Veteran point guard Reggie Jackson, who was officially waived by the Hornets on Tuesday, reached a buyout agreement with the team that created the path for his exit, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). According to Scotto, Jackson gave up $3.3MM as part of the buyout. Hoops Rumors has confirmed that Jackson surrendered exactly $3,303,771, which is … [Read more...] about Reggie Jackson Gave Up $3.3MM In Hornets Buyout
Serbia, Greece Set 12-Man Rosters For Olympics
Two more nations have set their 12-man rosters for the upcoming Olympic games in Paris, with Serbia and Greece both officially announcing their squads (Twitter links). The Serbian roster is headlined by three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and includes a few more NBA players beyond the Nuggets center. Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, Hornets guard Vasilije Micic, and Heat forward … [Read more...] about Serbia, Greece Set 12-Man Rosters For Olympics
Reggie Jackson To Join Sixers After Being Waived By Hornets
The Hornets are waiving veteran point guard Reggie Jackson, league sources tell Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Boone had previously reported that the move was expected. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link), Jackson intends to sign with the Sixers once he clears waivers. Prior to Wojnarowski’s report, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer had … [Read more...] about Reggie Jackson To Join Sixers After Being Waived By Hornets
Brandon Miller Talks USA Select Team, Josh Green, More
Following a high-scoring All-Rookie First Team debut season, Hornets forward Brandon Miller was invited to play for the USA Select Team against a stacked U.S. Olympic squad. The Alabama alum reflected on the experience during a conversation with Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. “I think that put me in a great place out there competing with the best at the highest level,” Miller … [Read more...] about Brandon Miller Talks USA Select Team, Josh Green, More
Taj Gibson Ready To Be Veteran Leader In Charlotte; Matt Morgan Has Perfect Shooting Night
After signing a one-year deal with the Hornets, Taj Gibson is looking forward to being a veteran leader with a new organization. In an interview with Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer, Gibson talks about imparting the knowledge that he has picked up during his 15 NBA seasons. “It was very special for me coming in, because I came into the league in an era when we had … [Read more...] about Taj Gibson Ready To Be Veteran Leader In Charlotte; Matt Morgan Has Perfect Shooting Night