Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards injury report: Who’s playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (February 22, 2026)

The Charlotte Hornets play the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 22, 2026. Charlotte is in the mix for a Play-In spot in the East. Washington is further down the standings and focused on developing its younger players.

Charlotte has already beaten Washington three times this season. This game is different because both teams are missing several players. Rotations will be shorter, and more minutes will go to younger options.

Charlotte Hornets will be without Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate due to suspension. Coby White is out with a calf injury and has not made his debut yet. Liam McNeeley is out with an ankle sprain. Tosan Evbuomwan and Antonio Reeves are not available.

LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller are available and will lead the offense. Grant Williams is also fit to play. Tre Mann is expected to handle more of the ball. The rest of the available players include Sion James, Kon Knueppel, Josh Green, PJ Hall, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and Xavier Tillman.

Charlotte will depend heavily on Ball and Miller for scoring.

Washington has more players out. Alex Sarr is sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Cam Whitmore and Dante Exum are out for the season. Anthony Davis and Trae Young are also out. D’Angelo Russell is away from the team.

Kyshawn George and Justin Champagnie are listed as questionable. Tristan Vukcevic is a game-time decision.

Bilal Coulibaly is expected to lead the team. Jaden Hardy and Bub Carrington should start in the backcourt. Other available players include Tre Johnson, Kadary Richmond, Will Riley, Jamir Watkins, Alondes Williams, and Anthony Gill.

Washington is short on size and depth.

• Oct. 27: Hornets 139-113 (Ball had 38 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists)

• Dec. 23: Hornets 124-118

• Jan. 24: Hornets 119-115

Charlotte has won each game and finished better in the fourth quarter.

• Record: 26-31 (10th in East)

• Points per game: 115.4

• Rebounds: 46.0

• Assists: 26.4

• Three-point shooting: 45.8%, 15.5 makes per game

• Free throws: 82.3%

• Points allowed: 113.7

• Record: 16-39 (13th in East)

• Points per game: around 110-112

• Rebounding: below average

• Three-point shooting: below average

• Points allowed: over 115

Charlotte scores more and shoots better from three. Washington has struggled on defense and on the boards.

Charlotte has the stronger lineup, even with players missing. Ball and Miller should have space to operate.

Washington will need contributions from its younger players to stay in the game. Availability of George, Champagnie, or Vukcevic could help their rotation.

Charlotte is the better team on paper, but both sides are short-handed, so the game could stay close.