JALEN MCDANIELS NEWS

Drops 14 points off bench McDaniels chipped in 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one block over 26 minutes during Friday's 124-112 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact McDaniels was locked in from beyond the arc in this one and is now 5-for-6 from deep in his first two games of the season. He's seen a sizable workload off the bench early on, logging 23 and 26 minutes, respectively.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valanciunas has big night, helps Pelicans beat Hornets

Jonas Valanciunas had 30 points and 17 rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans spoiled the Charlotte Hornets’ home opener with a wire-to-wire 124-112 victory Friday night

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hornets relying on LaMelo Ball, young draft picks to emerge

The Charlotte Hornets are relying on the continued growth of All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball and the development of a host of young draft picks to help them take the next step aft...

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Monday McDaniels will start at power forward during Monday's preseason game against the Wizards, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact McDaniels came off the bench in the Hornets' first three preseason games but will join the starting lineup Monday since P.J. Washington (ankle) is unavailable. However, McDaniels will likely take on a bench role once the regular season begins.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stay or go? SDSU's Jalen McDaniels continues to test NBA waters On Monday, Jalen McDaniels had his last final exam of the spring semester at San Diego State.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Brown, Tatum, 3-point shooting leads Celtics past Hornets

Jaylen Brown scored 24 points, Jayson Tatum added 16 and the Boston Celtics picked up where they left off with a preseason 134-93 victory over the Charlotte Hornets

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clifford: Hornets will continue to play fast, up-tempo pace

Steve Clifford is back in familiar surroundings as head coach of the Charlotte Hornets after being formally introduced

JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fourth-year option picked up The Hornets exercised McDaniels' $1.93 million team option for the 2022-23 season Tuesday, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact McDaniels' salary will become fully guaranteed Aug. 1, and the expectation is that he'll remain on the roster through that date, given that he was a steady rotation player for Charlotte in his third NBA season. He appeared in 55 games in 2021-22, averaging 6.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.7 three-pointers in 16.3 minutes per contest while shooting 48.4 percent from the field and 38 percent from distance.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ball leads Hornets past Magic after 3 players ejected

LaMelo Ball had 26 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the short-handed Orlando Magic 128-101

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 11 points off bench McDaniels produced 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound and two steals over 17 minutes during Tuesday's 144-115 loss to the Heat.

Impact With Gordon Hayward (foot) sidelined, McDaniels scored in double figures for the first time since Jan. 19. If Hayward remains out for additional contests, the third-year forward may garner an increased role during the final week of the regular season.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play McDaniels (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact McDaniels will likely be eased back into the rotation after missing 19 straight games and playing eight minutes in his return. On the season, he's averaging 6.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 17.4 minutes.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Friday McDaniels (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact McDaniels sat out Wednesday's game against Boston, but it appears likely that he'll be back in action for Friday's matchup. He recorded two points, a rebound and a steal in eight minutes during Tuesday's loss to the Nets.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans take on the Hornets on 3-game skid

New Orleans aims to end its three-game skid when the New Orleans Pelicans take on Charlotte

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Wednesday McDaniels (ankle) is out Wednesday against the Celtics.

Impact McDaniels was back in action Tuesday against the Nets, but he'll be unavailable for the second half of the back-to-back set. Miles Bridges and JT Thor should see an uptick in usage Wednesday.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday McDaniels (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.

Impact McDaniels returned to the court for Tuesday's loss to the Nets, and he logged two points, a rebound and a steal in eight minutes. He's still dealing with his ankle injury ahead of the second half of the back-to-back set, but he'll still have a chance to suit up against Boston. If he's available, it's possible that he'll see a slight uptick in playing time as he regains his conditioning following his lengthy absence.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable McDaniels (ankle) is listed a questionable for Wednesday's game against Boston.

Impact McDaniels made his return from a lengthy absence Tuesday night against the Nets, but he saw only eight minutes of action off the bench, finishing with two points, a rebound and a steal. Given the long layoff, he's likely dealing with some residual soreness, so the Hornets may end up holding him out on the second half of the back-to-back.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barely plays in return McDaniels (ankle) played eight minutes and finished with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one steal Tuesday in the Hornets' 132-121 loss to the Nets.

Impact Dressing for the first time since Jan. 21, McDaniels filled only a minor role on the Hornets' second unit, even while team remained without Gordon Hayward (ankle). McDaniels could see a slight uptick in playing time once his ankle injury is further in the rear-view mirror, but he'll be a candidate to fall out of the rotation if and when Hayward is able to make his return.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Irving scores 50, Nets beat Hornets to snap 4-game skid

Kyrie Irving hit nine 3-pointers and scored a season-high 50 points, and the Brooklyn Nets snapped a four-game skid with a 132-121 win over the Charlotte Hornets

MARCH 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to play Tuesday McDaniels (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Nets.

Impact McDaniels was questionable for Tuesday's contest and will make his return to the court after missing the past 19 games with a sprained left ankle. He's averaged 6.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 17.6 minutes this season but could have some workload limitations for the near future given the length of his absence.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday's contest McDaniels (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Nets.

Impact McDaniels has been sidelined for the last six weeks due to a left ankle sprain, but he returned to practice in a limited fashion Monday and figures to be nearing a return to game action. With Tuesday marking the front end of a back-to-back set, McDaniels is probably a more realistic candidate to play Wednesday against the Celtics. Either way, the third-year forward will likely be limited when he does make his eventual return to the court.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practices again, but status unclear McDaniels (ankle) did some work during Monday's practice, but the Hornets have yet to decide on his status for Tuesday's game against the Nets, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer...

Impact McDaniels has been sidelined for the last six weeks with a left ankle sprain, but his return to action looks to be imminent. The Hornets upgraded him to doubtful ahead of Saturday's game against the Spurs before ultimately ruling him out, so he could receive a doubtful or questionable designation in advance of Tuesday's contest versus the Nets. Because Tuesday's game marks the front end of a back-to-back set, McDaniels is probably a more realistic candidate to play Wednesday against the Celtics if the Hornets are comfortable with his health.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn takes on Charlotte on 4-game slide

MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out as expected McDaniels (ankle) is out Saturday against the Spurs.

Impact McDaniels' ankle sprain has kept him out since late January. It's encouraging that he was initially listed as doubtful, but he'll ultimately remain sidelined.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Saturday McDaniels (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Impact McDaniels has missed the last 18 games due to a left ankle sprain. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but he doesn't appear likely to play Saturday.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

San Antonio faces Charlotte, aims to halt 3-game slide

MARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS