Bell signed a contract with the Guangzhou Loong Lions in the Chinese Basketball Association on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Bell last saw the court with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in 2022, averaging 13.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 2.4 blocks, and 2.0 steals in 31.9 minutes of action across 21 games. Having struggled to earn a meaningful NBA roster spot since his departure from Golden State in 2019, it comes with no shock to see the former NBA champion take his game overseas.
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Jordan Bell: Strong performance in season finale
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Bell (undisclosed) posted 29 points (11-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, five steals and two blocks in 36 minutes during Saturday's G League win over Westchester.
Bell missed Thursday's loss to Westchester due to an undisclosed issue, but he was back in action to close out the regular season. He led the Mad Ants in scoring, rebounds, steals and blocks Saturday, and averaged 13.5 points, 10.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists in 31.4 minutes per game this year.
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Jordan Bell: Doesn't play Thursday
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Bell didn't appear in Thursday's G League loss to Westchester due to an unspecified issue.
It's not clear what injury or illness Bell is dealing with, but he was unable to suit up against Westchester. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Saturday's regular-season finale.
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Jordan Bell: Strong contributor in victory
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Bell generated 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 13 rebounds, seven assists, four blocks and a steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's G League win over Motor City.
Bell remained productive in several areas Thursday and recorded his third consecutive double-double while also posting his highest assists total since March 4. The 27-year-old is now averaging 12.2 points, 11.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists in 30.6 minutes per game with the Mad Ants this year.
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Jordan Bell: Paces Mad Ants in rebounds
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Bell posted 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, an assist and three steals in 28 minutes during Monday's G League win over Long Island.
Bell has scored in double figures in six consecutive games, and he's posted five double-doubles across that span. Since the start of March, he's averaged 13.3 points, 12.1 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 32.5 minutes per game.
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Jordan Bell: Tallies 15 rebounds in win
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Bell recorded 10 points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists, three blocks and a steal in 31 minutes during Saturday's G League win over Cleveland.
Bell has been a consistent performer for the Mad Ants recently, as he's logged double-digit rebounds in each of his last six appearances while posting double-doubles in four of those games. He's made 13 appearances since joining Fort Wayne and has averaged 11.7 points, 11.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists in 30.5 minutes per game during that time.
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Jordan Bell: Another double-double Thursday
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Bell totaled 20 points (8-10 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and a steal in 35 minutes during Thursday's G League win over Greensboro.
Bell has posted double-digit rebounds in each of his last five appearances, and he posted his third double-double in his last four games during Thursday's victory. Across those four appearances, he's averaged 14.0 points, 12.8 rebounds and 6.5 assists in 34.0 minutes per game.
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Jordan Bell: Logs double-double vs. Windy City
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Bell generated 10 points (5-7 FG), 13 rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block in 34 minutes during Tuesday's G League win over Windy City.
Bell posted a triple-double in Friday's loss to Lakeland, and he stayed hot during Tuesday's double-overtime victory. Since joining the Mad Ants, he's averaging 10.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 29.4 minutes per game.
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Jordan Bell: Posts triple-double in loss
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Bell recorded 19 points (9-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 12 rebounds, 13 assists, five steals and two blocks in 38 minutes during Friday's G League loss to Lakeland.
Bell hadn't played since Feb. 17, but he returned to the court as a starter Friday and led the Mad Ants in nearly every statistical category en route to his second triple-double of the season. He's now played at least 30 minutes in each of his last five appearances.
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Jordan Bell: Leads Mad Ants in rebounds
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Bell recorded six points (2-5 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and a block in 32 minutes during Thursday's G League loss to the Cruise.
Bell was dominant on the boards Thursday with a season-high 13 rebounds, but he was unable to score in double figures due to his low shot volume. He's now averaging 10.8 points, 9.6 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 28.6 minutes per game with the Mad Ants this season.
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Jordan Bell: Records triple-double in defeat
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Bell posted 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks in 30 minutes during Thursday's G League loss to the Blue Coats.
Bell had the lowest scoring total of any starter during Thursday's matchup, but he led the team in rebounds and assists to finish with his first triple-double of the season. He's now averaging 8.7 points, 9.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 25.2 minutes per game.
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Jordan Bell: Posts double-double in start
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Bell generated 14 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and a steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's G League win over Wisconsin.
Bell was in the starting lineup Sunday and posted the lowest scoring total of any starter, but he was productive on the boards en route to his first double-double with the Mad Ants. It's not yet clear whether his starting role will continue, but the 27-year-old has played at least 20 minutes in each of his three appearances with Fort Wayne.
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Jordan Bell: Productive in team debut
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Bell (undisclosed) posted six points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three steals in 21 minutes during Wednesday's G League loss to Capital City.
Bell hadn't played in nearly a month, but he returned to the court Wednesday after being traded from Santa Cruz to Fort Wayne on Monday. Although he came off the bench, he saw ample playing time and had a well-rounded performance against the Go-Go.
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Jordan Bell: Acquired by Mad Ants
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Bell (undisclosed) was traded from the Santa Cruz Warriors to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants on Monday in exchange for a 2022 first-round pick in the G League draft, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Bell made just one appearance for Santa Cruz during the regular season and logged 12 points and eight rebounds in 24 minutes. He hadn't taken the court since Jan. 10, so it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up for the Mad Ants right away.
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Jordan Bell: Doesn't play in Thursday's loss
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Bell (undisclosed) didn't play in Thursday's loss to Rio Grande Valley.
It was another absence for the center, as Bell hasn't played since Jan. 10. His next chance to return to the floor looms Sunday.
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Jordan Bell: Another absence
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Bell (undisclosed) didn't play in Tuesday's loss to Rio Grande Valley.
The center continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. It's unclear when Bell is expected to return, as the team's next game is Thursday.
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Jordan Bell: Second straight absence
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Bell (undisclosed) didn't play in Thursday's loss to Agua Caliente.
Bell was absent from the lineup for a second straight game. His next chance to return to the floor looms Saturday.
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Jordan Bell: Doesn't play Friday
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Bell didn't play in Friday's loss to Texas due to an undisclosed issue.
Bell is either battling an illness or an injury per the boxscore. His next chance to return to the floor looms Thursday.
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Jordan Bell: Tallies 10 points Monday
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Bell tallied 10 points (4-7 FG, 1-1 FT) and eight rebounds during Monday's overtime win over the Hustle.
This was Bell's first game back with Santa Cruz after signing a 10-day contract with the Bulls. Bell posted double figures offensively for a second straight while grabbing at least eight rebounds for a seventh consecutive outing.
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Jordan Bell: Time ends in Chicago
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Chicago didn't re-sign Bell after his 10-day contract expired Sunday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Unless another NBA team is willing to bring Bell aboard in the coming days, he'll presumably return to the G League's Santa Cruz Warriors now that his contract with Chicago has lapsed. He made one two-minute appearance off the bench during his time with the Bulls.
