Mason Plumlee News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Gets starting nod Sunday Plumlee will enter the starting lineup in Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Impact The Suns will opt for a big lineup with Plumlee starting alongside Jusuf Nurkic in the frontcourt, and Josh Okogie sliding to the bench. Plumlee has carved out a significant role with the Suns this year, during which he has averaged 5.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.5 blocks across 17.3 minutes per game in 12 regular-season appearances (one start).

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in spot start Plumlee produced 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and one block across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 victory over the Jazz.

Impact Plumlee turned back the clock, recording his first double-double of the season. Jusuf Nurkic was sidelined with an ongoing ankle concern, allowing Plumlee to start for the first time since joining the Suns. If Nurkic is forced to miss additional time, Plumlee is likely to hold onto the starting role, making him a nightly double-double threat, with a proven ability to provide serviceable assist numbers from the center position.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Booker scores 31, leads Suns to 120-112 victory over Jazz in the teams' NBA Cup opener

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Set to start against Utah Plumlee is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Jazz, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Plumlee will replace Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) in the starting lineup Tuesday. Plumlee is averaging 4.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 16.8 minutes across his 10 appearances so far this season but could see an uptick in playing time against Utah.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance off bench Plumlee chipped in six points (2-2 FG, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 127-118 overtime loss to Sacramento.

Impact With Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) leaving the game early, Plumlee saw increased run. He tied his season high in minutes played and set high-water marks in rebounds and assists. If Nurkic is forced to miss time, Plumlee would likely slide into the starting lineup, but the veteran center has limited upside.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

11-4-24 Phoenix Suns Shootaround Media Availability: Tyus Jones and Mason Plumlee

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Solid all-around outing Thursday Plumlee finished with eight points (3-7 FG, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, two steals and one block across 17 minutes during Thursday's 125-119 win over the Clippers.

Impact The veteran big man stuffed the stat sheet in his limited run, serving as Jusuf Nurkic's primary backup. Plumlee tied his season high with eight points, and he also set a new season best in steals. Through five regular-season outings, the 34-year-old has averaged 5.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.2 stocks while shooting 64.3 percent across 17.4 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Thursday Plumlee is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers.

Impact Plumlee heads back to the bench since Jusuf Nurkic is available to start. Plumlee is expected to operate as Nurkic's primary backup option once the regular season begins next Wednesday against the Clippers, but his fantasy value will be almost minimal.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod again Friday Plumlee totaled six points (3-4 FG, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in 18 minutes during Friday's loss to Detroit.

Impact Plumlee remained in the starting lineup Friday, filling in for the injured Jusuf Nurkic who is sidelined due to a finger injury. Although it appears as though Nurkic will be healthy once the season proper arrives, Plumlee is someone to monitor if and when Nurkic suffers another injury.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in preseason opener Plumlee will start in Sunday's preseason game against the Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Plumlee will get the start at center due to Jusuf Nurkic being out with a left middle finger injury. Plumlee played in 46 games (11 starts) for the Clippers in 2023-24 and averaged 5.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 14.7 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Phoenix Plumlee agreed to a one-year deal with the Suns on Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Plumlee has bounced around the league throughout most of his career, and he'll be on the move again after agreeing to a short-term deal with Phoenix. He made 46 regular-season appearances (11 starts) with the Clippers last year and averaged 5.3 points and 5.1 rebounds in 14.7 minutes per game. He'll attempt to bounce back with his new team but will likely have to settle for a depth role once again.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Plumlee will come off the bench for Sunday's Game 1 against Dallas, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Plumlee has averaged 4.3 points and 4.0 rebounds in 11.9 minutes per game across 35 contests off the bench this season. Ivica Zubac slots in with the first unit, while Daniel Theis is a candidate for minutes off the bench as well.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Plumlee is slated to start at center in Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Rockets, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Impact The Clippers are resting several starters ahead of the playoffs tipping off in the upcoming weekend. As a result, Plumlee will move into the starting lineup and figures to see a heavier workload than usual. The veteran big man has averaged 8.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 23.2 minutes in 10 starts this season.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies double-double in start Plumlee posted 12 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 124-108 loss to the Suns.

Impact Plumlee got the starting nod Wednesday's despite Ivica Zubac being active, going on to lead all Clippers in rebounds while ending as one of five players with a double-digit point total in a double-double performance. Plumlee tied a season high in rebounds, a mark he also tallied Jan. 26 against Toronto. He has hauled in 10 or more boards in five outings, notching a double-double in two of those contests.

APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Plumlee will start Wednesday's game against the Suns, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Despite Ivica Zubac being active, Plumlee will draw the starting nod against Phoenix. He shouldn't be expected to see typical starter's minutes, but could be a decent source of rebounds.

APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes only shot in win Plumlee accumulated two points (1-1 FG), two rebounds and one block over 13 minutes during Thursday's 102-100 victory over the Nuggets.

Impact In 17 appearances since the All-Star break, Plumlee has averaged 3.6 points and 3.6 rebounds in 9.6 minutes while shooting 53.8 percent. This is a step back from before the break, when the 34-year-old averaged 6.5 points and 5.8 rebounds in 17.6 minutes on 65.5 percent shooting. Unless Ivica Zubac is sidelined, Plumlee is not expected to carry much fantasy value, especially considering he's competing with Daniel Theis for backup minutes.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six minutes in loss Plumlee posted three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 FT) and two rebounds across six minutes during Friday's 112-104 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Plumlee was used sparingly, managing just six minutes in the loss. The Pelicans are fine with running out a small-ball lineup, negating the impact of players like Plumee and Daniel Theis. Given Plumlee has played fewer than 10 minutes in four straight games, managers are well within their right to ignore him across al fantasy formats.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nears double-double off bench Plumlee produced eight points (4-5 FG, 0-2 FT), 11 rebounds and three blocks over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 122-116 victory over the Rockets.

Impact Plumlee led all Los Angeles players in rebounds along with a team-leading trio of blocks while ending two points shy of a double-double to provide a spark off the bench in a winning effort. Plumlee has surpassed the double-digit rebound total four games this season, including in two straight contests. He has recorded at least three blocks in two games, the other occurrence occurring Jan. 16 against Oklahoma City.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect from field Plumlee contributed eight points (3-3 FG, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in the Clippers' 116-112 loss to the Lakers on Wednesday.

Impact Plumlee had an efficient night from the field in his 16 minutes, the most he has played since his last start Feb. 5. Since his move to the bench, the big man has averaged 6.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 12 minutes per game. The 33-year-old will likely see a decline in usage as Ivica Zubac (illness) is presumed to be returning to the rotation, leaving Plumlee battling for minutes with Daniel Theis, who started in Zubac's absence.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Plumlee isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans.

Impact Ivica Zubac will replace Mason Plumlee in the starting five Wednesday. Plumlee is averaging 5.2 points and 4.9 rebounds in 15.7 minutes across his previous 10 appearances coming off the bench this season.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting role Plumlee is starting Monday's game against the Hawks, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Ivaca Zubac (calf) was officially ruled out a few hours before tipoff, so it'll be Plumlee who draws the start at center. The former second-round pick has been held to 10 total points over his last two appearances, attempting nine shots over this brief stretch.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Plumlee won't start Sunday's game against the Heat, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact Plumlee's streak of starts will end at eight, as Ivica Zubac (calf) has been cleared to return from a multi-week absence. As a starter, Plumlee averaged 7.9 points and 7.4 rebounds in 21.9 minutes per game, but he figures to see a reduced workload moving forward.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first double-double Plumlee accumulated 12 points (6-12 FG), 12 rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes during Friday's 127-107 win over the Raptors.

Impact With Ivica Zubac (calf) out for a fifth straight game, Plumlee got another start and came through with his first double-double of the season in 13 contests. The veteran center hasn't been very consistent in his new role though -- he managed zero points, two boards and zero blocks in 19 minutes against the Lakers in the Clippers' last game. Over his four starts, Plumlee is averaging 8.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.8 blocks in 21.8 minutes a night.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swats three shots in start Plumlee finished with 14 points (5-5 FG, 4-7 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 128-117 victory over the Thunder.

Impact Plumlee got his first start of the season with Ivica Zubac (calf) out of action, and he performed well on both ends of the court with a season-high mark in both scoring and swats. Plumlee played 28 minutes in the victory, while Daniel Theis -- who started the team's previous contest -- logged 20 minutes off the bench. Zubac is expected to be out for at least four weeks, which should give Plumlee an extended chance to make an impact, especially if he is able to hold onto a starting role. It's probably not wise to bank on this type of defensive performance on a consistent basis -- Plumlee came into the game with just one block over his first 10 contests and hasn't averaged a block per game in any season since 2017-18 -- but he's shown in the past that he can be a useful contributor of points, boards and even a smattering of assists when given the opportunity.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Plumlee is in the starting for Tuesday's game versus the Thunder, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Plumlee will replace Daniel Theis in the starting five Tuesday, with Ivica Zubac (calf) out. Plumlee is averaging 5.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 14.4 minutes across his first nine appearances this season.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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