Ryan Kalkbrenner
Charlotte Hornets · Center · 7′1″ 256 lb · age 24 · Creighton · 2nd season
3 games this season
Availability
Tonight vs WASNot on the injury report official report
Lineups not confirmed yet
Teammates out
Recent changes
- Oct 21Lineupmoved out of the starting lineup vs BKN
- Oct 16Lineupmoved into the starting lineup vs MEM (preseason)
Season form
3 games this seasonStarts 0 of 3 games · 7th on CHA in minutes · Rotation role
Bars: minutes in his last 3 games · numbers: points
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
13 items · 2 sources this seasonNo reporter post or news story has named him yet this season; everything below is from podcasts.
- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · around the league
Ryan Kalkbrenner had a good game off the bench with 6 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and a couple of blocks. Host says he was active on both ends and used his size well around the rim.
“Are the Miami Heat Already in PANIC Mode After NIGHTMARE Start? Golden State Warriors LOOK Helpless” at 6:00 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Hornets · 3 points ·
- Host's reason for the DNP: real frontcourt depth that Steinbach must leapfrog, namely Moussa Diabate, Naz Reid, Royce O'Neale at forward, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and Tidjane Salaun. at 5:38
- Ryan Kalkbrenner looked good and played 14 minutes in the opener. at 5:59
- During the Nets game, Noah Clowney (Nets) took off and threw away Reid's wristband, and Reid warned him. Later Kalkbrenner had words with Clowney. at 29:25
“Rookie Runs LIMITED | Christian Anderson STRUGGLES | Depth FUELS Win” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · around the league
The Hornets beat the Nets 110-103. Naz Reid debuted with 20 points to lead the starters. Grayson Allen hit five threes off the bench, and Ryan Kalkbrenner was plus-22 in 14 bench minutes.
“GAME NIGHT: Ant/LaMelo SHINE in Debut, Luka talks trash, Ty Jerome goes OFF” at 36:36 · listen ↗
- Podcast Nata Edwards, Locked On Hornets · Analysis ·
Nada says Ryan Kalkbrenner is still going to be in the rotation "for right now", alongside Moussa Diabate as lob targets.
“Kon and Coby are OUT!! | What Does it MEAN? | What Can We EXPECT” at 12:58 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Hornets · 2 points ·
- Against Boston, Ryan Kalkbrenner had little impact around the rim, in the host's view, and had costly turnovers late in the game. at 5:07
- The host says the team must decide about Tidjane Salaun and Kalkbrenner as back-of-rotation players. As a high first-round pick, Steinbach takes over the development runway they had. at 18:57
“Hornets LEARN Hard Lessons 😬 | Brandon Miller's Extension Clock TICKS | Hannes Falling Behind?!” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Hornets · 3 points ·
- Doug Branson: Turnover breakdown: Royce O'Neal (Royce O'Neale) 5, Naz Reid 3, Schroeder (Dennis Schroder) 3, and Ryan Kalkbrenner and Liam McNeeley 3 each. at 19:29
- Doug Branson: The roster still has to be cut down. The host's questions: is Connaughton kept, is another trade made, what happens with Tidjane Salaun? He says Ryan Kalkbrenner is in that conversation and could be involved in a trade. at 30:20
- Doug Branson: On one play, Paul George beat Miller off the dribble and scored over Ryan Kalkbrenner. The host describes Kalkbrenner as a second-round pick who is not dominant defensively but affects plays at the rim with his size 'theoretically', which he didn't do much in this game. at 16:11
“Hornets Fall to Celtics: Turnovers, Brandon Miller's Deadline, and Christian Anderson Jr.'s Debut” · listen ↗
- Podcast Nata Edwards, Locked On Hornets · Analysis ·
Edwards says Ryan Kalkbrenner 'has done nothing for me,' but Hannes Steinbach hasn't done enough yet to take the backup center spot from him.
“Brandon Miller CONTRACT Value | Kon and Coby INJURY Updates | Hornets Ex-Files” at 24:26 · listen ↗
- Podcast Doug Branson, Locked On Hornets · Analysis ·
In the host's view, the team has lost LaMelo Ball's natural playmaking. He thinks it will need to generate offense early through offensive rebound putbacks and kickout threes, using bigs Diabate, Ryan Kalkbrenner and eventually Steinbach.
“Preseason Game 2 REACTION | Brandon Miller RETURNS | Depth SHINES through” at 14:26 · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | MIA W | 23 min | 6 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 23 | ATL L | 19 min | 6 pts | 7 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 21 | @BKN W | 14 min | 4 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 71 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17 | @ORL L | 18 min | 2 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 14 | MIA W | 13 min | 6 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 12 | @NYK W | 21 min | 9 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 10 | DET L | 23 min | 4 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 7 | @BOS L | 15 min | 4 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 5 | @MIN W | 16 min | 2 pts | 5 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 3 | IND W | 25 min | 7 pts | 8 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 2 | PHX W | 23 min | 8 pts | 7 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 31 | @BKN W | 18 min | 8 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 29 | BOS L | 13 min | 2 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 28 | PHI L | 18 min | 4 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 26 | NYK W | 18 min | 4 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 24 | SAC W | 22 min | 6 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 21 | MEM W | 15 min | 10 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 19 | ORL W | 24 min | 13 pts | 5 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 17 | MIA W | 14 min | 6 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 14 | @SAS L | 18 min | 3 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 10 | @POR W | 17 min | 13 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 8 | @PHX L | 19 min | 10 pts | 7 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 6 | MIA L | 17 min | 2 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 4 | @BOS W | 14 min | 6 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 3 | DAL W | 18 min | 10 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 28 | POR W | 15 min | 2 pts | 7 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 26 | @IND W | 12 min | 4 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 24 | @CHI W | 17 min | 0 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 22 | @WAS W | 15 min | 6 pts | 9 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 20 | CLE L | 36 min | 12 pts | 13 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 19 | HOU L | 30 min | 12 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 11 | ATL W | 24 min | 5 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 9 | DET L | 17 min | 6 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 7 | @ATL W | 15 min | 6 pts | 5 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 5 | @HOU W | 19 min | 2 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 2 | NOP W | 18 min | 10 pts | 7 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 31 | SAS W | 14 min | 6 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 29 | @DAL W | 15 min | 5 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 28 | @MEM W | 15 min | 6 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 26 | PHI W | 26 min | 13 pts | 9 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 24 | WAS W | 16 min | 8 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 22 | @ORL W | 27 min | 10 pts | 9 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 21 | CLE L | 15 min | 7 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 18 | @DEN W | 23 min | 17 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 17 | @GSW L | 24 min | 4 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 15 | @LAL W | 15 min | 9 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 12 | @LAC L | 13 min | 2 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 10 | @UTA W | 24 min | 12 pts | 9 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 20 | @DET L | 24 min | 4 pts | 7 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 18 | ATL W | 27 min | 8 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 14 | @CLE W | 21 min | 7 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 12 | CHI L | 31 min | 10 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 7 | DEN L | 25 min | 6 pts | 6 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 5 | @TOR W | 26 min | 12 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 3 | @NYK L | 25 min | 8 pts | 9 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 1 | @BKN L | 26 min | 7 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 29 | TOR W | 22 min | 8 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 28 | CHI W | 30 min | 7 pts | 5 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 26 | NYK L | 28 min | 8 pts | 6 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 22 | LAC L | 11 min | 2 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 19 | @IND L | 25 min | 10 pts | 9 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 17 | @TOR L | 28 min | 7 pts | 10 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 15 | OKC L | 26 min | 13 pts | 7 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 12 | MIL W | 27 min | 17 pts | 9 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 10 | LAL L | 19 min | 9 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 7 | @MIA L | 27 min | 10 pts | 5 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 4 | @NOP L | 30 min | 10 pts | 11 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 2 | UTA W | 22 min | 2 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 1 | MIN L | 29 min | 6 pts | 6 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 30 | ORL L | 32 min | 17 pts | 7 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 28 | @MIA L | 31 min | 10 pts | 6 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 26 | @WAS W | 22 min | 4 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 25 | @PHI L | 26 min | 14 pts | 7 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 22 | BKN W | 27 min | 10 pts | 11 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
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