Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Posts 13 points from bench
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Salaun totaled 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-10 3Pt), five rebounds, an assist and a steal across 24 minutes in Thursday's 119-94 win over the Grizzlies.
Salaun will probably see a lot of time in the preseason. The first-round pick has an excellent chance to remain on the roster and avoid a G League post thanks to previous pro experience in France. The power forward enters a crowded depth chart and will play behind Miles Bridges this season.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Debuts with 11 points off bench
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Salaun finished Sunday's preseason game against the Knicks with 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and one rebound in 22 minutes.
Making his NBA debut, Salaun held his own off the bench, draining three triples on his way to finishing as one of five Hornets players to score in double figures. The No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft is one of the biggest mysteries in the class, and it's unclear just how much of a role the 19-year-old will have when the regular season begins. For now, he's a player to keep an eye on in deeper leagues and dynasty formats.
Salaun logged eight points (3-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds and one assist over 14 minutes in Saturday's 94-90 Summer League win over the Knicks.
Selected with the No. 6 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Salaun is considered a long-term bet on upside for the Hornets. In the short term, the Hornets could utilize his wingspan, athleticism and defensive energy off the bench. While playing for Cholet in France in the 2023-24 season, the forward averaged 9.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 assists.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Out of Hornets' minicamp
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Salaun will be unavailable for the Hornets' minicamp due to a minor laceration near his knee.
The No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 Draft is expected to miss the club's minicamp in Sacramento on Tuesday, but he will likely be available for Summer League. The 18-year-old played for Cholet in France in the 2023-24 season, during which he averaged 9.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 assists across 22.7 minutes per game.
