Hoops Rumors

New Magic swingman Desmond Bane feels good about how he’ll fit alongside star forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, telling Mark Medina of Sportskeeda.com that he thinks his skill set “complements those guys very well” and will help “open up the floor for them to attack and do their thing.” Bane also pointed to Orlando’s roster versatility when asked why he’s confident … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Bane, D. Smith, Hawks, Wizards, Hornets

The Hornets have signed free agent guard Jaylen Sims, the team announced today (via Twitter). Charlotte had an open spot on its 21-man preseason roster after waiving Nick Smith Jr. on Thursday. While the team didn’t reveal any details about the deal, it’s almost certainly an Exhibit 10 contract. Sims has made a habit of signing Exhibit 10 deals with the Hornets over the years, … [Read more...] about Hornets Sign Jaylen Sims

Armando Bacot was expecting to sign with the Hornets when the summer began, but he changed his mind when he got an opportunity with Fenerbahce. In an interview with Bugra Uzar of Eurohoops, Bacot explains why he chose to go to Istanbul rather than try to secure an NBA contract. “Early in the summer, I got offers from a couple of EuroLeague teams, not Fenerbahce though, and I … [Read more...] about Armando Bacot Explains Why He Chose Europe Over Hornets

Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2025 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Charlotte Hornets. Free agent signings Tre Mann: Three years, … [Read more...] about NBA 2025 Offseason Check-In: Charlotte Hornets

5:25pm: The move is now official, per the Hornets. 4:28pm: The Hornets are waiving guard Nick Smith Jr., according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Smith, 21, was the No. 27 overall pick in the 2023 draft. On the surface, the decision to waive him may seem surprising, given that he averaged 9.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game as a 20-year-old while … [Read more...] about Hornets Waive Nick Smith Jr.