Hawes (back) participated in shooting drills at the end of practice on Sunday, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sunday marked Hawes' first activity since injuring his back over two weeks ago. He is still likely a few days from returning to in-game form, but his participation in drills is a positive sign. In the meantime, Frank Kaminsky and Al Jefferson will continue to serve as the Hornets' top frontcourt reserves.

Hawes (back) remains at least a week away from returning to practice, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hawes has missed the last five games with a lower-back strain, and he's now slated to sit out at least another four contests. Look for the Hornets to issue an update early next week, but in the meantime the likes of Frank Kaminsky, Al Jefferson and Cody Zeller will hold down the center position. In Sunday's loss to Atlanta, all three players split duties relatively evenly, with Zeller playing 23 minutes, Kaminsky 18 and Jefferson 23.

Hawes (back) will miss his third consecutive game on Wednesday against the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

Hawes continues to nurse a lower-back strain that will keep him out until at least Friday, when the Hornets travel to Indiana. Hawes' injury doesn't have much of an impact on the team's rotation, as he's buried in the frontcourt depth chart.

Hawes is dealing with a lower-back strain and is expected to miss at least the next two games, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hawes had been seeing increased minutes over the last month with Al Jefferson (knee) out, but with Jefferson set to return in the near future, possibly as early as Friday against Milwaukee, Hawes figures to sink back to a lesser role. Regardless, he's likely to be unavailable Friday, as well as Sunday when the Hornets take on the Nets in Brooklyn. Assuming that timetable holds up, the soonest he could be back on the court is Wednesday in Cleveland.

Hawes is averaging 8.2 points (48.3% shooting), 5.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.4 blocks across 22.4 minutes in the Hornets' last five games.

EDGE Analysis

Hawes had seen 25 minutes or more in the Hornets' preceding seven games, but the downturn in playing time over the past five contests has coincided with Cody Zeller's return from a shoulder injury. The path to playing time will only grow more difficult for Hawes when Al Jefferson (knee) returns shortly after the All-Star break.

Hawes provided 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, and two steals before fouling out over 30 minutes in Monday's 129-128 double-overtime win against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Hawes bounced back from a lackluster two-point, 10-rebound effort in the Hornets' previous game against the Knicks on Saturday to deliver his highest scoring total of the season. His production was aided by a spectacular showing from long range in the third quarter, which has given the Hornets an added dimension to their starting lineup that wasn't there when Cody Zeller (shoulder) was healthy. Hawes, who is averaging 12 points, nine rebounds, two assists, 1.7 treys, and 1.3 steals in 32 minutes while starting the last three games, is worth a pickup in deeper formats while Zeller remains out for at least a week and rookie Frank Kaminsky continues to struggle with his shooting touch.

Hawes scored 16 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT) while adding 10 rebounds, three assists and a block in 32 minutes during Friday's overtime win over the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

He capitalized on his first starting opportunity as a Hornet, pulling down his first double-double of the season. Hawes should continue to see big minutes in the short term given how injuries have thinned Charlotte's frontcourt, and could be an interesting bargain DFS play Saturday when the Hornets host the Knicks.

Hawes will get the start Friday against Orlando.

EDGE Analysis

With Al Jefferson (knee) and Cody Zeller (shoulder) both unavailable Friday, Hawes will get the starting nod, as rookie Frank Kaminsky remains with the second unit. Charlotte is starved for depth in the frontcourt Friday, so expect both Hawes and Kaminsky, as well as Marvin Williams, to see large minutes totals, which could bode well for DFS contests.

Hawes is likely to get his first start of the season on Friday night.

EDGE Analysis

The Hornets are dealing with several injuries in their front court and with Cody Zeller (shoulder) and Al Jefferson (knee) both ruled out of the contest, Hawes is expected to get the starting nod. He is averaging 5.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.3 blocks, and 0.3 steals in 17 minutes per game through 36 games this season.

Hawes returned to action on Monday, contributing six points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, and four assists in 20 minutes in a 111-101 loss to the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Hawes missed the past five games due to soreness in his lower back. With the 27-year-old returning to the rotation, Frank Kaminsky and Cody Zeller could see a drop in minutes. Hawes is averaging 5.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.4 steals, and 0.2 blocks in 17 minutes per game through 28 games this season.