Hornets vs. Cavaliers: How to watch, TV channel, start time (Dec. 23)

The Charlotte Hornets kick off the regular season with a trip to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

After missing the final two preseason games, Gordon Hayward will return to both the court and the starting lineup on Wednesday. Still suffering from a broken finger on his right hand, Hayward will play through the injury as he debuts with Charlotte after signing a four-year, $120 million deal in the off-season.

Joining Hayward as marquee additions this offseason for the Hornets is No. 3 pick LaMelo Ball, who will come off the bench to start the season. An up-and-down preseason saw highlights and scoreless nights as the rookie acclimates to the league.

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

• Date: Wednesday, Dec. 23

• Time: 7 p.m. ET

• TV Channel: Fox Sports Southeast – Charlotte

Probable starting lineups

Charlotte Hornets

• Guard – Terry Rozier

• Guard – Devonte’ Graham

• Forward – Gordon Hayward

• Forward – P.J. Washington

• Center – Cody Zeller

Cleveland Cavaliers

• Guard – Collin Sexton

• Guard – Darius Garland

• Forward – Isaac Okoro

• Forward – Larry Nance Jr.

• Center – Andre Drummond