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The Suns traded Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale and their unprotected 2033 first-round pick to the Hornets this summer in order to acquire Miles Bridges, a least favorable first-rounder in 2029, and a least favorable 2027 second-round pick. Team owner Mat Ishbia believes Bridges will be a great on-court fit in Phoenix and he’s not concerned […]
Robert Dillingham has been waived by the Charlotte Hornets. The post Former Kentucky hoops guard waived by Charlotte Hornets appeared first on Saturday Down South .
The Charlotte Hornets released former Kentucky guard and highly regarded first round pick Rob Dillingham giving him a chance to clear waivers and become an unrestricted free agent. The Hornets’ decision to cut Dillingham was a surprise after he scored 9.6 points in just over 21 minutes last season. Dillingham, who was traded from the […] The post 3 best landing spots for Rob Dillingham after being released by Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Charlotte Hornets waived Rob Dillingham on Monday, and the Dallas Mavericks should consider signing him with their open roster spot.
The Charlotte Hornets had been busy before the start of training camp, trading Dorian Finney-Smith to the Atlanta Hawks for Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard. They then traded Hield to the Chicago Bulls for Rob Dillingham, but it looks like they didn’t plan on keeping the guard going into the season after just waiving him, […] The post Hornets waive Rob Dillingham after Buddy Hield trade with Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Charlotte Hornets are waiving Rob Dillingham, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. The former lottery pick will now be seeking a playing opportunity elsewhere with less than a month left before the new NBA season. https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2104676929651552263?s=20 Charlotte Hornets waive Rob Dillingham after recent acquisition Rob Dillingham was recently traded by the Chicago Bulls to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Buddy Hield. Dillingham, the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NBA Draf...
After trading for him on Sunday, the Hornets have waived former lottery pick Rob Dillingham, the team announced on Monday (Twitter link). The eighth overall pick in the 2024 draft, Dillingham began his NBA career with the Timberwolves, who were hoping he’d emerge as a regular rotation player on a team-friendly rookie scale contract. However, […]
The NBA offseason was full of blockbuster trades and high-profile transactions. Perhaps the most controversial trade of the offseason, though, was a deal the Phoenix Suns made with the Charlotte Hornets. The Suns traded Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and a 2033 first-round pick away. In return, the team added Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-rounder, and […] The post Mat Ishbia sounds off on controversial Suns’ Miles Bridges trade, past arrest appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Despite being on another rebuilding team, former Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham once again has a slim path to earning minutes.
The Charlotte Hornets kept wheeling and dealing over the weekend. After acquiring Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard in a trade, general manager Jeff Peterson kept doing the asset flip, sending Hield to the Bulls for Rob Dillingham. The post Hornets acquire Rob Dillingham in trade for Buddy Hield first appeared on At The Hive .
Grant Williams believes the Charlotte Hornets have enough depth and shooting to surprise teams during the 2026-27 NBA season. Speaking about the roster, Williams highlighted the talent throughout the team while acknowledging the departures of LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges during the offseason. “Our depth is ridiculous,” Williams said on No Dunks, via HoopsHype. “I […] The post Grant Williams on Hornets: “Our depth is ridiculous” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Charlotte Hornets face a similar situation as the Dallas Mavericks , who want to keep their veteran center Dwight Powell , but that means they need to waive one of their younger prospects. According to NBA insider Marc Stein , the Hornets want to keep Pat Connaughton , who has a good relationship with Charlotte star Kon Knueppel and is highly respected for his veteran guidance and locker room vibes, while being fine with a limited role on the court. The Hornets have 17 standard NBA contrac...
The Hornets announced Friday that Rookie of the Year runner-up Kon Knueppel has a left hamstring injury and will miss the entire preseason before being reevaluated during the first week of the regular season. Knueppel might end up missing multiple regular season contests, writes Scott Fowler of The Charlotte Observer, since players typically require a […]
Did the Chicago Bulls give up on Rob Dillingham too soon—and could Buddy Hield’s shooting actually make life significantly easier for Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson? On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the Bulls’ reported decision to send 21-year-old Rob Dillingham to Charlotte for veteran sharpshooter Buddy Hield and cash considerations. Dillingham averaged 9.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 30 games with Chicago, but also shot 30% from three and carried si...
If Ryan Nembhard ultimately signs with the Nuggets, him being waived by the Hawks will have been a blessing in disguise.
September 27: The trade is official, both teams announced in press releases (Twitter links). September 26: The Bulls will acquire Buddy Hield and cash from the Hornets in exchange for Rob Dillingham, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). It’s the second trade of the week for Hield, who was sent from Atlanta to Charlotte on […]
The Charlotte Hornets announced the signing of guard Jarkel Joiner on Saturday, September 26, adding another backcourt option as the team continues to finalize its roster for the 2026-27 season. Joiner, 27, has spent the majority of his professional career in the G League after playing college basketball at Ole Miss and NC State. He […] The post Hornets sign Jarkel Joiner appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Charlotte Hornets are expected to waive Ryan Nembhard following their latest roster moves, according to Marc Stein. Stein reported Saturday, September 26, that Charlotte is “finally waiving Ryan Nembhard as expected” after completing the trade that sent Buddy Hield to the Chicago Bulls for Rob Dillingham. Nembhard will become an unrestricted free agent Tuesday […] The post Hornets to waive Ryan Nembhard appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Charlotte Hornets are waiving guard Ryan Nembhard following their agreement to trade Buddy Hield to the Chicago Bulls for Rob Dillingham, according to NBA insider Marc Stein . Nembhard is expected to draw interest quickly if he clears waivers, with the Denver Nuggets considered one of the leading teams hoping to sign him to a two-way contract. Multiple teams are reportedly interested in the 23-year-old guard. Unless another team claims him first, Nembhard will become an unrestricted free a...
Free agent center N’Faly Dante has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Knicks, the team announced (via Twitter). Dante spent part of last season with Atlanta before suffering a torn ACL in his right knee during a December G League game and being waived in February. He appeared in four games with the Hawks […]
The Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets completed an intriguing trade that has the NBA world talking. The Bulls received volume three-point shooter Buddy Hield and cash while the Hornets netted recent Bulls pickup, guard Rob Dillingham, in a move that will save coach Charles Lee’s team $3 million in cap space. For the Bulls, the […] The post Grades for Rob Dillingham, Buddy Hield trade between Bulls, Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
BREAKING CHICAGO BULLS TRADE NEWS! The Chicago Bulls are reportedly trading Rob Dillingham to the Charlotte Hornets for veteran sharpshooter Buddy Hield and cash considerations, adding another proven perimeter shooter just before training camp. theScore On this emergency episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the trade from every angle. Why did Bryson Graham decide to move on from Dillingham now? What does Buddy Hield bring to a Bulls roster built around Josh Giddey, Norman Powell...
Per ESPN sources via Shams Charania, the Bulls are trading Rob Dillingham to the Hornets for Buddy Hield and cash considerations. The post Bulls Acquire Buddy Hield From Hornets for Rob Dillingham appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Imagn Images The Charlotte Hornets are trading Buddy Hield and cash to the Chicago Bulls for Rob Dillingham, according to ESPN. This is the second time Hield has been traded this offseason, as he was recently swapped for Dorian Finney-Smith when he was still on the Atlanta Hawks. Hield makes around $3 million more in salary this season than Dillingham, so the cash will help make up the difference. The appeal for Chicago is straightforward. Their two young building blocks are athletic forwards ...
September 26: Nembhard has officially been waived, the Hornets announced (via Twitter). The Nuggets remain interested in signing the point guard to a two-way contract if he clears waivers, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link). September 22: The Hornets are expected to waive Ryan Nembhard after acquiring him in a trade with […]