Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 8, 2026)

The Charlotte Hornets play the Phoenix Suns on March 8, 2026, in a late game scheduled for 10:00 ET. Both teams are trying to strengthen their playoff chances as the season moves toward the final stretch.Charlotte comes into the game fighting to stay in the Eastern Conference play-in picture. Phoenix is also in the middle of a tight race in the Western Conference standings. With both teams dealing with injuries, the available rotations could play an important role in the outcome.

Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns injury report for March 8, 2026

Charlotte Hornets has only one injured player on the active roster, while several younger players are currently with the G League. Phoenix enters the game with more injuries, including a few players who would normally be part of the rotation.

There are no players listed as questionable. That means Charlotte will have LaMelo Ball available to run the offense, while Phoenix will rely heavily on Devin Booker.

Charlotte Hornets roster entering the matchup (March 8, 2026)

LaMelo Ball leads Charlotte Hornets’ lineup and handles most of the team’s playmaking. Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller provide scoring on the wings.Collin Sexton joined the team in a trade with Utah and adds scoring from the guard position. The Hornets also have Tre Mann, Josh Green, Grant Williams, and Pat Connaughton, who arrived from Milwaukee.

In the frontcourt, Mason Plumlee and Moussa Diabate give Charlotte size around the basket. Mark Williams and Nick Richards are no longer with the team after being traded to Phoenix.

Phoenix Suns roster overview vs Charlotte Hornets (March 8, 2026)

Devin Booker remains the main scoring option for Phoenix. The Suns also added Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks in a trade with Houston.Other players on the roster include Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro, rookie center Khaman Maluach, and Rasheer Fleming.

Mark Williams, who came from Charlotte, is currently out with a foot injury. Jordan Goodwin is also unavailable.

Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns head-to-head history

Phoenix has won 29 of the 43 regular-season games played between the teams. Over the last three seasons, the Suns have a 3-1 record in the matchup.Charlotte won 115-104 on January 7, 2025. Phoenix won the other recent meeting, 107-96, on March 15, 2024. The teams have split their games in the 2025-26 season so far.

Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Team performance this season

Charlotte has a 30-31 record and is currently 10th in the Eastern Conference. The team averages 116.0 points per game and shoots 37.8 percent from three-point range. Turnovers have been an issue at 15.9 per game.Phoenix is around 36-27 and remains in the Western Conference playoff race. Booker leads the team with 24.8 points per game.

Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Key players in the matchup (March 8, 2026)

LaMelo Ball controls Charlotte’s offense and leads the team in assists. Brandon Miller adds scoring on the wing, while Collin Sexton provides scoring from the bench.For Phoenix, Booker remains the main scorer. Jalen Green gives the team another scoring guard, and Oso Ighodaro may see more minutes in the frontcourt because of injuries.Royce O’Neale could take the main defensive assignment on Ball with Dillon Brooks unavailable. The game may depend on which team handles its short rotation better.