Hornets' Martin out with fractured nose

Charlotte Hornets rookie Cody Martin underwent surgery on Friday to repair a nasal fracture and also has been placed in the concussion protocol. The Hornets said Martin will miss Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks, and that updates will be provided when available.

Hornets coach James Borrego expects the 6-foot-5 Martin to return soon. "He has a little nose issue," Borrego said after Friday's practice. "He's a tough kid and he'll be back soon."

Martin is averaging 4.5 points and 2.8 rebounds in 37 games. Martin was injured during Tuesday's 125-110 loss to the Houston Rockets when he made his first career start and had 12 points and five rebounds in 36 minutes.

One night earlier, Martin scored a season-high 13 points on 6-of-6 shooting in 28 minutes against the Orlando Magic. Martin was a second-round draft pick out of Nevada by the Hornets in the 2019 draft. His twin brother, Caleb, was signed as a free agent and is playing for the club's G League affiliate in Greensboro.