Toupane tallied 23 points (9-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-5 FT), five rebounds and two assists during Friday's loss to the G League Ignite.
Toupane continued to play exceedingly well with Santa Cruz, as the forward recorded at least 20 points for a third time across the past four matchups. Toupane has reached the 20-point plateau in five-of-seven matchups, and has knocked down a total of 12 threes.
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Axel Toupane: Second double-double of season
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Toupane added 24 points (11-20 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 0-3 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block during Friday's win over Salt Lake City.
This was Toupane's second double-double of the season, as the guard once again led the team offensively while finishing second in rebounding. Toupane has now reached the 24-point mark in three-of-five outings, and is averaging 22.4 points per matchup.
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Axel Toupane: Second double-double of season
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Toupane recorded 24 points (8-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds and three steals during Wednesday's loss to Salt Lake City.
Toupane kept things rolling with another double-double performance by leading the team offensively and finishing second in rebounding. The guard has currently posted two double-doubles, and has scored in double figures in each of his first four appearances this season.
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Axel Toupane: Leads team despite poor shooting
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Toupane recorded 16 points (4-16 FG, 0-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and one assist during Sunday's loss to the Blue.
Despite a poor shooting performance overall including missing all eight from deep, Toupane once again led the team offensively. Toupane has registered at least 16 points in each of his three appearances with Santa Cruz thus far. The guard is currently averaging 21.3 points per matchup.
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Axel Toupane: Monster double-double Friday
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Toupane recorded 27 points (8-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one steal during Friday's win over the Blue.
Toupane finished with a monster performance during the win, as the guard led the team offensively and tied a team high off the glass to accomplish a double-double. It was also his second outing this season reaching the 21-point mark. Toupane is currently averaging 24.0 points and 10.0 rebounds with Santa Cruz.
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Axel Toupane: Drops 21 points in Friday's loss
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Toupane managed 21 points (8-22 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-4 FT), seven rebounds, two steals and one assist during Friday's loss to Stockton.
Toupane's 21 points came with a hefty price, as the guard managed just 36.4 percent overall shooting and 25.0 percent at the charity stripe. However, Toupane finished with the second-best point differential on Santa Cruz with a minus-9 in 33 minutes. His seven rebounds also ranked second on the team.
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Warriors' Axel Toupane: Signs with Warriors
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Toupane signed a contract with the Warriors on Saturday, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
Toupane made just eight appearances for the Bucks last year and averaged 7.6 minutes per game. If he makes the final roster, he's unlikely to play a significant role for Golden State.
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Warriors' Axel Toupane: Let go by Golden State
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Toupane was waived by the Warriors on Saturday.
Toupane is likely headed to the G League with the Santa Cruz Warriors.
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Bucks' Axel Toupane: Off injury report
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Toupane (oblique) is off the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Heat.
Toupane will not be part of the Bucks' playoff rotation.
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Bucks' Axel Toupane: Remains out Saturday
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Toupane (oblique) is listed as out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
The Bucks have been listing Toupane as out since May 1 due to a strained right oblique muscle, and at this point, it's unclear where he stands in the recovery process. Unless the team provides another update on his condition after Saturday's contest, expect the two-way player to remain sidelined for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bulls.
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Bucks' Axel Toupane: Still out
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Toupane (oblique) won't play Wednesday versus the Wizards.
Toupane has missed the Bucks' last 13 games with an oblique muscle strain. In the eight games he's played this season, the 28-year-old has averaged 1.8 points and 0.8 rebounds. His injury will not have an impact on the team's rotation against the Wizards.
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Bucks' Axel Toupane: Listed as out again
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Toupane (oblique) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Toupane's absence Friday will mark his 14th consecutive missed contest. Even when healthy, he hasn't been anywhere near a consistent member of Milwaukee's rotation.
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Bucks' Axel Toupane: Remains out
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Toupane (oblique) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Nets.
Toupane hasn't played since April 9 and is nowhere near the regular rotation, so his continued absence won't carry any true implications.
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Bucks' Axel Toupane: Out Sunday
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Toupane is out for Sunday's contest against the Nets due to a strained right oblique.
Toupane hasn't appeared in a game for Milwaukee since April 9. His absence won't affect the rotation.
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Bucks' Axel Toupane: Starting Saturday
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Toupane will start Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Toupane is making the first start of his career Saturday, as the only available Bucks starter is Brook Lopez. For his career, Toupane has averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists per 36 minutes.
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Bucks' Axel Toupane: Not with team
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Toupane is out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, as he's not with the team.
Toupane joined the Bucks on a two-way deal last week, but he has yet to appear in a game and is currently away from the team. It's not clear when he'll join the Bucks.
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Bucks' Axel Toupane: Joining Milwaukee on two-way pact
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Toupane is expected to sign a two-way contract with the Bucks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
The 28-year-old spent camp with Golden State but was waived after seeing minimal playing time throughout the preseason. Toupane appeared in nine games for the Santa Cruz Warriors in the G League bubble this season and averaged 17.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 steals in 31.7 minutes. He hasn't seen NBA action since making four appearances between the Bucks and Pelicans during the 2016-17 campaign.
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Axel Toupane: Tough shooting in playoff loss
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Toupane recorded 13 points (3-17 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds and five assists across 39 minutes in Tuesday's 108-96 playoff loss to G League Lakeland.
Toupane managed to put up a double-double in his second straight game, but his struggles as a shooter were evident, especially from beyond the arc. Overall, the 28-year-old was efficient in the G League bubble, connecting on 54.4 percent of his field goals and averaging 17.9 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.
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Axel Toupane: Produces double-double in return
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Toupane recorded 24 points (10-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds and three assists across 24 minutes in Monday's 110-81 playoff win over G League Rio Grande.
Toupane missed the regular-season finale with a lower-leg injury that has been lingering all year. The 28-year-old guard was back to his typical form in the playoff win, leading the G League squad in both points and rebounds. During the regular season, Toupane averaged 17.9 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest.
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Axel Toupane: Sits out Saturday
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Toupane (lower leg) didn't play in Saturday's 113-103 win over G League Oklahoma City.
Toupane missed time last week with an ankle injury before returning for Tuesday's win over G League Erie. It appears his current injury is related. The 28-year-old has averaged 17.9 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest this year. He'll try to return to his starting role for Monday's playoff game.
