Maledon totaled 18 points (7-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one steal in 42 minutes during Sunday's 106-95 win over the Cavaliers.
Maledon filled up the box score, as he tied for the team high in assists and posted the second-most rebounds Sunday. Maledon was a top-100 fantasy player in nine-category leagues over the last two weeks of the season. He started the final six games of the year and averaged 14.8 points, 9.5 assists and 5.2 rebounds. Maledon did drop below 30 percent from three for the season, limiting his value. However, if Maledon can find consistent minutes, he has shown he can produce in multiple categories.
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Hornets' Theo Maledon: Two-way spectacular Friday
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Maledon chipped in 22 points (8-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, eight assists, one block and five steals in 38 minutes during Friday's 112-109 loss to the Rockets.
Maledon had his best game of the season in the loss, tallying a career-high five steals to go with a season-high 22 points. This performance was the epitome of what managers should expect during the silly season. Having now recorded a total of 33 assists over the past three games, Maledon makes for a worthwhile acquisition for the final game of the season Sunday, even for those in standard formats.
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Hornets' Theo Maledon: Nears triple-double in loss
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Maledon closed with eight points (4-16 FG, 0-6 3Pt), eight rebounds, 14 assists and one block in 41 minutes during Sunday's 128-108 loss to the Raptors.
Maledon led all Hornets players in assists while finishing two points and two rebounds short of a triple-double. Maledon tallied double-digit assists for the first time this season, and he's now recorded nine or more assists in three straight games.
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Hornets' Theo Maledon: Dishes nine assists in start
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Maledon chipped in nine points (4-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Friday's 121-91 loss to the Bulls.
Maledon got the start for the third straight game while Charlotte continues to deal with injuries, and he added nine assists for the second consecutive contest. His scoring is still highly inefficient, though. In his three starts, the young backup is only hitting at a 37.1 percent clip, going 2-for-13 from deep. He's been a decent stream option for assists, but that's about it.
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Hornets' Theo Maledon: Near double-double in win
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Maledon posted 19 points (7-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine assists, four rebounds and four blocks across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 137-134 victory over Oklahoma City.
With most of Charlotte's regulars sidelined, Maledon drew his second start of the campaign and made the most of his opportunity by recording season highs in made field goals, points, assists, blocks and minutes played. The Hornets' skeleton crew was able to squeak out a win over the Thunder, who were without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle), and may have earned increased chances moving forward. However, despite his strong showing Tuesday, Maledon's fantasy value will take a significant hit when Gordon Hayward (thumb), Kelly Oubre (shoulder), Terry Rozier (foot) and/or Dennis Smith (toe) are active down the stretch.
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Hornets' Theo Maledon: Late addition to starting lineup
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Maledon is starting at point guard against the Thunder on Tuesday.
Dennis Smith Jr. is a late scratch for the Hornets due to a toe issue. With the Hornets already missing most of their key players, Maledon could be looking at a hefty workload against his former team.
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Hornets' Theo Maledon: Transferred to NBA club
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The Hornets transferred Maledon to the NBA club from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Friday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Maledon and James Bouknight were both elevated and will be available for Friday's game in Dallas. Both guards could see extended action with Charlotte if Kelly Oubre (shoulder), Terry Rozier (foot) and Dennis Smith (illness) are ruled out.
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Hornets' Theo Maledon: Flirts with double-double in defeat
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Maledon tallied 17 points (6-13 FG, 3-5 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and two blocks over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 129-116 loss to Capital City.
Maledon led the team in rebounds along with a team-high-tying assist total while finishing as one of five Swarm players in double figures in scoring in a near-double-double outing. Maledon has averaged 16.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.0 steals over 23 regular-season games.
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Hornets' Theo Maledon: Posts non-traditional double-double
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Maledon tallied four points (1-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Thursday's 118-107 win over Mexico City.
Maledon led the Swarm in assists while notching a team-high-tying rebound total en route to a non-traditional double-double in Thursday's victory. Maledon has averaged 16.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.1 steals over 20 regular-season games.
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Hornets' Theo Maledon: Balanced showing in starting lineup
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Maledon finished with 21 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 122-116 loss to Mexico City.
Maledon finished second on the team in scoring and rebounds while leading the Swarm in minutes in Wednesday's defeat. Maledon has averaged 16.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.1 steals over 20 regular-season games.
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Hornets' Theo Maledon: Leading scorer off bench in loss
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Maledon notched 24 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 116-110 loss to Rio Grande Valley.
Maledon led the Swarm in scoring while finishing with bench-leading rebound and assist marks in Wednesday's loss. Maledon has averaged 16.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.1 steals over 18 regular-season games.
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Hornets' Theo Maledon: Leads offense with all-around game
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Maledon tallied 24 points (8-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Saturday's 115-100 loss to College Park.
Maledon led the Swarm in scoring while finishing second on the team in rebounds and assists in Saturday's defeat. Maledon has averaged 15.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.0 steals over 16 regular-season contests.
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Hornets' Theo Maledon: Back to G League
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The Hornets transferred Maledon to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Tuesday.
Maledon didn't see any action during Monday's 117-106 win over the Pistons and will head back to the G League a day later. Across 15 appearances with the Swarm, he's averaging 15.7 points per game while shooting 45.5 percent from the field and 31.9 percent from deep.
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Hornets' Theo Maledon: Transferred to parent club
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The Hornets transferred Maledon to the NBA club from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday.
Maledon, James Bouknight and Bryce McGowens were all elevated and will be available for Monday's game versus the Pistons. Maledon hasn't appeared in an NBA contest since Jan. 24, so his presence shouldn't impact the Hornets' rotation.
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Hornets' Theo Maledon: Leads offensively in return
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Maledon posted 28 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday's 122-110 win over Maine.
Maledon returned after missing Friday's game with an ankle injury, leading the Swarm in scoring and assists in Saturday's victory. Maledon has averaged 14.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.1 steals over 14 regular-season games.
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Hornets' Theo Maledon: Misses time with ankle injury
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Maledon was inactive during Friday's 120-106 loss to Maine with an ankle injury.
Maledon was one of three Swarm players held out of Friday's contest while dealing with a left ankle sprain. Maledon has averaged 14.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.1 steals over 14 regular-season contests.
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Hornets' Theo Maledon: Transferred to G League
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The Hornets transferred Maledon to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday.
Maledon, James Bouknight, Kai Jones and Bryce McGowens will all start the second-half schedule in the G League and figure to garner sizable roles during Wednesday's matchup versus the Cleveland Charge. Across 13 appearances with the Swarm, Maledon is averaging 15.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.8 steals-plus-blocks in 31.3 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Theo Maledon: Tallies double-double in defeat
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Maledon finished with 12 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), two assists, two rebounds and one block over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 123-119 loss to Motor City.
Maledon was one of three Swarm starters to reach double figures in scoring in Wednesday's loss. Maledon has averaged 15.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.2 steals over 13 regular-season games.
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Hornets' Theo Maledon: Top distributor in balanced game
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Maledon finished with 14 points (5-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, five rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes during Friday's 138-137 win over Fort Wayne.
Maledon led the team in assists while finishing as one of seven Swarm players to score double figures. Maledon has averaged 16.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.3 steals over his last 10 games.
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Hornets' Theo Maledon: All-around performance in win
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Maledon finished with 14 points (4-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 112-108 win over Grand Rapids.
Maledon was one of six Swarm players to score 10 or more points in Wednesday's win, finishing second on the team in rebounds and assists. Maledon has averaged 21.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.6 steals over seven regular season games.
