Ryan Kalkbrenner News: Back to bench Sunday

Published on January 18, 2026

Kalkbrenner is not in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Nuggets on Sunday.

Kalkbrenner started in Saturday's loss to the Warriors and finished with four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals over 24 minutes. The rookie second-rounder will revert to the bench Sunday while Moussa Diabate reenters the Hornets' starting lineup following a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury.