Terry Rozier‘s status in conjunction with a federal probe into suspicious bets gained some clarity today, thanks to a report from ESPN’s David Purdum. Rozier has not been charged with or accused of wrongdoing by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, but neither has he been cleared, as reports this week indicated. According to Purdum, the investigation stems from a game Rozier played with … [Read more...] about More Details Emerge On Rozier Federal Investigation
Eastern Notes: Sexton, Holland, Anthony, Embiid, Bassey
In a wide-ranging interview with Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer (subscription required), Hornets head coach Charles Lee spoke about the offseason additions to the roster, why he’s comfortable with the team’s frontcourt options, and how he expects LaMelo Ball to take another step forward as a leader next season, among other topics. Discussing newly acquired veteran … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Sexton, Holland, Anthony, Embiid, Bassey
Hornets Waive Josh Okogie
The Hornets have waived Josh Okogie, Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer reports. Okogie’s $7.7MM salary for next season would have been guaranteed if he had remained on the roster beyond Tuesday. Charlotte had looked to trade the wing but couldn’t find a partner, Boone writes. The two sides agreed to push back Okogie’s guarantee date beyond the original June 30 deadline to … [Read more...] about Hornets Waive Josh Okogie
Micic Signs Three-Year Contract With Hapoel
Vasilije Micic has signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv on a three-year contract worth $20.9MM, Basketnews.com relays. The contract will make Micic the highest-paid player in the EuroLeague. Additionally, he’ll also receive shares in the club. Earlier this month, the Bucks bought out Micic shortly after he was acquired in a trade with the Hornets. Micic gave up $6.1MM of his $8.1MM … [Read more...] about Micic Signs Three-Year Contract With Hapoel
Hornets, Drew Peterson Agree To Two-Way Deal
Free agent forward Drew Peterson has agreed to a deal with the Hornets, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), who hears from agents Mike Silverman and Troy Payne that their client will sign a two-way contract with Charlotte. Peterson, who went undrafted out of USC in 2023, initially signed an Exhibit 10 contract with Miami, but has spent most of his two … [Read more...] about Hornets, Drew Peterson Agree To Two-Way Deal