THADDEUS YOUNG NEWS

Battle-tested Thaddeus Young shows value in Suns biggest win, stays ready The Phoenix Suns added Thaddeus Young after the Brooklyn Nets waived him in February of this year. He made his presence felt in the win over...

MARCH 29 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Phoenix plays Denver, looks to stop road skid

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MARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not listed on injury report Young (recently signed) isn't listed on Phoenix's injury report ahead of Thursday's game versus Dallas.

Impact Young's deal with the Suns became official Tuesday, and it looks like he'll suit up Thursday. However, coach Frank Vogel said "we'll see" when asked if Young would see any playing time against the Mavericks.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Suns sign veteran forward Thaddeus Young The Suns sign veteran forward Thaddeus Young to add more frontcourt depth for the stretch run of the season.

FEBRUARY 21 • NBA.COM

Officially signs with Phoenix Young (not injury related) officially signed with the Suns on Tuesday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact This deal was reported Feb. 13, but it took a week to become official. Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reported Tuesday morning that Young is expected to be available for Thursday's game in Dallas, which is Phoenix's first contest following the All-Star break. However, even if Young is available, he's not guaranteed any playing time right away.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Suns sign veteran forward Thaddeus Young, adding frontcourt depth for playoff chase

The Phoenix Suns signed forward Thaddeus Young on Tuesday, giving the team another veteran presence as they scramble for playoff position in the crowded Western Conference race

FEBRUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected to be available Thursday Young is expected to finalize a one-year contract with the Suns within the next couple of days and will likely be available for Thursday's game in Dallas, Duane Rankin of The Arizo...

Impact Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN first reported Feb. 13 that Young was working toward a deal with the Suns after being bought out by the Suns, but one week later, the veteran big man has yet to make the new contract official. If Young is able to put pen to paper on a deal Tuesday or early Wednesday, he could get in at least one practice session with the Suns before the team opens its post-All-Star-break schedule with a back-to-back set. Even if Young suits up Thursday in Dallas and Friday in Houston, he's not a lock to be included in head coach Frank Vogel's rotation.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 16

Inks deal with Phoenix Young agreed to a contract with the Suns on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Young is amid a renaissance month in Toronto, averaging 6.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.1 steals while shooting 62.7 percent from the field in 21 minutes across 15 appearances since Jan. 9. He joins trade-deadline acquisition Royce O'Neale in beefing up Phoenix's frontcourt while providing a connective presence, and Young is also a candidate to compete for second-string center minutes behind Jusuf Nurkic.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Dinwiddie plans to sign with Lakers The Toronto Raptors waived Dinwiddie shortly after acquiring him in a trade this week for Dennis Schröder and Thaddeus Young.

FEBRUARY 10 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Waived by Brooklyn Young was waived by the Nets on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Young was traded from the Raptors to the Nets on Thursday but will part ways with his new club a few hours after the transaction. He'll now seek out other opportunities to close out the 2023-24 campaign and could provide decent bench production for another team if he lands a contract.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nets trade Spencer Dinwiddie to Raptors for Dennis Schröder, Thaddeus Young NEW YORK - Nets fans were expecting general manager Sean Marks to reach for a star guard like Dejounte Murray or D’Angelo Russell ahead of T...

FEBRUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Moving to Brooklyn The Raptors are trading Young and Dennis Schroder to the Nets in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie on Thursday, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Young has seen an increased role for the Raptors lately, averaging 6.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 21.1 minutes across his last 15 appearances. However, the 35-year-old doesn't seem to fit Toronto's plan of a youth movement and will head to Brooklyn. With the Nets, Young will likely compete for minutes with Ben Simmons, Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) and Royce O'Neale.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Thaddeus Young forever finds ways to help: 'He's like an Old Testament book' "I'm healthy, I can continue to go," says Thad Young. "But at that point, it's just a matter of how much longer I want to play.”

FEBRUARY 1 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Posts well-rounded stat line in win Young totaled 16 points (8-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds and six assists across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 118-107 victory over Chicago.

Impact Young didn't generate any defensive stats, but he was a key contributor for the shorthanded Raptors with his work as a scorer, rebounder and distributor. The veteran forward's point total was his highest of the campaign, as was his 32 minutes of playing time. After rarely playing at the start of the season and notching double-digit points only once over the first 15 games in which he did suit up, Young has since reached 10 or more points in three of his past four contests while taking on a larger role in the absence of Jakob Poeltl (ankle). It's uncertain when Poeltl will be ready to return, and Young could be asked to play even more minutes if Jontay Porter, who left Tuesday's matchup due to back spasms, needs to miss additional time.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Young will get the start at center in Friday's game against the Clippers, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Impact Young will replace Jontay Porter at center, as it looks like the Raptors will opt for a smaller lineup. The veteran big man has averaged 6.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 21.5 minutes in three starts this season.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Effective off bench Young chipped in 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and three steals in 26 minutes during Monday's 108-100 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Jontay Porter played just six minutes because he was poked in the eye, but even though he was cleared to return, the Raptors opted for smaller lineups. Young put together arguably his best performance of the season, so it will be interesting to see if this earns him a larger role going forward.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bench role Young will come off the bench Monday night against the Celtics, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Young has started each of the Raptors' last three contests, but Jontay Porter will get a shot at center Monday night. The Georgia Tech product is averaging 4.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five contests.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Young is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Lakers, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact Young will replace Jakob Poeltl (ankle) in the starting lineup Tuesday. The veteran forward has seen limited playing time this season but will act as a small-ball center playing alongside Pascal Siakam in the frontcourt against the Lakers.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Gets garbage-time run Young played the final 2:43 of Friday's 125-104 loss to Atlanta, recording no statistics during his time on the court.

Impact Young missed a handful of games in late November due to an illness, but he was cleared to play more than three weeks ago and has now suited up in each of the Raptors' last nine games. However, Friday's contest marked the first occasion during that nine-game stretch in which Young actually got off the bench, with the veteran forward getting some run in garbage time. Young doesn't look as though he'll be a rotation option for Toronto anytime soon.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to suit up Young (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Bulls, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Young has missed four straight games due to an illness but will be available off the bench Friday. However, the veteran has made just three appearances this season, totaling four points, three rebounds and three assists in 10 minutes.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Young (illness) is questionable for Friday's tilt against the Bulls.

Impact Young has missed four straight games. He's not a regular part of the rotation when healthy.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Young (illness) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact This is the fourth straight game on the sidelines for Young. He's usually on the fringe of the rotation, so his absence won't impact too many fantasy managers.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Tuesday Young (illness) will not play in Tuesday's game against Orlando.

Impact Young was previously considered doubtful. His absence is unlikely to impact the rotation, as he doesn't always see the floor for Toronto.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Tuesday Young (illness) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Magic, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Young will likely miss a third straight game due to an illness. If that's the case, his next chance to suit up would come Wednesday in Indiana.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE