Roberts (hamstring) will not play in Friday's game against the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Roberts was unable to play in Charlotte's season opener Wednesday night, but he is ready to make his season debut in the Hornets' second game Friday night. It is assumed he will be the team's third-string point guard behind Kemba Walker and Ramon Sessions, so his role in Friday's game could be minimal.

Roberts (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's matchup with the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Roberts missed the season-opener against Milwaukee on Wednesday, contradicting earlier reports that he'd be cleared in time to be available off the bench. The general belief seems to be that the veteran should be able to return Friday, barring a setback, but an update likely won't come until after morning shootaround. If he's held out again, Ramon Sessions would receive most of the backup minutes behind starting point guard Kemba Walker.

Roberts (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Reports earlier in the week suggested Roberts would be available Wednesday, but he's apparently regressed in his recovery from a strained left hamstring. With the reserve point guard unavailable Wednesday, expect Ramon Sessions to see the bulk of the minutes behind starter Kemba Walker.

Roberts (hamstring) is expected to play in Wednesday's season opener against the Hornets, barring a setback, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

A hamstring injury has sidelined Roberts for the better part of the last two weeks, but coach Steve Clifford said Tuesday that Roberts is trending in the right direction. The team will evaluate him one final time at shootaround Wednesday, but at this point it appears the veteran will be available off the bench Wednesday night.

Roberts (hamstring) will not play in Friday's preseason finale against the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

The Hornets are continuing to be cautious with Roberts, who is expected to be the third-string point guard this season behind starter Kemba Walker and backup Ramon Sessions. While Roberts will likely be healthy for the team's regular season opener on Wednesday, it's likely he would be in for a dose of limited minutes for that game and the start of the season.

Roberts (hamstring) has been ruled out of Thursday's preseason matchup with the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Roberts will miss a fourth straight game Thursday, as there's no reason to push him back into action too soon in what is essentially a meaningless game. Once healthy, he'll move back into a depth role in the backcourt, likely operating as the team's third-string point guard.

Roberts (hamstring) sat out Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Roberts has already missed a trio of preseason games due to a sore hamstring, and his status for the team's final two exhibition contests Thursday and Friday appears to be in serious jeopardy. However, the team could simply be exercising caution with the veteran, who is expected to open the year as the No. 3 point guard.

Roberts (hamstring) will be held out of Monday's preseason game against the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Roberts will miss his third game of the preseason schedule to tend to a sore hamstring, an injury that's hobbled him throughout training camp. The Hornets are likely just acting cautiously by keeping Roberts out, so he's still in line to open the regular season as the team's third-string point guard.

Roberts (hamstring) sat out of practice on Thursday, Hornets' play-by-play announcer Steve Martin reports.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the first two preseason outings because of a hamstring injury, Roberts was back in the lineup over the Hornets' two most recent matchups. However, he's been on a minutes restriction in an attempt to avoid any sort of aggravation. He was held out of practice Thursday for additional rest and recovery and should be considered questionable for Monday's matchup with the Timberwolves, although even when healthy, he's only the Hornets' third-string point guard.

Roberts (hamstring) will play on a minutes restriction Saturday against the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

Roberts has missed each of the Hornets' first two preseason games with a hamstring issue, but he's been cleared for limited action Saturday. Just how many minutes he'll play remains to be seen, but Roberts is best avoided in daily contests.