Charlotte Hornets facing roster decisions ahead of training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 12:11 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets carry 18 standard contracts, exceeding the 15-man limit as training camp approaches in roughly two months. The team is $26.8 million below the luxury tax line. Key players with contract guarantees include Mouhamadou Gueye, Pat Connaughton, and Moussa Diabaté, while three club options for upcoming contracts are due by October 31. The franchise also holds a record $40.8 million trade exception from a recent trade involving LaMelo Ball. Decisions on player contracts are critical as the regular season nears and the roster needs to be finalized.
- •Hornets carry 18 contracts, exceeding the 15-man limit.
- •Training camp opens in two months.
- •Three contracts have guarantee dates approaching.
- •Charlotte holds a $40.8 million trade exception.
- •Key players like Gueye and Connaughton are involved in contract decisions.
- 12:11 AMYahoo Sports — Charlotte Hornets Must Resolve Roster Crunch as Training Camp Nears
"Charlotte carries 18 standard contracts against a 15-man limit. Three guarantee dates, three club options due Oct. 31, and a record $40.8M trade exception.
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