Luwawu-Cabarrot was waived by the Suns on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Luwawu-Cabarrot appeared in three preseason games and averaged 8.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 20.6 minutes. Even if he lands elsewhere, it's unlikely he finds himself in a fantasy-relevant role.
Suns' Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot: Inks deal with Suns
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Luwawu-Cabarrot signed a training camp deal with the Suns on Saturday, Evan Sidery of Basketballnews.com reports.
Luwawu-Cabarrot played 53 games for the Hawks in 2021 and averaged 4.3 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 12.9 minutes. The six-year veteran has signed for his sixth team in as many years and will hope to provide wing depth to a team looking to compete for a title.
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Hawks' Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot: Moves to bench
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Luwawu-Cabarrot will come off the bench Wednesday against the Wizards, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
With Danilo Gallinari (knee) rejoining the starting five on Wednesday, Luwawu-Cabarrot will shift to the bench after starting six out of the Hawks' last seven games. The 26-year-old is averaging 4.5 points and 1.5 rebounds in 13.0 minutes per game this season.
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Hawks' Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot: Re-enters starting five
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Luwawu-Cabarrot will start Monday's game against the Pacers, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.
Luwawu-Cabarrot came off the bench last time out after making a spot start Wednesday against the Pistons, and he'll rejoin the lineup Monday with Danilo Gallinari (Achilles) unavailable. He's averaged 7.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 26.0 minutes across seven starts this season.
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Hawks' Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot: Fails to capitalize on start
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Luwawu-Cabarrot finished with three points (1-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt) and two rebounds over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 122-101 loss to the Pistons.
With Danilo Gallinari (achilles) inactive, Luwawu-Cabarrot slid into the starting lineup. The frenchman has shot just 38.3 percent from the field across 44 appearances this season and was outplayed by Delon Wright and Jalen Johnson on Wednesday. Luwawu-Cabarrot's usage bump is likely to be short lived.
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Hawks' Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot: Starting at Detroit
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Luwawu-Cabarrot is starting Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.
Luwawu-Cabarrot gets the nod with Danilo Gallinari (Achilles) and John Collins (finger) sidelined. In his 12 previous starts this season, he's averaged 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 26.3 minutes.
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Hawks' Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot: Plays seven minutes off bench
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Luwawu-Cabarrot supplied three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one assist, one block and one steal across seven minutes during Tuesday's 133-112 win over the Pacers.
Luwawu-Cabarrot made his first appearance since Jan. 28 and saw his most playing time since Jan. 15. The backup wing struggled with his shot, but he did register at least one block and one steal in the same game for the first time this season. Barring a blowout or injuries, Luwawu-Cabarrot doesn't figure to be a part of Atlanta's rotation moving forward.
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Hawks' Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot: Good to go Wednesday
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Luwawu-Cabarrot (illness) is available Wednesday against the Kings, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
It's a good sign that Luwawu-Cabarrot is healthy. However, the rest of the team is also healthy, so he's unlikely to play a significant role.
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Hawks' Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot: Dealing with non-COVID illness
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Luwawu-Cabarrot is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Kings due to a non-COVID illness, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Luwawu-Cabarrot has made just two appearances over the Hawks' last four games, totaling five minutes. However, De'Andre Hunter (back) is also questionable, so if neither player is able to suit up, Danilo Gallinari and Kevin Huerter are both candidates for increased usage.
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Hawks' Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot: Coming off bench
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Luwawu-Cabarrot will return to a reserve role in Friday's contest against the Heat, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Luwawu-Cabarrot will come off the bench in favor of De'Andre Hunter. He has averaged just 2.5 points and 0.8 assists across 5.1 minutes in 15 games as a reserve. It remains to be seen what his status in the rotation will be going forward.
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Hawks' Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot: Back in starting five
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Luwawu-Cabarrot will start Wednesday's game against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Luwawu-Cabarrot will rejoin the starting lineup after managing 14 points, four rebounds and one steal off the bench in Sunday's loss to the Clippers. Kevin Huerter will shift to the bench.
Luwawu-Cabarrot chipped in 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one steal in 23 minutes during Sunday's 106-93 loss to the Clippers.
Bogdan Bogdanovic stepped into the starting lineup for Luwawu-Cabarrot on Sunday, but the latter still supplied a solid effort. He was the only Hawk off the bench to hit double figures and led the unit in minutes. Luwawu-Cabarrot remains to inconsistently involved for fantasy circles.
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Hawks' Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot: Dropped from starting five
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Luwawu-Cabarrot has been moved to the bench for Sunday's game against the Clippers, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.
Luwawu-Cabarrot started in each of the last three games following his exit from the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, averaging 7.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 26.0 minutes. He'll likely see a slight downturn in playing time while Kevin Huerter replaces him on the top unit, but Luwawu-Cabarrot should at least find himself in the rotation Sunday.
Luwawu-Cabarrot is starting Monday's game against Portland, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.
Luwawu-Cabarrot passed through the league's health and safety protocols and will take the floor Monday for his first action in a little over two weeks. It wouldn't be a surprise to see Atlanta closely monitor his minutes, given his lengthy absence.
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Hawks' Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot: No longer on injury report
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Luwawu-Cabarrot (COVID-19 protocols) isn't on the injury report for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Luwawu-Cabarrot spent a week and a half in the league's health and safety protocols but will return to action Monday. He could see increased run against Portland if Cam Reddish (ankle) is sidelined.
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Hawks' Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot: Exits protocols
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Luwawu-Cabarrot (COVID-19 protocols) is no longer in protocols and will join the team in Portland for Monday's game.
Luwawu-Cabarrot joins a handful of teammates in exiting protocols. His role could be reduced with nearly everyone healthy, though he's started his past eight appearances with averages of 7.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 28.1 minutes.
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Hawks' Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot: Placed in COVID-19 protocols
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Luwawu-Cabarrot was placed in the league's health and safety protocols Wednesday, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.
Luwawu-Cabarrot and Lou Williams were both placed in COVID-19 protocols Wednesday, bringing Atlanta's total to five players sidelined due to the league's health and safety rules. Their absence will likely open the door for Lance Stephenson and Malcolm Hill, who were both recently signed to 10-day contracts, to crack Nate McMillan's rotation.
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Hawks' Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot: Questionable for Wednesday
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Luwawu-Cabarrot (non-COVID illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Magic, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Luwawu-Cabarrot landed on the injury report Tuesday with a non-COVID illness. If the 2016 first-round pick is unable to suit up Wednesday, then Cam Reddish and Jalen Johnson would be the most likely candidates for increased playing time.
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Hawks' Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot: Seven points in seventh start
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Luwawu-Cabarrot produced seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal during Wednesday's 111-99 victory over Orlando.
Luwawu-Cabarrot logged his seventh straight start but responded with a moderate performance across 20 minutes of action. Since entering the starting lineup Dec. 1 against the Pacers, Luwawu-Cabarrot has recorded double figures twice while posting at least seven points in five matchups.
