Ibou Badji
C FA
Tue 10/14/25 6:05 PM

The Hornets waived Badji (toe) on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Badji signed a training camp contract with Charlotte in late September and is now likely to join the club's G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, for the 2025-26 campaign. The 23-year-old center appeared in 50 G League outings with the Wisconsin Herd last season, during which he averaged 6.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.5 blocks across 22.4 minutes per game.

Ibou Badji
C FA
Sat 10/11/25 8:52 PM

Badji (toe) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the Mavericks.
EDGE Analysis
Badji continues to nurse a toe injury, which has kept him sidelined during the preseason. The next opportunity for him to return to the floor will be Wednesday against the Grizzlies.

Ibou Badji
C FA
Thu 10/9/25 7:14 PM

Badji has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder due to left great toe soreness.
EDGE Analysis
Badji will skip the exhibition game with the minor toe issue, but he should be back out there for Saturday's preseason game in Dallas. He's a negligible part of the rotation and can be ignored in fantasy hoops.

Ibou Badji
C FA
Tue 9/30/25 10:17 AM

Badji signed a contract with the Hornets on Tuesday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is likely a training camp deal for Badji, and it takes Charlotte's roster to the maximum of 21 players. Badji most recently played for La Laguna Tenerife in Spanish Liga ACB season this past spring, and he was in the G League prior to that stint.

Ibou Badji
C FA
Fri 9/13/24 11:46 AM

The Bucks signed Badji to an Exhibit 10 deal Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
Badji will have the opportunity to make the Bucks' NBA roster on a non-guaranteed deal during fall training camp, although he likely will end up with the club's G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd. The 21-year-old registered 22 regular-season appearances with Portland last season, during which he averaged 1.5 points and 2.3 rebounds across 10.3 minutes per game.

Ibou Badji
C FA
Tue 4/9/24 9:02 PM

Badji (back) is available to play Tuesday against the Pelicans.
EDGE Analysis
Badji doesn't always see the floor for Portland and has been held to single-digit minutes in his last four appearances.

Ibou Badji
C FA
Mon 4/8/24 8:33 PM

Badji is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans due to low back soreness.
EDGE Analysis
Badji was also listed on the team's injury report as questionable leading up to Sunday's game, and he was ultimately able to go. Expect confirmation on his availability closer to tipoff.

Ibou Badji
C FA
Sun 4/7/24 5:11 PM

Badji (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
EDGE Analysis
Contrary to a prior report, Badji has actually been upgraded from questionable to available. However, he's not a consistent part of Portland's rotation, so his presence shouldn't impact fantasy hoops.

Ibou Badji
C FA
Sun 4/7/24 4:47 PM

Badji (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Boston, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Badji will miss a second straight game due to low back soreness. He's not a regular part of Portland's rotation, so his absence shouldn't impact fantasy hoops.

Ibou Badji
C FA
Sat 4/6/24 5:30 PM

Badji (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Celtics.
EDGE Analysis
Badji is in danger of missing his second straight contest Sunday due to lower back soreness. However, Badji receives inconsistent playing time even when available.