Bryce McGowens (knee) upgraded Monday for Hornets

Charlotte Hornets guard Bryce McGowens (right knee strain) has been upgraded to questionable for Monday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

What It Means:

McGowens was previously expected to miss an eighth consecutive game, but he might be able to return to action on Monday night. Nick Smith and Amari Bailey will be at risk of losing minutes if McGowens is cleared to play.

McGowens is averaging 9.8 FanDuel points in 15.8 minutes per game this season, with 5.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.4 steals, 0.1 blocks, and 0.6 three-pointers. Per numberFire's NBA Heat Map, the Hornets have the worst implied total (96.75) out of 18 teams on the Main slate Monday.