Charlotte Hornets Guard Has Knee Surgery

Another tough break for the Charlotte Hornets, who are already missing several key players this season. They've now lost another valuable piece of the rotation, fourth-year swingman Cody Martin, for an extended period due to knee surgery.  

Hornets G/F Cody Martin underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee and will miss approximately six weeks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Tough loss to Charlotte’s rotation, which has dealt with injuries to multiple key players this season.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 11, 2022

Martin has been day-to-day since opening night with a 'quadriceps' issue, but now will be another six weeks after an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee. 

The 27-year-old lasted all but one minute in the Hornets' season opener before suffering the non-contact injury to what was said to be his quad. 

Cody Martin looking pretty dejected on his way back to the locker room. Here’s a slow mo of the incident where the injury seemed to occur, none contact which is worrying pic.twitter.com/YvprDIYSeb

— James Plowright (@British_Buzz) October 20, 2022

The Hornets are also without All-Star LaMelo Ball and Gordon Hayward, played several games without Terry Rozier, and of course are still without restricted free agent Miles Bridges after his felony arrest and eventual plea bargain.  

The loss of Cody Martin for six weeks is a massive blow, but at least the organization will now get an extended look at James Bouknight playing meaningful minutes.

— James Plowright (@British_Buzz) November 11, 2022

As noted by Hornets reporter James Plowright, the loss of Martin will open up more minutes for guard James Bouknight. That's assuming he doesn't run into more trouble behind the wheel of his car. 

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