Charlotte Hornets adjust roster depth before the 2026-27 NBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

The Charlotte Hornets enter the 2026-27 NBA season following a series of offseason roster changes. With 17 players currently signed, the organization must trim the roster to 15 players prior to the season opener. New acquisitions include Naz Reid and Hannes Steinbach, who are expected to bolster the frontcourt, while Royce O'Neale and Grayson Allen provide depth off the bench. Head coach Charles Lee will manage a rotation that features Coby White at point guard and Brandon Miller at small forward. The team must navigate these final roster decisions before training camp begins. These changes aim to improve the team's overall depth and flexibility across both guard and frontcourt positions.
- •Charlotte currently has 17 players on the roster.
- •Naz Reid and Hannes Steinbach headline the new frontcourt additions.
- •Coby White remains the designated starter at point guard.
- •Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale are expected to contribute off the bench.
- •The team must cut the roster to 15 players before the season begins.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Predicting the Charlotte Hornets depth chart before the 2026-27 NBA season
"After many offseason trades, the Charlotte Hornets enter the 2026-27 season with tremendous depth.
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