Ntilikina signed a two-year contract with Serbian club KK Partizan on June 20.

EDGE Analysis

The No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Ntilikina was a strong perimeter defender upon entering the league, but he struggled to develop much of an offensive game. Across stops with the Knicks, Mavericks and Hornets, Ntilikina averaged just 4.8 points in 17.0 minutes on 36.9 percent shooting from the field and 32 percent shooting from three-point range over 321 career games. After sustaining a non-displaced left tibia fracture in the preseason last October, Ntilikina was limited to just five appearances with Charlotte in 2022-23 before being waived in February. He looks to be back to full health after suiting up for the French national team during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

The Hornets waived Ntilikina on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The Hornets added Tre Mann, Seth Curry and Vasilije Micic at Thursday's deadline, so this was an expected move. The Hornets also parted ways with Ish Smith. On the season, Ntilikina played a total of 43 minutes across five appearances.

Ntilikina (hip) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup with the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

Ntilikina has missed the past four games for Charlotte due to a hip issue, but it looks like he'll be available for Friday's game. However, he's not a large enough part of the rotation to be considered a viable target in fantasy hoops.

Ntilikina (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

Ntilikina continues to deal with a right hip impingement and will be sidelined for a third consecutive game. His next opportunity to suit up will be Friday against Milwaukee.

Ntilikina (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Ntilikina is joined by Cody Martin (knee) as secondary ballhandlers in Charlotte's rotation that are questionable while LaMelo Ball (ankle) has been ruled out. Ntilikina is at risk of missing his fourth consecutive game due to a pinched nerve in his right hip.

Ntilikina (hip) is out for Monday's game against the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Ntilikina will miss a third straight game. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus Toronto.

Ntilikina (hip) is questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ntilikina missed Sunday's 115-99 loss to the Pacers and looks to be in danger of sitting out the second leg of the back-to-back set. Even if Ntilikina can give it a go, he would still likely only be in store for a small role in the Charlotte rotation.

Ntilikina (hip) will not play Sunday versus Indiana.

EDGE Analysis

Ntilikina will miss his second consecutive game as his hip continues acclimating to a return to play. Ntilikina has appeared in just five contests this season due to a combination of leg and hip injuries.

Ntilikina (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Ntilikina has been dealing with a hip issue since the end of January, and his availability is now in question for Sunday's action. However, Charlotte's rotation shouldn't be impacted much if Ntilikina is ultimately unable to go.

Ntilikina registered zero points (0-1 FG) and two rebounds in 11 minutes during Monday's 113-92 loss to the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

Ntilikina played a season-high 11 minutes in the loss but failed to make the most of his limited opportunity. He has played in only four games this season after returning from a leg injury that kept him sidelined up until two weeks ago. Despite moving into the rotation, there is no reason to consider Ntilikina a viable fantasy asset moving forward.