Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Retreats to bench Tuesday
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Salaun will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Magic.
After Grant Williams' season-high 17 points in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia, he will get the start over Salaun for Tuesday's NBA Cup matchup. The rookie started in the club's last two games with Miles Bridges (knee) out, though Salaun totaled only four points to go along with 16 rebounds and three assists while shooting a combined 2-for-11 from the field across a total of 40 minutes.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Starting vs. Indiana
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Salaun is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pacers.
The rookie will make the first start of his career Friday with Miles Bridges (knee) sidelined, and he'll be the second-youngest player ever to start a regular-season game for the franchise at 19 years and 90 days of age. Salaun is averaging 3.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per game in his first six appearances, but he should be in line for a sizable uptick in minutes Friday.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Will be available Friday
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Salaun (finger) has been upgraded to available for Friday's game against the Hawks.
The rookie did not suit up during the club's Opening Night game due to a finger injury, but he'll be available Friday and should see minutes off the bench. This would be Salaun's debut in The Association.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Dealing with finger injury
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Salaun is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Hawks due to a left finger sprain.
Salaun injured his finger despite not logging any minutes during Wednesday's regular-season opener. The rookie forward's potential absence shouldn't affect Charlotte's rotation.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Posts 13 points from bench
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Salaun totaled 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-10 3Pt), five rebounds, an assist and a steal across 24 minutes in Thursday's 119-94 win over the Grizzlies.
Salaun will probably see a lot of time in the preseason. The first-round pick has an excellent chance to remain on the roster and avoid a G League post thanks to previous pro experience in France. The power forward enters a crowded depth chart and will play behind Miles Bridges this season.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Debuts with 11 points off bench
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Salaun finished Sunday's preseason game against the Knicks with 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and one rebound in 22 minutes.
Making his NBA debut, Salaun held his own off the bench, draining three triples on his way to finishing as one of five Hornets players to score in double figures. The No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft is one of the biggest mysteries in the class, and it's unclear just how much of a role the 19-year-old will have when the regular season begins. For now, he's a player to keep an eye on in deeper leagues and dynasty formats.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Out of Hornets' minicamp
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Salaun will be unavailable for the Hornets' minicamp due to a minor laceration near his knee.
The No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 Draft is expected to miss the club's minicamp in Sacramento on Tuesday, but he will likely be available for Summer League. The 18-year-old played for Cholet in France in the 2023-24 season, during which he averaged 9.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 assists across 22.7 minutes per game.
