Hornets' Davis Bertans: Out for regular-season finale
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Bertans (Achilles) won't play Sunday versus Cleveland, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Bertans had suited up in 24 consecutive contests for Charlotte, but he'll miss the season finale with left Achilles soreness. Largely an afterthought for Oklahoma City to begin the season, Bertans was a regular part of head coach Steve Clifford's rotation after coming over to Charlotte in a Feb. 8 trade. Over 28 appearances with the Hornets, Bertans averaged 8.8 points, 2.4 three-pointers, 1.8 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.8 steals in 20.8 minutes while shooting 39.4 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from downtown. His contract contains a $16 million early termination option for 2024-25, but don't expect Bertans to forgo that salary, given that he would be hard pressed to garner that kind of money as a free agent this summer.
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Hornets' Davis Bertans: Questionable for Sunday
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Bertans (Achilles) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
The Hornets are already very shorthanded, so they will be hoping the veteran can give it a go. If not, guys like Aleksej Pokusevski and Marques Bolden could have more opportunities.
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Hornets' Davis Bertans: Back to bench
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Bertans won't start Friday's game against the Magic.
With Vasilije Micic (shoulder) and Miles Bridges (wrist) returning to action, Bertans and JT Thor will shift to the bench after making spot starts Wednesday. Over his last 18 bench appearances, Bertans has averaged 9.1 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.8 steals in 22.6 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Davis Bertans: Busy defender in Wednesday's start
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Bertans accumulated seven points (2-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, four assists and four steals across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 89-86 loss to Portland.
While he didn't get much going on offense, Bertans did tie his career high in steals while making his first start of the season. The 31-year-old forward has seen a steady role in the Hornets' injury-ravaged rotation since the beginning of March, but Bertans has averaged just 8.8 points, 2.3 threes, 2.2 boards, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 23.7 minutes a contest during that time.
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Hornets' Davis Bertans: Gets starting nod
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Bertans is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
Bertans and JT Thor will replace Vasilije Micic (shoulder) and Miles Bridges (wrist) in the starting five Wednesday. Bertans will make his first start of the season and has played at least 30 minutes only twice in 2023-24.
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Hornets' Davis Bertans: Drains four threes vs. Warriors
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Bertans finished with 14 points (4-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 19 minutes during Friday's 115-97 loss to the Warriors.
Bertans was questionable for Friday's game due to a nose injury, but he was able to suit up. He was the only Hornets player to shoot well from beyond the arc, as the team went 12-for-46 from three against Golden State. It was a nice bounce-back performance for Bertans, as he entered Friday's contest shooting just 22.0 percent from three-point range on 5.1 attempts per game over his last eight games.
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Hornets' Davis Bertans: Officially cleared to play
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Bertans (nose) is available for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Bertans was probable on the Hornets' injury report, so his availability isn't particularly surprising. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 6.0 points in 20.8 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Davis Bertans: Probable for Friday
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Bertans is probable for Friday's game against the Warriors due to a nose injury.
Bertans will likely extend his streak of consecutive games played to 16 on Friday despite showing up on the injury report. Over his last 15 appearances, the sharpshooter has averaged 8.4 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.8 steals in 22.6 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Davis Bertans: Tossed from game
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Bertans was ejected from Tuesday's game versus the Suggs with 4:40 remaining in the second quarter after being assessed with a Flagrant 2 foul for elbowing Magic guard Jalen Suggs in the face, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
Bertans will finish Tuesday's contest with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one steal and one block in nine minutes before being ejected. Aleksej Pokusevski and Grant Williams are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence.
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Hornets' Davis Bertans: Drops season-high 16 off bench
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Bertans supplied 16 points (5-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 31 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 109-98 loss to Philadelphia.
After scoring just 12 points over the prior three games, Bertans bounced back with his best scoring performance of the season. The 31-year-old forward has seen a bigger role with the Hornets than with the Thunder, but the extra court time hasn't translated into consistent fantasy value. Through nine games in March, he's averaging 10.2 points, 3.1 boards, 2.6 threes, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 26.2 minutes a contest.
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Hornets' Davis Bertans: Drains three triples in win
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Bertans recorded 11 points (3-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Saturday's 110-99 win over the Nets.
Bertans continues to provide the Hornets with a reliable three-point option, connecting on at least three triples for the sixth time in the past seven games. After barely featuring in the rotation for the Thunder, the move to Charlotte has opened up a nice opportunity for Bertans. While he is by no means a must-roster player, he should be viewed as one of the more consistent streaming options for anyone seeking perimeter production.
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Hornets' Davis Bertans: Available to play
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Bertans (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Bertans missed the past two games for the Hornets, but there's no word of any restrictions. With the Hornets acquiring Aleksej Pokusevski on Tuesday, Bertans will have more competition for minutes down the stretch.
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Hornets' Davis Bertans: Questionable for Tuesday
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Bertans (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Milwaukee.
Bertans has missed the past two games due to a left knee hyperextension, but it's somewhat encouraging that he's questionable for Tuesday's matchup after being deemed doubtful ahead of Charlotte's last two matchups. If Bertans sits once again, Grant Williams could see additional playing time.
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Hornets' Davis Bertans: Out Sunday
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Bertans (knee) won't play in Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Bertans will miss a second consecutive contest due to a left knee injury he suffered in Thursday's game against the Jazz. Bertans' absence will have a limited impact on the rotation as he is averaging just 10.8 minutes per game since joining the team. His minutes will likely be picked up by Miles Bridges or Grant Williams.
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Hornets' Davis Bertans: Doubtful to play Sunday
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Bertans (knee) is doubtful to play Sunday against the Trail Blazers.
Bertans suffered a left knee injury against the Jazz on Thursday and missed Friday's game against the Warriors, so his chances of playing Sunday don't look too promising. Even if he's available, Bertans shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions, as he's logging just 7.1 minutes per game this season.
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Hornets' Davis Bertans: Ruled out Friday
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Bertans (knee) will not play in Friday's game against the Warriors.
Bertans poured in nine points in just six minutes of action Thursday against the Jazz before leaving the game for good with a hyperextended left knee. His next chance to play will be Sunday against Portland.
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Hornets' Davis Bertans: Unlikely to play Friday
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Bertans (knee) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game versus the Warriors.
Bertans is expected to miss Friday's contest due to a hyperextended left knee he suffered against the Jazz on Thursday. The 30-year-old forward is averaging 6.0 points in 10.8 minutes across four appearances for Charlotte.
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Hornets' Davis Bertans: Leaves early Thursday
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Bertans won't return to Thursday's game against Utah due to a left knee hyperextension, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. He finished with nine points (3-3 FG, 3-3 3Pt) in six minutes.
Bertans made a strong impact off the bench, but he picked up an injury in the process. Even if his knee injury doesn't prove to be too serious, Bertans could have a tough time gaining clearance to play in the second leg of a back-to-back set Friday versus the Warriors.
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Hornets' Davis Bertans: Good to go Saturday
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Bertans (trade pending) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies.
Bertans is available to make his Charlotte debut Saturday after being traded from the Thunder and sitting out against Milwaukee. However, it's unclear if Bertans will receive any playing time for the Hornets.
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Hornets' Davis Bertans: Ruled out for Friday
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Bertans (trade pending) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Bertans will be unable to make his Hornets debut a day after being traded from the Thunder to Charlotte. The veteran forward sat out his final game with the Thunder on Tuesday due to right knee soreness, but the injury doesn't look to be a concern as he begins his time in the Hornets organization. Whether he'll be available Saturday against Memphis remains to be seen, but he's unlikely to play a significant role once he's able to suit up for his new team.
