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He shot 2-of-13 and had a rough night, but there were positives.

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2022 Charlotte Hornets Regular Season Overview

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Standing (Conference)Conference Rank	14th Eastern Conference
WinsWins	27
LossesLosses	55
PPGPoints Per Game	111
PPG AllowedPoints Per Game Allowed	117.2
RPGRebounds Per Game	44.5
APGAssists Per Game	25.1
Head CoachHead Coach	Steve Clifford

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Nick Smith Jr.

CHA Shooting Guard #00

Nick Smith Jr. flashed some upside on Sunday by contributing 11 points (3-for-10 FGs), one rebound, two assists, one block and three 3-pointers against the Lakers.

Despite having multiple former five-star recruits and lottery players on their roster, it has been an ugly summer for the Hornets. Smith Jr. was able to flash his upside in this game, but the team only scored 75 points. He slipped to the late first round after initially being projected as a lottery pick, but his play thus far has lined up with where he was drafted. He’s still young, and he played better in this game than some of his teammates, but he has an uphill climb to become part of their rotation behind LaMelo Ball.
Brandon Miller

CHA Small Forward #24

Brandon Miller struggled with his shot again on Sunday and finished with 10 points (4-for-17 FGs), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal in a 93-75 loss to the Lakers.

Many have been overly critical of Miller, and he has certainly had his fair share of struggles this summer. However, there is a reason that he was selected with the No. 2 pick, and that most media outlets had him as a top three prospect in this draft. The efficiency should improve as he plays more games and gets to play alongside the players on their regular season roster. It’s easy to overreact during Summer League, but it’s important to have patience with these young guys.
James Bouknight

CHA Shooting Guard #2

James Bouknight finished Friday’s 76-68 loss to the Spurs with 14 points (6-of-18 FGs), nine rebounds, one steal, one block, and two 3-pointers in 27 minutes.

After offering little in the way of production other than scoring during Charlotte’s two games at the California Classic, Bouknight was a little better on Friday. However, 10 of his 18 shots were taken from beyond the arc, with the 2021 first-round pick going 2-of-10. Bouknight was unable to crack the Hornets’ rotation in either of his first two seasons, which makes the 2023-24 campaign critical with regard to his career. Look for Bouknight to have every opportunity to prove himself this summer, either as someone the Hornets should continue to believe in or someone who should be moved. Bryce McGowens came off the bench to add 15 points, one rebound, one assist, and two blocks in 28 minutes.
Brandon Miller

CHA Small Forward #24

Brandon Miller logged 31 minutes in Friday’s 76-68 loss to San Antonio, accumulating 16 points (5-of-15 FGs, 3-of-6 FTs), 11 rebounds, one assist, three steals, one block, and three 3-pointers.

Miller was more aggressive offensively than he was in Charlotte’s two games at the California Classic, which was a nice development for the Hornets. That said, 10 of his 15 field-goal attempts came from beyond the arc; getting Miller to play downhill more often may be something Charlotte will aim to do for the remainder of their time in Las Vegas. He was able to impact the game as a rebounder and defender at a higher level than he did in Sacramento at the beginning of the week. Kai Jones also hit double figures in rebounds, grabbing 10 to go along with seven points, one assist, two steals, and one blocked shot in 27 minutes.
Brandon Miller

CHA Small Forward #24

Brandon Miller accounted for six points (2-of-4 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer in 28 minutes in Wednesday’s 98-83 loss to the Warriors.

Miller again found himself in early foul trouble, but the bigger concern may be the lack of aggression in looking for his shot. The second-overall pick only attempted four shots on the night, which is likely way too low of a number as far as Hornets’ decision-makers are concerned. The good news is that he did rack up a team-high seven assists, so some of Miller’s playmaking abilities were on display. He’ll need to be more active as a scorer in Las Vegas this weekend. Fellow rookie Amari Bailey played well off the bench, finishing with a team-high 17 points while also grabbing four rebounds in 17 minutes.
James Bouknight

CHA Shooting Guard #2

James Bouknight logged 26 minutes in Monday’s 98-77 loss to San Antonio, recording a line of 12 points (4-of-7 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), one rebound, one assist, one steal, one block, and one 3-pointer.

This is a critical offseason for Bouknight, who has offered little production since the Hornets selected him with the 11th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. While his playing time did increase last season, he only appeared in 34 games for the Hornets. While he scored in an efficient manner in Monday’s summer opener, Bouknight didn’t offer much else. He’ll need to change that, especially if he’s to have any chance of cracking the Hornets’ perimeter rotation this winter. First-round pick Nick Smith Jr., with whom Bouknight may be competing for a rotation spot, finished Monday’s defeat with 12 points, three rebounds, three assists, one block, and one 3-pointer in 29 minutes.
Brandon Miller

CHA Small Forward #24

Brandon Miller shot 5-of-11 from the field and 5-of-7 from the foul line in Monday’s 98-77 loss to the Spurs, scoring 18 points with five rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block, and three 3-pointers in 34 minutes.

Miller had a foul-plagued Summer League debut, ultimately being called for seven (players are allowed 10) on the night with six being earned in the first half. Fouls and turnovers (six) were issues for the second overall pick, but he did finish the night shooting just below 50% from the field after going 1-of-6 in the first half. While this wasn’t the best night for Miller, it’s only July 3. That said, Miller’s performances will constantly be contrasted with those of Scoot Henderson, beginning with next weekend in Las Vegas.
Miles Bridges

CHA Power Forward #0

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Miles Bridges is preparing to sign a $7.9 million qualifying offer with the Hornets for the 2023-24 season.

Woj notes that Bridges and the team are “far apart in extension talks,” and Bridges will be an unrestricted free agent next summer. Bridges was due to get a big payday in 2022 before being charged with felony domestic assault, which resulted in him not playing in the 2022-23 season and getting a suspension for the first 10 games of 2023-24. Bridges will be one of the top free agents in the summer of 2024, and the last time we saw him on the court, he averaged career-bests in points (20.2), rebounds (7.0) and assists (3.8).
LaMelo Ball

CHA Point Guard #1

LaMelo Ball signed a five-year, $260 million extension with Charlotte, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Ball missed the majority of this past season with various ankle injuries, but with what he’s shown through his first few seasons, he deserves this contract. He was one of the most talented young players in the league, and he’s one of the best fantasy assets in dynasty leagues. He has a bright future ahead of him, and Charlotte locked up their franchise player for the foreseeable future.
Miles Bridges

CHA Power Forward #0

The Hornets announced on Wednesday that they have extended a qualifying offer to Miles Bridges.

In addition to Bridges, the Hornets extended qualifying offers to P.J. Washington and Theo Maledon, meaning that all three will be restricted free agents when free agency begins on June 30. In the case of Bridges, he did not play at all after pleading no contest to a felony domestic violence charge involving the mother of his two children. In mid-April, the NBA announced that he was suspended for 30 games, with the league crediting him with 20 games served. Bridges was in line for a substantial payday after the 2021-22 season; the market may not be as active for him due to the off-court issues. As for Washington, he will not lack suitors given his production as a starter.

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