Southeast Notes: Hornets, Heat, Conwell, Magic

Charlotte Hornets players Brandon Miller and Christian Anderson Jr. were sidelined for their preseason opener due to practice injuries, with both considered day-to-day. Meanwhile, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra plans to give rotation regulars minutes against New Orleans as the team integrates new additions like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson.

Elsewhere in the division, Heat rookie Ryan Conwell honored his cancer-free mother during an intrasquad scrimmage. Additionally, Orlando Magic head coach Sean Sweeney praised two-way players Alex Morales and Colin Castleton for their strong summer work ethic and energy.