According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, free-agent forward Taurean Prince plans to sign a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 2016 No. 12 overall pick has bounced around the National Basketball Association before spending last season with the Lakers. He appeared in 78 games for Los Angeles, starting 49, averaging 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. Prince might make some appearances in the starting lineup with the Bucks, so there may be streaming potential for fantasy managers at some point during the 2024-25 campaign.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Taurean Prince hopes to ink a new deal with the team. He signed a one-year, $4.5 million pact last offseason and wants to extend his stay in L.A. "My family, the quality of life in Los Angeles is something that myself and my family haven't had in probably three or four seasons," Prince told Lakers Nation. "So to stay here would be definitely number one. If not that, then I mean, wherever the dominoes fall and wherever it's best, that's where I'll be. But I for sure want to be a Laker, 100 percent." Despite starting 49 times in 78 appearances and averaging 27.0 minutes, Prince didn't do much that pops out on the box score in 2023-24. He averaged 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists, shooting 39.6 percent from three-point range.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Taurean Prince will move into the starting five ahead of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. As expected, Prince will join the starting five with LeBron James (ankle) ruled out for this game. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried about James as this is likely more of a rest game than a serious issue. Regardless, Prince will draw the start and have increased fantasy value. He's normally good for about 10 points per game with a handful of rebounds. Fantasy managers should consider Prince a low-end streaming option for Tuesday's slate.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Taurean Prince (knee) isn't on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's clash versus the Clippers, meaning he should be back in the lineup after sitting out one game. Price was absent on Sunday against Portland due to left knee soreness. The veteran should assume his usual role in the starting unit on Tuesday, bumping Rui Hachimura back to the bench. Prince has been a solid three-and-D guy for the Lakers this season, averaging 9.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 30.6 minutes with 38.7 percent shooting from deep.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Taurean Prince (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Orlando. He was a late scratch Wednesday versus the Clippers with knee soreness and could be missing again. Prince is bothered by left patellar tendonitis. The veteran has produced a couple of very strong performances to kick off his Lakers career, and he's averaged 10.5 points with 40.9 percent three-point shooting in four games as a starter. Cam Reddish replaced Prince in the starting unit Wednesday night. He struggled at first but finished strongly and had an impact at both ends, amassing eight points with four rebounds, four assists, one block, and three steals. The 24-year-old could now get another chance to shine versus the Magic.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Taurean Prince has been named the starting small forward for Opening Night versus the Denver Nuggets. Head coach Darvin Ham said that Prince starting is circumstantial due to Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) being injured. Prince has played well in the preseason and earned the chance to start. The 29-year-old is unlikely to have long term fantasy value. He could be a possible streaming option while Vanderbilt is sidelined.
Taurean Prince Making Good Case To Be Starter For Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers forward Taurean Prince has impressed in the preseason and could end up being the fifth starter for the team. "You can just throw him on the floor," Lakers head coach Darvin Ham said of Prince last week. "He's a pro's pro. He's the quintessential three-and-D guy. His scrappiness. His activity. His communication with his teammates, trying to keep everybody focused on that side of the ball. As well as a guy who doesn't have to force anything. He knows his spots. He knows where to be. He can finish in the paint, make threes obviously. But just the consummate professional." The praise came after Prince scored 17 points and had two steals in 20 minutes in a preseason game against Golden State. The 29-year-old has averaged 10.6 points and 1.0 steals in 17.8 minutes with 47.8 percent shooting from deep in the preseason overall, starting four of five games.
Timberwolves Could Trade Taurean Prince To Free Up Money
According to Jon Krawczysnki of The Athletic, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince could be traded to free up money to help bring back free agents. Prince has a $7.5 million salary for next season which becomes guaranteed on June 28, so the team will have to make a decision quickly on his future. The 29-year-old has been a solid bench piece for Minnesota, but Krawczysnki notes that Prince's exit would help bring back Naz Reid and/or Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Reid had a very good campaign in 2022-23, while Alexander-Walker impressed in the playoffs.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince came out of nowhere to hit a season-high 35 points Monday against the Knicks, leading the team to a 140-134 road victory. Anthony Edwards (ankle) missed a second consecutive game, so there have suddenly been a lot more shooting opportunities for others and Prince took full advantage of it on Monday. He finished a fantastic 8-for-8 from deep and missed only one of his 13 total attempts from the field. Price, whose career-high stands at 38 points, completed his damage with five rebounds and two assists. The 28-year-old will hope to replicate his Monday's effort against his former team, the Hawks, on Wednesday, although Prince is set to lose most of his fantasy appeal if Edwards returns.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Nowell (knee) and forward Taurean Prince (personal) have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Both Nowell and Prince were questionable to play before being ruled out with their respective ailments. Austin Rivers and Nickeil Alexander-Walker should see a slight increase in minutes, but do not offer much in terms of fantasy value.
