Jalen Mcdaniels

Another offseason domino fell into place for the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday as the Hornets exercised their $1.9 million team option on forward Jalen McDaniels. Charlotte had until Wednesday, June 29th to make a decision on McDaniels’ option. McDaniels’ salary will not become guaranteed until August 1st, but all...

The Charlotte Hornets exercised their 2022-23 option on small forward Jalen McDaniels on Tuesday. He’ll make $1.93 million next season.

The Charlotte Hornets have exercised their team option for Jalen McDaniels for the upcoming season. McDaniels is now on Charlotte's books for $1.9 million. In a bit of a twist, McDaniels' contract converts to being non-guaranteed until August 1 for Charlotte. The soon-to-be fourth-year forward will then be an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2023, barring signing an extension.

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

Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced today that the team has exercised its option on forward Jalen McDaniels for the upcoming 2022-23 season. McDaniels appeared in 55 games during the 2021-22 season, accruing averages of 6.2 points and 3.1 rebounds in 16.3 minutes per...

Jalen McDaniels isn’t a spectacular player. He keeps a pretty low profile on the court and won’t frequently wow you with breathtaking athleticism or transcendent skill. But he was the 52nd pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. You’re generally not even going to get an NBA player that deep in the draft. Not only did the Charlotte Hornets find a player there; they found a solid rotational piece.

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. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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. 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.

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

McDaniels (ankle) is out Saturday against the Spurs. 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.

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

McDaniels (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the Cavs. As expected, McDaniels will miss an 18th straight game due to a sprained left ankle. It sounds like he's making incremental progress, but he's likely still several games away from returning.

McDaniels (ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers. McDaniels has missed 17 straight contests due to a severely sprained left ankle. It remains unclear when he may return to game action.