Salaun (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls.
The rookie is dealing with a left ankle sprain and has missed each of Charlotte's previous two games, but the questionable tag is a step in the right direction toward a potential return. Prior to the injury, Salaun had started six games in a row for the Hornets, averaging 7.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 25.5 minutes per game
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Remains out Sunday
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Salaun (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Salaun sprained his left ankle during the first quarter of Thursday's loss to the Knicks and will miss both halves of Charlotte's weekend back-to-back set. With Miles Bridges (knee) also sidelined, Josh Green and Cody Martin have handled increased roles. Salaun's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Chicago.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Ruled out to face Cleveland
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Salaun (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Salaun suffered an ankle sprain in the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Knicks, and the rookie will miss the team's upcoming contest against the Cavs. The severity of the sprain hasn't been determined yet, but Salaun's next chance to play will come against the Pacers on Sunday for the second leg of a back-to-back set. Expect Josh Green. DaQuan Jeffries and Cody Martin to see more time while Salaun is out.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Won't return vs. Knicks
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Salaun has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against New York after being diagnosed with a left ankle sprain.
Salaun injured his ankle during the first few minutes of Thursday's clash, and the team was quick to shut him down for the rest of the night. He'll finish the contest with four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one steal in two minutes. Look for Josh Green, Cody Martin and Nick Smith to pick up additional minutes in Salaun's absence.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Strong on glass in double-double
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Salaun supplied 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt), 10 rebounds and two steals over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 110-104 loss to the 76ers.
Salaun was a solid presence in the paint Tuesday, finishing as one of two Hornets players with a double-digit rebound total while ending as one of four players in double figures in scoring in a double-double outing. Salaun set a new season high in rebounds in the loss while recording his first double-double of the season thus far.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Starting Monday
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Salaun will start Monday's game against the Magic.
With Grant Williams (knee) done for the year, Salaun will move into the starting lineup. The rookie's previous two starts weren't great, as he totaled four points, 16 rebounds and three assists in 40 minutes, but the Hornets are going to have to live with some growing pains given their current injury situation.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Retreats to bench Tuesday
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Salaun will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Magic.
After Grant Williams' season-high 17 points in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia, he will get the start over Salaun for Tuesday's NBA Cup matchup. The rookie started in the club's last two games with Miles Bridges (knee) out, though Salaun totaled only four points to go along with 16 rebounds and three assists while shooting a combined 2-for-11 from the field across a total of 40 minutes.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Will be available Friday
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Salaun (finger) has been upgraded to available for Friday's game against the Hawks.
The rookie did not suit up during the club's Opening Night game due to a finger injury, but he'll be available Friday and should see minutes off the bench. This would be Salaun's debut in The Association.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Dealing with finger injury
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Salaun is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Hawks due to a left finger sprain.
Salaun injured his finger despite not logging any minutes during Wednesday's regular-season opener. The rookie forward's potential absence shouldn't affect Charlotte's rotation.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Posts 13 points from bench
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Salaun totaled 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-10 3Pt), five rebounds, an assist and a steal across 24 minutes in Thursday's 119-94 win over the Grizzlies.
Salaun will probably see a lot of time in the preseason. The first-round pick has an excellent chance to remain on the roster and avoid a G League post thanks to previous pro experience in France. The power forward enters a crowded depth chart and will play behind Miles Bridges this season.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Debuts with 11 points off bench
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Salaun finished Sunday's preseason game against the Knicks with 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and one rebound in 22 minutes.
Making his NBA debut, Salaun held his own off the bench, draining three triples on his way to finishing as one of five Hornets players to score in double figures. The No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft is one of the biggest mysteries in the class, and it's unclear just how much of a role the 19-year-old will have when the regular season begins. For now, he's a player to keep an eye on in deeper leagues and dynasty formats.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Out of Hornets' minicamp
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Salaun will be unavailable for the Hornets' minicamp due to a minor laceration near his knee.
The No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 Draft is expected to miss the club's minicamp in Sacramento on Tuesday, but he will likely be available for Summer League. The 18-year-old played for Cholet in France in the 2023-24 season, during which he averaged 9.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 assists across 22.7 minutes per game.
