Jan 19, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; A detail view of the center court logo for Classic Night game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Phoenix Suns at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Marques Bolden is coming off a year where he appeared in 11 games (two starts) for the Charlotte Hornets and Milwaukee Bucks.

The former Duke star finished the season with averages of 3.4 points and 3.1 rebounds per contest while shooting 68.0% from the field in 11 games.

On Wednesday, the Hornets announced that they have waived Bolden.

Via Charlotte Hornets PR: "OFFICIAL: The @hornets have waived center Marques Bolden. Bolden, who signed a two-way contract with the team last season, averaged 4.1 points and 3.6 rebounds in nine appearances with Charlotte."

In addition to the Hornets and Bucks, Bolden has also spent time with the Cleveland Cavaliers over three seasons.

His career averages are 2.4 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 64.3% from the field in 18 games.

Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer added more details.

Via Boone: "#Hornets have waived Marques Bolden. Move opens up another two-way slot following the non-tendering of Amari Bailey."

Bolden had a solid year in the G League.

He averaged 12.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.5 blocks per contest while shooting 54.4% from the field and 48.3% from the three-point range in 13 Showcase Cup games (12 starts).

As for the Hornets, they are coming off a season where they were the 13th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 21-61 record.

They missed the NBA playoffs for the eighth straight season.

That said, the Hornets have a talented (young) roster that is led by LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.


More must-reads:

TODAY'S BEST
Saints' Derek Carr confirms rumor during guest sermon at Las Vegas church
Dyson Daniels steals his way to Most Improved Player Award
Insider suggests four-time Pro Bowl option for Steelers if Aaron Rodgers doesn't sign
Texas football team reportedly has shockingly high payroll
Five-star USC commit Alijah Arenas receives positive health update
Juan Soto's bat speed decline threatens Mets' $765 million investment
Steelers may have found another steal in UDFA pool as Pittsburgh lands an athletic freak
Collin Morikawa makes shocking change ahead of PGA Championship
Jets' Jordan Travis makes career-defining decision
Jerry Jones had harsh comment about Cowboys star CB
Astros pitcher who hasn't started since 2022 World Series set to return
Kelce brothers address Shedeur Sanders falling to fifth round of 2025 NFL Draft
NFL team executive expands on what Browns' Shedeur Sanders did wrong before draft
Insider names front-runner in Browns' QB competition after drafting Shedeur Sanders
Report: Eli Manning interested in Giants ownership stake
Mystics 2025 first-round pick's season in doubt after concerning injury
Marlins outfielder expected to miss remainder of 2025 season 
Tyrese Haliburton’s father addresses his incident with Giannis Antetokounmpo
Patriots' Austin Hooper explains what teammates can expect from HC Mike Vrabel
Falcons to pick up star WR's fifth-year option

Want more sports news?

Join the hundreds of thousands of fans who start their day with Yardbarker's Morning Bark, the best newsletter in sports.