Spencer Hawes Injury: Updates on Hornets Center's Knee and Return

The Charlotte Hornets announced on April 28 that center Spencer Hawes would miss Game 6 against the Miami Heat after undergoing an MRI that revealed a sprained MCL in his right knee. However, he's ready to return for Sunday's Game 7.

Continue for updates.

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Hawes Active vs. Heat

Sunday, May 1

The Hornets announced Hawes will be dressed and available to play Sunday against Miami.

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Hawes Gives Hornets Reliable Frontcourt Bench Depth

The 28-year-old averaged only 10.6 minutes over the first five games of the Miami series.

There's no denying Hawes' presence helps the Hornets' frontcourt depth and gives Charlotte a big man whose range stretches out to the three-point arc. Frank Kaminsky can do similar things and can function at center or as a stretch 4, but Hawes' experience goes a long way in the postseason.

Throwback center Al Jefferson is a classic low-post player who provides Charlotte with a good changeup to hurl at stud Heat center Hassan Whiteside, and Hawes' ability to shoot outside the paint complements Big Al's skill set.