Nov 19, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets guards Keon Johnson (45) and Shake Milton (7) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Tre Mann injury update: The latest on the Hornets' guard back issue

Originally posted on Charlotte Hornets on SI
By Zach Roberts | Last updated Dec 16, 2024 1:07 PM ET

Once a possible Sixth Man of the Year contender, Tre Mann has already missed a lot of time. The backup guard has been out since November 21 with disc irritation in his back. He could've had a lot of minutes with LaMelo Ball on the sideline as well, but he's been on the bench with him. The Charlotte Hornets just gave the latest update on Mann, but it isn't exactly inspiring.

Tre Mann to be reevaluated in two weeks

INJURY UPDATE: @hornets guard Tre Mann (disc irritation) has begun light court work and returned to weight room activities. He will be reevaluated in two weeks and updates on his status will be provided as appropriate.
— Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) December 16, 2024

On one hand, it is good news that Tre Mann has returned to doing light work and getting into the weight room. It's progress that hasn't been seen from the young guard over the last few weeks. On the other hand, the rest of the update is not great. Mann won't be back for at least another two weeks, as he will be re-evaluated then.

LaMelo Ball, though dealing with a different type of injury, had the same two-week reevaluation when he first went down, but it has taken longer than two weeks for the star guard to get back. It remains to be seen exactly when Mann will be cleared to rejoin the team, but it won't be until at least December 30, possibly the new year.

Mann was averaging 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists off the bench for the Hornets before going down. He was shooting 43.5% from the field. Mann was a trade deadline acquisition last year as part of the Gordon Hayward trade.