Moore agreed to a two-way contract with the Pistons on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
The No. 26 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft, Moore has bounced around the NBA over his first three seasons in the league, spending time with the Timberwolves, Pistons and Hornets. He'll return to Detroit on a two-way deal after he had been a member of the 15-man roster to begin last season, appearing in 20 games and averaging 3.1 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 10.9 minutes per contest for the Pistons before he was cut in February.
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Wendell Moore: Let go by Boston
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The Celtics waived Moore on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Moore signed an Exhibit 10 contract with Boston in September, though he'll now have to explore other opportunities. However, the Celtics will retain his G League rights for the 2025-26 campaign, so he'll likely play for the club's G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics. Over 36 regular-season games (one start) between Charlotte and Detroit last season, the 2022 first-round pick averaged 4.2 points and 2.6 rebounds across 13.9 minutes per contest.
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Magic's Wendell Moore: Teases double-double in SL loss
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Moore notched 14 points (5-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and eight rebounds in 18 minutes during Friday's 92-69 Summer League loss to Dallas.
Moore paced the Magic in scoring amid a miserable shooting display by the team, as just two Orlando players reached double figures in scoring Friday. The 23-year-old has tallied at least 14 points in four straight Summer League games, which may give him some appeal as a free agent for squads in need of swingman depth ahead of training camp this fall.
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Magic's Wendell Moore: Scores 17 in SL loss
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Moore totaled 17 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, two steals and one block across 26 minutes in Wednesday's 94-90 Summer League loss to the Nets.
Moore tied Noah Penda for a team-high 17 points in Wednesday's loss, following up his double-double performance from Tuesday against the Thunder. He's remained a consistent part of the Magic's Summer League rotation and will look to keep it going Friday against the Mavericks.
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Magic's Wendell Moore: Scores 22 in Summer League
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Moore recorded 22 points (9-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 89-86 Summer League loss to the Raptors.
Moore put together a strong offensive display Sunday, efficiently scoring a game-high 22 points. This was a great bounce-back game for Moore, who scored just two points on 0-of-4 from the field in his first Summer League game.
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Hornets' Wendell Moore: Scores eight points in 15 minutes
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Moore finished Sunday's 93-86 loss to Boston with eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists over 15 minutes.
Moore didn't play much during Sunday's loss to Boston but took advantage of his 15 minutes on the floor by scoring eight points. The Duke product finishes his third season in the NBA averaging 4.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 46.8 percent from the field and a career-high 34.1 percent from deep.
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Hornets' Wendell Moore: Sees playing time Wednesday
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Moore contributed nine points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 126-96 loss to the Raptors.
With the Hornets down several players Wednesday due to a slew of injuries, Moore saw on-court action for the first time since March 30. He managed to lead Charlotte's bench in scoring despite missing three of his four three-point attempts, and he could see some meaningful playing time over the Hornets' final two games of the regular season if they are still short-handed.
The Hornets list Moore as inactive for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
As a two-way player, Moore is eligible to suit up in just three more games for the Hornets for the rest of the season unless Charlotte upgrades him to a standard deal. The team is likely holding Moore out to preserve his games count, and he'll have to sit out three more times over the Hornets' final six contests after Wednesday.
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Hornets' Wendell Moore: Minimal impact in win
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Moore totaled two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two assists and one rebound in 20 minutes in Thursday's 115-98 win over the Knicks.
Moore played at least 20 minutes for the third consecutive game but contributed sparingly Monday. Since returning from a concussion in early March, he's appeared in seven contests, averaging 4.6 points and 3.0 rebounds in 14.7 minutes per game. The 23-year-old is on a two-way contract but has recently maintained a relatively consistent role as a reserve wing with the injury-depleted Hornets.
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Hornets' Wendell Moore: Cleared to play Monday
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Moore (concussion) is available for Monday's game against the Warriors.
After missing the past two games, Moore has cleared the concussion protocol and will return to Charlotte's lineup Monday. Over his last three games, the 2022 second-rounder averaged 8.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 0.3 steals and 0.7 three-pointers in 20.4 minutes.
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Hornets' Wendell Moore: Likely to play Monday
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Moore (concussion) is listed as probable for Monday's game against Golden State.
Moore has missed the last two games due to a concussion, and he'll have to clear the league's protocol in order to return Monday. He averaged 6.0 points and 3.5 rebounds over 18.8 minutes per game in his four outings before suffering a concussion.
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Hornets' Wendell Moore: Not playing vs. Dallas
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Moore (concussion) is out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
Moore notched 12 points and 10 rebounds across 28 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Warriors, but he landed on the injury report Wednesday with a concussion, and he's not ready to return to action yet. His next chance to suit up will come against the Wizards on Saturday, and his absence could open up bench minutes for players such as Elfrid Payton and KJ Simpson.
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Hornets' Wendell Moore: In concussion protocol
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Moore is in concussion protocol and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Dallas.
Moore had appeared in each of Charlotte's last four games, averaging 6.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.5 three-pointers in 18.8 minutes per contest. He appears to have entered the protocol at some point after Tuesday's loss to the Warriors, putting his availability for Thursday in jeopardy. Even if he's cleared to play against Dallas, Moore could be headed out of the rotation with DaQuan Jeffries (knee) listed as questionable and perhaps on track to return.
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Wendell Moore: Cut by Detroit
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The Pistons waived Moore on Thursday, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Moore had averaged just 11.0 minutes per game over 20 appearances with the Pistons this season, and his departure won't create an opening in the Detroit rotation. The 2022 first-round pick will hope to latch onto another team elsewhere as a backcourt depth piece.
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Pistons' Wendell Moore: Won't play Friday
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Moore (not with team) will not play Friday against the 76ers.
Moore hasn't been in Detroit's rotation lately. He played a total of four minutes combined in his last two appearances.
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Pistons' Wendell Moore: Good to go for Thursday
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Moore (personal) has been removed from the injury report in advance of Thursday's game against Boston.
Moore has seen his career prospectus reborn in Detroit, with his 164 minutes of action already representing a career high for the third-year guard. That being said, Detroit's backcourt will be fully healthy entering Thursday's contest, so Moore is unlikely to take on a relevant role.
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Pistons' Wendell Moore: Solid outing off bench
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Moore recorded seven points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 21 minutes during Thursday's 123-121 overtime loss to Charlotte.
Moore is averaging just 4.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 15.1 minutes across seven appearances this season. However, the 23-year-old forward is making the most of his playing time by shooting 63.2 percent from the field. With Cade Cunningham (hip) exiting Thursday's contest early, Moore could receive increased playing time if Cunningham is forced to miss any future contests.
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Timberwolves' Wendell Moore: Quick G League visit
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Minnesota recalled Moore from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Friday.
Moore, Leonard Miller and Josh Minott were all assigned and recalled Friday, suggesting they went through a practice with the G League squad. Moore has made three NBA appearances in March, totaling six minutes of action.
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Timberwolves' Wendell Moore: Back with parent club
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The Timberwolves recalled Moore from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Monday.
Moore was sent to the G League on Thursday but will rejoin the parent club a few days later. He hasn't been a consistent part of Minnesota's rotation this season.
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Timberwolves' Wendell Moore: Available to face Milwaukee
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Moore (knee) is not on the injury report to face the Bucks on Friday.
Moore doesn't have a regular role in Minnesota's rotation, so his absence is not going to affect many fantasy decisions. He might see minutes down the stretch if the game ends up being a blowout, but he isn't likely to see meaningful minutes on a regular basis any time soon.
