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Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb. No update was provided from the team on when Williams would return to basketball activities. Williams initially sprained his right thumb in March. He missed the next six games, but returned to play in six of the Hornets final eight contests. Williams became Charlotte's starting … [Read more...] about Mark Williams Had Surgery For Torn Ligament In Right Thumb

PJ Washington is not considered a realistic target for teams in restricted free agency this offseason. With teams possessing limited cap space, the most Washington could realistically sign for is $54 million over four seasons. Washington is seeking a deal in the $18 million range annually, making that offer sheet a relative bargain and an easy decision for the Charlotte Hornets … [Read more...] about PJ Washington Seeking RFA Contract Above MLE

The Charlotte Hornets extended qualifying offers to Miles Bridges, PJ Washington, and Theo Maledon. All three players are now restricted free agents. Bridges, who missed all of last season, is set to miss the first 10 games of this season after being charged with domestic violence last summer. Bridges pleaded no contest and is serving three years of probation. Washington … [Read more...] about Hornets Extend Qualifying Offers To Miles Bridges, PJ Washington, Theo Maledon

Dennis Smith Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets. Smith was a priority for the Nets at the start of free agency. Smith is coming off a bounce back season for the Charlotte Hornets, averaging 8.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 25.7 minutes over 54 games. Smith is represented by John Noonan. … [Read more...] about Dennis Smith Jr., Nets Agree To One-Year Deal

Miles Bridges has signed a $7.9 million qualifying offer for the 23-24 season with the Charlotte Hornets, which will allow him to become an unrestricted free agent next offseason. Talks on a new deal with the Hornets stalled and Bridges decided to stop pursuing an offer sheet or sign-and-trade opportunities. Bridges has veto power over any trade this season. Bridges will be … [Read more...] about Miles Bridges Signs $7.9M Qualifying Offer With Hornets