The Hornets will waive Bouknight on Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Bouknight will part ways with Charlotte after a lackluster three seasons with the franchise. The No. 11 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft is averaging 3.6 points in 5.8 minutes across 14 appearances in 2023-24. If Bouknight clears waivers, another team could take a flyer on the 23-year-old guard.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Back in rotation Monday
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Bouknight supplied zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in two minutes during Monday's 113-92 loss to the Knicks.
Bouknight played just two minutes in the loss, sliding into the rotation for the second time in the past seven games. Given he has logged double-digit minutes only once thus far, Bouknight can be ignored in all fantasy formats.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Back in rotation Saturday
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Bouknight chipped in nine points (3-5 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and one rebound over seven minutes during Saturday's 135-82 loss to the 76ers.
Bouknight played a season-high seven minutes in the loss, taking to the court for just the second time all season. The Hornets were blown out in the first half, affording their second and third units additional playing time. Given what it took for him to even get into the rotation, managers need not waste their time considering him in fantasy.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Makes season debut in garbage time
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Bouknight (knee) played the final 4:51 of Tuesday's 115-91 loss to the Knicks, finishing with five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and one rebound.
Cleared to make his season debut Tuesday after spending the first month of the regular season recovering from a knee surgery he underwent Oct. 11, Bouknight didn't check into the game until garbage time. Even with LaMelo Ball (ankle) facing an extended absence and two other reserve guards in Frank Ntilikina (tibia) and Cody Martin (knee) facing uncertain timelines to make their season debuts, Bouknight doesn't look as though he'll be in line for a spot in coach Steve Clifford's rotation. The Hornets don't envision Bouknight as part of their long-term core after declining his team option for the 2024-25 season in October.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Good to go
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Bouknight (knee) is available for Tuesday's matchup against the Knicks.
As expected, Bouknight has been upgraded from probable to available and will have a chance to make his season debut. He's unlikely to receive significant minutes unless foul trouble or injuries force him into action. Across 34 appearances last season, Bouknight averaged 5.6 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 15.1 minutes per game.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Probable for Tuesday
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Bouknight (knee) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Bouknight hasn't yet played during the regular season due to his knee injury, but he'll likely be able to make his debut against New York. Given the length of his absence, he'll likely be eased into action over the next few games.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Won't play Sunday
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Bouknight (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Magic.
Bouknight is still recovering from a left knee injury, and the issue has prevented him from making his regular-season debut. His next chance to play will come against the Knicks on Tuesday.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Remains sidelined
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Bouknight (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Wizards.
Bouknight is still recovering from a left knee injury. It's unclear when he'll be able to make his regular-season debut.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Remains sidelined
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Bouknight (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Celtics.
Bouknight has yet to play this season due to a left knee injury. He recently returned to team activities, but it's unclear when he'll be cleared for game action.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Remains sidelined
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Bouknight (knee) is out for Saturday's game versus the Knicks.
Bouknight has yet to suit up this season due to a left knee injury but has been cleared to return to team activities. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Boston.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Still out Friday
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Bouknight (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Bouknight was cleared to return to team activities last week after being re-evaluated by the medical staff, but he isn't yet ready to make his team debut. A timetable for his return to game action isn't yet clear, but he at least appears to be trending in the right direction.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Remains out
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Bouknight (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Miami.
Bouknight underwent a minor knee surgery in mid-October and was re-evaluated by the team's medical staff last week. He was cleared to return to team activities, but it remains unclear when he'll be able to play in a game. His next chance to do so will arrive Friday against the Bucks.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Absence continues Sunday
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Bouknight is out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Bouknight has been cleared to return to team activity, but he doesn't look as though he'll be ready for game action until Tuesday versus the Heat at the soonest. The Hornets officially declined Bouknight's fourth-year team option for 2024-25 last month, an indication the organization doesn't envision the young guard being a major part of its short- or long-term future.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Remains out Friday
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Bouknight (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Bouknight underwent knee surgery Oct. 11 and was recently re-evaluated by the team's medical staff following a four-week recovery. While he'll remain out Friday, he's been cleared to return to team activity, so the Hornets are seemingly viewing him as day-to-day.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Still out
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Bouknight (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Wizards.
Bouknight continues to recover from arthroscopic knee surgery. It's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again, but his next chance to play will come Friday in a rematch versus Washington.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Absence continues Sunday
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Bouknight (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Dallas.
Bouknight underwent arthroscopic knee surgery during the preseason and has yet to make his season debut. It's unclear when the 23-year-old is expected to be cleared for game action.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Remains sidelined Saturday
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Bouknight (knee) is out for Saturday's game versus the Pacers.
Bouknight has yet to suit up this season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee during the preseason. Bouknight's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Dallas, but he doesn't appear to be nearing a return.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Gets fourth-year option declined
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The Hornets declined Bouknight's (knee) fourth-year team option Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
The 23-year-old is in the midst of a multi-week recovery after undergoing arthroscopic surgery earlier this month on the meniscus in his left knee, but even before the injury surfaced, Bouknight hadn't made a case to stick around in Charlotte on a longer-term basis. Through his first two seasons in the NBA, Bouknight had struggled just to crack the Hornets' rotation, as he's appeared in just 65 games. He's converted at a lowly 35.3 percent clip from the field and 31.6 percent rate from the three-point line while averaging 5.1 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 12.6 minutes per game for his career.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Out at least four weeks
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Bouknight will undergo arthroscopic surgery to address a meniscus injury in his left knee Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
Bouknight's injury occurred during training camp practice last Thursday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. While the third-year guard is expected to miss the beginning of the regular season, his absence shouldn't affect Charlotte's rotation much, as he averaged just 15.1 minutes across 34 appearances last season.
