Tidjane Salaün News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Working on efficiency Salaun (Achilles) says the offense has slowed down for him while he has been working on improving his efficiency during the offseason, according to Sam Perley of the Hornets' offi...

Impact Salaun was dealing with Achilles soreness during the Las Vegas Summer League, but now appears to be fully recovered. The 19-year-old forward played in 60 regular-season games during his rookie campaign, averaging 5.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 33 percent from the field and 28.3 percent from beyond the arc.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 25, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

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AUGUST 4, 2025 • SI.COM

Inactive Saturday Salaun (Achilles) did not appear in Saturday's 109-80 Summer League win over the Thunder.

Impact Salaun logged minutes earlier in Summer League but hasn't played since Monday's game against the Mavericks while managing right Achilles soreness. He wrapped up the 2024-25 season with averages of 5.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists while shooting 33.0 percent from the field and 28.3 percent from three across 60 games (10 starts).

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. San Antonio Salaun (Achilles) has been ruled out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Spurs.

Impact Salaun is dealing with right Achilles soreness, which will keep him sidelined. The French import played 18 minutes as a starter during Monday's game against the Mavericks, finishing with six points and four rebounds. It remains to be seen whether he'll make another appearance in the Las Vegas Summer League.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets forward Tidjane Salaün taking on a leadership role in Summer League The Charlotte Hornets are suddenly one of the most exciting young teams in the NBA. After drafting Kon Knueppel, trading for Collin Sexton,...

JULY 11, 2025 • SI.COM

Tidjane Salaun's Grit Is Starting to Pay Off in Charlotte After a turbulent rookie season, Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun is showing real signs of growth, both on and off the court.

JULY 6, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hornets GM Jeff Peterson dishes high praise for Tidjane Salaün Jeff Peterson sill has full belief in his first-round pick.

APRIL 20, 2025 • SI.COM

Shooting woes in defeat Salaun closed Sunday's 93-86 loss to Boston with five points (1-11 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 36 minutes.

Impact Salaun had some notable performances during his rookie season in Charlotte, but he didn't finish the 2024-25 campaign on a strong note, hitting one of 11 shots attempted Sunday against the Celtics. The French import finished the year averaging 5.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 33 percent from the floor and 28.3 percent from beyond the arc.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Salaun will be in the starting lineup for the Hornets on Sunday against the Celtics.

Impact Salaun will get the start for Charlotte for the 10th time this season. The 19-year-old forward is averaging 6.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, shooting 32.8 percent from the floor and 23.8 percent from deep as a starter.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Salaun will be in the starting lineup for the Hornets on Sunday against the Celtics.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Friday Salaun won't start Friday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Salaun started Wednesday in place of Miles Bridges (hip) and posted nine points and six rebounds in 31 minutes against the Raptors. However, even with Bridges still sidelined, he'll come off the bench Friday, as the Hornets will start KJ Simpson, Nick Smith, DaQuan Jeffries, Josh Okogie and Mark Williams.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Wednesday Salaun will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Salaun will be a starter for the ninth time this season. The rookie forward has averaged 6.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game in the first unit this season.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nears double-double in defeat Salaun recorded 13 points (3-7 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-8 FT), nine rebounds and three assists across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 124-100 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Salaun led the Hornets in rebounds Tuesday, coming one board shy of his third double-double on the season. Moreover, the rookie was one of four Hornets to score in double figures against Memphis, finishing as the club's second-leading scorer behind Miles Bridges (14 points). Salaun will likely continue to receive significant minutes for the non-contending Hornets with only three regular-season games remaining.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well in 25 minutes Salaun supplied 12 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 25 minutes during Monday's 110-106 win over the Jazz.

Impact The rookie forward continues to trend in the right direction for the shorthanded Hornets. Over his last five games, Salaun has emerged on the deep-league fantasy radar, averaging 8.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 25.7 minutes.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Salaun (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against New Orleans.

Impact Salaun will shake off a questionable tag due to the right ankle injury and suit up in his fourth consecutive contest Sunday. The rookie first-round pick has made eight appearances this month, averaging 7.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 19.8 minutes per contest.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Salaun is questionable for Sunday's game against New Orleans with a right ankle issue.

Impact The Hornets will be extremely shorthanded Sunday, so if Salaun is able to shake off this questionable tag, he could see a sizable workload. Over his last three appearances, Salaun averaged 9.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.7 three-pointers.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters rotation Sunday Salaun (ankle) registered seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes in Sunday's 122-105 loss to the Heat.

Impact Salaun made his first appearance for the Hornets since March 8 and his first at any level since March 14, as he had been playing for the G League's Greensboro Swarm before briefly missing time due to a right ankle sprain. The rookie first-round pick had previously been assigned to the G League after falling out of the rotation earlier this month, but the Hornets opened up a spot on the second unit for Salaun on Sunday while Josh Green (shoulder) and Josh Okogie (hamstring) sat out and while two-way player Wendell Moore was inactive as he approaches his limit of active games at the NBA level. Moore can make just four more appearances for the Hornets this season, but Salaun may need both Green and Okogie to continue to miss games in order to take hold of a permanent rotation spot.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Miami Salaun (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against Miami.

Impact Salaun will return to game action after having been on the shelf since March 10 due to the sprained right ankle. The rookie first-round pick could see a bump in minutes during his return due to Josh Green (shoulder) being sidelined. Over his last five outings, Salaun has averaged 6.4 points and 4.0 rebounds while shooting 47.6 percent from the field across 16.6 minutes per contest.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play against Miami Salaun (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game versus the Heat.

Impact Salaun hasn't played for the Hornets since March 8 due to a right ankle sprain but is expected to return to action Sunday. If the rookie is upgraded to available, he will likely operate as one of Charlotte's primary bench options in the forward rotation.

MARCH 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Miami faces Charlotte on 7-game home skid

Miami is looking to break its 7-game home skid with a win against Charlotte

MARCH 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Friday Salaun (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Salaun made his last appearance in the G League on March 15 due to the sprained right ankle. However, the rookie first-round pick hasn't played at the NBA level since March 8, so his absence shouldn't cause any major waves in the rotation.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City plays Charlotte, aims for 5th straight win

Oklahoma City looks to continue its four-game win streak with a victory over Charlotte

MARCH 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Charlotte hosts New York in conference matchup

Charlotte and New York will face off in a matchup of Eastern Conference opponents

MARCH 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Listed out for Thursday The Hornets recalled Salaun (ankle) from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday, but he's listed as out for Charlotte's game against the Knicks on Thursday.

Impact The rookie first-rounder continues to deal with a sprained right ankle, but his move back to the parent club suggests he may not be far off from returning. Salaun can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Friday's tilt against the Thunder. Wendell Moore should continue serving as a regular member of Charlotte's rotation until Salaun is healthy.

MARCH 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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