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Wizards vs Hornets preview: Washington faces Charlotte in the NBA Cup group stage

A not quite fully healthy Washington Wizards squad are hosting a surprisingly strong Charlotte Hornets as they kick off the NBA Cup Group stage play on this Halloween weekend. Here’s the preview! Game info Gametime: 7 p.m. ET, Friday, Oct.…

By Yanir A. Rubinstein · Bullets Forever

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 2:39 AM

Key Things to Know

The Washington Wizards host the Charlotte Hornets on Friday in an NBA Cup group stage matchup.
The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Washington previously suffered a recent defeat against the Hornets earlier in the season.

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The Washington Wizards are set to host the Charlotte Hornets at Capital One Arena on Friday, October 30, to kick off group stage play in the NBA Cup. Washington enters the matchup seeking to rebound after suffering a loss to Charlotte just days prior.

Both teams carry injury concerns into the game, with Tre Johnson, Justin Champagnie, Tristan Vukcevic, and Jamir Watkins listed for Washington, while Charlotte lists Coby White, Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams, and Kylan Boswell. Writer Yanir A. Rubinstein highlights Washington's ongoing integration of young talent and former All-Stars Anthony Davis and Tre Young.

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Wizards vs Hornets preview: Washington faces Charlotte in the NBA Cup group stage

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