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The Pistons are still shaping what life looks like around Cade Cunningham — and one of the preseason’s biggest experiments has been putting the ball in Ausar Thompson’s hands more often, per Hunter Patterson of The Athletic.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 5

Mason Plumlee's role with the Hornets can't exceed being this year's Taj Gibson

Mason Plumlee returned to the Charlotte Hornets this summer after a couple of seasons away. He was the starting center for the Hornets before he was traded to the Clippers in the 202-23 season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 18

3 Hornets who will not survive the 2026 trade deadline

The Charlotte Hornets have a plethora of players who are not under contract beyond the upcoming 2025-26 season. Mason Plumlee, Collin Sexton, Spencer Dinwiddie, Pat Connaughton, and KJ Simpson (two-way), according to Spotrac, expire this season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Fastbreak on SI / July 14

Charlotte Hornets Officially Sign Former Duke Star

Mason Plumlee spent the 2024-25 season playing for the Phoeinx Suns. The 35-year-old center had averages of 4.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 61.9% from the field in 74 games.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 4

Mason Plumlee could be this year's Taj Gibson for the Hornets

Mason Plumlee has returned to the Charlotte Hornets just a couple of years after being traded away. Plumlee proved to be a resourceful center who can rebound, pass, and give a high level of effort.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 30

Report: Suns Big Man Signing With Former Team

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets are reportedly linked to another move surrounding the center position on the opening night of free agency. According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania on X: “Free agent center Mason Plumlee has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets, sources tell ESPN.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 30

Guess who's back? Hornets sign center Mason Plumlee to one-year contract

The Charlotte Hornets are on the board in NBA free agency, signing center Mason Plumlee to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the squad, Shams Charania of ESPN reported.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / June 30

Charlotte Hornets Reportedly Sign 12-Year NBA Veteran

Mason Plumlee played the 2024-25 season for the Phoenix Suns. He finished the season with averages of 4.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 61.9% from the field in 74 games.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 3

2025 Suns Player Review: Phoenix found value in Mason Plumlee, even if no one noticed

Plumlee served his purpose as a physical force who played hard and gave his all during an up-and-down season. Welcome to our Phoenix Suns Season in Review series, where we take a closer look at each player who suited up during the 2024–25 campaign.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / March 24

Suns getting big reinforcements against Bucks who are without an All-Star

PHOENIX — Three of the Phoenix Suns‘ key rotation players, Grayson Allen, Mason Plumlee and Nick Richards, are expected to return to the lineup Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / March 15

Bright Side Baller: Suns’ offensive explosion against Sacramento showcases youth movement at its best

How the Phoenix Suns’ rookies gave them the spark they’ve been missing. The Phoenix Suns took on the Sacramento Kings in downtown Phoenix on Friday night, and while the rain poured outside, the Suns were making it rain inside as they made a season-high 24 three-pointers.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / March 13

‘Nobody threw any blows’: Suns players defend Plumlee altercation, feel ejection wasn’t necessary

PHOENIX — With 3:21 left in their 111-104 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee and Rockets center Steven Adams got in an altercation that sent the bruising big men wrestling to the ground and resulted in a double ejection.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 15, 2024

Suns Center Elected to Players Association Role

New Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee also has a new title: NBPA Secretary-Treasurer. Plumlee was elected to the position by the NBPA's board of representatives and will serve in the role for three seasons, replacing Harrison Barnes.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 5, 2024

Phoenix Suns Officially Sign Recent Clippers Player

Mason Plumlee is coming off his 11th season in the NBA. He finished the year with averages of 5.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 56.9% from the field in 46 games (11 starts) for the Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 30, 2024

Mason Plumlee to sign a one-year deal with the Suns

Plumlee will be playing for his seventh team since entering the league during the 2013-14 season. He’s had stints with Brooklyn, Portland, Denver, Detroit, Charlotte and the Los Angeles Clippers.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / November 9, 2023

Clippers eyeing another trade following Mason Plumlee injury

Mason Plumlee could miss up to two months of basketball after the veteran big man sprained his MCL. His injury leaves the Los Angeles Clippers short on depth at center, and they could look to make another trade to strengthen their rotation.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 28, 2023

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The Golden State Warriors and first-year general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. are entering one of the most pivotal offseasons during the team's dynastic era.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / February 11, 2022