Mann is listed as probable for Sunday's game versus the 76ers due to lower back soreness.

EDGE Analysis

Despite dealing with a back injury, Mann is expected to play in Sunday's contest. The 23-year-old guard is enjoying a breakout campaign in 2024-25, converting 40.0 percent of his 5.0 three-point attempts per contest.

Mann amassed four points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 108-107 win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Mann struggled to get anything going offensively, scoring a season-low four points. Prior to Wednesday, he had scored in double digits in seven consecutive games, providing the Hornets with a reliable scoring punch off the bench. Although this was a poor performance, look for Mann to bounce back in what could be a high-scoring encounter against the Pacers on Friday.

Mann finished Friday's 124-109 loss to the Celtics with 23 points (10-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists and one block across 30 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Mann has established himself as one of the NBA's best bench players early in the season, scoring more than 20 points in three of his five appearances. With Brandon Miller (glute) and Seth Curry (knee) dealing with injuries, Mann could receive an even bigger role in Charlotte's upcoming contests.

Mann recorded 27 points (10-19 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, four assists, one block and two steals in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 138-133 victory over the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

Mann outplayed the starting shooting guard, Seth Curry, by a wide margin and played a sizable role in this win, the first one for the Hornets in the 2024-25 season. Mann has been one of the best bench scorers in the first week-plus of the regular season, averaging 20.5 points per game and shooting 44.6 percent from the field while logging just 28.5 minutes per contest.

Mann supplied 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday's 114-106 loss to the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Through three games, Mann has averaged 18.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 28.7 minutes per game off the bench. Mann should continue to see extended playing time as long as Josh Green (Achilles) and Brandon Miller (hip) remain out.

Mann chipped in 24 points (8-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 110-105 victory over the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Mann continued his strong play from the preseason, pouring in 24 points off the bench. He has emerged as an early-season contender for waiver wire add of the season, especially if he can continue to put the ball in the basket. Brandon Miller left the game with a hip concern, affording Mann some extra run down the stretch. Although Miller's injury doesn't appear to be too serious, if he misses any time going forward, Mann could continue to reap the benefits.

Mann tallied 16 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five assists and four rebounds during Tuesday's 111-105 preseason loss to the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

Mann retreated to the bench Tuesday as LaMelo Ball (rest) returned to the starting lineup. Despite the demotion, Mann continued his strong preseason by leading the bench in scoring and was second on the Hornets in that category behind Brandon Miller (26). Mann is expected to come off the bench during the 2024-25 regular season, but he could have a big role on some nights should Ball and/or Miller be sidelined.

Mann tallied 19 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Ot, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and a blocked shot across 22 minutes in Thursday's 119-94 win over the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

While Mann's streak of production is encouraging, LaMelo Ball's return will severely limit the Florida product's usage in the regular season. Mann's situation could be worse, as Ball has had difficulty staying healthy and needs solid bench support. Unless something happens to Ball or Brandon Miller, Mann will toil with the second unit.

Mann finished Tuesday's 111-108 win over the Heat with 14 points (7-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four assists, two rebounds, one block and one steal over 19 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Mann has led the Hornets' bench in scoring during both preseason contests. He started 28 games for the Hornets after being acquired at the trade deadline from the Thunder during the 2023-24 regular season, and over that span, he averaged 11.9 points, 5.2 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.7 steals across 31.1 minutes per game. Mann will be the first guard off the bench for Charlotte for the 2024-25 campaign behind starters LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.

Mann totaled 19 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight assists and three rebounds across 31 minutes during Friday's 131-98 loss to the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

Mann extended his double-digit scoring streak to four games Friday, and he has reached that mark in five of his last six games. Mann and Nick Smith were the only two Charlotte players to score 10-plus points in Friday's loss. Since missing three games in March due to a groin injury, Mann is averaging 12.1 points, 5.4 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.2 three-pointers over 32.0 minutes per game over a stretch of 16 contests.