Tidjane Salaün News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Woeful in loss Salaun had two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes during Monday's 139-132 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Salaun offered basically nothing in the loss, continuing what has been a quiet two weeks. In five games during that time, Salaun has averaged just 6.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game. While this is only his second season, it does appear as though taking him with the sixth pick in the 2024 draft could end up being a regrettable decision.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tidjane Salaun's unexpected rise spells good news for another Hornets youngster One of the Charlotte Hornets' rookies have struggled so far, but he can follow in the footsteps of the much-improved Tidjane Salaun.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Cleared to face Cavs Salaun (hip) is available for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Salaun was upgraded from questionable to probable Sunday morning, so his availability doesn't come as much of a surprise. The second year forward should see significant action off the bench, and he's averaging 10.8 points and 3.8 rebounds across 19.2 minutes per game since being recalled from the G League on Nov. 30.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped up to probable Salaun (hip) has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Salaun is dealing with soreness in his left hip, but he's tracking toward playing in Sunday's matchup against Cleveland. The second-year forward has been part of the Hornets' rotation over the last five games, averaging 10.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 19.2 minutes.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hip injury Salaun (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Salaun is working through left hip soreness, which may have flared up during the Hornets' 129-126 loss to the Bulls on Friday, when he played 17 minutes off the bench and finished with five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds and two steals. Sion James, Josh Green and Drew Peterson could see more minutes off the bench if Salaun is not cleared to play Sunday.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kon Knueppel cements role on Hornets further with Tidjane Salaun statement Kon Knueppel has looked like a future star, but he has also proven capable of giving the Charlotte Hornets what they need in a key area.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Tidjane Salaun credits confidence after career-high in Hornets' win | Sporting News Could things be turning around for the former No. 6 overall selection?

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Denver plays Charlotte following Jokic's 40-point game

Denver visits the Charlotte Hornets after Nikola Jokić scored 40 points in the Nuggets' 134-133 win over the Atlanta Hawks

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Drops career-high 21 points Salaun totaled 21 points (6-8 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Friday's 111-86 win over the Raptors.

Impact Salaun made the most of a fortunate situation, scoring a career-high 21 points in just 22 minutes. He has now scored double digits in three straight games, putting himself on the radar in deeper formats. The sample size of him being below average is far greater than the recent three-game streak, meaning those in standard leagues may want to pause before running to add him.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores season-high 13 points Salaun racked up 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 119-104 loss to New York.

Impact Salaun could be in line for a bigger role in the short term as rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner (ankle) may miss time after leaving Wednesday's game early. Moussa Diabate would slide to the starting lineup if that were to happen, but Salaun would likely inherit most of the backup minutes if not all since Mason Plumlee has logged DNPs in five straight games.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Towns, Brunson carry the Knicks to a 119-104 victory over the Hornets

Karl-Anthony Towns had 35 points, 18 rebounds and five assists, Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and the New York Knicks beat the Charlotte Hornets 119-104 on Wednesday night

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled to parent squad The Hornets have recalled Salaun from the team's G League affiliate Sunday.

Impact Salaun has not appeared for the Hornets since Nov. 2, but he returns to the squad after an impressive stint with the team's G League affiliate. In nine games with the Swarm, Salaun averaged 16.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 31.8 minutes per contest. Although Pat Connaughton (calf) remains out of the lineup, Salaun will still compete with rookies Sion James and Liam McNeeley for reserve minutes.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The good, the bad, and the ugly from Tidjane Salaün's return to Greensboro Breaking down Tidjane's 2025 G-League debut.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • SI.COM

Hornets have made their stance on Tidjane Salaun crystal clear An assignment to the G League has provided people with an insight into how the Charlotte Hornets view Tidjane Salaun.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Assigned to G League The Hornets assigned Salaun to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday.

Impact Salaun has seen a very limited role in Charlotte to open the season with 11.9 minutes per contest across seven appearances. He's likely to be a featured player during his time with the Swarm.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers stole a franchise-altering player thanks to massive Hornets blunder The Portland Trail Blazers were able to steal Donovan Clingan in the 2024 NBA Draft after the Charlotte Hornets questionably selected Tidjan...

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Randle scores 30 as Timberwolves beat Hornets 122-105

Julius Randle scored 30 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Charlotte Hornets 122-105 for their first victory since All-Star Anthony Edwards was sidelined with an in...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Team option picked up The Hornets exercised Salaun's third-year team option for 2026-27 on Friday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact The Hornets spent a first-round pick on Salaun last year, so this isn't a surprise. With Grant Williams (knee) sidelined, Salaun has averaged 15.5 minutes per game over his first four outings this season.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in win Salaun ended Sunday's 139-113 win over Washington with four points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3 Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, two steals, an assists and a block across 16 minutes.

Impact Salaun is taking advantage of his extended playing time while Grant Williams (knee) is out, and Sunday marked his first all-around performance of the season. If the second-year forward continues to post statlines like these, it may be hard for head coach Charles Lee to take him out of the rotation once Williams returns.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Baby steps: Tidjane Salaün showed tangible progress against the Brooklyn Nets Salaün's two-way performance against Brooklyn was encouraging for the Hornets.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • SI.COM

Tidjane Salaun's ideal role for Hornets is painfully obvious The Charlotte Hornets' regular-season opener showed a clear blueprint for Tidjane Salaun to avoid being called a draft bust.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Flirts with double-double in loss Salaun posted nine points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists in Friday's 113-108 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Salaun led all reserves in points, rebounds and minutes played (29), which is very encouraging for the young forward as he clamors for a spot in the regular season rotation. If Grant Williams (knee) can not play in the team's first game, expect Salaun to take his place amongst the second unit.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double in loss Salaun posted nine points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists in Friday's 113-108 loss to the Knicks.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 10 boards Salaun logged six points (2-11 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes of Thursday's 122-116 preseason loss to the Thunder.

Impact Hornets head coach Charles Lee has praised Salaun's development in training camp, and he rewarded him with a sizable workload Thursday. Salaun is still pretty erratic on offense, but his energy on the defensive side of things is a big plus to the team. Salaun is in the mix to win the backup power forward role behind Miles Bridges with Grant Williams (knee) sidelined.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tidjane Salaun key to solving Hornets' glaring issue — and fans may not like it The Charlotte Hornets have a well-documented weakness that Tidjane Salaun might be able to help address, although it's highly unlikely.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

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Denver plays Charlotte following Jokic's 40-point game

Towns, Brunson carry the Knicks to a 119-104 victory over the Hornets

Randle scores 30 as Timberwolves beat Hornets 122-105