Trail Blazers' Bryce McGowens: Adds 20 points off bench
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McGowens recorded 20 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 21 minutes during Monday's 97-95 Summer League win over the 76ers.
McGowens put up a team-high 20 points and managed to get to the charity stripe with ease. The Nebraska product put pen to paper on a two-way contract Thursday and is seemingly eager to prove that he can handle rotation minutes, though he'll need to further distinguish himself amongst a crowded backcourt. Shaedon Sharpe (abdomen), Kris Murray, Rayan Rupert and Justin Minaya are also in the mix to secure backup guard minutes behind Anfernee Simons (knee).
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Trail Blazers' Bryce McGowens: Headed to Portland
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McGowens agreed to a two-way contract with the Trail Blazers on Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
McGowens spent the first two seasons of his career with the Hornets, but he was let go by Charlotte over the weekend. After performing well late in the California Classic Summer League for the Hornets, he will land a deal with the Trail Blazers that will allow him to move easily between the G League and parent club.
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Bryce McGowens: Released by Buzz City
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The Hornets waived McGowens on Saturday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
McGowens spent the first two years of his career with the Hornets, and he averaged 5.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 16.0 minutes per game. The 21-year-old will enter free agency after starting in 14 of the Hornets' 59 games last season, during which he averaged 9.1 points and shot 46.7 percent from the field.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Starting Sunday
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McGowens is in the starting lineup for Sunday's regular-season finale against Cleveland.
McGowens will log his first start since Feb. 4, with his previous 13 starts on the year yielding 8.4 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists on 47.4 percent shooting. The second-year guard will get another opportunity to showcase his athleticism and shot-making ability in Charlotte's 82nd game.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Scores five off bench
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McGowens notched five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and one rebound over eight minutes during Wednesday's 115-114 win over Atlanta.
McGowens has been on the fringes of the Hornets' rotation late in the year, but he was relatively efficient with his limited playing time Wednesday. Over his last seven appearances, he's averaged just 2.6 points in 6.0 minutes per game.
Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Deployed in garbage time Monday
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McGowens (knee) recorded two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and no other statistics over three minutes Monday in the Hornets' 115-92 loss to the Cavaliers.
McGowens was cleared to play after a seven-game absence due to a right knee strain, but he didn't capture a spot in the rotation in his return. Aside from JT Thor playing the final 1:50 of the second quarter, Hornets head coach Steve Clifford ran a tight eight-man rotation while the contest was competitive, as McGowens and the team's other three deep reserves (Thor, Nick Smith and Amari Bailey) all checked into the game with 3:06 remaining and Charlotte trailing by 21 points. All of LaMelo Ball (ankle), Seth Curry (ankle) and Cody Martin (ankle) were sidelined Monday, but it may take the Hornets to be down another guard before McGowens picks up meaningful playing time.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Cleared to play
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McGowens (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
McGowens hasn't played since March 8, so he'll likely be limited off the bench during Monday's contest. Over his last seven appearances, McGowens has averaged 2.7 points and 1.6 rebounds in 12.3 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Upgraded to questionable
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McGowens (knee) has been upgraded to questionable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
McGowens was initially ruled out for Monday's matchup, but he's trending in the right direction ahead of tipoff. However, he hasn't played since March 8, so if he's cleared to suit up Monday, he could have a minutes restriction.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Out again Monday
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McGowens (knee) won't play Monday against the Cavaliers.
McGowens hasn't seen any action since March 8 due to a right knee strain. His next chance to return will arrive Wednesday against the Cavaliers.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Will remain sidelined Saturday
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McGowens (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
McGowens continues to deal with a right knee sprain and will be sidelined again Saturday. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but his next chance to suit up will be Monday against Cleveland.
McGowens (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game in Orlando.
McGowens hasn't played since March 8 due to a swollen right knee, which has been diagnosed as a sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday in Atlanta.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Won't play against Philadelphia
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McGowens (knee) is out for Saturday's game versus the 76ers.
McGowens's absence streak will extend to five games Saturday due to a swollen right knee. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Orlando.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Out again Friday
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McGowens (knee) won't play Friday versus Phoenix.
McGowens will miss his fourth straight game due to right knee swelling. The injury comes at an inopportune time for the second-year guard, as the Hornets have plenty of minutes up for grabs in the backcourt with all of Cody Martin, Seth Curry and LaMelo Ball in the midst of extended absences due to ankle issues.
McGowens (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Memphis.
McGowens will miss his third straight game due to right knee inflammation. His next opportunity to take the court comes Friday versus Phoenix.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Another absence coming
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McGowens (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Detroit.
McGowens will miss his second consecutive game due to right knee inflammation. He joins a litany of injuries in the Hornets' backcourt, with Tre Mann (groin) considered doubtful and LaMelo Ball (ankle), Cody Martin (ankle) and Seth Curry (ankle) all amid extended absences.
