Tidjane Salaun
#31SF · Charlotte Hornets
Height
6'10"
Weight
207 lbs
Age
20
Experience
1 yrs
Wingspan
7'1.5"
Reach
9'2.0"
Hand Size
8.5" × 9.75"
D
C
C-
C+
N/A
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The Verdict on Tidjane, in One Read
On the field, Tidjane Salaun grades out as a middling SF for Charlotte Hornets (C- Impact). That places him 54th of 119 graded small forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is middling (C+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a slight overpay (D), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is mixed (C Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a pro, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 96 | 6.2 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 50.6% | 32.6% | 69.4% |
| 2025-26 | | 36 | 6.2 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerD| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 36 | 6.2 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 50.6% | D D |
| 2024-25 | | 60 | 5.9 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 33.0% | D D |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/17 | @ ORL | L 90-121 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-2 | +2 |
| Sun, 4/12 | @ NYK | W 110-96 | 4 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$26.5M
Guaranteed
$16.1M
AAV
$7.9M/yr
Guaranteed %61%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Tidjane Salaun's contract with the Charlotte Hornets is graded as a D CVI. At $7.9M per year, the team is currently paying more than the on-court production warrants — a gap that needs to close for this deal to work out. Tidjane's production is currently below the league median for small forwards, which is the main factor pulling the CVI grade down. His $7.9M average annual value ranks as role player money for the small forward market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — the team is paying a premium above the player's on-court value. At 20, Tidjane has years of development ahead, which adds significant upside to this contract. The 3-year contract represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Performance Analysis
D+
#54 of 119 Small Forwards
FCA+
Tidjane Salaun earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA small forwards this season. Through 96 games, Tidjane is contributing 6.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game in his role. Tidjane's strongest area is FG% at 50.6, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.8 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Tidjane ranks 54th. At 20, Tidjane is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Charlotte Hornets.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Tidjane's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Tidjane Compares at the Position
Tidjane Salaun ranks 54th of 119 graded small forwards by performance. That slots Tidjane between Duncan Robinson (C-) just ahead and Tyler Burton (D+) just behind.
Graded higher
Duncan RobinsonDetroit PistonsC-Herbert JonesNew Orleans PelicansD+Xavier TillmanCharlotte HornetsD+Tidjane SalaunD+
Graded lower
Tyler BurtonMemphis GrizzliesTransaction History
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About this player
Tidjane Salaun is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at SF for the Charlotte Hornets. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Tidjane Salaun, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index D, Performance D+, Sentiment C.
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