Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan. 12 | 2024-25 NBA Season

Having faced each other less than a few days ago, the Phoenix Suns hope the result is different this time when they host the Charlotte Hornets at the Footprint Center on Sunday. After the loss, the Suns went on to win their next two games. Meanwhile, the Hornets' last two outings had been postponed due to the LA wildfires.

The 115-104 win was not only the Hornets' only win in the New Year but also their first against the Suns since 2021. The last three seasons saw the Grand Canyon-based team sweep the Hornets in their nonconference matchups.

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Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan. 12

Charlotte Hornets Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

Music to the ears of Hornets fans is the fact that they have a healthy LaMelo Ball and a mostly clean bill of health ahead of the game. The only players ruled out for the Hornets are Tre Mann (Disc Irritation) and Grant Williams (ACL). A recent update stated that Mann would be two weeks away from returning to action and might start team activities soon.

Charles Lee will most likely stick with the same starting lineup that got them the much-needed win. Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges, Mark Williams, LaMelo Ball and Josh Green are expected to suit up for the weekend clash.

Point Guards	LaMelo Ball	KJ Simpson	Vasilije Micic	Isaiah Wong
Shooting Guards	Josh Green	Seth Curry	Nick Smith Jr.	Daquan Jefferies
Small Forwards	Brandon Miller	Cody Martin
Power Forwards	Miles Bridges	Tidjane Salaun	Grant Williams
Centers	Mark Williams	Nick Richards	Taj Gibson	Moussa Diabate

Phoenix Suns Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

Injury-wise for the Suns, it is a relatively empty list with only Royce O'Neale facing the late fitness test. The veteran forward was downgraded from doubtful to out on Saturday due to a left ankle sprain. His status will be known closer to tip-off.

With Bradley Beal accepting a role off the bench, the Suns' likely lineup ahead of the Sunday showdown would be Kevin Durant, Ryan Dunn, Mason Plumlee, Tyus Jones and Devin Booker.

Point Guards	Tyus Jones	Monte Morris
Shooting Guards	Ryan Dunn	Grayson Allen
Small Forwards	Devin Booker	Josh Okogie
Power Forwards	Kevin Durant		Royce O'Neale
Centers	Mason Plumlee	Oso Ighodaro

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Charles Lee’s work has been difficult this season, and the team has become stagnant in recent years, leaving fans worried about where much-needed consistency will come from.

They are currently 8-27 and sitting 13th in the Eastern Conference standings. With the team’s star players, LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, off the injury report, they will be quietly confident in the duo’s trickery and flair to get another win on Sunday.

As for the Suns, the recent back-to-back wins have gone some way to steady the ship, but their inconsistency shines through in the fact that prior to that they dropped four games in a row.

Off the court, they have a lot going on with trade rumors swirling around Bradley Beal. They are currently 18-19 in the stacked Western Conference, and a couple of consistent wins could see them leapfrog to sixth or seventh in the standings. They will be aiming to do just that in the upcoming games.