The Hornets waived Pokusevski on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Pokusevski was picked up by the Hornets on Feb. 27 after being waived by the Thunder. The 22-year-old averaged 7.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 19.3 minutes in 18 regular-season games with the club. Pokusevski will now enter free agency, searching for a new club after the worst statistical year of his career.
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Aleksej Pokusevski
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Latest Aleksej Pokusevski news
2023-24 Season Stats
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Aleksej Pokusevski Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL7.54.61.90.80.6Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 28 0 14.5 5.2 3.2 1.3 0.5 0.5 0.7 0 0 0.6 2.0 32.7% 1.1 2.4 47.0% 1.8 4.3 40.5% 1.1 1.5 73.2% 0.6 2.6 0.8 1.8 -74 52.5% 2022-23 34 25 20.6 8.1 4.7 1.9 1.3 0.6 1.3 3 0 1.1 3.1 36.5% 2.1 4.3 48.3% 3.2 7.3 43.4% 0.6 1.0 62.9% 1.3 3.4 1.7 1.5 -196 52.2% 2021-22 61 12 20.2 7.6 5.2 2.1 0.6 0.6 1.5 5 1 0.9 3.2 28.9% 2.1 4.2 49.8% 3.0 7.5 40.8% 0.6 0.8 70.0% 1.2 4.0 1.4 1.4 -44 48.5% 2020-21 45 28 24.2 8.2 4.7 2.2 0.9 0.4 2.2 1 0 1.3 4.6 28.0% 1.8 4.5 40.3% 3.1 9.1 34.1% 0.7 0.9 73.8% 0.7 4.0 1.3 1.0 -393 43.0% Career 1686520.47.54.61.90.80.61.5911.03.430.4%1.94.046.3%2.97.339.1%0.71.070.2%1.03.61.31.3-70747.9%
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Aleksej Pokusevski Season Stats 2023-24
Previous Game (@ Cavaliers 4/14)
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2023-24 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF2814.55.23.21.30.70.82023-24 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB3.22.60.62023-24 Defensive
BLKSTL0.50.52023-24 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%40.5%47.0%32.7%73.2%52.5%2023-24 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-741.800
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Aleksej Pokusevski Game Log 2023-24
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Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%4/14W 120-110198530133133.3%4250.0%7342.9%2150.0%051.0+42850.8%4/12L 131-98178511005240.0%5120.0%10330.0%000.0%140.0-132740.0%4/10W 115-11425106111122100.0%4125.0%6350.0%22100.0%061.0+521472.7%4/9L 130-10412441100000.0%2150.0%2150.0%4250.0%040.0-40953.2%4/7L 121-1182014901014250.0%5480.0%9666.7%000.0%180.0+2702177.8%4/5W 124-1151810220022150.0%11100.0%3266.7%55100.0%021.0+601496.2%4/3L 89-862011312003133.3%3133.3%6233.3%8675.0%120.0-621357.8%4/1L 118-104153420103133.3%400.0%7114.3%000.0%130.0-30321.4%3/29L 115-97186300116116.7%2150.0%8225.0%2150.0%210.0-50233.8%3/27W 118-111221071000000.0%44100.0%44100.0%4250.0%070.0-202086.8%3/25L 115-921911531212150.0%5360.0%7457.1%3266.7%233.0-1221766.1%3/23L 132-91249540203133.3%11100.0%4250.0%44100.0%230.0-2911978.1%3/19L 112-9227351013100.0%4125.0%5120.0%11100.0%050.3-121327.6%3/16L 109-98205320203133.3%4125.0%7228.6%000.0%120.0-62435.7%3/15L 107-9616453110400.0%5240.0%9222.2%000.0%230.0-191522.2%3/13W 110-98269532132150.0%33100.0%5480.0%000.0%141.0+1021590.0%3/11L 114-9710212100000.0%4125.0%4125.0%000.0%100.0+120325.0%3/9W 110-99772011111100.0%11100.0%22100.0%22100.0%020.0+7011121.5%2/10L 146-1115000000100.0%000.0%100.0%000.0%000.0+0010.0%2/2W 126-106741001011100.0%100.0%2150.0%2150.0%010.0-80569.4%1/24W 140-1144210000100.0%11100.0%2150.0%000.0%010.0-40250.0%12/11W 134-1208010000200.0%000.0%200.0%000.0%010.0-17020.0%11/30W 133-1103000000000.0%100.0%100.0%000.0%000.0+3120.0%11/19W 134-91853400011100.0%2150.0%3266.7%000.0%210.0+911083.3%11/14W 123-874011000100.0%000.0%100.0%000.0%010.0+2010.0%10/30W 124-1121000001200.0%000.0%200.0%000.0%000.0-8250.0%10/29L 128-9514110102100.0%000.0%100.0%2150.0%010.0-111126.6%10/25W 124-1041020000100.0%000.0%100.0%000.0%020.0+0010.0%
Regular Season Totals 14.55.23.21.30.50.50.72.00.632.7%2.41.147.0%4.31.840.5%1.51.173.2%0.62.61.8-740.88.052.5%
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Aleksej Pokusevski Player Profile
Career History
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Aleksej Pokusevski Latest News
Released by Charlotte
The Hornets waived Pokusevski on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Pokusevski was picked up by the Hornets on Feb. 27 after being waived by the Thunder. The 22-year-old averaged 7.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 19.3 minutes in 18 regular-season games with the club. Pokusevski will now enter free agency, searching for a new club after the worst statistical year of his career.
Sees just 13 minutes
Pokusevski chipped in four points (1-2 FG, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 13 minutes during Tuesday's 130-104 loss to the Mavericks. Pokusevski saw a very light workload Tuesday, as Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges combined to score 43 points in the loss. Pokusevski has played well during his time with the Hornets, averaging 7.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 18.8 minutes.
Cleared to play in Monday's game
Pokusevski (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Celtics. Pokusevski was doubtful for Monday's matchup, but he'll be able to return from a one-game absence. Assuming he's fully healthy, Pokusevski could see an uptick in playing time since Nick Richards (foot) has been ruled out.
Doubtful for Monday
Pokusevski (illness) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Celtics. Pokusevski is expected to miss his second game in a row, and that's bad news for a Charlotte team that is very shorthanded. In his absence, Davis Bertans could see more run after playing 25 minutes against the Clippers on Sunday.
Unavailable Sunday
Pokusevski (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers. Pokusevski will miss his first contest since settling in with the Hornets after a brief G League stint. The 22-year-old averaged 7.8 points and 5.0 rebounds in 22.6 minutes across his last five appearances, which leaves a sizable workload behind for Grant Williams, Davis Bertans and potentially Leaky Black to fill.
Questionable for Sunday
Pokusevski is questionable for Saturday's game against the Clippers due to an illness. The Hornets are already very shorthanded, so they would be in rough shape if Pokusevski isn't able to play. Pokusevski has averaged 19.4 minutes in March to go with 6.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals.
Solid defensive numbers off bench
Pokusevski notched 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 19 minutes off the bench during Monday's 115-92 loss to the Cavaliers. It was the first time all season the 22-year-old forward had scored more than 10 points. Pokusevski has worked his way into a consistent role in Charlotte's frontcourt rotation since being recalled from the G League in early March, playing double-digit minutes in seven straight games. Over that stretch, he's averaged 6.1 points, 4.1 boards, 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks in 20.9 minutes a contest. It would likely take an injury ahead of him on the depth chart to put him on the fantasy radar, but Pokusevski's defensive production could be intriguing with an increased workload.
Returns to NBA
The Hornets recalled Pokusevski from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Saturday. Pokusevski will return to the NBA after a short stint in the G League. However, the 21-year-old big man is unlikely to receive significant playing time for the Hornets.
Recalled to Hornets
Charlotte recalled Pokusevski from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday. Pokusevski latched on with Charlotte after being waived by Oklahoma City at the end of February. He will likely get some opportunities to impress with the Hornets down the stretch, as they are dealing with a ton of injuries all over the roster.