Hoops Rumors

Hornets guard Tre Mann is happy to be able to play again after a back injury derailed last season after 13 games, relays Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Mann admitted going through a “dark time” during the long recovery process, but now says he’s grateful for “just being in the NBA, being healthy and putting on the NBA jersey.” … [Read more...] about Tre Mann Grateful To Return After Lost Season

Responding to a question about Kevin Porter Jr.‘s increased responsibilities in 2025/26 now that Damian Lillard is no longer on the roster, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers suggested that the plan will be to start Porter at point guard, as Eric Nehm of The Athletic relays (via Twitter). “He started out as a high draft pick. He started. They put the ball in his hands. He could … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Porter, Celtics, Magic, Hornets, Wiseman

10:20 am: In addition to signing Badji, the Hornets have also re-added DJ Rodman to their camp roster, the team confirmed today in a press release. Rodman was initially signed and waived by Charlotte last week. The team now has a full 21-man squad. 8:28 am: The Hornets are adding free agent center Ibou Badji to their preseason roster, according to Rod Boone of The Charlotte … [Read more...] about Hornets Sign Ibou Badji, DJ Rodman

Forward Brandon Miller is healthy and will participate in training camp, Hornets president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson said on Monday, according to Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer (Twitter link). Miller’s 2024/25 campaign was cut short by wrist surgery performed in January. There’s no timetable regarding the injury status of Grant Williams and Josh Green, … [Read more...] about Hornets Notes: Miller, Knueppel, Lee, Mann, Dinwiddie, Lineup

The Hornets have waived wing DaQuan Jeffries, Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer tweets. The team has confirmed the move (Twitter link). Jeffries was signed through the 2026/27 season but his three-year contract was non-guaranteed for this season and next. His $2,743,776 salary for 2025/26 would have been fully guaranteed if he had remained on the roster through January 7. The … [Read more...] about Hornets Waive DaQuan Jeffries