Hornets rookie dealing with injury in the G-League

Tidjane Salaun has been suffering from an ankle injury in his previous few games.

Owen O'Connor | 16 Hours Ago

Mar 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31) passes the ball away during the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images / Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

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Charlotte Hornets rookie Tidjane Salaun has been dealing with an ankle injury in his stint with the Greensboro Swarm.

Salaun, the 19 year old out of France, has struggled in both the NBA and the G-League during his first season. He has averaged 11.8 points in 5 games with the Swarm, while shooting 37/24/50 splits with the squad. Salaun looked improved over his last four games with the main squad, however, as he averaged 8 points on 55/53/71.

The young forward played on Friday's game against the Maine Celtics, which is a good sign for the fans going forward. He scored four points on 1/6 shooting from the field (0/2 from three-point range) in the disappointing performance.

With Charlotte's lack of available front-court options, it is likely that Salaün will receive another promotion to the Hornets' senior squad before the end of the season. A strong close to 2025, a full offseason in Charlotte, and some improved talent around him will be crucial in the continued development of the young Frenchman. Early signs haven't been great, but there is still plenty of promise in Salaün.