Charlotte Hornets Rumors

Diabate ranks fourth league-wide in both offensive and defensive rebounding rate, representing the only player to place in the top five for both categories, per Second Spectrum. Diabate has compiled 41 rebounds across his last three games, which mark the first contests of his NBA career in which he's received more than 20 minutes of action.

Williams -- who has dealt with extended back and foot injuries -- has not suited up for an NBA contest in 333 days, representing the current longest duration a player has been sidelined league-wide, per HoopsHype.com.

Mann could end up signing a contract extension with the Hornets before the Oct. 21 deadline, according to Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast.

Williams is expected to open the 2024-25 season as the Hornets' backup power forward behind Miles Bridges, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Micic is one of several players who's expected to compete for backcourt minutes ahead of the 2024-25 season, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer.

Mann is one of several players who's expected to compete for backcourt minutes ahead of the 2024-25 season, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer.

Green is expected to open the 2024-25 season in a starting role for the Hornets, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer speculates.

Simpson will open the season in the G League with the Greensboro Swarm, general manager Jeff Peterson told Schuyler Callihan of Sports Illustrated. "With KJ and Moussa specifically, safe assumption they'll spend some time with Greensboro, and they're excited about it," Peterson said.

Diabate will open the season in the G League with the Greensboro Swarm, EVP of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson told Schuyler Callihan of Sports Illustrated. "With KJ and Moussa specifically, safe assumption they'll spend some time with Greensboro, and they're excited about it," Peterson said.

Richards could be a trade target if the Knicks want to bolster their center depth during the 2024-25 season, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv.

Micic confirmed he would remain with the Hornets and dismissed offseason trade speculation, according to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. "I am staying in Charlotte. That is official," he said. "All these rumors out there, I did not want to comment until something concrete. Probably, there was some interest, but nothing enough for me to comment. I am happy they want me here and I think the next season will be more productive for me."

The Nuggets could target Micic in a potential trade, Marc Stein of Substack speculates.

Jackson isn't expected to begin the season with the Hornets, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Green acknowledged Friday that he's "super excited" for a fresh start with the Hornets after being included in the offseason deal that sent Klay Thompson to the Mavericks, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. "It's such a young team and they play at a fast pace," Green said, "and I think I'm able to thrive in transition, being able to pick up the ball and play defense and just continue to grow my game. I'm still a young guy and it gets fun to be around older guys in Dallas and learn from them, and take that to Charlotte and just come in with a winning mindset, and, yeah, be ready to go."

Smith wants to earn a steady rotation role with the Hornets in the 2024-25 regular season, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer.

Richards, who missed the Hornets' final two regular-season games due to a foot injury, is listed as one of the many options the Knicks might consider as they attempt to bolster their frontcourt depth before the end of free agency, Peter Botte of The New York Post speculates.

Richards could be a trade target for the Knicks, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Williams is optimistic about the future of the Hornets franchise, according to Schuyler Callihan of SI.com. "In all honesty, I think we have a direction that we're headed that one would not expect. No one is going to believe that. No one's going to believe the words until we put them into action."

Bertans has been included in the list to represent Latvia in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Spain, according to Eurohoops.

The Hornets shouldn't expect any "hometown discount" in their negotiations with Bridges, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer.

The Hornets are not interested in exploring trade possibilities centered around Ball, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Williams was traded from Dallas to Charlotte before the deadline, but he could have ended up with Milwaukee instead, he told Brian Robb of MassLive. "It's one of those things where we kind of worked our way, figured out what team that would look the best. I feel like and Charlotte was the best opportunity," Williams said. "I think the only other team that probably would have been an option was Milwaukee but that deal kind of fell through. Things happen."

Miller will look to get stronger during the offseason ahead of his sophomore year in the NBA, he told Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. "I'm ready to start another season right now," Miller said. "I think my main focus this summer is to just keep putting on weight. I kind of want to build muscle mass just to be prepared for next season."

The Jazz are expected to chase Bridges in the summer, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports.

Bridges could be one of the top options in free agency for the Pistons this summer, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.