Plumlee failed to score (0-2 FG), adding four rebounds in 11 minutes during Saturday's preseason win over the Mavericks.
Plumlee went scoreless off the bench, having very little impact on the game. The Hornets are yet to finalize things when it comes to the starting center position. The fact that Plumlee is even in the discussion says a lot about the team's current mindset. Ryan Kalkbrenner recorded a double-double as the starter, his best performance of the preseason. Even if Plumlee is given meaningful minutes, there is almost no chance he moves the needle when it comes to fantasy leagues.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Sits out Sunday's game
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Plumlee (coach's decision) did not play in Sunday's preseason loss to the Thunder.
Plumlee missed a chunk of training camp with an excused absence due to personal reasons. He was initially considered the favorite to start the 2025-26 season at center, but Ryan Kalkbrenner and Moussa Diabate are expected to challenge the veteran.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Not starting Sunday
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Plumlee won't start Sunday's preseason game against the Thunder, James Plowright of CLTure.org reports.
Plumlee was absent from practice this week due to an excused absence, but he didn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's preseason game against the Thunder and isn't on the inactive list. While he may suit up, it's unclear if Plumlee will actually see any minutes during the preseason opener. Moussa Diabate is starting at center Sunday.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Absent from training camp
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Plumlee has remained absent from practice this week due to an excused absence, though he doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's preseason game against the Thunder, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Plumlee was also excused from Monday's media day and may miss the Hornets' preseason opener. The 35-year-old big man signed a veteran's minimum deal with the club this offseason after averaging 4.5 points and 6.1 rebounds across 17.6 minutes per game in 74 regular-season appearances (21 starts) with the Suns last season.
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Hornets' Mason Plumlee: Inks deal with Charlotte
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Plumlee agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Hornets on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The veteran big man will return to the Hornets and compete for playing time with Moussa Diabate and Ryan Kalkbrenner. Plumlee appeared in 74 regular-season games (21 starts) with the Suns in 2024-25, averaging 4.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per contest.
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Suns' Mason Plumlee: Draws start Sunday
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Plumlee is in Phoenix's starting lineup against Sacramento on Sunday.
Plumlee will make his 21st start of the season while Oso Ighodaro retreats to the bench. Plumlee has averaged 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 17.0 minutes per game over his last three outings.
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Suns' Mason Plumlee: Logs 24 minutes
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Plumlee totaled five points (1-1 FG, 3-6 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 125-112 loss to the Thunder.
Plumlee logged over 20 minutes Wednesday for the first time since March 10. The veteran big man has been third on the Suns' depth chart of late, but with Nick Richards (elbow) sidelined, Plumlee served as Oso Ighodaro's backup against the Thunder. Plumlee is likely to maintain the backup center role for the team's final two regular-season games.
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Suns' Mason Plumlee: Will return Monday
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Plumlee (quadriceps) is available for Monday's game against the Bucks.
Plumlee was held out of his club's previous two matchups while dealing with a left quad strain, but he'll be available off the bench for Monday's clash. He's averaging 7.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists in nine March appearances.
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Suns' Mason Plumlee: Likely to return Monday
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Plumlee (quadriceps) is probable for Monday's game against the Bucks.
Plumlee has missed the last two games due to a left quad strain, but he is likely to return to play Monday. Plumlee saw a minimal role in his last four games, averaging just 1.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in 9.8 minutes per contest over that stretch.
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Suns' Mason Plumlee: Out for Friday
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Plumlee (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Cleveland.
The big man will miss his second consecutive contest due to a left quadricep strain. His next chance to suit up will come Monday against Milwaukee. Oso Ighodaro could see a slight uptick in playing time due to Plumlee being sidelined.
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Suns' Mason Plumlee: Won't play against Chicago
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Plumlee is out for Wednesday's game versus the Bulls due to a left quadriceps strain.
Plumlee will miss his first game since Nov. 15 due to a quadriceps injury. In the veteran big man's absence, Nick Richards and Oso Ighodaro could receive increased playing time. Plumlee's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Cleveland.
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Suns' Mason Plumlee: Back to bench
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Plumlee won't start Sunday's game against the Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Plumlee drew two straight starts in place of Nick Richards (ankle), who's returning to action Sunday. Plumlee was actually more productive coming off the bench before moving into the starting lineup, averaging 13.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 24.5 minutes per game over his past four reserve appearances.
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Suns' Mason Plumlee: Ejected from Friday's game
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Plumlee has been ejected from Friday's game against the Kings after being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
It's the second game in a row that Plumlee has been ejected, this time for receiving a Flagrant 2 foul after elbowing Domantas Sabonis in the head and neck area while boxing out for a rebound. Plumlee will end the night with two points (1-3 FG), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 16 minutes. Oso Ighodaro will likely see more minutes at center for the rest of Friday's game.
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Suns' Mason Plumlee: Ejected against Houston
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Plumlee has been ejected from Wednesday's game against the Rockets after an on-court altercation with Steven Adams, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Plumlee and Adams got into a physical altercation during Wednesday's matchup in Houston, which resulted in both players being ejected. The veteran big man logged 13 minutes for Phoenix before being sent to the locker room, finishing with four points and six rebounds.
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Suns' Mason Plumlee: Inserted into starting lineup
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Plumlee is in Phoenix's starting lineup against Houston on Wednesday.
Plumlee will make his 19th start of the season Wednesday (and his first since Jan. 18) due to the absence of Nick Richards (ankle). Plumlee has scored in double digits over his last four games, and over that span he has shot 76.9 percent from the field and averaged 13.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 24.5 minutes.
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Suns' Mason Plumlee: Reaches double figures off bench
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Plumlee amassed 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 20 minutes during Sunday's 125-116 win over the Mavericks.
Plumlee provided a nice lift offensively and on the glass in Sunday's contest, coming off the bench and finishing as one of six Suns players with a double-digit point total in a winning effort. Plumlee has reached double figures in scoring in seven outings, and Sunday marked his fifth time doing so while coming off the bench. In all seven of those contests, Plumlee accompanied his double-digit point total with at least five boards.
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Suns' Mason Plumlee: Snags eight rebounds
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Plumlee tallied four points (1-1 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds and one block in 18 minutes in Thursday's 124-116 loss to the Pelicans.
Plumlee didn't do anything outstanding, but he provided steady center play off the bench Thursday. The veteran journeyman started a stretch of 11 games in December and January before being benched in favor of trade acquisition Nick Richards. Since returning to the bench, in 18 games, the 34-year-old is averaging 4.0 points and 5.6 rebounds in 17.7 minutes per game.
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Suns' Mason Plumlee: Pulls down 12 rebounds
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Plumlee accumulated six points (3-4 FG, 0-2 FT), 12 rebounds and four assists across 21 minutes during Monday's 121-119 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers.
Plumlee had a strong showing Monday, playing slightly more minutes than Nick Richards (18) as a result. Despite playing just 17.9 minutes per game over his last six outings, Plumlee has remained a viable streamer in very deep formats with averages of 4.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 blocks on 57.1 percent shooting from the field.
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Suns' Mason Plumlee: Season-high four steals in win
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Plumlee accumulated six points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and four steals across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 108-84 win over the Nets.
Plumlee had a solid performance off the bench for the Suns in Wednesday's win against the Nets. The veteran big man finished with a season-high four steals to go along with six points and five rebounds.
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Suns' Mason Plumlee: Moves to second unit
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Plumlee will come off the bench Monday against the Cavaliers.
Plumlee's fantasy managers probably saw this one coming after Nick Richards had a tremendous showing in his season debut Saturday against the Pistons. Plumlee is likely to see minutes in the high teens to lower 20s most nights as Richards' backup.
