JALEN MCDANIELS NEWS

Leads bench in scoring McDaniels recorded 21 points (7-9 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 141-134 overtime loss to the Pistons.

Impact McDaniels drilled all three of his attempts from beyond the arc and scored in double figures for the fourth time through seven matchups in December. He's also been putting up solid production across the board, posting 5.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 steals over this stretch.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burks, Pistons spoil Ball's return to floor with OT win

Alec Burks scored a season-high 27 points off the bench, Killian Hayes added 25 and the Detroit Pistons spoiled LaMelo Ball’s return to the floor with a 141-134 overtime victory ag...

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will operate off bench McDaniels will operate off the bench during Wednesday's game against the Pistons.

Impact McDaniels had started eight games in a row, posting 13.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.1 minutes during that stretch, but he'll revert to a bench role with LaMelo Ball returning to the lineup for just the fourth time all season. As a reserve (18 games), McDaniels has posted 9.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.1 steals in 25.4 minutes.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 21 minutes in blowout McDaniels finished with four points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 21 minutes during Friday's 121-102 loss to the Knicks.

Impact McDaniels failed to get anything going in his limited action Friday, sitting all of the fourth quarter after the game got out of hand. He has been a steady fantasy contributor in Gordon Hayward's absence due to a fractured shoulder, averaging 13.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists across 26.7 minutes per game in his last seven contests.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive second half Wednesday McDaniels totaled 19 points (8-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 122-116 loss to Brooklyn.

Impact McDaniels played 20 minutes after halftime and scored 13 of his 19 points as Charlotte mounted a comeback but eventually fell short. It was his sixth straight start for the Hornets and he's averaging 15.0 points while making 50.7 percent of his shots since joining the starting lineup. With 10.5 points per game this year, the 24-year-old is having the most productive offensive season of his career.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leonard returns, hits game-winner as Clippers beat Hornets

Kawhi Leonard scored 16 points, including an 18-foot jumper with 1.4 seconds to lift the Los Angeles Clippers to a 119-117 victory over the Charlotte Hornets in his return from a r...

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another solid night from field McDaniels racked up 21 points (8-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Saturday's 105-96 loss to the Bucks.

Impact After going just 3-of-9 from the field for eight points in the first half, McDaniels poured in another 13 on 5-of-6 shooting over the final two quarters to give him just his second 20-point game of the season. The Hornets forward hit two of the team's five three-pointers on the night and is 7-of-15 from beyond the arc over his last three contests. He's also grabbed at least five rebounds in three of his last four.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giannis-less Bucks cruise to 105-96 win over Hornets

Bobby Portis scored 20 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-96, despite missing star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jalen McDaniels Aims to Build Off Career Night Charlotte hopes to establish depth on the wing with Jalen McDaniels.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Top scorer in heavy loss Monday McDaniels registered 24 points (9-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and two assists across 30 minutes during Monday's 140-105 loss to the Celtics.

Impact McDaniels had things going offensively Monday, popping off for a season-high 24 points. With Gordon Hayward (shoulder) set to miss an extended period of time, McDaniels figures to soak up some additional playing time, even when LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Terry Rozier (illness) return. He obviously won't score the ball this well on most nights but given the opportunity, he should at least be considered a viable option in most formats.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Jalen McDaniels Celtics Postgame Press Conference Charlotte Hornets forward Jalen McDaniels spoke to the media following the loss to Boston.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Smart dishes 15, scores 22, Celtics crush Hornets 140-105

Jayson Tatum scored 35 points and the Boston Celtics jumped to a 27-point, first-quarter lead and beat the Charlotte Hornets 140-105

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jalen McDaniels has defied odds, carved out role with Hornets. Family is a big reason why Jalen McDaniels’ strong work ethic, instilled at a young age by his parents, has helped the former second-round draft pick flourish with the...

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Oubre scores 28, Hornets snap T-Wolves' 5-game win streak

Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 28 points, and the Charlotte Hornets stopped Minnesota’s five-game win streak with a 110-108 victory over Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start Friday Hornets coach Steve Clifford said McDaniels will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Impact McDaniels will start Friday with Gordon Hayward (shoulder) out. McDaniels is averaging 9.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.1 steals in 25.3 minutes across 19 games this season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Decent production off bench McDaniels recorded eight points (3-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes during Sunday's 106-102 loss to Washington.

Impact McDaniels saw his usual workload in this one, and while he didn't have a great shooting night, he did notch his best rebounding performance since Nov. 7 against Washington. He's now recorded six or more rebounds in six of his 18 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp from downtown McDaniels notched 16 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and four assists in 34 minutes during Thursday's 117-112 overtime loss to Miami.

Impact McDaniels secured his first double-digit scoring performance since Nov. 2 against the Bulls, and he did so in impressive fashion. He tallied nine of his 16 points from beyond the arc and also finished with unexpected production in the assist column, tying his best mark of the season with four. McDaniels is averaging 8.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 27.7 minutes so far in six November games.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Saturday McDaniels will slide to a bench role Saturday versus the Nets.

Impact McDaniels seemed a likely candidate to move to the bench when news surfaced that Terry Rozier (ankle) would return Saturday. McDaniels' minutes could take a hit as a result and more reinforcements in LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Gordon Hayward (shoulder) may not be far off.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in heavy loss Friday McDaniels closed with four points (1-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 21 minutes during Friday's 130-99 loss to Memphis.

Impact McDaniels moved into the starting lineup Friday, replacing Gordon Hayward who was out with a shoulder injury. While it has been a strong start to the season for McDaniels, he fell flat in this game, delivering a stinker for anyone rostering him. While the season thus far is a relatively small sample size, McDaniels appears to have the backing of the coach and so he should still be rostered in most formats moving forward.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brooks scores 23 as Grizzlies rout Hornets 130-99

Dillon Brooks scored 23 points, matching his career-high with six 3-pointers, and the Memphis Grizzlies ran past Charlotte Hornets 130-99

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watch: Kings Post Game Media with Clifford, PJ & McDaniels Jalen McDaniels Post Game vs Kings (; 4:18)

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sneaky double-double in win McDaniels ended Saturday's 120-113 overtime win over Golden State with 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists over 32 minutes.

Impact McDaniels continues to fly under the radar in many leagues, this time putting up his first double-double of the season. While he is benefiting from the absence of a few key pieces, he has certainly been right at home spending more time on the floor. Currently putting up top-80 value on the season, he should really be added in all formats, at least until we see what his role looks like when the team is healthy.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets spoil Curry's homecoming again, beat Warriors in OT

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OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Efficient offensively in loss McDaniels ended Wednesday's 134-131 overtime loss to the Knicks with 17 points (6-10 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 23 minutes.

Impact McDaniels played a key role in the fourth quarter, scoring nine of his 17 points and helping Charlotte eliminate an eight-point deficit to force overtime. It was his best offensive performance of the season and his first time scoring more than 14 points. The 24-year-old is 9-for-12 from beyond the arc and is averaging 11.3 points per game through the season's first four games.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Brunson, Knicks outlast Hornets 134-131 in OT

Jalen Brunson scored 27 points, hitting the go-ahead basket in overtime, and the New York Knicks beat the Charlotte Hornets 134-131 on Wednesday night

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS