Hornets waive Ryan Nembhard after trading Buddy Hield for Rob Dillingham

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Hornets waive Ryan Nembhard after trading Buddy Hield for Rob Dillingham
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The Charlotte Hornets waived guard Ryan Nembhard following their trade for Buddy Hield. After acquiring Hield from the Atlanta Hawks earlier this week, the Hornets traded him to the Chicago Bulls for Rob Dillingham. The decision to waive Nembhard, who was undrafted, has been expected and aligns with the team's roster restructuring as training camp approaches. Nembhard may attract interest from other teams after clearing waivers.

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  • •Charlotte traded Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard, and cash considerations to the Hornets.
  • •The Hornets then traded Hield to the Bulls for Rob Dillingham.
  • •Nembhard was waived after the trade, with possible interest from other teams.
  • •Dillingham was the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NBA draft.
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  • 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Hornets officially waive ex-Mavericks undrafted gritty floor general after second Buddy Hield trade
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The Charlotte Hornets have had a busy week, making some moves as training camp approaches. Charlotte traded away a veteran and released a young guard all in the same day.

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