Overview
- Brooklyn brought the No. 19 pick back to the NBA on Thursday ahead of Friday’s road game against the Mavericks.
- Traore produced 18.8 points and 6.4 assists in 13 G League games on .489/.431/.774 shooting, scoring at least 12 in every outing.
- Over his last nine G League games he averaged 20.7 points and 7.0 assists with 53/53/79 splits and a 2.42 assist-to-turnover ratio.
- Head coach Jordi Fernández praised his improved shooting, speed and decision-making after watching him post 18 points and eight assists with no turnovers versus Westchester.
- Drake Powell was recalled alongside Traore while Ben Saraf stayed with Long Island, creating a potential opening after Traore logged only 36 NBA minutes across four appearances earlier this season.