The Hornets exercised Salaun's third-year team option for 2026-27 on Friday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
The Hornets spent a first-round pick on Salaun last year, so this isn't a surprise. With Grant Williams (knee) sidelined, Salaun has averaged 15.5 minutes per game over his first four outings this season.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Fills stat sheet in win
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Salaun ended Sunday's 139-113 win over Washington with four points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3 Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, two steals, an assist and a block across 16 minutes.
Salaun is taking advantage of his extended playing time while Grant Williams (knee) is out, and Sunday marked his first all-around performance of the season. If the second-year forward continues to post stat lines like these, it may be hard for head coach Charles Lee to take him out of the rotation once Williams returns.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Flirts with double-double in loss
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Salaun posted nine points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists in Friday's 113-108 preseason loss to the Knicks.
Salaun led all reserves in points, rebounds and minutes played (29), which is very encouraging for the young forward as he clamors for a spot in the regular-season rotation. If Grant Williams (knee) can not play in the team's first game, expect Salaun to take his place amongst the second unit.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Grabs 10 boards
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Salaun logged six points (2-11 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes of Thursday's 122-116 preseason loss to the Thunder.
Hornets head coach Charles Lee has praised Salaun's development in training camp, and he rewarded him with a sizable workload Thursday. Salaun is still pretty erratic on offense, but his energy on the defensive side of things is a big plus to the team. Salaun is in the mix to win the backup power forward role behind Miles Bridges if Grant Williams (knee) is sidelined to start the regular season.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Working on efficiency
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Salaun (Achilles) says the offense has slowed down for him while he has been working on improving his efficiency during the offseason, according to Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site.
Salaun was dealing with Achilles soreness during the Las Vegas Summer League, but now appears to be fully recovered. The 19-year-old forward played in 60 regular-season games during his rookie campaign, averaging 5.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 33 percent from the field and 28.3 percent from beyond the arc.
Salaun (Achilles) did not appear in Saturday's 109-80 Summer League win over the Thunder.
Salaun logged minutes earlier in Summer League but hasn't played since Monday's game against the Mavericks while managing right Achilles soreness. He wrapped up the 2024-25 season with averages of 5.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists while shooting 33.0 percent from the field and 28.3 percent from three across 60 games (10 starts).
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Won't play vs. San Antonio
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Salaun (Achilles) has been ruled out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Spurs.
Salaun is dealing with right Achilles soreness, which will keep him sidelined. The French import played 18 minutes as a starter during Monday's game against the Mavericks, finishing with six points and four rebounds. It remains to be seen whether he'll make another appearance in the Las Vegas Summer League.
Salaun closed Sunday's 93-86 loss to Boston with five points (1-11 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 36 minutes.
Salaun had some notable performances during his rookie season in Charlotte, but he didn't finish the 2024-25 campaign on a strong note, hitting one of 11 shots attempted Sunday against the Celtics. The French import finished the year averaging 5.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 33 percent from the floor and 28.3 percent from beyond the arc.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Starting Sunday
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Salaun will be in the starting lineup for the Hornets on Sunday against the Celtics.
Salaun will get the start for Charlotte for the 10th time this season. The 19-year-old forward is averaging 6.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, shooting 32.8 percent from the floor and 23.8 percent from deep as a starter.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Back to bench Friday
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Salaun won't start Friday's game against the Celtics.
Salaun started Wednesday in place of Miles Bridges (hip) and posted nine points and six rebounds in 31 minutes against the Raptors. However, even with Bridges still sidelined, Salaun will come off the bench Friday, as the Hornets will start KJ Simpson, Nick Smith, DaQuan Jeffries, Josh Okogie and Mark Williams.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Will start Wednesday
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Salaun will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Salaun will be a starter for the ninth time this season. The rookie forward has averaged 6.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game in the first unit this season.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Nears double-double in defeat
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Salaun recorded 13 points (3-7 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-8 FT), nine rebounds and three assists across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 124-100 loss to the Grizzlies.
Salaun led the Hornets in rebounds Tuesday, coming one board shy of his third double-double on the season. Moreover, the rookie was one of four Hornets to score in double figures against Memphis, finishing as the club's second-leading scorer behind Miles Bridges (14 points). Salaun will likely continue to receive significant minutes for the non-contending Hornets with only three regular-season games remaining.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Fares well in 25 minutes
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Salaun supplied 12 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 25 minutes during Monday's 110-106 win over the Jazz.
The rookie forward continues to trend in the right direction for the shorthanded Hornets. Over his last five games, Salaun has emerged on the deep-league fantasy radar, averaging 8.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 25.7 minutes.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Available Sunday
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Salaun (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against New Orleans.
Salaun will shake off a questionable tag due to the right ankle injury and suit up in his fourth consecutive contest Sunday. The rookie first-round pick has made eight appearances this month, averaging 7.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 19.8 minutes per contest.
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Hornets' Tidjane Salaun: Questionable for Sunday
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Salaun is questionable for Sunday's game against New Orleans with a right ankle issue.
The Hornets will be extremely shorthanded Sunday, so if Salaun can shake off this questionable tag, he could see a sizable workload. Over his last three appearances, Salaun averaged 9.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.7 three-pointers.
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