Lance Stephenson (groin) will play Wednesday against the Bucks, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Stephenson (groin) will play Wednesday against the Bucks, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Analysis:

There really wasn't much doubt Stephenson would play in the opener after going through an entire practice Tuesday. The groin injury that cost him two preseason games seems to be behind him, and he'll likely see big minutes in his first official game with the Hornets.