Nolan Traoré began his second NBA preseason with the Brooklyn Nets by demonstrating increased physical strength and efficiency in a 124-90 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. The former Saint-Quentin guard recorded 10 points in 10 minutes of play, showing that his off-season focus on muscle mass did not compromise his speed.
Traoré’s Physical Development and On-Court Efficiency
Entering his sophomore season with the Nets, Traoré entered the preseason with a noticeably more muscular frame. Teammate Chaney Johnson noted in August that the guard had focused heavily on his physical conditioning, describing him as “another guy now” who had added significant mass. In his first appearance of the exhibition schedule, Traoré validated that preparation by shooting 3-of-4 from the field and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line. Beyond his scoring, he contributed two rebounds and one interception, finishing the night with a +15 plus-minus rating.
Premier match de pré-saison pour Nolan Traoré 🇫🇷
10 POINTS
1 REB, 2 AST, 1 INT
3-4 au tir, 4-4 au lancerVictoire des @BrooklynNets ! pic.twitter.com/pTex9SYcU1
— NBA France (@NBAFRANCE) October 7, 2026
Performance of Hornets French Duo
The night was less favorable for the French contingent on the Charlotte Hornets’ roster. Tidjane Salaün, entering his third NBA season, played a team-high 28 minutes but struggled to find his rhythm. He finished with 6 points on 2-of-7 shooting, adding two rebounds, one assist, and two interceptions. His performance was hampered by three turnovers and a -24 plus-minus rating.
Teammate Moussa Diabaté, who started the game, provided a defensive presence with two blocks and two interceptions in 20 minutes of action. Offensively, he contributed 4 points and 4 rebounds, though he also recorded four turnovers during his time on the floor.
Le match de Moussa Diabaté & Tidjane Salaün en images ! 🐝
Moussa : 4 PTS, 4 REB, 3 INT, 2 BLK
Tidjane : 6 PTS, 2 REB pic.twitter.com/JfaBPaFnjy— NBA France (@NBAFRANCE) October 7, 2026
Nets and Hornets Finalize Rotations During Preseason
The Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Hornets continue their respective preseason schedules this month as they finalize their rotations for the upcoming regular season. These exhibition matches serve as the primary evaluation period for coaching staffs to determine depth chart placements and establish team chemistry. Further updates on player availability and performance will follow as the franchises prepare for their next scheduled preseason contests.
