Lecque has been ruled out for Friday's Summer League game versus the Trail Blazers, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Lecque is battling a knee injury and will miss the Rockets' first Summer League game. It's unclear how severe the injury is, but his next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Pistons in Vegas.
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Jalen Lecque: Logs 15 points, five assists
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Lecque (ankle) logged 15 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five assists, four rebounds and one steal across 28 minutes during Rio Grande Valley's 128-103 win against the Hustle on Friday.
Lecque sat out only one game because of his previous ankle injury. He is expected to continue being a substitute, especially after the Rockets assigned TyTy Washington to their G League affiliate on Thursday.
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Jalen Lecque: DNP with injury
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Lecque did not play during Saturday's 123-115 win over Iowa because of an ankle injury.
Fortunately for Lecque, the Vipers have five days before they play their next G League game, which is scheduled against the Memphis Hustle on Friday. In the meantime, Trevor Hudgins and Jarrett Culver are expected to be the Vipers' starting backcourt.
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Jalen Lecque: Logs 20 points, nine rebounds
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Lecque logged 20 points (8-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block across 36 minutes during the Vipers' 112-98 win Saturday against Texas.
Lecque logged 20 points efficiently and was one rebound short of a double-double. Trevor Hudgins continues to be part of the Houston Rockets' roster, so Lecque's upside remains more promising than ever, at least for now.
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Jalen Lecque: Records double-double
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Lecque (back) logged 17 points (5-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-10 FT), 10 assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block across 37 minutes during the Vipers' 131-125 loss to Salt Lake City on Saturday.
Lecque sat out only one game as the result of his recent back injury. Trevor Hudgins was promoted to the NBA on Saturday, and while there is always the chance he could be sent back down, Lecque and Jarrett Culver are expected to be the Vipers' starting backcourt until further notice.
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Jalen Lecque: DNP with back injury
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Lecque sat out against Ontario on Wednesday because of a back injury.
If the Vipers' game against Ontario is any indication, Jarrett Culver and Trevor Hudgins will be their starting backcourt while Lecque recovers. Lecque's next opportunity to return is against Salt Lake City on Saturday.
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Jalen Lecque: Records double-double
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Lecque (ankle) logged 20 points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 12-15 FT), 12 assists, two steals and one rebound during the Vipers' 112-107 win at Ontario on Monday.
Fortunately for Lecque and the Vipers, he sat out only once because of his previous ankle injury. He did not have a problem drawing fouls or distributing the ball with ease. Now that Lecque is healthy, he is expected to continue being a part of the Vipers' starting backcourt alongside Trevor Hudgins.
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Jalen Lecque: DNP due to ankle injury
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Lecque sat out against Austin on Saturday because of an ankle injury.
If the Vipers' game against Austin is any indication, Mustapha Heron will continue to be a part of their starting lineup. Lecque's next opportunity to return is at Ontario on Monday. If unavailable that day, he will sit out until February.
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Jalen Lecque: Scores 24 points
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Lecque logged 24 points (9-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 ft), seven assists and five rebounds across 39 minutes during the Vipers' 115-104 loss Friday against Sioux Falls.
Lecque scored 28 points during the Vipers' game Tuesday. Despite not logging a double-double again Friday, he still recorded a respectable assist tally and proved his previous point output was not a fluke.
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Jalen Lecque: Excellent despite loss
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Lecque logged 28 points (10-22 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 assists, five rebounds, four steals and one block across 37 minutes during the Vipers' 122-117 loss Tuesday at Oklahoma City.
Lecque was the Vipers' best player despite their third loss across four games. But unlike during the other three matchups, they did not have someone like him to score and facilitate at will. If Lecque can do that across future matchups, fantasy managers should consider him the Vipers' new best option available.
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Jalen Lecque: Breaks out with 23
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Lecque racked up 23 points (5-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists and a block over 18 minutes Wednesday versus the Wolves.
Lecque is averaging just 8.8 points per contest on the year and hadn't crossed the 20-point threshold prior to Wednesday's effort. However, his shot volume wasn't substantial, so it's unrealistic to anticipate consistent production, especially considering he's logging just 13.5 minutes per game.
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Jalen Lecque: Returns to action
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Lecque (knee, hand) rejoined the action Friday against the Legends, tallying six points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, and two assists over eight minutes.
Lecque had been sidelined since early November with knee and hand issues but appears to be back in the fold for Rio Grande Valley. He has averaged less than eight minutes of action in his two appearances for the Vipers so far in 2022-23.
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Jalen Lecque: Misses with knee and hand issue
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Lecque did not suit up for Sunday's opener versus Mexico City due to a left knee bruise and a right hand bruise.
Lecque saw some action with the Mavericks during Summer League ball but didn't secure a training camp contract anywhere. He spent last season playing with the Wisconsin Herd but should suit up for the Vipers in 2022-23 once he's clear of injury.
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Jalen Lecque: Traded to 905
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Lecque was acquired by the Raptors 905 from the Wisconsin Herd on Monday in exchange for the rights to Alex Antetokounmpo and a future second-rounder, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
After averaging 16.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game last season for the Herd, Lecque is set to compete for the Raptors 905 next year. The high-flying guard has a good chance at starting come Opening Night for the 905, especially with last year's starter Kevon Harris recently signing a two-way contract with the Magic.
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Jalen Lecque: Scores 19 in G League finale
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Lecque tallied 19 points (7-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one block over 29 minutes in Wisconsin's loss to Delaware on Saturday.
Lecque missed the Herd's previous game with a non-COVID illness, but he recovered in time to play in the team's final contest of the campaign. The 21-year-old put together a strong all-around effort that included the second-highest scoring total on the team. Lecque finished the G League regular season with per-game averages of 16.1 points, 4.1 boards, 3.2 assists and 1.4 three-pointers over 28 games.
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Jalen Lecque: Misses game due to illness
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Lecque sat out Wisconsin's loss to Delaware on Friday due to a non-COVID illness.
Lecque's absence was felt as the Herd dropped the contest by 34 points. The 21-year-old has been a key contributor for Wisconsin this year, averaging 16.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists over 27 regular-season games. Wisconsin has only one game remaining on its schedule and has been eliminated from playoff contention, so Lecque will need to get healthy ahead of Saturday's contest if he hopes to play again this season.
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Jalen Lecque: Posts 15/5/4 line for Wisconsin
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Lecque registered 15 points (4-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block over 33 minutes in Wisconsin's loss to College Park on Friday.
Lecque came off the bench for the second straight game but still logged 33 minutes of playing time. The 6-foot-4 guard posted a strong all-around line that included his third straight double-digit scoring effort. Lecque has been an important part of the Herd's lineup, averaging 16.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 three-pointers across 23 regular-season contests.
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Jalen Lecque: Pours in 34 points for Wisconsin
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Lecque tallied 34 points (13-19 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes in Wisconsin's loss to Grand Rapids on Tuesday.
Lecque had a hot hand throughout the contest, finishing with 13 field goals on just 19 attempts. This was the 21-year-old's highest-scoring game of the season, surpassing the 26 points he totaled against Fort Wayne on Dec. 21. Lecque also set a single-game season high with four three-pointers Tuesday.
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Jalen Lecque: Returns to action for Wisconsin
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Lecque played 23 minutes for Wisconsin in a loss to Westchester on Saturday, finishing with five points (2-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds and four assists.
Lecque missed the Herd's previous contest due to an undisclosed issue, but he was back on the court for Saturday's loss. The 21-year-old struggled from the field, however, and played his fewest minutes since Jan. 23. Lecque is averaging 16.1 points over 16 games during the G League regular season, but he is shooting just 26.4 percent from deep and 40.9 percent overall.
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Jalen Lecque: Misses game Wednesday
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Lecque did not dress due to injury/illness for Wisconsin's loss to Motor City on Wednesday.
Details of the issue that caused Lecque to miss the contest are unclear. The 21-year-old has been one of Wisconsin's top offensive players this season, averaging 16.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 three-pointers across 28.3 minutes per contest.
