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

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CHARLOTTE SPORTS LIVE) -- The Hornets have waived guard Nick Smith Jr. a week before the start of training camp, league sources confirmed with CSL Thursday.  The team has since confirmed the news. Smith was drafted 27th overall by Charlotte in 2023 out of Arkansas, and the 6-foot-2 combo guard averaged 10 points and 2.4 assists a year ago where he saw 27 … [Read more...] about Hornets release guard Nick Smith Jr. amid crowded backcourt ahead of training camp

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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