The Hornets announced that forward Gordon Hayward was sidelined for at least four weeks due to a sprained right foot.
Hayward joined the Hornets for four years and $120 million last offseason. He averaged 19.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 41.5 percent from three-point range this season.
The Hornets have lost Lamelo Ball, who is sidelined indefinitely due to a broken wrist.
The Hornets are currently in fourth place in the East with 25 wins and 23 losses.