Charlotte Hornets (23-28, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (31-18, fourth in the Western Conference) Houston; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -3.5; over/under is 217.

Another move has been made by Jeff Peterson and the Hornets.

The Charlotte Hornets have waived guard Pat Connaughton, the team announced Wednesday night. Connaughton has played in 22 games this season, averaging 2.9 points and 1.4 rebounds. He's shot a career-high 40.7% from three in his limited action.

If Jeff Peterson, the Hornets’ president of basketball operations, does any kind of wheeling and dealing before the deadline, the premise would be gathering more draft capital to add to the already-growing stable Peterson has collected in less than two full years in charge of personnel in Charlotte.

Reports are swirling that the Hornets may be in on Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Knicks extend 8-game win streak in 2OT vs. Nuggets, as Nikola Jokić plays 45 minutes despite restriction

LaMelo Ball overcame an early head-to-head collision with coach Charles Lee to score 24 points, and the surging Charlotte Hornets fought back from a 22-point deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 102-95 for their seventh straight win.