New Orleans will be without the services of star guard CJ McCollum on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets, as he was placed in the league's health and safety protocols.
Also out for New Orleans are star forward Brandon Ingram (right hamstring soreness), guard Kira Lewis Jr. (right knee ACL/MCL sprain), forward Larry Nance Jr. (right knee arthroscopy) and forward Zion Williamson (right foot fracture).
Friday's game is set for 7 p.m. at the Smoothie King Center. It will be televised by Bally Sports New Orleans and ESPN 100.3 has the radio broadcast.
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