of their first 11 points and assisting on the other three. He didn't stay that hot, but he was back in the starting lineup after coming off the bench on Wednesday. He logged 28 minutes after playing 22 minutes on Wednesday. The limited minutes may get frustrating during these back-to-backs, but Ball has been able to stay healthy for about the past month, which can only be seen as a positive.

Analysis: Due to the expectation of inclement weather in the Charlotte area, the start time for Saturday's game has been moved up to 12 p.m. Eastern. Fantasy managers need to be mindful of this when setting their lineups for that day.

Analysis: Ball will be back in the starting unit after coming off the bench during the first leg of this back-to-back, which is a new strategy that they've used during their last few back-to-backs to maximize his availability. That will push Sion James to the bench.

Analysis: Ball was initially listed as questionable to play against Orlando after coming off the bench on Wednesday, which is a tactic they have used during back-to-backs to ensure LaMelo can play both legs and be available to close games. He should be back in the starting lineup for this game since that is what they've done in recent back-to-backs, which means Sion James will head to the bench.

Analysis: Williams missed the beginning of the season while recovering from ACL surgery and made his season debut on January 10th. As of now, it appears that the Hornets are just resting him in the second game of a back-to-back in order to help him in his continued recovery. Charlotte plays again on Saturday, so we'll know the extent of Williams' discomfort by then. Tidjane Salaün (Achilles) was available to play on Wednesday but didn't see the court, so he may step back into Williams' minutes on Thursday.

Analysis: Mann was questionable with the same illness before Wednesday's game and was available but didn't play. The Hornets have since ruled him out for Thursday's game to give him more time to rest. It doesn't change much for the Hornets' rotation with Brandon Miller listed as probable.

Analysis: Ball came off the bench on Wednesday, which seemed to be an indication that the Hornets were hoping to monitor his minutes on the first leg of a back-to-back, but now it's possible that he may not play on Thursday. Of course, Ball shot just 1-of-12 from the field, so his thumb likely played a major role in that. Sion James may start in his place again.