Kai Jones seems to have gotten his wish.
Mar 11, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Kai Jones watches a free throw attempt during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-USA TODAY Sports - 20209471The Charlotte Hornets waived Jones on Wednesday, just days after he publicly requested a trade out of the organization following a tumultuous few weeks, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.
People inside the Hornets organization were reportedly worried about Jones' wellbeing when he first took a step back. Jones thenJones averaged 3.4 points and 2.7 rebounds per game last season while averaging 12 minutes per contest off the bench. The Hornets first selected him with the No. 19 overall pick out of Texas in 2021 through a trade with the New York Knicks on draft day.
The Hornets went 27-55 last season, the first under head coach Steve Clifford, and missed the playoffs for the seventh straight year. They will open their season on Oct. 25 against the Atlanta Hawks. While it’s unclear specifically what’s going on with Jones, he is now officially done in Charlotte — which seems to be what he wanted. Whether another team gives him a chance remains to be seen.Bellingham church group gets stuck in Israel amid war
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