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PJ Washington met the 41-game starter criteria with the Charlotte Hornets and locked in a qualifying offer of $8.4 million this summer, reported Bobby Marks of ESPN. Washington is the first player from the 2019 draft class who didn't sign an extension to meet the criteria. Washington is averaging 15.3 points and 4.6 rebounds this season. … [Read more...] about PJ Washington Reaches 41-Game Starter Criteria, Locks In $8.4M Qualifying Offer This Offseason

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns, and Toronto Raptors reportedly had interest in trading for Kelly Oubre Jr. prior to Oubre's hand injury, sources told Marc Stein of Substack. Oubre is set to be out for 4-6 weeks after undergoing surgery on a torn ligament in his left hand. Oubre is in the final year of a two-year, $26 million deal with the Hornets. … [Read more...] about Kelly Oubre Jr. Drew Trade Interest From Cavs, Suns, Raptors Before Hand Injury

The Charlotte Hornets have refuted a report from ESPN that they are engaged in contract talks with Miles Bridges. Bridges pled no contest to a felony domestic violence charge in November. Bridges' partner posted a series of images to Instagram detailing the abuse, which included a photo of a hospital report and injuries of a concussion, broken nose, rib contusion and … [Read more...] about Hornets Refute Report Of Contract Discussions With Miles Bridges

Kelly Oubre Jr. will undergo surgery on a torn ligament in his left hand and miss four to six weeks. Oubre suffered the injury during the first week of the season and had been playing through the injury. Oubre is averaging a career high 20.2 points. Oubre is in the final season of a two-year, $26 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets … [Read more...] about Kelly Oubre Out 4-6 Weeks With Surgery On Left Hand

The Charlotte Hornets and Miles Bridges are holding talks on a new deal as he remains a restricted free agent. There is optimism a deal between Bridges and the Hornets could be reached in the near future. Bridges is expected to be suspended by the NBA for his no contest felony charge on a domestic violence incident. Bridges and Klutch Sports have been in contact with the … [Read more...] about Miles Bridges, Hornets Discussing Contract