The Charlotte Hornets had a massive decision to make on Tidjane Salaun's team option by November 2nd — and they chose not to pick up the $10.4 million team option for his fourth year. It was justified at the time…
Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun is beginning to break out following an impressive performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In an injury-depleted lineup, Salaun recorded 14 points, three rebounds, and one steal in 18 minutes, helping lead Charlotte to a 124-point display against Cleveland. His strong sequence in the second quarter sparked an important scoring swing for the Hornets.
Writer Eric Smith notes that Salaun's recent surge comes shortly after the front office declined his $10.4 million fourth-year team option on November 2. The writer argues that while Salaun faced limited rotation minutes across his first two seasons, his current 3-and-D development could prompt the team to attempt re-signing him before he becomes an unrestricted free agent.
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