James Nnaji: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Prospect Fully Commits to Knicks

The chase to make it to the NBA is officially on for James Nnaji. The 20-year-old center was first officially noticed by the league when he was taken with the first pick of the second round in the 2023 NBA Draft, but he's yet to suit up in the world's top professional league.

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Knicks prospect James Nnaji parts ways with Barcelona

Barcelona and center James Nnaji have opted out of a contract that was scheduled to run through the 2026-27 season, according to an announcement from the Spanish club.

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New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / June 19

New York Knicks owned James Nnaji situation, hidden part of the Karl-Anthony Towns trade could finally pay off

The New York Knicks could have another option available to them for the 2025-26 season. Europe based basketball star James Nnaji could finally be coming to the NBA with the New York Knicks.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 19

Report: Knicks Prospect Seeks NBA Entry

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New York Knicks News / Last Word On Sports / October 4

Knicks Acquire Hidden Gem James Nnaji in KAT Trade

The Karl-Anthony Towns trade shook the NBA world to its core. While fans were divided on the benefit of this trade because of Towns’ flaws, analysts and NBA media members have crowned this an awesome trade for the Knicks.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / October 2

Hornets getting second round picks, trading away James Nnaji as part of Karl-Anthony Towns trade

The Charlotte Hornets, as they are wont to do, inserted themselves into a trade involving two other teams to try to pillage a couple of assets in return for helping them complete the trade.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 2

Hornets Trade Grade: James Nnaji to New York Knicks for Multiple Draft Picks

The Charlotte Hornets have finally completed their complex pre-season trade with the Knicks and Timberwolves. After days of speculation, the full details of the trade have been revealed.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 1

Full details emerge on Karl-Anthony Towns trade

The Knicks made headlines when they acquired four-time All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns from the Timberwolves. But with both teams facing heavy salary-cap restrictions, they needed another team to make it happen.

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NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / September 19

LIGA ACB Stash Watch: Juan Nunez and James Nnaji

In a busy summer for Barcelona, the club was involved in two transactions that affected NBA draft-and-stash players. Juan Nunez, the Spanish point guard

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 6

James Nnaji Gets Opportunity with New Team

Center James Nnaji, the Charlotte Hornets' second round draft pick in 2023, will be playing on a new team this upcoming season. According to European basketball insider Luca D'Alessandro, Nnaji will play on a loan from Barcelona at Girona Basquet.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 18, 2024

Status Update on Recent Hornets Draft Pick James Nnaji

Center James Nnaji was selected in the 2nd round of the 2023 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons but his draft rights would go to the Hornets in a trade made on draft night.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 25, 2024

Report | The Hornets Drafted James Nnaji "Against His Will"

ESPN's Jonathan Givony recently appeared as a guest on Nate Duncan's "Dunc'd on" podcast to breakdown the 2024 NBA Draft. While discussing the impact of the draft switching from one to two days, Givony made a startling revelation about James Nnaji who the Hornets traded up and selected 31st last year.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 5, 2024

Hornets Draftee James Nnaji Ruled OUT of Summer League

The Hornets 31st pick in the 2023 NBA Draft James Nnaji spent the past season playing for FC Barcelona. Following the end of Barcelona's season, it has been announced Nnaji has undergone surgery to address lumbar spine problems.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 27, 2024

Checking In On James Nnaji's Development

It's been six months since Hornets fans had their first glimpse of James Nnaji at Summer League. It's time to check in on his development and see how has he performed this season at Barcelona.