JAMES BOUKNIGHT NEWS

Leading scorer in SL win Bouknight totaled 25 points (8-11 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four assists and three rebounds across 20 minutes in Thursday's 102-83 Summer League win over the Rockets.

Impact Bouknight caught fire Thursday, leading all scorers while drilling six three-pointers. He hasn't logged NBA action since the 2023-24 season with the Hornets, when he appeared in 14 regular-season games and averaged 3.6 points in 5.8 minutes per contest.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Portland Bouknight was waived by Portland on Wednesday, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Portland signed Bouknight to an Exhibit 10 deal Tuesday simply to secure his G League rights. Bouknight will suit up for the Rip City Remix this season.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Portland Bouknight agreed to a deal with Portland on Tuesday, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact A former Hornet, Bouknight's deal is an Exhibit 10 contract. Highkin reports that the Trail Blazers will soon waive the guard to secure his G League rights with the Rip City Remix.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Charlotte The Hornets are waiving Bouknight on Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bouknight will part ways with Charlotte after a lackluster three seasons with the franchise. The No. 11 pick in the 2021 Draft is averaging 3.6 points in 5.8 minutes across 14 appearances in 2023-24. If Bouknight clears waivers, another team could take a flyer on the 23-year-old guard.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in rotation Monday Bouknight supplied zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in two minutes during Monday's 113-92 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Bouknight played just two minutes in the loss, sliding into the rotation for the second time in the past seven games. Given he has logged double-digit minutes only one thus far, Bouknight can be ignored in all fantasy formats.

JANUARY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in rotation Saturday Bouknight chipped in nine points (3-5 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and one rebound over seven minutes during Saturday's 135-82 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Bouknight played a season-high seven minutes in the loss, taking to the court for just the second time all season. The Hornets were blown out in the first half, affording their second and third units additional playing time. Given what it took for him to even get into the rotation, managers need not waste their time considering him in fantasy.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut in garbage time Bouknight (knee) played the final 4:51 of Tuesday's 115-91 loss to the Knicks, finishing with five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and one rebound.

Impact Cleared to make his season debut Tuesday after spending the first month of the regular season recovering from a knee surgery he underwent Oct. 11, Bouknight didn't check into the game until garbage time. Even with LaMelo Ball (ankle) facing an extended absence and two other reserve guards in Frank Ntilikina (tibia) and Cody Martin (knee) facing uncertain timelines to make their season debuts, Bouknight doesn't look as though he'll be in line for a spot in head coach Steve Clifford's rotation. The Hornets don't envision Bouknight as part of their long-term core after declining his team option for the 2024-25 season in October.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Bouknight (knee) is available for Tuesday's matchup against the Knicks.

Impact As expected, Bouknight has been upgraded from probable to available and will have a chance to make his season debut. He'll presumably be eased back into action, but with LaMelo Ball (ankle) sidelined, the Hornets may need all hands on deck. Across 34 appearances last season, Bouknight averaged 5.6 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 15.1 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Tuesday Bouknight (knee) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Bouknight hasn't yet played during the regular season due to his knee injury, but he'll likely be able to make his debut against New York. Given the length of his absence, he'll likely be eased into action over the next few games.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Bouknight (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Magic.

Impact Bouknight is still recovering from a left knee injury, and the issue has prevented him from making his regular-season debut. His next chance to play will come against the Knicks on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Bouknight has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Hornets.

Impact Bouknight is still recovering from a left knee injury. It's unclear when he'll be able to make his regular-season debut.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Bouknight (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Celtics.

Impact Bouknight has yet to play this season due to a left knee injury. He recently returned to team activities, but it's unclear when he'll be cleared for game action.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Bouknight (knee) is out for Saturday's game versus the Knicks.

Impact Bouknight has yet to suit up this season due to a left knee injury but has been cleared to return to team activities. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Boston.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Friday Bouknight (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Bouknight was cleared to return to team activities last week after being re-evaluated by the medical staff, but he isn't yet ready to make his team debut. A timetable for his return to game action isn't yet clear, but he at least appears to be trending in the right direction.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Bouknight (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Miami.

Impact Bouknight underwent a minor knee surgery in mid-October and was re-evaluated by the team's medical staff last week. He was cleared to return to team activities, but it remains unclear when he'll be able to play in a game. His next chance to do so will arrive Friday against the Bucks.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absence to continue Bouknight is inactive for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Bouknight has been cleared to return to team activity, but his return to the Hornets' rotation will come Tuesday versus Miami at earliest. Bouknight's 2024-25 team option was declined by Charlotte last month.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Bouknight (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Bouknight underwent knee surgery in October and was recently re-evaluated by the team's medical staff. While he'll remain out Friday, he's been cleared to return to team activity, so he appears to be trending toward a return.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Bouknight (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Wizards.

Impact Bouknight continues to recover from arthroscopic knee surgery. It's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again, but his next chance to play will come Friday in a rematch versus Washington.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absence continues Sunday Bouknight (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Dallas.

Impact Bouknight underwent arthroscopic knee surgery during the preseason and has yet to make his season debut. It's unclear when the 23-year-old is expected to be cleared for game action.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Saturday Bouknight (knee) is out for Saturday's game versus the Pacers.

Impact Bouknight has yet to suit up this season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee during the preseason. Bouknight's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Dallas, but he doesn't appear to be nearing a return.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte Hornets Decline James Bouknight's Fourth-Year Option James Bouknight’s option has been declined.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gets fourth-year option declined The Hornets declined Bouknight's (knee) fourth-year team option Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 23-year-old is in the midst of a multi-week recovery after undergoing arthroscopic surgery earlier this month on the meniscus in his left knee, but even before the injury surfaced, Bouknight hadn't made a case to stick around in Charlotte on a longer-term basis. Through his first two seasons in the NBA, Bouknight had struggled just to crack the Hornets' rotation, as he's appeared in just 65 games. He's converted at a lowly 35.3 percent clip from the field and 31.6 percent rate from the three-point line while averaging 5.1 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 12.6 minutes per game for his career.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

BREAKING: Hornets G James Bouknight to Undergo Surgery Charlotte’s young guard is set to miss the start of the season.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

James Bouknight Out Indefinitely With Sprained Knee The Hornets Guard will miss time in training camp.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Erupts for 26 points Bouknight compiled 26 points (10-20 FG, 4-9 3PT, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and one steal in 27 minutes of Thursday's 89-83 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact He was in need of a big performance, as Bouknight was struggling mightily coming into Thursday. In his previous five games, Bouknight shot just 32.7 percent from the field. With Brandon Miller's Summer League over, Bouknight made the most of his opportunity as the engine of the offense Thursday.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE