The Hornets announced Monday that Mann (back) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Mann will continue his rehab and recently increased his intensity of on-court work, but the Hornets will bring him along slowly. Given this timetable, the earliest Mann could return to the court is Jan. 15 against the Jazz. Mann was having a terrific campaign prior to the injury, posting 14.1 points with 3.0 assists and 1.8 three-pointers per game.

The Hornets announced Monday that Mann (back) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Mann has been sidelined since Nov. 21 due to lower back soreness diagnosed as disc irritation. He has begun light court work and returned to weight room activities, so the good news for Charlotte is that he's progressing in the right direction. Based on this timetable, the earliest Mann will likely return is Jan. 3 against Detroit.

Mann (back) will remain sidelined for Saturday's game against the Hawks and is expected to be re-evaluated in two weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Mann's absence will mark his fifth straight due to lower back soreness diagnosed as disc irritation. He will continue rehabilitation and is unlikely to return until Dec. 19 against the Wizards at the earliest following the NBA's in-season tournament. It is poor timing for the backup point guard, as starter LaMelo Ball (calf) is also expected to be sidelined during the same time period, which means it is a missed opportunity for increased playing time. As a result, Brandon Miller, Seth Curry, Vasilije Micic, Nick Smith and Cody Martin are the backcourt candidates for Charlotte going forward.

Mann (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

Mann is slated to miss a fourth straight game and can be considered doubtful for the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back set against the Hawks on Saturday. With LaMelo Ball (calf) also out Friday, Vasilije Micic, Seth Curry and Nick Smith are candidates for increased roles.

Mann (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Mann will miss a third straight game due to a low back injury. Seth Curry, Nick Smith and Vasilije Micic are candidates for a few extra minutes again. Mann's next chance to suit up will come Friday versus New York, but that's the first half of a back-to-back set.

Mann (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Mann has been a mainstay on the injury report due to lingering back soreness and will sit for the second consecutive game. The 23-year-old will miss his fourth outing across Charlotte's last seven, and in his absence, the club will likely continue to take an extended look at Cody Martin and Vasilije Micic off the bench.

Mann is out for Saturday's game versus the Bucks due to lower back soreness, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mann will miss Saturday's contest due to lower back soreness that has already forced him to sit out two of Charlotte's last five outings. In his absence, Seth Curry and Vasilije Micic are candidates to receive increased playing time. Mann's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Orlando.

Mann (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

Mann has missed two of the Hornets' last four games, but he'll play in back-to-back contests for the first time since early November. Mann has been a steady weapon on offense for Charlotte off the bench, averaging 12.0 points per game and shooting 41.1 percent from three in eight outings since the start of November.

Mann is probable for Thursday's game against the Pistons due to low back soreness.

EDGE Analysis

Mann has missed two of the past four games due to a back issue, though his latest absence was the second night of a back-to-back set. He is expected to play again Thursday after posting 19 points, six assists and three rebounds in 26 minutes during Tuesday's one-point loss to the Nets.

Mann amassed 19 points (7-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and six assists over 26 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 116-115 loss to the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

The fourth-year guard has been dealing with a sore back that cost him two of the last three games, but Mann looked fit as he produced his best scoring performance since Nov. 1. The four made threes also tied his season high, and he's on pace for career-best numbers from beyond the arc, averaging 2.0 threes while shooting 42.1 percent from long distance to fuel his career-high 14.8 points a game.