Trail Blazers' Bryce McGowens: Out for season with rib fracture
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McGowens will miss the rest of the regular season after suffering a right rib fracture while playing for the G League's Rip City Remix in Monday's 124-113 loss to the Sioux Falls Skyforce, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
One of Portland's two-way players, McGowens had appeared in 13 games at the NBA level this season but averaged just 2.5 minutes per contest. He was one of the top scorers in all of the G League, however, averaging 28.4 points to go with 3.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.1 three-pointers and 1.5 steals in 34.6 minutes per game over his 30 appearances with the Remix. The 22-year-old guard is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason.
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Trail Blazers' Bryce McGowens: Hits clutch shot in Rising Stars
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McGowens (shoulder) registered two points (1-1 FG) across 3:46 of playing time in Team G League's 25-14 loss to Team C in the final of the Rising Stars event Friday.
McGowens had a far bigger impact during Team G League's 40-39 win over Team M in the semifinals, finishing with 12 points (5-90 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and two steals while hitting the game-winning three to advance to the finals. McGowens had been dealing with a shoulder injury prior to the All-Star break, but that didn't prevent him from participating in Friday's Rising Stars event. The 2022 second-round pick will likely return to the G League with the Rip City Remix following the All-Star break.
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Trail Blazers' Bryce McGowens: Cleared to play Saturday
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McGowens (elbow) is available to play Saturday against the Spurs.
McGowens has been dealing with a right elbow injury, but he'll be able to suit up Saturday. His lone regular-season appearance came against the Lakers on Dec. 8, when he finished with two points and one assist in three minutes of action.
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Trail Blazers' Bryce McGowens: Notches 37 points in G League loss
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McGowens finished with 37 points (11-25 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 39 minutes in Monday's 112-109 G League loss to the Santa Cruz Warriors.
The two-way guard delivered a game-high mark in points, though he struggled with efficiency from three-point range. Over his last five G League Tip-Off Tournament matchups, McGowens has averaged an impressive 33.6 points, 4.4 assists and 4.2 rebounds across 36.6 minutes per game. The 22-year-old has been stellar in the G League, though he has played only three minutes for the parent club in Portland thus far.
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Trail Blazers' Bryce McGowens: Adds 20 points off bench
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McGowens recorded 20 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 21 minutes during Monday's 97-95 Summer League win over the 76ers.
McGowens put up a team-high 20 points and managed to get to the charity stripe with ease. The Nebraska product put pen to paper on a two-way contract Thursday and is seemingly eager to prove that he can handle rotation minutes, though he'll need to further distinguish himself amongst a crowded backcourt. Shaedon Sharpe (abdomen), Kris Murray, Rayan Rupert and Justin Minaya are also in the mix to secure backup guard minutes behind Anfernee Simons (knee).
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Trail Blazers' Bryce McGowens: Headed to Portland
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McGowens agreed to a two-way contract with the Trail Blazers on Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
McGowens spent the first two seasons of his career with the Hornets, but he was let go by Charlotte over the weekend. After performing well late in the California Classic Summer League for the Hornets, he will land a deal with the Trail Blazers that will allow him to move easily between the G League and parent club.
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Bryce McGowens: Released by Buzz City
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The Hornets waived McGowens on Saturday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
McGowens spent the first two years of his career with the Hornets, and he averaged 5.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 16.0 minutes per game. The 21-year-old will enter free agency after starting in 14 of the Hornets' 59 games last season, during which he averaged 9.1 points and shot 46.7 percent from the field.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Starting Sunday
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McGowens is in the starting lineup for Sunday's regular-season finale against Cleveland.
McGowens will log his first start since Feb. 4, with his previous 13 starts on the year yielding 8.4 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists on 47.4 percent shooting. The second-year guard will get another opportunity to showcase his athleticism and shot-making ability in Charlotte's 82nd game.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Scores five off bench
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McGowens notched five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and one rebound over eight minutes during Wednesday's 115-114 win over Atlanta.
McGowens has been on the fringes of the Hornets' rotation late in the year, but he was relatively efficient with his limited playing time Wednesday. Over his last seven appearances, he's averaged just 2.6 points in 6.0 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Deployed in garbage time Monday
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McGowens (knee) recorded two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and no other statistics over three minutes Monday in the Hornets' 115-92 loss to the Cavaliers.
McGowens was cleared to play after a seven-game absence due to a right knee strain, but he didn't capture a spot in the rotation in his return. Aside from JT Thor playing the final 1:50 of the second quarter, Hornets head coach Steve Clifford ran a tight eight-man rotation while the contest was competitive, as McGowens and the team's other three deep reserves (Thor, Nick Smith and Amari Bailey) all checked into the game with 3:06 remaining and Charlotte trailing by 21 points. All of LaMelo Ball (ankle), Seth Curry (ankle) and Cody Martin (ankle) were sidelined Monday, but it may take the Hornets to be down another guard before McGowens picks up meaningful playing time.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Cleared to play
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McGowens (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
McGowens hasn't played since March 8, so he'll likely be limited off the bench during Monday's contest. Over his last seven appearances, McGowens has averaged 2.7 points and 1.6 rebounds in 12.3 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Upgraded to questionable
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McGowens (knee) has been upgraded to questionable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
McGowens was initially ruled out for Monday's matchup, but he's trending in the right direction ahead of tipoff. However, he hasn't played since March 8, so if he's cleared to suit up Monday, he could have a minutes restriction.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Out again Monday
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McGowens (knee) won't play Monday against the Cavaliers.
McGowens hasn't seen any action since March 8 due to a right knee strain. His next chance to return will arrive Wednesday against the Cavaliers.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Will remain sidelined Saturday
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McGowens (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
McGowens continues to deal with a right knee sprain and will be sidelined again Saturday. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but his next chance to suit up will be Monday against Cleveland.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Won't play in Orlando
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McGowens (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game in Orlando.
McGowens hasn't played since March 8 due to a swollen right knee, which has been diagnosed as a sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday in Atlanta.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Won't play against Philadelphia
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McGowens (knee) is out for Saturday's game versus the 76ers.
McGowens's absence streak will extend to five games Saturday due to a swollen right knee. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Orlando.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Out again Friday
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McGowens (knee) won't play Friday versus Phoenix.
McGowens will miss his fourth straight game due to right knee swelling. The injury comes at an inopportune time for the second-year guard, as the Hornets have plenty of minutes up for grabs in the backcourt with all of Cody Martin, Seth Curry and LaMelo Ball in the midst of extended absences due to ankle issues.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Ruled out against Brooklyn
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McGowens (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Nets.
McGowens has been downgraded from questionable to out Saturday due to right knee swelling. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Detroit.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Gets questionable tag
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McGowens is considered questionable for Saturday's game versus the Nets due to knee swelling.
McGowens' status Saturday will likely depend on how his knee is feeling closer to tipoff. With Tre Mann (groin) out, Brandon Miller could see an uptick in his usual minutes should McGowens also get ruled out, while Nick Smith and Vasilije Micic could see some extra run.
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Hornets' Bryce McGowens: Posts strong numbers off bench
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McGowens ended with 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 120-84 loss to the Bucks.
The Hornets trailed by 28 points at halftime and never made a serious run in the second half, which helps explain why McGowens reached 30 minutes for the first time since mid-December. The second-year pro made the most of the opportunity, matching his season-high marks with 15 points and five boards. McGowens doesn't usually get enough minutes to be a viable fantasy asset, though he's been getting a longer look of late and has scored in double digits in four of his past five games.
