McKinnie furnished 23 points (8-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 29 minutes in the Capitanes' 116-104 loss to Stockton on Friday.
McKinnie bounced back from sub-standard 11- and two-point tallies in his previous pair of contests to finish off the regular season with a standout effort, especially from behind the arc. McKinnie's five three-pointers were a season high, and he ends the regular campaign having posted double-digit point tallies in nine of his last 11 games overall.
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Alfonzo McKinnie: Minimal production off bench
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McKinnie furnished two points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one rebound and one steal across 20 minutes in the Capitanes' 117-115 loss to Stockton on Wednesday.
McKinnie went cold from the field, leading to him tying his lowest scoring total of the season. The 30-year-old also saw a four-game streak of double-digit scoring efforts snapped, and he's now just 2-for-15 from behind the arc over his last four contests.
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Alfonzo McKinnie: Impressive off bench in win
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McKinnie registered 23 points (8-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals across 29 minutes in the Capitanes' 122-116 win over Greensboro on Wednesday.
The veteran easily paced the second unit in scoring and posted his fourth-highest point total of the season in the process. McKinnie has been an effective player on both sides of the floor for the Capitanes, as evidenced by his 13.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steal across 28.1 minutes per contest over 21 games.
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Alfonzo McKinnie: Stellar showing in win
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McKinnie provided 33 points (11-21 FG, 3-7 3PT, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and three steals across 37 minutes in the Capitanes' 124-116 over the Wolves on Wednesday.
McKinnie came out of the All-Star break clearly refreshed and rejuvenated, leading to a team-high scoring tally. The 30-year-old followed up Wednesday's outstanding performance with a 28-point, six-rebound effort in Thursday's loss to Sioux Falls, making it the veteran's best two-game stretch of the season thus far.
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Alfonzo McKinnie: Continues producing Sunday
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McKinnie registered 17 points (6-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two steals across 33 minutes during the Capitanes' 122-121 win over Lakeland on Sunday.
The big man saw a starter's workload off the bench and made excellent use of it, putting together an efficient performance from in front of the arc while posting his fifth straight double-digit scoring effort. McKinnie continues to profile as a valuable source of points and rebounds off the bench, serving as one of several veterans on the Capitanes parlaying their extensive NBA experience into strong numbers at the G League level.
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Alfonzo McKinnie: Double-doubles off bench Saturday
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McKinnie produced 21 points (8-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 28 minutes during the Capitanes' 120-117 win over the Legends on Saturday.
The veteran big man led Mexico City's second unit in scoring and the team in rebounds on the night. McKinnie's double-double was his first of the season, and he now has back-to-back double-digit scoring efforts as well.
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Alfonzo McKinnie: Returns to action Tuesday
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McKinnie (undisclosed) recorded six points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3PT, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one assist across 16 minutes in the Capitanes' 124-120 loss to Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday.
The veteran forward hadn't logged an appearance since Jan. 14, so Tuesday's appearance, albeit brief, was noteworthy. McKinnie has been solid in a modest role for Mexico City in his short tenure with the club, averaging 11.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 25.5 minutes in four games thus far.
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Alfonzo McKinnie: Not with team
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McKinnie hasn't appeared in a game for the Capitanes since Jan. 14 since he isn't with the team.
McKinnie had inconsistent production for Mexico City early in the regular season but hasn't been able to suit up recently. It's unclear when he'll rejoin the team.
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Alfonzo McKinnie: Productive off bench
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McKinnie posted 28 points (11-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and a steal in 33 minutes during Sunday's 121-115 win over the G League Ignite.
McKinnie was held to single-digit scoring totals in his first three regular-season appearances, but he led the team on the scoreboard during Sunday's win. He's averaging 11.3 points and 5.5 rebounds in 25.5 minutes per game to begin the regular season.
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Alfonzo McKinnie: Scores two in return
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McKinnie generated two points (1-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and an assist in 14 minutes during Tuesday's 128-113 loss to the Hustle.
McKinnie had been sidelined since late December due to personal reasons, but he was back in action in a bench role Tuesday. He was inefficient during Mexico City's loss but should be available moving forward.
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Alfonzo McKinnie: Doesn't play Wednesday
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McKinnie didn't appear in Wednesday's win over Salt Lake City due to personal reasons.
McKinnie played a prominent role for Mexico City during the G League Showcase but was unavailable to begin the regular season Wednesday. It's unclear when he'll be able to return to action.
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Alfonzo McKinnie: Tallies 20 points in win
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McKinnie logged 20 points (8-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds and an assist in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 124-110 win over the Raptors 905.
Although McKinnie was held under 30 minutes of playing time Wednesday, he was efficient from the floor and tied for the team lead on the scoreboard. He's now posted 20-plus points in three of his last four appearances.
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Alfonzo McKinnie: Scores 16 in victory
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McKinnie generated 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 116-112 win over Rio Grande Valley.
McKinnie shot 58.3 percent from the floor during Wednesday's narrow win and scored in double figures for a fourth consecutive game. He's averaging 14.4 points and 5.3 rebounds in 31.6 minutes per game to begin the year.
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Alfonzo McKinnie: Returns to action
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McKinnie (bruise) tallied 13 points (5-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and two steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 108-93 win over the Hustle.
McKinnie missed Monday's game against the Hustle due to a contusion, but he served as a starter during Thursday's rematch. He averaged 24.1 points and 9.3 rebounds in 38.7 minutes per game over 10 appearances with the Capitanes last year, so he should have a chance to make a considerable impact now that he's healthy.
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Alfonzo McKinnie: Dealing with contusion
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McKinnie didn't play Monday against the Hustle due to a contusion.
McKinnie also didn't appear in Friday's season opener, and he was unable to suit up for Monday's matchup. The severity of the issue isn't yet clear, and it's not yet known whether he'll be available for Thursday's rematch against the Hustle.
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Alfonzo McKinnie: Waived by Chicago
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McKinnie was waived by the Bulls on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
McKinnie was waived in order to make room for Tristan Thompson, who recently committed to join the Bulls. McKinnie appeared in 17 games and averaged 3.5 points and 1.9 rebounds in 12.1 minutes. The five-year NBA veteran could still get picked up as a depth option for another team.
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Bulls' Alfonzo McKinnie: Coming off bench Friday
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McKinnie isn't starting Friday's game against Milwaukee.
McKinnie started each of the last three games and averaged 2.7 points and 2.0 rebounds in 15.7 minutes per contest. Tyler Cook will draw the start Friday.
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Bulls' Alfonzo McKinnie: Starting Saturday
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McKinnie will start Saturday's game against the Celtics.
With the Bulls shorthanded, McKinnie will get the nod while Troy Brown comes off the bench for offense with the second unit. In the six games McKinnie has seen double-digit minutes, he's averaged 7.7 points and 2.8 rebounds in 21.0 minutes.
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Bulls' Alfonzo McKinnie: Enters league protocols
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McKinnie was placed in the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols Sunday and is expected to miss time, Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic reports.
After signing a one-year deal with the Bulls earlier Sunday, McKinnie will enter the protocols just over an hour later. Since joining Chicago on the first of two 10-day deals Dec. 10, McKinnie has averaged 8.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.0 treys and 1.0 assists in 25.0 minutes per contest. The Bulls will likely have several players exit the protocols before him, so McKinnie will presumably be in store for a smaller role off the bench once he's cleared to return.
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Bulls' Alfonzo McKinnie: Signs for rest of season
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McKinnie signed Sunday with the Bulls on a standard one-year NBA contract, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
McKinnie signed a 10-day contract with the Bulls on Dec. 10 and a second 10-day deal Dec. 20. The 29-year-old forward has appeared in three games for Chicago, averaging 8.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 25.0 minutes per game. He'll likely compete with Troy Brown and Derrick Jones (hamstring) for reserve minutes when the Bulls are at full strength.
