Charlotte Hornets Officially Sign Former Duke Star

Mason Plumlee spent the 2024-25 season playing for the Phoeinx Suns. The 35-year-old center had averages of 4.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 61.9% from the field in 74 games. On Sunday, the Charlotte Hornets officially announced that they had signed Plumlee. Via Hornets.com: "Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson announced today that the team has signed free-agent center Mason Plumlee. Per team policy, the terms of the deal were not disclosed." Plumlee was the 22nd pick in the 2013 NBA Draft out of Duke. He has played 12 years for the Denver Nuggets, Brooklyn Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, LA Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons (and Hornets). Plumlee will be a good veteran to add to the Hornets' locker room. His career averages are 8.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest while shooting 59.5% from the field in 860 games. He's also appeared in 71 NBA playoff games (11 starts). Via ESPN's Shams Charania (on June 30): "Free agent cen