Jusuf Nurkic

Williams was a late scratch for Friday's loss to the Kings, with his absence opening up a place in the starting lineup for Jusuf Nurkic. However, Williams' absence was more impactful on Moussa Diabate, who recorded a double-double off the bench. As for Smith, Seth Curry has been the starter for the games he has missed, and that would remain the case if the second-year guard remains out.

The Hornets played Friday's game without Mark Williams. And while Jusuf Nurkic (eight points, eight rebounds, three assists and one blocked shot in 24 minutes) was his replacement in the starting lineup, the change also freed up additional opportunities for Diabate. The third-year big man took advantage, recording his seventh double-double of the season and his first since March 8. Given Williams's injury history, Diabate will have a few more opportunities before the season ends.

A late addition to the Hornets' injury report, Williams will not play, and his absence is more impactful than Smith's regarding fantasy basketball. Jusuf Nurkic will likely move into the starting lineup, and Moussa Diabate should also have more minutes available. As for Smith, he did not play in Wednesday's loss to the Pacers, resulting in Seth Curry moving into the starting lineup. Curry should retain that role against the Kings.

Williams was initially listed as probable, but has since been downgraded to questionable with thoracic muscle spasms just hours before game-time. It's looking like he might be on the wrong side of questionable Friday. If that's the case, Jusuf Nurkic is likely to start and is worth streaming consideration.

Both players should be good to go against Sacramento, though Gibson's place in the rotation isn't as significant with both Mark Williams and Jusuf Nurkic available. Curry has been starting for Charlotte and should remain in that role despite lower back tightness.