The Charlotte Hornets are facing significant challenges as backup guard Tre Mann deals with disc irritation in his lower back, sidelining him for at least two weeks. This comes on the heels of star point guard LaMelo Ball also being out due to a calf strain, leaving the team with a depleted backcourt.

Mann has been a key contributor this season, averaging 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and three assists per game. His absence, alongside Ball's, puts pressure on players like Vasilije Micic and rookie KJ Simpson to step up as the Hornets aim to break a four-game losing streak.