MAY 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
JAMES BOUKNIGHT
3.6 PPG •
0.6 RPG •
0.4 APG
3.6 PPG
0.6 RPG
0.4 APG
How the Lottery Results Could Impact James Bouknight More backcourt talent could mean less opportunities for the former first-round pick.
Raptors beat Hornets, clinch play-in tournament spot
Pascal Siakam scored 36 points, Fred VanVleet added 20 points and a career-high 20 assists and the Toronto Raptors defeated the undermanned Charlotte Hornets 128-108 to secure a sp...APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LaVine, DeRozan each score 23 points; Bulls rout Hornets
Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan each scored 23 points and the Chicago Bulls routed the injury-plagued Charlotte Hornets 121-91 on Friday nightAPRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
James Bouknight to Get More Opportunities in Final Stretch of the Season Expect to see more of the former first round pick during these final games of the season.
MARCH 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
James Bouknight playing again, helping Hornets: 'I just think it's an opportunity for him' Recalled from the G league before Sunday’s win against Dallas, Bouknight will see increased playing time as Charlotte’s season winds down.
MARCH 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Recalled from G League Bouknight was recalled from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Friday.
Impact Bouknight has spent the last week and a half in the G League and has seen plenty of run with the Swarm. While he's had a minimal role for the Hornets in recent weeks, he'll be available for Friday's game against the Mavericks and could see some playing time if Terry Rozier (foot) and Dennis Smith (illness) are sidelined.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Sunday Bouknight (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Cavs.
Impact Bouknight is not a regular part of the rotation in Charlotte, so his absence from the active roster won't impact fantasy hoops. The 2021 lottery pick has made has been a virtual non-factor in each of his first two NBA seasons, and at this point it's fair to wonder if he's considered a part of the Hornets' future plans.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to sit Sunday The Hornets list Bouknight as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers with a right ankle sprain.
Impact Bouknight hasn't played for the Hornets since Jan. 24 and picked up the right ankle sprain and some point while he was on assignment with the G League's Greensboro Swarm. Even with the Hornets out of playoff contention, the 2021 lottery pick doesn't look to be an NBA-ready contributor and is expected to see most of his opportunities in the G League whenever he moves past the ankle injury.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled to NBA club The Hornets recalled Bouknight to the NBA club from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday.
Impact Bouknight, Bryce McGowens and Theo Maledon have all been elevated and will be available for Monday's game against the Pistons. Bouknight has made just seven appearances since Nov. 28 and didn't play over six minutes in any of those contests, so it's safe to assume his presence won't impact Charlotte's rotation.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled to NBA club The Hornets recalled Bouknight to the NBA club from the G League on Sunday.
Impact While playing for the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Saturday, Bouknight finished with 19 points (6-15 FG), five rebounds and three assists. The 22-year-old will now be available for Charlotte's matchup against Boston on Sunday, but he's unlikely to garner a major role, as he's averaging just 4.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 13.9 minutes across 25 NBA appearances.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes rare appearance Wednesday Bouknight produced three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound and one steal in three minutes during Wednesday's 126-105 loss to the Clippers.
Impact Bouknight saw playing time for just the fourth time in the last 11 games, all of which have been fewer than five minutes. After appearing in 17 consecutive games to open the season, it's been a rapid decline since then. Based on what we have seen in recent times, he is unlikely to touch the fantasy radar anytime soon, even in deeper formats.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Film Breakdown: The James Bouknight Experience It’s been an up and down but mostly down season for the 2021 Lottery Pick
NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Cold spell from deep continues Bouknight contributed one point (0-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds over 17 minutes during Thursday's 117-112 overtime loss to the Heat.
Impact Bouknight couldn't find the bottom of the net in this one, failing to connect on his five shot attempts from the field, including four from deep. He's shooting just 22.4 percent from beyond the arc on the year and 31.9 percent from the field overall, so it may be tough to stomach Bouknight's shooting percentages, even in deep formats. He's been freezing from beyond the arc recently, going just 1-for-14 over the last four games.
NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
What Is The Hottest Hornets Take? Earlier this week I sent up the bat signal, looking for the most “Out there” opinion from Hornets fans and wowzer, did you deliver. I had ov...
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
What Is The Hottest Hornets Take? Earlier this week I sent up the bat signal, looking for the most “Out there” opinion from Hornets fans and wowzer, did you deliver. I had ov...
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Brooks scores 23 as Grizzlies rout Hornets 130-99
Dillon Brooks scored 23 points, matching his career-high with six 3-pointers, and the Memphis Grizzlies ran past Charlotte Hornets 130-99NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Team option exercised The Hornets exercised Bouknight's third-year team option for 2023-24 on Thursday.
Impact Bouknight will become a restricted free agent after the 2024-25 season, so the Hornets have two more years of team control. Despite off-court concerns, the 2021 No. 11 pick has seen an increased role due to injuries to LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Terry Rozier (ankle). Bouknight has averaged 5.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists on 28.6 field-goal percentage in 15.5 minutes through four games this season.
OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hit season highs in points, assists Bouknight totaled 13 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 17 minutes during Wednesday's 134-131 overtime loss to New York.
Impact Bouknight's 13 points and three assists are both season highs. He struggled immensely out of the gate, going 0-for-10 in his first two games. He's picked it up since, going 8-for-18. Fantasy managers in very deep leagues can add Bouknight to the watchlist, but the guard's usage may dip once LaMelo Ball (ankle), Terry Rozier (ankle) and Cody Martin (quadriceps) are back in the rotation.
OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
James Bouknight finally got the ball through the hoop. The Hornets hope it's the start of a surge Bouknight scored 10 points off the bench to help Charlotte defeat Atlanta on Sunday. After an eventful few weeks, the guard is hopes to find...
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • THESTATE.COM
Oubre, Richards power Hornets to 126-109 win over Hawks
Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 24 points, Nick Richards added a career-high 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a reserve role, and the Charlotte Hornets coasted to a 126-109 victory over...OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Valanciunas has big night, helps Pelicans beat Hornets
Jonas Valanciunas had 30 points and 17 rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans spoiled the Charlotte Hornets’ home opener with a wire-to-wire 124-112 victory Friday nightOCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Report: Bouknight Unconscious, Blocking Traffic Before Arrest James Bouknight issued an apology Tuesday.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Hornets' Bouknight unconscious, had gun before DWI arrest
A police report says Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight was found intoxicated and unconscious in a parking lot with his vehicle in drive when he was arrested for DWIOCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not on injury report Bouknight is not on the injury report for Wednesday's season opener at San Antonio following his arrest Sunday.
Impact More information on the situation may arise later, but for now, Bouknight is available to play. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) missing time early in the year, Bouknight may see extra run.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
