Spencer Hawes (back) will not play Wednesday against the Clippers, Stephanie Ready of Fox Sports Southeast reports.

Hawes (back) will not play Wednesday against the Clippers, Stephanie Ready of Fox Sports Southeast reports.

Analysis:

This will be Hawes' third consecutive missed game due to lower back soreness, while big men Cody Zeller and Frank Kaminsky will continue to take on more prominent roles. The Hornets travel to Toronto on Friday, where Hawes could make his return to the court.