VanVleet received an extra day off coming out of the All-Star break but is scheduled to be in Charlotte on Thursday and is likely to play Friday against the Hornets, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The All-Star guard was dealing with some knee soreness before the break, and the team is exercising caution, but he should make his return. This month, VanVleet has averaged 22.0 points, 6.3 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 37.1 minutes.