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January 30, 2026
Quiet in first career start
Traore closed with nine points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one block over 30 minutes during Thursday's 107-103 loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis
Making his first start in the NBA with fellow rookie Egor Demin (foot) sidelined, Traore didn't look out of place, but he didn't make much of an impact, either. Traore missed the last two games himself due to an illness, and through 14 contests in January, the 19th overall pick in the 2025 Draft is averaging 7.9 points, 3.5 assists, 1.5 boards and 1.1 threes in 23.9 minutes.
January 30, 2026
Draws rare start Thursday
Traore is starting Thursday's game against the Nuggets, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Analysis
Traore will draw the first start of his NBA career with Egor Demin (foot) sidelined. Traore sat out of Sunday's matchup against the Clippers due to illness and wasn't deployed off the bench despite being available Tuesday, but he'll be in line for his fair share of opportunities Thursday night.
January 28, 2026
Available Tuesday
Traore (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Analysis
Traore missed Sunday's loss to the Clippers due to an illness but will shed his probable tag and suit up Tuesday. The rookie first-rounder has seen consistent burn across 13 appearances this month, averaging 7.8 points, 3.5 assists and 1.5 rebounds across 23.5 minutes per tilt during that span.
January 27, 2026
Likely to return Tuesday
Traore (illness) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Analysis
Traore has been battling through an illness that prevented him from playing against the Clippers on Sunday, but the rookie first-rounder appears to be on track to play Tuesday. Friday's double-overtime loss to the Celtics was the most productive game of Traore's young career, during which he recorded 21 points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block over 37 minutes.
January 24, 2026
Won't play Sunday
Traore has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers due to illness.
Analysis
Traore is feeling under the weather, and he'll be unavailable for Sunday's matchup with the Clippers. Cam Thomas (ankle) is also out, so Ben Saraf, Tyrese Martin and Terance Martin will handle most of the reserve guard minutes. Traore's next chance to play will come Tuesday at Phoenix.