Salaun will start Monday's game against the Magic. With Grant Williams (knee) done for the year, Salaun will move into the starting lineup. The rookie's previous two starts weren't great, as he totaled four points, 16 rebounds and three assists in 40 minutes, but the Hornets are going to have to live with some growing pains given their current injury situation.
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Status
ACTIVEPrevious game (vs. ATL 11/30)
Next game projections (vs. TBD 12/3)
Latest Tidjane Salaün news
2024-25 Season Stats
Tidjane Salaun Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL4.83.91.10.20.5Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 18 6 19.3 4.8 3.9 1.1 0.2 0.5 0.8 0 0 1.0 3.4 29.0% 0.6 1.6 35.7% 1.6 5.0 31.1% 0.7 0.9 70.6% 0.8 3.1 1.4 1.3 -78 44.1% Career 18619.34.83.91.10.20.50.8001.03.429.0%0.61.635.7%1.65.031.1%0.70.970.6%0.83.11.41.3-7844.1%
Tidjane Salaun Season Stats 2024-25
Previous Game (vs. ATL 11/30)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF1819.34.83.91.10.81.42024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB3.93.10.82024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.20.52024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%31.1%35.7%29.0%70.6%44.1%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-781.300
Tidjane Salaun Game Log 2024-25
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/17L 121-1163271421047228.6%400.0%11218.2%2150.0%2120.5-254729.5%10/15L 111-1053613800038337.5%5240.0%13538.5%000.0%260.0-43750.0%10/10W 119-9423135101210330.0%22100.0%12541.7%000.0%140.5+234954.2%10/8W 111-1082415830127457.1%2150.0%9555.6%2150.0%081.5+1331875.9%10/6L 111-1092211100015360.0%3133.3%8450.0%000.0%010.0-132568.8%
Preseason Totals 27.911.87.21.20.20.42.47.43.040.5%3.21.237.5%10.64.239.6%0.80.450.0%1.06.20.5-63.212.453.9% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%11/30L 107-10422011021500.0%300.0%800.0%000.0%011.0-14170.0%11/29L 99-9834148100110440.0%100.0%11436.4%22100.0%171.0-441258.9%11/27L 98-943717420317342.9%5480.0%12758.3%000.0%312.0+041770.8%11/25L 95-8430171002200.0%100.0%300.0%2150.0%160.5+13312.9%11/23L 125-119166210003266.7%000.0%3266.7%000.0%110.0-1518100.0%11/21W 123-121137200012150.0%2150.0%4250.0%22100.0%020.0-21471.7%11/19L 116-11514118120111100.0%11100.0%22100.0%7685.7%081.0+17320108.3%11/17L 128-11414011110200.0%100.0%300.0%000.0%100.0-2010.0%11/16W 115-11493120003133.3%100.0%4125.0%000.0%010.0-80237.5%11/12L 114-89203610013133.3%300.0%6116.7%200.0%241.0-252221.8%11/10L 107-10519292002300.0%2150.0%5120.0%000.0%181.0+00720.0%11/8W 103-8321271002300.0%3133.3%6116.7%000.0%340.5-112016.7%11/6W 108-1071131000011100.0%000.0%11100.0%000.0%010.0-605150.0%11/4L 114-93225210127114.3%3133.3%10220.0%000.0%020.5-103525.0%11/2L 113-10315010000200.0%100.0%300.0%000.0%010.0-2030.0%11/1L 124-109199610005360.0%000.0%5360.0%000.0%150.0+201490.0%10/30W 138-13316333010200.0%11100.0%3133.3%2150.0%120.0+110838.7%10/26L 114-1068010011100.0%000.0%100.0%000.0%010.0-10110.0%
Regular Season Totals 19.44.83.91.10.20.50.83.41.029.0%1.60.635.7%5.01.631.1%0.90.770.6%0.83.11.3-781.46.844.1%
Tidjane Salaun Player Profile
Career History
Tidjane Salaun Fantasy Projections
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Next Game7:00 pm December 3DraftKings points 15.5FanDuel Points 15.2PTS 6.7REB 3.9AST 0.9BLK 0.3STL 0.72PM 0.83PM 1.4FTM 0.7TO 0.7MIN 25.0CBSS fantasy points 12.9ESPN fantasy points 13.5Yahoo fantasy points 15.2
Pregame Probabilities
Record a double-double2%Record a triple-double0%Record 10 or more REB5%Record 4-plus 3-pointers3%Score 30 or more pts0%Record 10 or more AST0%
Tidjane Salaun Latest News
Starting Monday
Salaun will start Monday's game against the Magic. With Grant Williams (knee) done for the year, Salaun will move into the starting lineup. The rookie's previous two starts weren't great, as he totaled four points, 16 rebounds and three assists in 40 minutes, but the Hornets are going to have to live with some growing pains given their current injury situation.
Solid production off bench
Salaun had seven points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 13 minutes during Thursday's 123-121 overtime win over the Pistons. In his last five games since moving back to the bench, Salaun has averaged 4.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 14.8 minutes. However, the rookie forward has been struggling with his efficiency, shooting just 31.6 percent from the field over that span.
Retreats to bench Tuesday
Salaun will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Magic. After Grant Williams' season-high 17 points in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia, he will get the start over Salaun for Tuesday's NBA Cup matchup. The rookie started in the club's last two games with Miles Bridges (knee) out, though Salaun totaled only four points to go along with 16 rebounds and three assists while shooting a combined 2-for-11 from the field across a total of 40 minutes.
Starting vs. Indiana
Salaun is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pacers. The rookie will make the first start of his career Friday with Miles Bridges (knee) sidelined, and he'll be the second-youngest player ever to start a regular-season game for the franchise at 19 years and 90 days of age. Salaun is avearging 3.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per game in his first six appearances, but he should be in line for a sizable uptick in terms of minutes in this one.
Limited again Monday
Salaun accumulated five points (2-10 FG, 1-7 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 22 minutes during Monday's 114-93 loss to Minnesota. Despite logging meaningful minutes, Salaun continues to deliver modest production, at best. It's been an underwhelming start to his rookie season, although he has at least been able to carve out a regular spot in the rotation. The Hornets seem destined for another disappointing season, meaning there could come a time when they opt to lean into Salaun a little more. It is worth keeping an eye on his role as the season progresses.
Will be available Friday
Salaun (finger) has been upgraded to available for Friday's game against the Hawks. The rookie did not suit up during the club's Opening Night due to the finger injury, and while chances are he wouldn't be available Friday, he'll suit up and should see minutes off the bench. This would be Salaun's debut in The Association.
Dealing with finger injury
Salaun is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Hawks due to a left finger sprain. Salaun injured his finger despite not logging any minutes during Wednesday's regular-season opener. The rookie forward's potential absence shouldn't affect Charlotte's rotation.
Grabs 14 boards Thursday
Salaun amassed seven points (2-11 FG, 2-7 3PT, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and one block in 32 minutes during Thursday's 121-116 preseason loss to the Pacers. Salaut shifted to the bench, allowing Seth Curry to slide into the starting lineup. Although his shot was not falling, Salaun found other ways to contribute, hauling in an impressive 14 rebounds. His role remains somewhat uncertain, but could certainly increase as the season progresses. He is not worth drafting in standard leagues but should the Hornets opt to lean into their youth at any point, he could pop up on the radar.
Not starting Thursday
Salaun is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Pacers. Salaun started against the Knicks on Tuesday, but the rookie will make way for Seth Curry, who will get the nod at shooting guard alongside Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball in the backcourt. Salaun should see decent minutes off the bench, though, as this is the Hornets' preseason finale before the regular-season opener against the Rockets on Oct. 23.