The Indiana Mad Ants announced Monday that Bell suffered a left knee injury during Friday's G League game against the Iowa Wolves and will undergo season-ending surgery at a later date.
After exploring international opportunities this summer, Bell opted to return to the Mad Ants for a second consecutive campaign. He posted eight points and eight rebounds during his G League season debut but played only 13 seconds before suffering the injury against Iowa. Bell hasn't played in an NBA regular-season game since 2021-22 with Chicago and has made only 36 appearances since the 2018-19 campaign.
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Jordan Bell: Headed overseas
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Bell has agreed to a contract buyout with Indiana's G League affiliate to pursue an international opportunity, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Bell wraps up his G League campaign with a 21-point, nine-rebound, seven-assist showing in Friday's win over Raptors 905. Agness notes that Bell was "often praised by teammates for his leadership" and that Indiana was pleasantly surprised to have him back with the squad as opposed to pursuing international opportunities earlier in the campaign. Bell compiled 148 steals-plus-blocks across 39 appearances, representing a turnover-forcing machine while grading in the 67th percentile league-wide with 0.952 points per possession.
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Jordan Bell: Let go by Pacers
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The Pacers waived Bell on Saturday.
Bell was waived by Indiana after signing an Exhibit 10 contract last Saturday. The 28-year-old big man will likely join the Pacers' G League affiliate, the Indiana Mad Ants unless he is signed by another team.
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Pacers' Jordan Bell: Inks deal with Indiana
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The Pacers signed Bell to an Exhibit 10 contract Saturday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Bell spent last season with the Guangzhou Loong Lions in the Chinese Basketball Association. Bell last made an NBA appearance with the Bulls in 2021, grabbing one rebound and one steal in one game. He will likely compete for a two-way roster spot with the Pacers.
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Jordan Bell: Inks deal overseas
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Bell signed a contract with the Guangzhou Loong Lions in the Chinese Basketball Association on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Bell last saw the court with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in 2022, averaging 13.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 2.4 blocks, and 2.0 steals in 31.9 minutes of action across 21 games. Having struggled to earn a meaningful NBA roster spot since his departure from Golden State in 2019, it comes with no shock to see the former NBA champion take his game overseas.
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Jordan Bell: Strong performance in season finale
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Bell (undisclosed) posted 29 points (11-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, five steals and two blocks in 36 minutes during Saturday's G League win over Westchester.
Bell missed Thursday's loss to Westchester due to an undisclosed issue, but he was back in action to close out the regular season. He led the Mad Ants in scoring, rebounds, steals and blocks Saturday, and averaged 13.5 points, 10.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists in 31.4 minutes per game this year.
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Jordan Bell: Doesn't play Thursday
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Bell didn't appear in Thursday's G League loss to Westchester due to an unspecified issue.
It's not clear what injury or illness Bell is dealing with, but he was unable to suit up against Westchester. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Saturday's regular-season finale.
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Jordan Bell: Strong contributor in victory
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Bell generated 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 13 rebounds, seven assists, four blocks and a steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's G League win over Motor City.
Bell remained productive in several areas Thursday and recorded his third consecutive double-double while also posting his highest assists total since March 4. The 27-year-old is now averaging 12.2 points, 11.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists in 30.6 minutes per game with the Mad Ants this year.
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Jordan Bell: Paces Mad Ants in rebounds
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Bell posted 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, an assist and three steals in 28 minutes during Monday's G League win over Long Island.
Bell has scored in double figures in six consecutive games, and he's posted five double-doubles across that span. Since the start of March, he's averaged 13.3 points, 12.1 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 32.5 minutes per game.
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Jordan Bell: Tallies 15 rebounds in win
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Bell recorded 10 points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists, three blocks and a steal in 31 minutes during Saturday's G League win over Cleveland.
Bell has been a consistent performer for the Mad Ants recently, as he's logged double-digit rebounds in each of his last six appearances while posting double-doubles in four of those games. He's made 13 appearances since joining Fort Wayne and has averaged 11.7 points, 11.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists in 30.5 minutes per game during that time.
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Jordan Bell: Another double-double Thursday
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Bell totaled 20 points (8-10 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and a steal in 35 minutes during Thursday's G League win over Greensboro.
Bell has posted double-digit rebounds in each of his last five appearances, and he posted his third double-double in his last four games during Thursday's victory. Across those four appearances, he's averaged 14.0 points, 12.8 rebounds and 6.5 assists in 34.0 minutes per game.
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Jordan Bell: Logs double-double vs. Windy City
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Bell generated 10 points (5-7 FG), 13 rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block in 34 minutes during Tuesday's G League win over Windy City.
Bell posted a triple-double in Friday's loss to Lakeland, and he stayed hot during Tuesday's double-overtime victory. Since joining the Mad Ants, he's averaging 10.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 29.4 minutes per game.
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Jordan Bell: Posts triple-double in loss
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Bell recorded 19 points (9-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 12 rebounds, 13 assists, five steals and two blocks in 38 minutes during Friday's G League loss to Lakeland.
Bell hadn't played since Feb. 17, but he returned to the court as a starter Friday and led the Mad Ants in nearly every statistical category en route to his second triple-double of the season. He's now played at least 30 minutes in each of his last five appearances.
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Jordan Bell: Leads Mad Ants in rebounds
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Bell recorded six points (2-5 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and a block in 32 minutes during Thursday's G League loss to the Cruise.
Bell was dominant on the boards Thursday with a season-high 13 rebounds, but he was unable to score in double figures due to his low shot volume. He's now averaging 10.8 points, 9.6 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 28.6 minutes per game with the Mad Ants this season.
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Jordan Bell: Records triple-double in defeat
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Bell posted 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks in 30 minutes during Thursday's G League loss to the Blue Coats.
Bell had the lowest scoring total of any starter during Thursday's matchup, but he led the team in rebounds and assists to finish with his first triple-double of the season. He's now averaging 8.7 points, 9.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 25.2 minutes per game.
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Jordan Bell: Posts double-double in start
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Bell generated 14 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and a steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's G League win over Wisconsin.
Bell was in the starting lineup Sunday and posted the lowest scoring total of any starter, but he was productive on the boards en route to his first double-double with the Mad Ants. It's not yet clear whether his starting role will continue, but the 27-year-old has played at least 20 minutes in each of his three appearances with Fort Wayne.
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Jordan Bell: Productive in team debut
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Bell (undisclosed) posted six points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three steals in 21 minutes during Wednesday's G League loss to Capital City.
Bell hadn't played in nearly a month, but he returned to the court Wednesday after being traded from Santa Cruz to Fort Wayne on Monday. Although he came off the bench, he saw ample playing time and had a well-rounded performance against the Go-Go.
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Jordan Bell: Acquired by Mad Ants
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Bell (undisclosed) was traded from the Santa Cruz Warriors to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants on Monday in exchange for a 2022 first-round pick in the G League draft, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Bell made just one appearance for Santa Cruz during the regular season and logged 12 points and eight rebounds in 24 minutes. He hadn't taken the court since Jan. 10, so it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up for the Mad Ants right away.
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Jordan Bell: Doesn't play in Thursday's loss
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Bell (undisclosed) didn't play in Thursday's loss to Rio Grande Valley.
It was another absence for the center, as Bell hasn't played since Jan. 10. His next chance to return to the floor looms Sunday.
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Jordan Bell: Another absence
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Bell (undisclosed) didn't play in Tuesday's loss to Rio Grande Valley.
The center continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. It's unclear when Bell is expected to return, as the team's next game is Thursday.
