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9.3
REB
7.7
AST
1.0
STL
0.3
BLK
1.0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
A rookie second-round pick, Kalkbrenner has a clear path to playing time as a rookie. The only other centers in Charlotte are Moussa Diabate and Mason Plumlee. Grant Williams, Miles Bridges and Tidjane Salaun could also see playing time as small-ball fives throughout the campaign. Kalkbrenner spent five years at Creighton and kept improving, finishing his career with averages of 19.2 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game in 2024-25. He made 34.4 percent of his 1.7 three-point attempts per game and could be a unique 3-and-D piece for Charlotte, helping space the floor for LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges and Kon Knueppel. Kalkbrenner isn't guaranteed a role and will have to earn every minute, but he's in an ideal spot for fantasy purposes. He could deliver top-200 value if he capitalizes on the opportunity in front of him. Read Past Outlooks
Tallies three steals
Kalkbrenner posted 10 points (5-5 FT), six rebounds, three steals and one block in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 144-117 loss to the Heat.
ANALYSIS
Kalkbrenner went a perfect 5-for-5 from the field on the way to his third double-digit scoring performance of his young NBA career. It was a promising sign to see the rookie bounce back after he was held to four points Sunday against Washington. Kalkbrenner was also productive on the defensive end by racking up a season-high three steals, clearly playing at a level above Moussa Diabate, who has been hot on his heels for the starting center spot.
Kalkbrenner went a perfect 5-for-5 from the field on the way to his third double-digit scoring performance of his young NBA career. It was a promising sign to see the rookie bounce back after he was held to four points Sunday against Washington. Kalkbrenner was also productive on the defensive end by racking up a season-high three steals, clearly playing at a level above Moussa Diabate, who has been hot on his heels for the starting center spot.
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How does Ryan Kalkbrenner compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
87.5%
Effective Field Goal %
87.5%
3-Point Attempt Rate
0.0%
Free Throw Rate
0.0%
Offensive Rebound %
16.8%
Defensive Rebound %
16.6%
Total Rebound %
16.7%
Assist %
5.2%
Steal %
0.5%
Block %
3.8%
Turnover %
24.0%
Usage %
11.7%
Fantasy Points Per Game
22.0
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.9
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Lackluster performance in win
Kalkbrenner posted four points (2-3 FG), five rebounds and an assist across 22 minutes in Sunday's 139-113 win over the Wizards.
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Goes for 14 and 7 in loss to Philly
Kalkbrenner finished Saturday's 125-121 loss to the 76ers with 14 points (7-7 FG), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 26 minutes.
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Double-double in debut
Kalkbrenner supplied 10 points (5-6 FG), 11 rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 136-117 win over Brooklyn.
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Not starting vs. New York
Kalkbrenner is not in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Knicks.
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Double-doubles in win
Kalkbrenner finished with 14 points (7-7 FG), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block across 25 minutes during Saturday's 120-116 preseason win over the Mavericks.
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Favorite to start
Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reported Friday that Kalkbrenner is the favorite to start most nights at center.
ANALYSIS
Kalkbrenner started two of five preseason exhibitions for the Hornets, posting averages of 9.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 19.0 minutes per contest. It's worth mentioning that coach Charles Lee has previously said that the starting center spot will be fluid, but it appears like Kalkbrenner is the favorite to start most nights over Moussa Diabate and Mason Plumlee.
Kalkbrenner started two of five preseason exhibitions for the Hornets, posting averages of 9.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 19.0 minutes per contest. It's worth mentioning that coach Charles Lee has previously said that the starting center spot will be fluid, but it appears like Kalkbrenner is the favorite to start most nights over Moussa Diabate and Mason Plumlee.









