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January 13, 2026
Falls out of rotation
Salaun (coach's decision) didn't appear off the bench Monday in the Hornets' 117-109 loss to the Clippers.
Analysis
After being recalled from the G League's Greensboro Swarm in late November, Salaun had emerged as a regular part of the Charlotte rotation. From Dec. 1 through this past weekend, Salaun had appeared in 18 of 19 games and averaged 7.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.2 three-pointers and 0.9 assists in 18.6 minutes per contest, with his only absence during that stretch being the result of a sore left ankle. However, with Grant Williams now back to full health after missing the start of the season while recovering from knee surgery, the Hornets no longer appear to have room on the second unit for Salaun. If playing time continues to be hard to come by for the second-year forward over the next handful of games, Salaun could be sent back to Greensboro in order to pick up steady minutes.
January 10, 2026
Good to go Saturday
Salaun is available to play in Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis
Salaun was considered probable for Saturday's game due to a sprained left ankle. Since the start of December, Salaun has averaged 19.0 minutes per game. With Grant Williams (knee) and Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) now healthy, though, Salaun could see his minutes drop going forward.
January 9, 2026
Likely to play Saturday
Salaun is probable for Saturday's game against the Jazz due to a left ankle sprain.
Analysis
Salaun has now drawn four probable tags in a row, suggesting the sprain remains of minimal concern. It sounds like Grant Williams (knee) is primed to make his season debut, which could adversely affect Salaun's playing time. Over his last five appearances, Salaun has averaged 5.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 17.2 minutes per game while shooting 52.6 percent from the field.
January 8, 2026
Available to play
Salaun (ankle) is available to play Thursday versus the Pacers.
Analysis
Salaun will continue to play through the ankle issue, and he should see minutes in the teens off the bench. Salaun is averaging 6.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game this season.
January 8, 2026
Probable for Thursday
Salaun is probable for Thursday's game against Indiana with a left ankle sprain.
Analysis
Salaun was also probable for Wednesday's game against Toronto, in which he finished with four points and six rebounds in 21 minutes. He's unlikely to see a big role Thursday with Brandon Miller returning from a one-game absence.
January 7, 2026
Will play Wednesday
Salaun (ankle) will play Wednesday against the Raptors.
Analysis
Salaun will power through the ankle issue and be available for Wednesday's game. The second-year forward is averaging 6.7 points and 4.2 rebounds in 16.9 minutes per game this season.