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Hornets Sign Bez Mbeng
The Charlotte Hornets signed guard Bez Mbeng on Tuesday, according to Charlotte Observer reporter Rod Boone. The 23-year-old fills the roster spot opened by Kobe Stewart's release, and the deal is likely an Exhibit 10 as Charlotte builds out its camp group. Mbeng closed last season on the fringe of Utah's rotation, averaging 8.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 2.3 steals in 32.8 minutes across 15 games while shooting 50.0 percent from the field. That stretch included a 27-point, 11-rebound, 11-assist triple-double off the bench against Memphis. The steals are interesting, but Charlotte already has Coby White, Kon Knueppel, Dennis Schroder, and Grayson Allen ahead of him in the guard mix. Sioux Falls still controls his G-League returning rights, so Greensboro would need a trade to secure him if he does not make the Hornets.
Source: Rod Boone
Source: Rod Boone
Hornets Waive Kobe Stewart
The Charlotte Hornets waived guard/forward Kobe Stewart on Monday, dropping their offseason roster back to 20 players. Stewart had signed an Exhibit 10 contract three days earlier, making him the latest back-end roster piece Charlotte has cycled through after Josiah Allick, Trey Townsend, Kyle Mangas, and Jarkel Joiner. The 24-year-old averaged 7.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 20.0 minutes across 46 G-League games last season, then posted 4.8 points and 2.5 rebounds in six Summer League appearances with Milwaukee. Greensboro would still need to acquire his G-League rights before a Swarm path fully lines up. For now, this is roster housekeeping with no fantasy impact.
Source: Rod Boone
Source: Rod Boone
Kobe Stewart Signs Exhibit 10 Deal with Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets signed guard/forward Kobe Stewart to an Exhibit 10 contract, filling the roster spot created by Jarkel Joiner's waiver. Stewart went undrafted out of Presbyterian in 2025 and spent his first professional season bouncing between the Austin Spurs, Memphis Hustle, and Wisconsin Herd. The 24-year-old averaged 7.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 20.0 minutes across 46 G-League games, shooting 45.5 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from three. He also played for Milwaukee in Summer League, averaging 4.8 points and 2.5 rebounds over six games. Charlotte is expected to waive Stewart before the season and steer him toward Greensboro, leaving him off fantasy radars unless his jumper makes a real leap.
Source: Rod Boone
Source: Rod Boone
Hornets Waive Jarkel Joiner
Charlotte Hornets guard Jarkel Joiner was waived after a brief stay on the roster, with Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reporting that Charlotte signed guard/forward Kobe Stewart to an Exhibit 10 deal in the corresponding move. Joiner is the latest name to cycle through the final spot on Charlotte's 21-man offseason roster, following Josiah Allick, Trey Townsend, and Kyle Mangas. The former NC State guard spent last season with Raptors 905, averaging 10.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists across 49 G-League games. With Coby White, Dennis Schroder, and Kon Knueppel ahead of him in Charlotte's backcourt picture, Joiner remains off fantasy radars.
Source: Rod Boone
Source: Rod Boone
Jarkel Joiner Signs Exhibit 10 Deal with Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets signed guard Jarkel Joiner to an Exhibit 10 contract this week, with Kyle Mangas waived in the corresponding move, according to Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Joiner went undrafted out of NC State in 2023 and spent last season with Raptors 905, averaging 11.6 points, 4.2 assists, and 2.7 rebounds in the G-League. Charlotte has cycled several players through the back end of its offseason roster, making this look more like organizational depth than an NBA rotation push. Coby White, Dennis Schroder, and Grayson Allen are among the guards ahead of him in Charlotte, leaving Joiner off fantasy radars.
Source: Rod Boone
Source: Rod Boone
Hornets Waive Kyle Mangas
The Charlotte Hornets waived guard Kyle Mangas on Thursday, one day after signing him, and replaced him with Jarkel Joiner on an Exhibit 10 contract. Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reported the corresponding move, which continues Charlotte's back-end roster churn ahead of training camp. Mangas is the third player the Hornets have rotated through that open offseason spot this week, following Josiah Allick and Trey Townsend. Greensboro acquired Mangas' returning rights in August, so the likely path is a Swarm stint tied to an Exhibit 10 bonus if he stays long enough. The 27-year-old averaged 16.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 35 G League games for Austin last season, but this move has no fantasy impact.
Source: Rod Boone
Source: Rod Boone
Kyle Mangas Signs Exhibit 10 Deal with Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets signed guard Kyle Mangas and waived Trey Townsend, according to the team. Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reported that Mangas received an Exhibit 10 contract, making this the second back-end roster swap for Charlotte in three days. The 27-year-old has never appeared in an NBA game, though he had a brief two-way stint with San Antonio last season. Mangas played 35 G-League games for the Austin Spurs, averaging 16.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 31.3 minutes. Greensboro acquired his returning rights in August, so the likely path is a Swarm stint tied to an Exhibit 10 bonus. This is roster paperwork, not a move with fantasy impact.
Source: Rod Boone
Source: Rod Boone
Hornets Waive Trey Townsend
The Charlotte Hornets waived forward Trey Townsend on Wednesday, one day after signing him to an Exhibit 10 contract. Charlotte filled the open roster spot by signing guard Kyle Mangas, continuing its back-end roster shuffle ahead of training camp. Townsend went undrafted out of Arizona in 2025 and averaged 4.6 points and 2.2 rebounds across 24 G-League regular-season games split between the Texas Legends and Salt Lake City Stars last season. Greensboro acquired his returning rights in August, so the likely next step is a Swarm stint, where he could earn an Exhibit 10 bonus if he stays long enough. This move has no fantasy impact.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
Trey Townsend Signs Exhibit 10 Deal with Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets signed forward Trey Townsend to an Exhibit 10 contract after waiving Josiah Allick, according to Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Townsend went undrafted out of Arizona in 2025 and split last season between the Texas Legends and Salt Lake City Stars, averaging 4.6 points and 2.2 rebounds in 18.8 minutes across 24 G-League games. Greensboro acquired his returning rights in a six-team trade in August, so the likely endgame is a Swarm assignment and a bonus worth up to $91,000 if he sticks there for 60 days. This is back-end roster work, not a move with fantasy impact.
Source: Rod Boone
Source: Rod Boone
Hornets Waive Josiah Allick
The Charlotte Hornets waived forward Josiah Allick on Tuesday, one day after signing him, and gave the vacated spot to free-agent forward Trey Townsend. Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reported that Allick's original deal was an Exhibit 10, so the fast turnaround was the plan, not a surprise. The 25-year-old spent last season with the Greensboro Swarm, averaging 5.6 points and 5.8 rebounds in 16.6 minutes across 41 games while shooting 65.8 percent from the field. Charlotte is cycling players through its final roster spot to secure G-League rights ahead of camp. Allick is expected back in Greensboro and holds no fantasy value, though his offensive rebounding could earn him a 10-day look if the Hornets' frontcourt thins out.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
Josiah Allick Signs Exhibit-10 Deal with Charlotte
The Charlotte Hornets signed forward Josiah Allick to an Exhibit 10 contract, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. The move brings Charlotte to the 21-player offseason maximum and sets up a path for Allick to remain with the Greensboro Swarm if he is waived before the regular season. The 25-year-old averaged 5.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks in 16.6 minutes across 41 G-League regular-season games last season, then appeared in five playoff contests for the champion Swarm. His rebounding and finishing fit an affiliate role, but this is a camp/developmental move with no fantasy value unless Charlotte's frontcourt thins out.
Source: Rod Boone
Source: Rod Boone
Dennis Schroder Seals Germany's Overtime Win Over Poland
Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Schroder led Germany past Poland 96-94 in overtime in Sunday's FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifier, finishing with 18 points, five assists, two rebounds, and one steal while shooting 5-for-11 from the field, 2-for-5 from deep, and 6-for-7 at the line. FIBA credited him with the game-winning free throws with 17 seconds left, a reminder that the 32-year-old can still manage late-game offense. Charlotte acquired Schroder from Cleveland in August after he averaged 10.8 points and 4.9 assists over 70 games last season, but his fantasy ceiling still depends on steady minutes in a crowded Hornets backcourt.
Source: Keith Smith
Source: Keith Smith
Brandon Miller Nearing a Return After Shoulder Surgery
According to Rod Boone, Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller (shoulder) is nearing a return to action after having surgery. Miller underwent left shoulder surgery in May. Miller recently told Boone in an interview that his shoulder is more mobile after undergoing surgery. The Hornets haven't given a timetable on Miller's return to the court yet. He's still waiting to get full clearance to return to basketball activities. There is still over a month before training camp, so Miller still has plenty of time to get ready. The expectation is that Miller will be ready to play by the beginning of the season.
Source: Rod Boone
Source: Rod Boone
Dennis Schroder Wants to Play 2-4 More Years
Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Schroder would like to play in the NBA for 2-4 more years, according to heavy.com. Schroder has been playing in the league for 13 years, but he still feels that he has a few more years left in him. His main reason to keep playing is that he wants to make it to 2028 when the salary cap rises. Schroder has been all around the league, playing for 11 different organizations since joining the league in 2013. He was most recently traded to Charlotte, so we'll see what kind of role he has on the rebuilding Hornets. This past season, Schroder averaged 10.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.9 assists in 70 games between the Sacramento Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers. The 32-year-old feels like he could play at least four more seasons, so we'll see if that's true.
Source: heavy.com
Source: heavy.com
Hornets Add John Bryant to Charles Lee's Staff
The Charlotte Hornets are adding John Bryant as an assistant coach, according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto. Bryant spent the past several seasons on Billy Donovan's staff in Chicago after previously working under Brett Brown with the Philadelphia 76ers. A former professional player, Bryant's coaching resume also includes G-League stops with the Bakersfield Jam and Delaware Blue Coats. He now joins Charles Lee's staff in Charlotte after the Hornets jumped to 44-38 and reached the Play-In Tournament in 2025-26. Assistant-coach hires rarely change minutes or usage directly, so this has no immediate fantasy impact. It reads more as a development-minded addition for a young team trying to build on last season's leap.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
