Tidjane Salaün News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Tidjane Salaün is showing signs of figuring things out at the NBA level It's early in March in Tidjane Salaün's rookie season, and many people have already given up on him. When he was drafted, it was well-known...

MARCH 8, 2025 • SI.COM

Perfect from field in double digits Salaun recorded 10 points (3-3 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT) and two rebounds over 15 minutes in Monday's 119-101 loss to Golden State.

Impact Salaun shot the ball well off the Charlotte bench in Monday's outing, shooting a perfect mark from the field and from deep while leading all Hornets bench players in scoring in a double-digit showing. Salaun reached double figures for the seventh time this season, connecting on three or more threes for the fourth time.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Middleton and Coulibaly each score 17 points as Wizards hand Hornets 6th straight defeat, 113-110

Khris Middleton and Bilal Coulibaly each scored 17 points and the Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-100 in a battle of the NBA’s two worst teams

MARCH 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to play against Washington Salaun (ankle) is available for Saturday's game versus the Wizards.

Impact Salaun has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday after missing Charlotte's previous two contests. With Seth Curry (back) out, Salaun should operate as one of the Hornets' top options off the bench.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Saturday Salaun (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Salaun has missed two straight games due to a right ankle sprain, and he's in jeopardy of missing a third Saturday. He averaged 6.8 points and 4.8 rebounds across 22.8 minutes per game across his nine outings prior to his most recent injury. Luckily for the Hornets, DaQuan Jeffries returned Thursday from a four-game absence due to a knee sprain, and he and Moussa Diabate will serve rotation behind Mark Williams at the center position if Salaun is not cleared to play.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets take on the Wizards on 5-game skid

Charlotte looks to end its five-game slide when the Charlotte Hornets take on Washington

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Out with ankle sprain Salaun (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact A right ankle sprain will cost Salaun a second straight game Thursday. The rookie first-rounder's next chance to suit up for the Hornets arrives Saturday against the Wizards. Jusuf Nurkic did not see the court in Tuesday's loss to the Warriors, and DaQuan Jeffries (knee) remains iffy to play, therefore Moussa Diabate appears to have to have a clear path to backup center duties in Charlotte's rotation.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with ankle sprain Salaun will not play Tuesday against the Warriors due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact This appears to be a new injury for Salaun, and he'll be joining a crowded injury report. With Salaun unavailable, there could be more minutes available for guys like Josh Green, Wendell Moore and Seth Curry.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid all-around performance Salaun racked up 16 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-9 FT), five rebounds, one block and two steals over 27 minutes during Monday's 97-89 loss to the Nets.

Impact Salaun logged 27 minutes in Monday's loss to the Nets and was one of only three players for Charlotte to score in double figures. The rookie big man finished with 16 points, well over his average in that department of 5.3 points per game and one point off his career-high total of 17. The French import may continue to see more time on the floor if he can keep up this kind of production off the bench for the Hornets.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid all-around performance Salaun racked up 16 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-9 FT), five rebounds, one block and two steals over 27 minutes during Monday's 97-89 loss to the Nets.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 22 minutes in return Salaun (illness) tallied 10 points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 22 minutes Wednesday in the Hornets' 112-102 loss to the Buc...

Impact Salaun hadn't played with the G League's Greensboro Swarm or the Hornets for the past week due to an illness, but he made a timely return to action Wednesday for a Charlotte squad that was without seven players due to injury. Though the rookie first-round pick showed well during his time on the court, he'll be a prime candidate to see his minutes get cut once the Hornets get healthier and are able to incorporate trade-deadline pickup Dalton Knecht into the rotation.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Wednesday Salaun (illness) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks.

Impact Salaun will return to action Wednesday after missing time due to an illness. The rookie forward is averaging 4.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 16.7 minutes across his previous 10 appearances for Charlotte.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Salaun (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Wizards.

Impact An illness will hold Salaun out of action Monday, and his next chance to return comes Wednesday against the Bucks. The rookie first-rounder hasn't appeared for the Hornets since Jan. 17, so his absence is unlikely to have a major impact on Charlotte's rotation against Washington.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Monday Salaun (illness) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Salaun is fresh off a G League stint and hasn't seen any NBA action since Jan. 17.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to G League The Hornets assigned Salaun to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Saturday.

Impact Salaun will likely be in the G League for only a short stint. The rookie forward is averaging 4.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 16.7 minutes across his last 10 NBA outings.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal role in victory Salaun accumulated zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 117-112 victory over the Jazz.

Impact Salaun has failed to score in back-to-back games. Across his last 10 outings, the rookie forward is averaging 4.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 17.7 minutes. Salaun is shooting just 30.8 percent from the field and 25.0 percent from three over that span.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal role in victory Salaun accumulated zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 117-112 victory over the Jazz.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles again in loss Salaun supplied three points (1-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), eight rebounds and two assists across 17 minutes during Monday's 115-108 overtime loss to the Bulls.

Impact Salaun scored fewer than five points for the fourth time in the past seven games, continuing his slow start to the season. Despite playing meaningful minutes on most nights, Salaun has been unable to take any significant strides forward. Through the first 29 games of his career, Salaun is averaging just 4.9 points and 4.3 rebounds in 19.2 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Salaun (ankle) is available for Friday's game versus the Bulls, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Salaun has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing Charlotte's previous two contests with a sprained left ankle. The rookie forward has struggled with his efficiency this season, shooting 32.7 percent from the field and 29.4 percent from three.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to face Chicago Salaun (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Impact The rookie is dealing with a left ankle sprain and has missed each of Charlotte's previous two games, but the questionable tag is a step in the right direction toward a potential return. Prior to the injury, Salaun had started six games in a row for the Hornets, averaging 7.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 25.5 minutes per game

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Salaun (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Salaun sprained his left ankle during the first quarter of Thursday's loss to the Knicks and will miss both halves of Charlotte's back-to-back set. With Miles Bridges (knee) also sidelined, Josh Green and Cody Martin have handled increased roles. Salaun's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Chicago.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out to face Cleveland Salaun (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Salaun suffered an ankle sprain in the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Knicks, and the rookie will miss the team's upcoming contest against the Cavs. The severity of the sprain hasn't been determined yet, but Salaun's next chance to play will come against the Pacers on Sunday in the second leg of a back-to-back set. Expect Josh Green. DaQuan Jeffries and Cody Martin to see more time while Salaun is out.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. Knicks Salaun has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against New York after being diagnosed with a left ankle sprain.

Impact Salaun injured his ankle during the first few minutes of Thursday's clash, and the team was quick to shut him down for the rest of the night. Look for Josh Green, Cody Martin and Nick Smith to pick up additional minutes in the frontcourt in Salaun's absence.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Salaun (ankle) headed to the locker room during the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Knicks, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Impact The rookie forward got injured during a fast break when Josh Hart tried to cut him off. Even though he remained in the game to shoot free throws, he fouled Jalen Brunson to exit the game, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return. If he doesn't, then Josh Green would be a candidate to see more minutes at power forward.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strong on glass in double-double Salaun supplied 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt), 10 rebounds and two steals over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 110-104 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Salaun was a solid presence in the paint Tuesday, finishing as one of two Hornets players with a double-digit rebound total while ending as one of four players in double figures in scoring in a double-double outing. Salaun set a new season high in rebounds in the loss while recording his first double-double of the season thus far.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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