Ibou Badji News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Let go by Charlotte The Hornets waived Badji (toe) on Tuesday.

Impact Badji signed a training camp contract with Charlotte in late September and is now likely to join the club's G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, for the 2025-26 campaign. The 23-year-old center appeared in 50 G League outings with the Wisconsin Herd last season, during which he averaged 6.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.5 blocks across 22.4 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Badji (toe) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the Mavericks.

Impact Badji continues to nurse a toe injury, which has kept him sidelined during the preseason. The next opportunity for him to return to the floor will be Wednesday against the Grizzlies.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Thursday Badji has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder due to left great toe soreness.

Impact Badji will skip the exhibition game with the minor toe issue, but he should be back out there for Saturday's preseason game in Dallas. He's a negligible part of the rotation and can be ignored in fantasy hoops.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Charlotte Badji signed a contract with the Hornets on Tuesday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact This is likely a training camp deal for Badji, and it takes Charlotte's roster to the maximum of 21 players. Badji most recently played for La Laguna Tenerife in Spanish Liga ACB season this past spring, and he was in the G League prior to that stint.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Milwaukee The Bucks signed Badji to an Exhibit 10 deal Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Badji will have the opportunity to make the roster on a non-guaranteed deal during fall training camp. The 21-year-old registered 22 regular-season appearances with Portland last season, during which he averaged 1.5 points and 2.3 rebounds across 10.3 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to suit up Badji (back) is available to play Tuesday against the Pelicans.

Impact Badji doesn't always see the floor for Portland and has been held to single-digit minutes in his last four appearances.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call for Tuesday Badji is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans due to low back soreness.

Impact Badji was also listed on the team's injury report as questionable leading up to Sunday's game, and he was ultimately able to go. Expect confirmation on his availability closer to tipoff.

APRIL 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available Badji (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Contrary to a prior report, Badji has actually been upgraded from questionable to available. However, he's not a consistent part of Portland's rotation, so his presence shouldn't impact fantasy hoops.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Badji (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Boston, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Badji will miss a second straight game due to low back soreness. He's not a regular part of Portland's rotation, so his absence shouldn't impact fantasy hoops.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Boston Badji (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Celtics.

Impact Badji is in danger of missing his second straight contest Sunday due to lower back soreness. However, Badji receives inconsistent playing time even when available.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Friday's matchup Badji (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Washington.

Impact Badji was questionable for Friday's matchup, but he'll be unable to suit up due to his lower back soreness. However, his absence shouldn't impact the rotation.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Badji is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Wizards due to lower back soreness.

Impact Even while being available, Badji hasn't appeared in Portland's last two contests. If the 21-year-old big man is ruled out against Washington, it shouldn't impact Portland's rotation.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA The Trail Blazers transferred Badji from the G League's Rip City Remix on Wednesday.

Impact Badji will be available for Wednesday's game versus Atlanta. However, he is unlikely to receive significant playing time.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Wednesday Badji (hip) will play in Wednesday's game against the Nets, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Badji missed the Trail Blazers' most recent contest due to a right hip contusion, however, he's been activated for Wednesday's tilt. He should be expected to operate in a reserve capacity against Brooklyn.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Wednesday Badji (hip) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

Impact Although Badji is expected to be available, the Trail Blazers are also expected to get Deandre Ayton (knee) back which could potentially push him out of the rotation.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Badji (hip) is unavailable for Sunday's game against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Badji joins a laundry list of players sidelined Sunday for the Trail Blazers due to a right hip contusion. Jabari Walker should see an expanded role with Badji and Deandre Ayton (knee) sidelined.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Suns Badji (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns.

Impact Badji has a right hip contusion and is day-to-day. Deandre Ayton (knee) is also questionable, and his return could potentially push Badji out of the rotation.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return Badji will not return to Friday's game against Minnesota due to a right hip contusion. He finished with two points (1-1 FG), six rebounds and one block in nine minutes.

Impact Badji has been picking up the backup center minutes behind Duop Reath while Deandre Ayton (knee) has been sidelined. If he's forced to miss additional time, Portland could continue to rely heavily on Jabari Walker if Ayton isn't ready to return Sunday against the Suns.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Badji will enter the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Mavericks, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Badji will replace Moses Brown (wrist) in the starting lineup Wednesday. Badji is averaging 3.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 12.3 minutes across his four NBA appearances this season.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Unavailable Wednesday Badji (recently signed) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Badji's absence was to be expected considering he signed a two-way deal with Portland earlier Wednesday. While he won't be ready in time for Wednesday's tilt he'll have a few days to get acclimated with Portland before they take on the Bucks on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Portland on two-way pact Badji agreed to a two-way contract with the Trail Blazers on Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Badji previously signed a two-way contract with the Trail Blazers last November, but he didn't make an appearance at the NBA level for the club before undergoing an arthroscopic patellar chondroplasty and debridement surgery on his left knee in March. Portland brought him back on another two-way deal in July, only to waive him in October and give his spot to another player. The 7-foot-1 center will now rejoin Portland after the Trail Blazers waived guard Jamaree Bouyea on Wednesday to reopen one of their three two-way spots.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Portland Badji was waived by the Trail Blazers on Monday, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Badji joined the Trail Blazers on a two-way contract last November but didn't make his NBA debut and underwent season-ending knee surgery in early March. While he returned to full health during the offseason, he was unable to make the team's final roster and will be let go after Portland signed Duop Reath to a two-way deal Monday.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns on two-way deal The Trail Blazers signed Badji (knee) to a one-year, two-way contract Thursday, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Badji and John Butler will take up two of Portland's three two-way roster spots this season. Badji didn't make any NBA appearances in 2022-23 and underwent season-ending surgery on his left knee in March.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers C Ibou Badji has knee surgery, out for regular season Portland Trail Blazers rookie center Ibou Badji is expected to be sidelined eight weeks after undergoing left knee surgery, the team announc...

MARCH 7, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

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