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Hornets Take Risky Gamble in Free Agency by Letting Tre Mann Walk

Just one day after making headlines by acquiring Collin Sexton in a savvy trade with Utah, the Charlotte Hornets followed up with a baffling move that has fans and analysts scratching their heads: the team has declined to tender guard Tre Mann his $6.94 million qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent.

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Hornets Blockbuster Trade of Mark Williams With Suns Finally Official

What began as a chaotic saga involving failed physicals, rescinded deals, and anxious waiting has finally reached a definitive conclusion: Mark Williams is no longer a Charlotte Hornet.

Josh Okogie News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 30

Hornets, Josh Okogie agree to surprising decision on deadline of key date in contract

The Charlotte Hornets had to make a call on the future of veteran wing Josh Okogie by the end of today, considering his contract would become fully guaranteed ($7.7M) by tomorrow morning.

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Collin Sexton’s Arrival Sparks Hope for Hornets’ Eastern Conference Rise

The Charlotte Hornets are making it clear: they’re ready to retool and compete in the Eastern Conference. Their latest move? Acquiring guard Collin Sexton in a trade that sends Jusuf Nurkić the other way.

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Here is every winner of the NBA Finals MVP, a who’s who of Association history.

Mark Williams News / Hoops Wire / June 30

Suns, Hornets Announce Mark Williams Trade

The Phoenix Suns are adding more size to the middle, acquiring 7-footer Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade that was made official by both teams on Monday. In exchange, Charlotte will receive veteran guard Vasilije Micic, the No.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 30

NBA free agency: Three center targets for the Charlotte Hornets to consider

After trading Mark Williams to the Phoenix Suns in a draft day stunner and swapping Jusuf Nurkic for Collin Sexton, the Charlotte Hornets are in need of a center to round out their big man rotation.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Way-Too-Early 2026 Mock NBA Draft Reveals Hornets' Dream Scenario

The 2025 NBA Draft is finally behind us and the new league year is about to kick off. But before reality drags us back down, let’s have a little fun. CBS Sports dropped its Way-Too-Early 2026 Mock NBA Draft, and if the projections hold true and the lottery gods finally decide to stop being petty, Charlotte might just find itself picking No.

Deandre Ayton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

3 reasons why Hornets must pursue Deandre Ayton after Blazers buyout

After trading Jusuf Nurkic in exchange for Colin Sexton, the Charlotte Hornets are lacking a veteran center heading into the offseason. Their perfect replacement could have just recently hit the open market with Deandre Ayton’s recent buyout from the Portland Trailblazers.

Tre Mann News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 30

Hornets reportedly decline to tender the qualifying offer to Tre Mann

The Charlotte Hornets declined to tender Tre Mann his one-year, $6.94M qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent. The news was first reported by Mike Scotto of HoopsHype.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 30

Who should the Hornets target in free agency? Four names that make sense

Starting at 6 p.m. ET this evening, NBA teams can begin negotiating with free agents, but contracts can not be signed until July 6th. After knocking the draft out of the park and swinging a deal for Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton, Jeff Peterson is well on his way to turning this Charlotte Hornets roster around.

Josh Okogie News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 30

Decision day: Should the Charlotte Hornets hang on to Josh Okogie?

Offseason decisions are coming in a flurry for Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Ops Jeff Peterson, and today, he'll have to make a call on veteran wing Josh Okogie, whose contract is set to become fully guaranteed tomorrow, July 1st.

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Miles Bridges News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 30

Active Hornets could use Miles Bridges to get important big man in trade

The Charlotte Hornets have a slight problem now: they're pretty low on centers. Just a week ago, this would've sounded impossible, but trades sending Mark Williams and Jusuf Nurkic out west have depleted the reserves.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 30

Charlotte Hornets named top landing spot for former No. 1 overall pick

After a flurry of moves last week, the Charlotte Hornets are in need of a center. Previously, they had a bit of an overflow there with Mark Williams, Moussa Diabate, and Jusuf Nurkic.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

QO Updates: J. Walker, A. Mitchell, Two-Ways, Mann

The Trail Blazers opted not to tender forward Jabari Walker a qualifying offer prior to Sunday’s deadline, reports Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report (Twitter link).

Collin Sexton News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

3 Reasons Hornets Should Start Collin Sexton

The Charlotte Hornets started off their week by trading Jusuf Nurkic to the Utah Jazz for Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick. With rumors regarding their desire for an experienced backup ball-handler, their acquisition of Sexton could be connected to that.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 30

What the Hornets' Collin Sexton trade means for Tre Mann's future in Charlotte

The Charlotte Hornets traded for Collin Sexton yesterday, adding an 18-point-per-game scorer to their bench along with a future second-round pick for Jusuf Nurkic.

Collin Sexton News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 30

Grade the Trade: Hornets flip Jusuf Nurkić for Jazz guard Collin Sexton

The Hornets made a splash Sunday afternoon, landing Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick in exchange for center Jusuf Nurkić. The deal came out of nowhere.

Collin Sexton News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 29

What are the Charlotte Hornets getting in Collin Sexton?

The Charlotte Hornets have temporarily moved their headquarters to a high rise in Uptown while the Spectrum Center undergoes its second wave of summer time renovations.

Jusuf Nurkic News / Field Level Media / June 29

Report: Jazz land C Jusuf Nurkic in trade with Hornets

The Utah Jazz are set to acquire center Jusuf Nurkic from the Charlotte Hornets for Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round draft pick, ESPN reported Sunday.