Cheatham notched 10 points (2-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and a steal across 31 minutes in Friday's loss to the Skyhawks.
Cheatham made an impact on both ends of the court and is an excellent rebounder for his size. He has posted 10 games with double-digit boards and is averaging 12.2 points with 8.8 boards per contest in the regular season.
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Zylan Cheatham: Comes close to double-double
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Cheatham delivered 20 points (7-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and two steals across 37 minutes in Saturday's win over Austin.
Cheatham was efficient from the field in this one, and he recorded his second game with at least 20 points while also ending up just two boards shy of recording what would've been his third double-double of the campaign and first since Jan. 5. Cheatham is averaging 12.4 points and 8.9 rebounds per game this season.
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Zylan Cheatham: Efficient from field Friday
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Cheatham notched 16 points (6-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 30 minutes in Friday's loss to the Skyforce.
Cheatham was one of three starters that ended with 16 points for the Squadron, though unlike Kelan Martin and James Kelly, he was extremely efficient from the field. The big man is averaging 12.2 points and 8.8 rebounds in the regular season.
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Zylan Cheatham: Grabs 11 rebounds
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Cheatham posted nine points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks across 38 minutes in Saturday's win over Maine.
Cheatham struggled badly from three-point range, and that was the only reason why he couldn't complete a double-double. That said, he remains a key player for Birmingham due to his ability to impact the game on both ends of the court.
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Zylan Cheatham: Hits game-winner Saturday
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Cheatham finished with 21 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and a steal across 32 minutes in Saturday's 112-111 win over Stockton.
Cheatham was the reason why Birmingham escaped with the victory here, as he drained the game-winning shot with a hook from close range in the final minute of the game. The forward has been consistent for Birmingham and is averaging 13.8 points with 8.3 rebounds per contest this season.
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Zylan Cheatham: Efficient from field in loss
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Cheatham posted 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and a steal across 28 minutes in Monday's loss to Ontario.
Cheatham was extremely sloppy with the ball since he committed six turnovers, but he still ended as one of Birmingham's best players in a game where the entire Squadron team looked overmatched at times. Cheatham has been a regular source of production for Birmingham and is averaging 14.0 points with 8.4 rebounds per game during the regular season.
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Zylan Cheatham: Sniffs double-double
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Cheatham racked up 18 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, an assist and two blocks across 33 minutes in Sunday's 126-124 loss to the Ignite.
Cheatham might be undersized to play at center in the NBA, but he hasn't had that problem in the G League. He's one of the most consistent two-way players for the Squadron, and he's a solid bet to score in double digits while hovering around the 10-rebound mark every time he steps on the court.
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Zylan Cheatham: Double-doubles in loss
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Cheatham recorded 17 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists and three steals across 35 minutes in Friday's loss to the Legends.
Another game, another double-double for Cheatham, who continues to settle as a solid two-way player in the G League due to the impact he has on both ends of the court. Counting the Showcase and the start of the regular season, Cheatham has five double-doubles in the campaign.
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Zylan Cheatham: Records double-double Saturday
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Cheatham posted 16 points (5-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and a steal across 32 minutes in Saturday's win over the Hustle.
Cheatham ends the Showcase Cup on a strong note after clearing the 15-point mark in each of his final five outings, including putting up 20 or more points in four of those games.
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Zylan Cheatham: Comes close to double-double
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Cheatham delivered 27 points (11-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals across 35 minutes in Thursday's loss to Lakeland.
Cheatham continues to be a productive player for the Squadron, and he's now scored at least 20 points in four consecutive games. He's also posted double-digit figures in seven straight outings and is averaging a robust 17.5 points per tilt.
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Zylan Cheatham: Puts up 20 points in loss
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Cheatham had 20 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and a steal across 28 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Hustle.
Cheatham was productive again, and he continues to offer a reliable offensive presence every time he steps on the court. The rebounding numbers are down from last season, but he is doing enough to be firmly entrenched as one of the team's top players night in and night out.
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Zylan Cheatham: Scores team-high 24 points
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Cheatham recorded 24 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 9-9 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 31 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Legends.
Cheatham didn't come close to a double-double, and his rebound numbers are not as impressive as last season's marks, but he continues to be a productive player for the Squadron. He's averaging 16.5 points per game while shooting an impressive 59.1 percent from the field.
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Zylan Cheatham: Leads team in scoring
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Cheatham posted 24 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, a steal and a block across 33 minutes in Sunday's loss to Mexico City.
Cheatham is a productive player at the G League level, and he only needed a few games to establish himself as one of Birmingham's go-to players on offense. He's scored in double digits in all but one of his 10 appearances for the Squadron and is averaging 15.7 points with 7.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.
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Zylan Cheatham: Comes close to double-double
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Cheatham racked up 12 points (6-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, an assist and a steal across 37 minutes in Tuesday's loss against the Vipers.
Cheatham continues to look active on both ends of the court and remains a legit double-double threat every time he steps on the court for the Squadron. That said, his numbers have taken a step in the wrong direction of late. He's failed to reach the 15-point mark in each of his last four appearances and has recorded only two double-doubles across eight games to date.
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Zylan Cheatham: Sniffs double-double Friday
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Cheatham posted 21 points (8-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds and three assists across 38 minutes in Friday's win over the Legends.
Cheatham continues to showcase effort and grit on the glass on a nightly basis, and he has pulled down seven or more rebounds in each of his last three appearances. He's only played four games for Birmingham this season, but he's delivering decent averages of 18.3 points and 8.0 rebounds per contest.
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Zylan Cheatham: Delivers double-double Tuesday
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Cheatham recorded 17 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, two blocks and an assist across 29 minutes in Tuesday's loss against Lakeland.
Even though Cheatham is a bit undersized to play in the frontcourt, he manages to make an impact down low. This was just his second appearance with the Squadron, but he's a double-double threat every time he steps on the G League court.
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Zylan Cheatham: Pours in 15 points in defeat
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Cheatham ended with 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, an assist and a block across 31 minutes before fouling out in Sunday's loss against Lakeland.
Cheatham is a G League veteran already and was a consistent double-double threat last season, when he averaged 14.2 points and 10.5 rebounds per game for Birmingham. While his scoring figures can be inconsistent, expect him to be a two-way threat for the Squadron once again.
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Zylan Cheatham: Not on Pelicans' final roster
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The Pelicans waived Cheatham on Saturday, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
The Arizona State product agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Pelicans in advance of training camp, but he wasn't able to secure a spot on the season-opening roster. The 26-year-old forward will most likely begin the new season in the G League with the Birmingham Squadron.
Pelicans' Zylan Cheatham: Inks deal with New Orleans
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Cheatham and the Pelicans agreed to a contract Friday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Cheatham has played in just five NBA games since going undrafted out of Arizona State in 2019. However, he's held a prominent role in the G League over the past three seasons and will hope to parlay that into a final roster spot.
