Charlotte Hornets rookie Sion James averages 5.4 points in season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:15 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Sion James made an immediate impact in his rookie season with the Charlotte Hornets, appearing in all 82 regular season games. He averaged 5.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, two assists, and 0.6 steals. James, coming off a collegiate career spanning five seasons at Tulane and Duke, showed promise on the defensive end despite a field goal percentage of 37.1%. His performance secured him a role in Charlotte's rotation, with potential for more minutes if his shooting improves. The Hornets selected James in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft.
- •Sion James played all 82 regular season games this season
- •Averaged 5.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and two assists
- •Field goal percentage was 37.1%
- •Drafted by Charlotte in the 2025 NBA Draft
- •Strong potential for increased minutes
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Charlotte Hornets 2025-26 player grades: Sion James
"After five seasons between Tulane and Duke, Sion James stepped into Charlotte's rotation right away as a rookie.
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