Mason Plumlee News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

NBA Veteran Mason Plumlee joins Duke-heavy Charlotte Hornets roster Mason Plumlee is going into his 13th year in the NBA, and will be playing alongside a number of former Blue Devils with the Charlotte Hornet...

JULY 1, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Hornets acquire Connaughton, 2 second-round picks from Bucks for Micic, AP source says

The Charlotte Hornets have acquired guard Pat Connaughton and two second-round draft picks from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for point guard Vasa Micic

JULY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Guess who's back? Hornets sign center Mason Plumlee to one-year contract The Charlotte Hornets are on the board in NBA free agency, signing center Mason Plumlee to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the squad, Sha...

JULY 1, 2025 • SI.COM

Inks deal with Charlotte Plumlee agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Hornets on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact The veteran big man will return to the Hornets and compete for playing time with Moussa Diabate and Ryan Kalkbrenner. Plumlee appeared in 74 regular-season games (21 starts) with the Suns in 2024-25, averaging 4.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per contest.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Sunday Plumlee is in Phoenix's starting lineup against Sacramento on Sunday.

Impact Plumlee will make his 21st start of the season while Oso Ighodaro retreats to the bench. Plumlee has averaged 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 17.0 minutes per game over his last three outings.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Sunday Plumlee is in Phoenix's starting lineup against Sacramento on Sunday.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 24 minutes Plumlee totaled five points (1-1 FG, 3-6 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 125-112 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Plumlee logged over 20 minutes Wednesday for the first time since March 10. The veteran big man has been third on the Suns' center depth chart as of late, but served as Oso Ighodaro's backup against the Thunder with Nick Richards (elbow) sidelined. Should Richards remain out, Plumlee is likely to maintain the backup center role for the team's final two regular-season games.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets' Brooks ejected after scuffle with Suns' Durant

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks was ejected Sunday night against the Phoenix Suns after a brief shoving match with Kevin Durant

MARCH 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Will return Monday Plumlee (quadriceps) is available for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Plumlee was held out of his club's previous two matchups while dealing with a left quad strain, but he'll be available off the bench for Monday's clash. He's averaging 7.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists in nine March appearances.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix Suns Shootaround Media Availability: Grayson Allen and Mason Plumlee | 3-24-25

MARCH 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Likely to return on Monday Plumlee (quadriceps) is probable for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Plumlee has missed the last two games due to a left quad strain, but he is likely to return to play Monday. Plumlee saw a minimal role in his last four games, averaging just 1.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in 9.8 minutes per contest over that stretch.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Milwaukee visits Phoenix after Durant's 42-point performance

Phoenix hosts the Milwaukee Bucks after Kevin Durant scored 42 points in the Phoenix Suns' 123-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers

MARCH 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Durant scores 42 points, Suns hand Cavaliers 4th straight loss 123-112

Kevin Durant scored 42 points and the Phoenix Suns defeated the suddenly struggling Cleveland Cavaliers 123-112 on Friday night

MARCH 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Out for Friday Plumlee (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Cleveland.

Impact The big man will miss his second consecutive contest due to a left quadricep strain. His next chance to suit up will come Monday against Milwaukee. Oso Ighodaro could see a slight uptick in playing time due to Plumlee being sidelined.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix faces Cleveland after Booker's 41-point performance

Phoenix faces the Cleveland Cavaliers after Devin Booker scored 41 points in the Phoenix Suns' 127-121 win over the Chicago Bulls

MARCH 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play against Chicago Plumlee is out for Wednesday's game versus the Bulls due to a left quadriceps strain.

Impact Plumlee will miss his first game since Nov. 15 due to a quadriceps injury. In the veteran big man's absence, Nick Richards and Oso Ighodaro could receive increased playing time. Plumlee's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Cleveland.

MARCH 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Plumlee won't start Sunday's game against the Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Plumlee drew two straight starts in place of Nick Richards (ankle), who's returning to action Sunday. Plumlee was actually more productive coming off the bench before moving into the starting lineup, averaging 13.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 24.5 minutes per game over his past four reserve appearances.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Booker and Durant each score 22 points as Suns beat Kings 122-106

Devin Booker had 22 points and 13 assists, Kevin Durant also scored 22 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Sacramento Kings 122-106 on Friday night

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Ejected from Friday's game Plumlee has been ejected from Friday's game against the Kings after being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact It's the second game in a row that Plumlee has been ejected, this time for receiving a Flagrant 2 foul after shoving Domantas Sabonis. Plumlee will end the night with two points (1-3 FG), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 16 minutes. Oso Ighodaro will likely see more minutes at center for the rest of Friday's game.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix Suns Shootaround Media Availability: Mason Plumlee and Cody Martin | 3-14-25

MARCH 14, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Watch: Rockets' Steven Adams, Suns' Mason Plumlee ejected for wrestling melee Two of the biggest men on the court wrestled each other to the ground, resulting in ejections for Steven Adams and Mason Plumlee in the firs...

MARCH 13, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Houston Rockets Center Steven Adams Ejected for Fighting Houston Rockets Center Steven Adams was ejected from the game against the Phoenix Suns after he was involved in an altercation with Mason Pl...

MARCH 13, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Ejected against Houston Plumlee has been ejected from Wednesday's game against the Rockets after an on-court altercation with Steven Adams, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Plumlee and Adams got into a physical altercation during Wednesday's matchup in Houston, which resulted in both players being ejected. The veteran big man logged 13 minutes for Phoenix before being sent to the locker room, finishing with four points and six rebounds.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inserted into starting lineup Plumlee is in Phoenix's starting lineup against Houston on Wednesday.

Impact Plumlee will make his 19th start of the season Wednesday (and his first since Jan. 18) due to the absence of Nick Richards (ankle). Plumlee has scored in double digits over his last four games, and over that span he has shot 76.9 percent from the field and averaged 13.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 24.5 minutes.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches double figures off bench Plumlee amassed 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 20 minutes during Sunday's 125-116 win over the Mavericks.

Impact Plumlee provided a nice lift offensively and on the glass in Sunday's contest, coming off the bench and finishing as one of six Suns players with a double-digit point total in a winning effort. Plumlee has reached double figures in scoring in seven outings, his fifth while coming off the bench. In all seven of those contests, Plumlee accompanied his double-digit point total with at least five boards.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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