McGowens (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

McGowens has been downgraded from questionable to out Saturday due to right knee swelling. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Detroit.

McGowens is considered questionable for Saturday's game versus the Nets due to knee swelling.

EDGE Analysis

McGowens' status Saturday will likely depend on how his knee is feeling closer to tipoff. With Tre Mann (groin) out, Brandon Miller could see an uptick in his usual minutes should McGowens also get ruled out, while Nick Smith and Vasilije Micic could see some extra run.

McGowens ended with 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 120-84 loss to the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

The Hornets trailed by 28 points at halftime and never made a serious run in the second half, which helps explain why McGowens reached 30 minutes for the first time since mid-December. The second-year pro made the most of the opportunity, matching his season-high marks with 15 points and five boards. McGowens doesn't usually get enough minutes to be a viable fantasy asset, though he's been getting a longer look of late and has scored in double digits in four of his past five games.

McGowens will come off the bench Monday versus the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

McGowens is coming off three straight starts, which yielded 8.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals on 43.8 percent shooting in 18.3 minutes per game. Leaky Black will run with the starters Monday.

McGowens posted 15 points (6-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and four steals over 25 minutes during Friday's 126-106 loss to Oklahoma City.

EDGE Analysis

McGowens had recorded only one steal since Dec. 19, so Friday is best regarded as an aberration, although his activity defensively is an encouraging sign. The second-year guard from Nebraska has limited turnovers while seeing incremental growth in efficiency across the board this season.

McGowens will start Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McGowens has been on the fringes of the Hornets' rotation recently, but he'll make his 11th start of the season Wednesday since LaMelo Ball (ankle) has been ruled out once again. Over his previous starts this year, McGowens has averaged 8.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 22.1 minutes per game.

McGowens (hip) is available for Saturday's game versus the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

McGowens has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday after missing the previous two games with a left hip strain. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) out, McGowens will likely receive increased playing time.

McGowens (hip) is considered questionable for Saturday's matchup with the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

McGowens has missed the Hornets' previous two games due to a hip strain. His status Saturday will likely depend on how he is feeling closer to kickoff. The 21-year-old averaged 5.9 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.8 triples across 17.7 minutes in his 10 previous games prior to the injury.

McGowens (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against San Antonio.

EDGE Analysis

McGowens continues to deal with a left hip strain and will be unavailable for a second consecutive game. However, the Hornets will get a boost since Brandon Miller (back) has been cleared to return Friday. Whether McGowens will be available for Saturday's game against the 76ers remains to be seen.

McGowens (hip) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

McGowens is in danger of missing his second straight game Friday due to a left hip strain. With Brandon Miller (back) also questionable, Cody Martin could remain in Charlotte's starting five.