KJ Simpson

Mann is set to miss his third consecutive game with right knee soreness. Liam McNeeley and KJ Simpson are candidates for extra minutes with Mann out against the Raptors on Friday.

Mann has missed the last two games with right knee soreness. Given that he was downgraded to doubtful just hours before Friday's game against the Raptors, that absence could extend to three games. Liam McNeeley and KJ Simpson could see extra minutes if Mann is ultimately ruled out.

Mann has missed Charlotte's last two games with a sore right knee, freeing up additional minutes for fellow reserves Collin Sexton and Liam McNeeley. However, with Sexton already ruled out for Friday's game, McNeeley and KJ Simpson may be the ones who benefit if Mann cannot play.

The good news is that Ball has been dealing with a sprained left wrist, and he's a right-handed shooter. Plus, the probable tag suggests that he will be available on Friday. If, for some reason, Ball cannot play, Tre Mann or KJ Simpson would be the next man up, as Collin Sexton has been ruled out with a quad injury. Mann is questionable for Friday, so there's no guarantee that he's available.

Simpson will be available to play against OKC, as expected. LaMelo Ball is out on the second night of this back-to-back, which means Simpson should return to the rotation. However, he won't play enough to warrant a stream.