The 42nd overall pick out of Colorado, Simpson has been solid over the previous few weeks for the Hornets. Since February 4th, the rookie has averaged 12.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists, while shooting 42.6% from the field and 33.3% from three.

Friday's matchup has draft lottery implications, as the Hornets are four games behind the Wizards for the NBA's worst record. Washington has lost seven of its last eight games following a three-game win streak in early February.

As the Philadelphia 76ers are currently grouped with the Charlotte Hornets in the Eastern Conference, they land in a category of teams who continue to struggle

Find out if the Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is playing against the Los Angeles Lakers for their Wednesday matchup.

Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball played an integral role in Wednesday night's win at the Los Angeles Lakers but will sit out Thursday's game at the Denver Nuggets with left ankle soreness.

LaMelo Ball has been pretty awful in those two games. He's played 51 total minutes. In those minutes, he has 18 points on 4/23 shooting (1/11 from three), 10 rebounds, 11 assists,

After being on roster for the game against Sacramento Kings, LaMelo Ball is getting his fans curious about his availability for the next game