Hornets face Nets in season opener with injuries to key players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets begin their 2026-27 NBA season on the road against the Brooklyn Nets on October 21 at 7:30 p.m. EST. The Hornets, who had a 1-3 preseason record, will be missing Coby White, Kon Knueppel, and Grant Williams due to injuries. Dennis Schroder will step into the starting lineup, while Grayson Allen and Brandon Miller, who recently signed a five-year extension, are expected to play significant roles. This matchup marks a reunion for Naz Reid as he faces his former teammate Julius Randle.
- •Hornets lost three players to injuries before season opener.
- •Dennis Schroder and Grayson Allen enter starting lineup for Charlotte.
- •Brandon Miller aims to lead Hornets after contract extension.
- •Naz Reid faces former teammate Julius Randle in Brooklyn.
- •Game takes place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
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"The Charlotte Hornets open their season Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets after going 1-3 during the preseason.
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