Ryan Kalkbrenner Starting Wednesday for Hornets Due to Diabate Suspension

Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Hawks. He is getting the start with Moussa Diabate (suspended) unavailable. Kalkbrenner will be joined in the first unit by LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, and Grant Williams. Over 26 starts this season, Kalkbrenner has registered averages of 8.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game.