The Hornets are waiving sharpshooter Seth Curry before his $4M salary for 2024-25 becomes guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (X link).
Friday represented the deadline for Charlotte to make a decision on that $4M — it would have become guaranteed if Curry had remained under contract through today. While the Hornets have opted not to lock that money onto their ’24-25 cap, the two sides have mutual interest in exploring a new deal in free agency, says Wojnarowski.
The younger brother of Stephen Curry, Seth actually has a better career three-point percentage (43.1%) than his superstar sibling (42.6%). However, the 33-year-old – who obviously isn’t Steph’s equal as a playmaker or all-around scorer – is coming off a down year in 2023-24. He appeared in a total of 44 games for the Mavericks and Hornets, averaging just 5.1 points per game on .392/.352/.903 shooting.
The younger Curry, who was sent from Dallas to Charlotte in February as part of the trade package for P.J. Washington, was able to suit up for just eight games down the stretch for his hometown Hornets, as his season ended early due to a sprained ankle.
He’ll clear waivers on Sunday if he goes unclaimed.
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