Hornets' Marco Belinelli: In line to start Friday

Belinelli is on track to start at shooting guard in Friday's game against the Raptors, Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Analysis:

The Hornets haven't officially confirmed who will start Friday in place of the injured Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (back), but the report notes that Belinelli is listed among the starters in the Hornets' official pregame notes, so signs point toward him filling that role in the game. Belinelli hasn't played more than 28 minutes in a game this season, but he should have a chance to reach the 30-minute mark against the Raptors.