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Regular Season 25.6 8.7 78.7 6.4 0.6

Top Ryan Kalkbrenner News

  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Remaining out vs. Toronto

    Kalkbrenner (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Kalkbrenner will miss his ninth consecutive contest due to a sprained left elbow and is without a clear timetable for a return. The rookie big man should be considered doubtful for Thursday's game against the Pacers until the Hornets provide an update on his status.

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  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Still sidelined

    Kalkbrenner (elbow) won't play in Monday's game against Oklahoma City.

    Kalkbrenner will miss an eighth consecutive game due to a sprained elbow, and it's unclear how close he is to being cleared for game action. The rookie center's absence has left more minutes for Moussa Diabate and PJ Hall.

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  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Absence continues

    Kalkbrenner (elbow) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Chicago.

    It'll be Kalkbrenner's seventh straight absence as the rookie center battles a sprained left elbow. With Moussa Diabate (wrist) also sidelined, PJ Hall and Tidjane Salaun are slated to handle expanded roles. Kalkbrenner's next chance to play will come Monday at Oklahoma City.

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  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Remaining out vs. Milwaukee

    Kalkbrenner (elbow) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks.

    Kalkbrenner will miss his sixth consecutive contest due to a left elbow sprain, and it's not a positive sign that he continues to be ruled out a day in advance of games. The rookie second-rounder's next opportunity to play will come Saturday against Chicago. With Kalkbrenner sidelined, Moussa Diabate (wrist) is expected to get the starting nod if he can shake his questionable tag, while PJ Hall is likely to remain in the rotation.

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  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Another absence coming

    Kalkbrenner (elbow) is out for Wednesday's game against Golden State.

    Wednesday will mark a fifth straight absence for the rookie big man. Friday's game against Milwaukee is his next chance to return from an elbow sprain. Moussa Diabate should continue to start at center Wednesday.

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  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Out again

    Kalkbrenner (elbow) won't play in Monday's game against Milwaukee.

    Kalkbrenner will be sidelined for a fourth consecutive contest due to a sprained left elbow. Moussa Diabate will likely draw another start at center while PJ Hall could enter the rotation. Kalkbrenner's next chance to play will come Wednesday against Golden State.

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  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Still out for Friday

    Kalkbrenner (elbow) will be sidelined for Friday's game against the Magic.

    Friday will mark a third straight absence for the rookie center. With Mason Plumlee (groin) out as well, Moussa Diabate should continue to start and see an expanded role.

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  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Ruled out Tuesday

    Kalkbrenner is out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards with a sprained left elbow.

    The rookie second-rounder will be sidelined for a second game in a row with the injury. Friday's matchup in Orlando marks his next chance to suit up. With Mason Plumlee (groin) out of action, the Hornets appear to be left with Moussa Diabate to handle the bulk of the center minutes Tuesday.

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  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Questionable against Washington

    Kalkbrenner is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards with a sprained left elbow.

    The rookie big man could be out for consecutive outings with the injury. Mason Plumlee (groin) has already been ruled out, which could force the Hornets to rely heavily upon Moussa Diabate at center.

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  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Ruled out for Monday

    Kalkbrenner (elbow) will not play Monday against the Cavaliers.

    Kalkbrenner was unable to shake his questionable tag and will miss the front end of this back-to-back set. Consider him questionable to face the Wizards on Tuesday. In his absence, the Hornets will likely rely heavily on Moussa Diabate.

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  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Iffy for Monday

    Kalkbrenner is questionable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers with a left elbow sprain.

    This is a new injury for the rookie center. Monday's game is the first leg of a back-to-back set, so the Hornets may proceed with caution. If Kalkbrenner misses time, the team will likely turn to Moussa Diabate.

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  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Quiet in loss

    Kalkbrenner finished with four points (2-3 FG), seven rebounds, two assists and one block in 24 minutes during Saturday's 112-86 loss to the Pistons.

    Kalkbrenner scored fewer than five points for the fourth time in 26 games this season, and he failed to log multiple blocks for a second straight outing. The rookie center has slowed up slightly after a strong start to the campaign, averaging 7.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks over his last 11 appearances.

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  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Three rejections Sunday

    Kalkbrenner ended Sunday's 119-111 overtime victory over the Cavaliers with seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 20 minutes.

    The second-round rookie recorded multiple rejections for the sixth time in the last eight games (seven starts), although his three boards were his lowest total during that stretch. Kalkbrenner's defensive contributions are keeping him in the starting five, but over those eight contests he's averaging just 8.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 25.6 minutes.

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  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Available vs. Toronto

    Kalkbrenner (ankle) is available and starting Friday's game against the Raptors.

    Kalkbrenner will shed his questionable tag after sustaining a left ankle contusion in Wednesday's loss to the Knicks. Over his last five appearances (four starts), the rookie big man has averaged 7.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks across 26.2 minutes per game.

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  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Dealing with ankle contusion

    Kalkbrenner is questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors with a left ankle contusion.

    Head coach Charles Lee said Kalkbrenner sprained his left ankle after Wednesday's 119-104 loss to the Knicks, so the fact that the rookie big man is tending to a contusion instead is an encouraging sign. If Kalkbrenner has to sit out, Moussa Diabate and Mason Plumlee would be in line to split the center minutes.

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  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Sprains ankle in loss

    Hornets coach Charles Lee said Kalkbrenner sprained his left ankle during Wednesday's 119-104 loss to the Knicks.

    Kalkbrenner tweaked his left ankle in the fourth quarter and didn't return to the game, finishing with eight points (2-4 FG, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and three blocks in 25 minutes. He came off the bench for the first time this season behind Moussa Diabate but fared much better than Diabate did. Lee did not provide an update on the severity of Kalkbrenner's sprain, leaving his status in the air for Friday's game against Toronto.

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  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Coming off bench

    Kalkbrenner will come off the bench Wednesday against the Knicks, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    After starting in his 19 previous appearances, Kalkbrenner will shift to the second unit with Moussa Diabate getting the starting nod. Diabate has been surging lately, making this a position battle to monitor closely going forward.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 7-1, 256 lbs
Birthplace: St. Louis, MO
Age: 23
School: Creighton
Experience: R