Taurean Prince Fantasy Basketball News
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Timberwolves’ Taurean Prince: Expected to be available Monday
Taurean Prince (ankle) is expected to be available for Monday’s preseason opener against the Pelicans, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.Coach Chris Finch said he anticipates having every player available Monday, and that includes Prince, who underwent ankle surgery back in April. All indications are that he’s now healthy, so Prince projects to contribute to the Wolves’ wing rotation, likely in a bench capacity. Splitting last season between Brooklyn and Cleveland, Prince appeared in 41 total games, averaging 9.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 threes and 1.9 assists per contest.
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Timberwolves’ Taurean Prince: Dealt to Minnesota
Taurean Prince (ankle) was traded from the Cavaliers to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Ricky Rubio and a 2022 second-round pick Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.Prince spent time with the Cavaliers and Nets during the 2020-21 campaign and averaged 9.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 22.1 minutes per game. He underwent season-ending arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle at the end of April, and it’s not clear whether he’ll be back to full health by the 2021-22 season opener.
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Cavaliers’ Taurean Prince: Surgery completed
Taurean Prince underwent successful season-ending arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle Tuesday in New York.Prince had been battling ongoing discomfort in his left ankle over the past several weeks and ultimately chose to go under the knife with little on the line for Cleveland at this stage of the season. The veteran forward should be back to full health for the start of the 2021-22 campaign, but it’s not clear where he’ll be continuing his career. Prince is headed for unrestricted free agency this summer after averaging 9.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 three-pointers in 22.1 minutes across 41 appearances with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Nets this season.
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Cavaliers’ Taurean Prince: Undergoing season-ending surgery
Taurean Prince will undergo season-ending ankle surgery, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic reports.Prince missed time in February due to the ankle issue, which apparently has still been bothering him even though he’s appeared in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ past 12 games. He’ll finish the season with averages of 9.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 22.1 minutes between Brooklyn and Cleveland. In his absence, Cedi Osman and Lamar Stevens are candidates to see expanded roles.
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Cavaliers’ Taurean Prince: Scores 12 points in loss
Taurean Prince scored 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt) with two rebounds, two steals and one assist in a 119-101 loss to the Warriors on Thursday.Prince scored in double figures for the seventh consecutive game in a solid two-way performance. The forward also made multiple threes for the sixth time over that span. Prince has played an average of 26.0 minutes in his last seven contests and contributed 16.1 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.
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Cavaliers’ Taurean Prince: Scores season-high 25 off bench
Taurean Prince registered 25 points (9-13 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 28 minutes during Wednesday’s win over the Hornets.The 27-year-old has now scored double-digit points in six straight games, a span in which he’s averaged 16.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.5 three-pointers. Prince is playing heavy minutes for the Cleveland Cavaliers and makes for a solid across-the-board streaming option while he’s averaging 25-plus minutes off the bench. The fifth-year forward will look to keep the good times rolling Thursday at home against the Warriors.
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Cavaliers’ Taurean Prince: Registers 22 points Thursday
Taurean Prince finished Thursday’s 129-102 win over Oklahoma City with 22 points (9-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six assists, three rebounds and a steal over 28 minutes.Prince appears to be fully recovered from a shoulder strain that kept him out of 10 straight games in March, as he has played at least 26 minutes in each of his past three contests. Over that span, the forward is averaging 18.3 points, 5.3 boards and 3.7 dimes per game. His 22 points Thursday were a season high.
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Cavaliers’ Taurean Prince: Back in action
Taurean Prince (shoulder) will come off the bench Monday against the Jazz, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.Prince has been held out since March 3 against Indiana due to a shoulder injury, but he’ll make his return Monday evening. The Cavs may elect to ease him back into action after failing to see game action for nearly a month.
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Cavaliers’ Taurean Prince: Questionable Monday
Taurean Prince (shoulder) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Jazz.Prince hasn’t played since March 3 due to a left shoulder sprain, but he has a chance to return against Utah on Monday. Even if he’s available, he’d likely face restrictions following his lengthy absence.
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Cavaliers’ Taurean Prince: Out vs. Kings
Taurean Prince (shoulder) is out Saturday against the Kings, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.Prince hasn’t played since March 3 due to a sprained left shoulder. It’s not clear when he’s expected to return.
