Brooklyn's Lonnie Walker (illness) ruled out on Saturday

Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker (illness) will not play in Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets.

What It Means:

Walker is inactive on the road after coming down with a recent illness. Expect Dennis Smith Jr. to see more time off the bench in a great matchup versus a Charlotte team ranked 28th in defensive rating.

Smith Jr.'s current projection includes 6.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 4.2 assists.