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Tidjane Salaun Rumors
Instead, the 19-year-old can’t get enough of the offseason regime cooked up for him by the Hornets’ performance staff, which has him effectively serving as a gym-rat with a strict focus on one thing: basketball. “That’s something normal for me,” Salaün said. “I’ve done this now for the last three years — I did only work for the summer and that’s something I like. There’s no regrets. Just sacrifice some cool stuff for a better future I can say. “So, yeah, I’m just proud of myself to have this mentality to continue to work, because that is going to help me be better for the next season.”
Rozier, who is in a walking boot and on crutches, was one of only four players in the NBA who shot worse than 40 percent from the field and worse than 30 percent on threes while playing in at least 60 games this regular season. That list also includes Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun, Philadelphia 76ers guard Ricky Council IV and Orlando Magic guard Jett Howard. “I have the utmost respect for Terry,” Heat captain and three-time All-Star center Bam Adebayo said. “He could have let go of the rope, like a lot of guys have done in this league. They let go of the rope because they’re out of the rotation or whatever the case may be. For him to keep fighting, keep having perseverance and just keep stacking days of just trying to get better, you respect that in somebody.”
Sam Perley: Tidjane Salaün says he plans to work on his body, handle, shot mechanics and finishing this summer. Wants to create more offensively for himself and his teammates next year.
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Hornets have no interest in LaMelo Ball trade
That raises the obvious question: What about LaMelo Ball? Sources said the Hornets have no interest in moving on from their star guard. But setting aside the questions about Williams moving forward after the rescinded trade, the Hornets have Miller, their upcoming lottery pick and this year's lottery selection, Tidjane Salaun, all as building blocks moving forward. Ball, meanwhile, is already on his second contract. That alone makes it an interesting situation to monitor moving forward. "LaMelo is the question there," the scout said.
Rod Boone: LaMelo and Tidjane are active. But Seth Curry (low back tightness) and Jusuf Nurkic (illness) are out.
Rod Boone: Miles Bridges and Tidjane Salaün are both returning from injury and will be available for tonight's game in Chicago against the Bulls, league sources told @theobserver. Slowly, #Hornets are getting some of their key pieces back.
Rod Boone: Miles Bridges (right knee) and Tidjane Salaun (left ankle) are questionable for tomorrow's game against Chicago. LaMelo remains out. Same for Tre Mann.
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Rod Boone: Nick Richards (right ankle sprain) is questionable for tomorrow's game against Cleveland. Richards stepped on Cody Martin's foot in third quarter of last night's loss in New York and went down, but waived off the training staff and returned. Tidjane Salaun (left ankle) is out.
Rod Boone: Another one: Tidjane Salaun sprained his left ankle in the first quarter of tonight's game in New York. He's out for the rest of the game.
Rod Boone: Final: Sixers 110, #Hornets 104 Brandon Miller 34 pts, 3 rebs Nick Richards 22 pts, 14 rebs Cody Martin 12 pts, 3 asts, 2 rebs Tidjane Salaun 10 pts, 10 rebs Mark Williams 4 pts, 3 rebs Up next: at New York on Thursday
Rod Boone: Final: Knicks 99, #Hornets 98 Hornets fall to 0-3 in NBA Cup action and are eliminated from advancing past pool play Brandon Miller 20 pts, 5 rebs, 3 asts. Josh Green 15 pts, 3 asts. Tidjane Salaun 14 pts, 8 rebs
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