Daeqwon Plowden Injury News & Updates
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Inks two-way deal with Sacramento
The Kings signed Plowden to a two-way contract Wednesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
The Suns waived Plowden on July 6 after being traded to Phoenix in the massive seven-team trade involving Kevin Durant landing with the Rockets. The Bowling Green product played in six regular-season games with the Hawks during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 7.2 points and 1.8 rebounds across 12 minutes per game while shooting 64 percent from the floor and 52.9 percent from beyond the arc.
Jul 6, 2025
To be waived by Phoenix
Plowden will be waived by the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Plowden was sent to the Suns as part of a historic seven-team trade that became official Sunday, though he'll now have to explore other opportunities. The 26-year-old appeared in six outings for Atlanta after signing a two-way deal with the team in December, averaging 7.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.5 three-pointers in 12.0 minutes per game during that span.
Jul 6, 2025
Traded to Phoenix
The Hawks traded Plowden to the Suns as part of a historic seven-team trade that became official Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Plowden played in six games for the Hawks during the 2024-25 campaign. The Bowling Green product averaged 7.2 points and 1.8 rebounds across 12 minutes per game, shooting 64 percent from the field and 52.9 percent from deep.
Apr 11, 2025
Rare appearance in win
Plowden registered two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in one minute during Thursday's 133-109 victory over Brooklyn.
ANALYSIS
Plowden suited up for just the fifth time all season, all of which have been garbage-time appearances bar one. It's clear Plowden is on the outside looking in when it comes to rotational minutes, averaging 5.2 points in 8.1 minutes this season.
Mar 31, 2025
Transferred to NBA
Plowden was transferred from the G League's College Park Skyhawks to Atlanta on Monday.
ANALYSIS
With College Park missing out on the G League playoffs, Plowden will join the Hawks in the NBA to provide some depth to the roster. The rookie swingman is logging 16.5 minutes per game over two appearances with Atlanta in 2024-25, but it's unclear what kind of role he'll have to close out the season.
Mar 2, 2025
Doesn't suit up Sunday
Plowden didn't play in Sunday's 126-108 G League loss to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers due to a right elbow strain.
ANALYSIS
The right elbow strain is a new injury for Plowden, and his next chance to suit up will come in the parent club's game against Memphis on Monday. The two-way swingman has received the majority of his playing time in the G League, appearing in only two outings with the Hawks since signing a two-way contract with the club in December.
Jan 17, 2025
Returns to parent club
The Hawks transferred Ploweden from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Plowden recorded 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, one assist and one block in 22 minutes during Thursday's 123-122 overtime G League loss to the Maine Celtics. However, Plowden will now get an opportunity to crack the Hawks' NBA rotation during Saturday's matchup with Boston.
Jan 16, 2025
Shines in debut Wednesday
Plowden closed Wednesday's 110-94 victory over the Bulls with 19 points (7-8 FG, 5-6 3Pt) and four rebounds over 25 minutes.
ANALYSIS
Plowden played in an NBA game for the first time in his career, providing the Hawks with a much-needed scoring punch off the bench. He took advantage of the fact Atlanta was short-handed, something that may not last too long. While it is fantastic to see players like Plowden making a name for themselves on the biggest stage of all, it is unlikely to repeat itself any time soon.
Jan 15, 2025
Recalled to NBA
Atlanta recalled Daeqwon Plowden from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Wednesday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Plowden, who is on a two-way contract with Atlanta, could see his first taste of NBA action Wednesday against the Bulls -- Atlanta will have just 10 players available due to numerous injuries.
Dec 27, 2024
Agrees to two-way deal
Plowden and the Hawks agreed to a two-way contract Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Plowden went undrafted in 2022 out of Bowling Green and has never been on an active NBA roster during the regular season until now. Before signing the two-way deal, Plowden was playing for the Hawks' G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks, averaging 14.2 points while shooting 38.5 percent from deep.
Oct 18, 2024
Waived by Atlanta
The Hawks waived Plowden on Friday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Plowden latched on with the club for training camp on a non-guaranteed deal. However, after being waived the 26-year-old is expected to join Atlanta's G League affiliate -- the College Park Skyhawks -- for the 2024-25 campaign.
Sep 26, 2024
Signs with Atlanta
Plowden signed a contract with the Hawks on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Plowden was waived by the Warriors earlier this month, but he only needed a few days to find a new team. Plowden was previously on a two-way contract with the Warriors and turned heads with his play in the 2024 Summer League, averaging 14.6 points per game and shooting 39.6 percent from three-point range across eight contests. Plowden will likely open the season with the College Park Skyhawks of the G League.
Sep 24, 2024
Let go by Warriors
The Warriors waived Plowden on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Plowden had previously agreed to a two-way deal with the Warriors but will now start the 2024-25 campaign as a free agent. It wouldn't be surprising for the 25-year-old forward to find his way onto a G League roster.
Jul 16, 2024
Joins Golden State on two-way deal
Plowden and the Warriors agreed to a two-way contract Tuesday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
ANALYSIS
Plowden has been a standout during the Summer League, averaging 16.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 blocks and 2.6 three-pointers across five appearances. He's likely to be a featured player in the G League for Santa Cruz this season.
Jul 7, 2024
Returns to action Sunday
Plowden (leg) recorded 14 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 23 minutes during Sunday's 92-68 win over the Lakers in the California Classic Summer League.
ANALYSIS
Plowden suffered a right leg injury during Saturday's Summer League win over Miami, but he was back in action a day later. He's played a prominent role for Golden State this summer and should continue to get opportunities to contribute.
Jul 6, 2024
Suffers leg injury
Plowden suffered a right leg injury in Saturday's win over the Heat in the 2024 NBA Summer League, according to Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area.
ANALYSIS
Plowden was helped off the court with an apparent right leg injury, and the Warriors are expected to be very cautious with him in terms of the potential recovery process. Plowden scored 24 points (9-13 FG, 6-9 3Pt) across 23 minutes in the win before exiting the contest.
Oct 21, 2023
Hits waiver wire
Plowden was waived by the Magic on Saturday, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Plowden shouldered a nice chunk of playing time during Orlando's last preseason game against Flamengo, but he was unable to do much with the opportunity (three points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 23 minutes). As a result, he'll head to waivers and could end up reporting to the Magic's G League affiliate, the Osceola Magic.
Oct 18, 2023
Signs with Orlando
Plowden signed a contract with the Magic on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Plowden spent the 2022-23 campaign in the G League, averaging 8.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 20.4 minutes per game over 24 appearances with the Birmingham Squadron. It wouldn't be surprising to see him back in the G League once the regular season begins.
Oct 15, 2022
Waived by New Orleans
Plowden was waived by the Pelicans on Saturday, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Plowden was on an Exhibit 10 contract, so there's a strong chance he lands in the G League. In 51 preseason minutes, he totaled 20 points, eight rebounds, four blocks, three assists and one steal.
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