Hornets' James Bouknight: Big minutes yield nothing in loss
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Bouknight notched six points (3-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 26 minutes during Friday's 112-109 loss to the Rockets.
Bouknight was disappointing in Friday's loss, managing just six points in 26 minutes. To this point in his career, it's been rough going for Bouknight, who is struggling to carve out a regular spot in the rotation. Based on what we have seen thus far, there is no reason to think anything will change heading into next season.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Leads team in scoring
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Bouknight recorded 22 points (8-16 FG, 6-11 3Pt), six rebounds and four assists over 31 minutes during Friday's 121-91 loss to the Bulls.
With Dennis Smith (illness) and Terry Rozier (foot) both out, among several others, Bouknight came off the bench but still saw over 30 minutes and led the team in scoring with 22 points, a new season high. Given the plethora of injuries for Charlotte, consider this amount of action only temporary for the second-year guard, who has spent a long stretch of this season in the G-League.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Recalled from G League
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Bouknight was recalled from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Friday.
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.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Stellar from three in 44-point game
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Bouknight tallied 44 points (13-20 FG, 11-16 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block over 32 minutes during Saturday's 127-124 win over Austin.
Bouknight led the team in scoring, threes made, rebounds and tied a team high in steals en route to a dominant 44-point double-double during Saturday's win. Bouknight has averaged 18.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 23 regular-season contests.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Leader from deep in starting lineup
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Bouknight tallied 27 points (10-14 FG, 7-9 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists over 29 minutes during Thursday's 118-107 win over Mexico City.
Bouknight finished second on the team in scoring while connecting on a team-high mark from deep en route to a near 30-point showing Thursday. Bouknight has averaged 16.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 21 G League games this season
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Top scorer in return to action
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Bouknight tallied 23 points (8-11 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 122-116 loss to Mexico City.
Bouknight returned to the floor after missing Sunday's NBA contest against the Cavaliers due to a right ankle injury, leading Greensboro in scoring and threes made in a G League defeat. Bouknight has averaged 16.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 21 G League games this season, but it's rather concerning that the 2021 lottery pick hasn't made a tangible impact at the NBA level yet.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Assigned to G League
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The Hornets assigned Bouknight (ankle) to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday.
Bouknight is currently dealing with a right ankle sprain, so it's unclear if he'll see any action during his upcoming G League stint. He hasn't made an NBA appearance since Jan. 24.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Out Sunday
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Bouknight (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Cavs.
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.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Likely to sit Sunday
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The Hornets list Bouknight as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers with a right ankle sprain.
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.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Dealing with ankle sprain
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Bouknight didn't play Friday in the G League's Greensboro Swarm's 125-110 loss to the Austin Spurs with a right ankle sprain.
Bouknight has averaged 16.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 20 contests in the G League this season. The second-year guard was a lottery pick for the Hornets a season ago, but has yet to make much of a mark at the NBA level and is likely to see the majority of his playing time in the G League when healthy again.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Posts double-double in defeat
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Bouknight tallied 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 116-110 loss to Rio Grande Valley.
Bouknight led the team in rebounds while finishing as one of three starters and six Swarm players in double figures in scoring. Bouknight has averaged 16.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 20 regular-season contests.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Records double figures as starter
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Bouknight finished with 12 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal over 21 minutes during Saturday's 115-100 loss to College Park.
Bouknight was one of two starters to score in double figures and one of four Swarm players to surpass the double-digit point total. Bouknight has averaged 16.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 18 regular-season games.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Strong from deep as starter in loss
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Bouknight notched 17 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 26 minutes during Thursday's 120-117 loss to College Park.
Bouknight was one of six Swarm players in double figures in scoring, finishing with a strong night from deep in the loss. Bouknight has averaged 16.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 17 regular-season games.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Assigned to G League
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The Hornets assigned Bouknight to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Tuesday.
Bouknight didn't see any action during Monday's 117-106 win over the Pistons and has been sent back to the G League a day later. Across 17 appearances with the Swarm, Bouknight is averaging 16.2 points while shooting 40.9 percent from the field and 37.3 percent from the deep.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Recalled to NBA club
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The Hornets recalled Bouknight to the NBA club from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday.
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.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Tallies double-double in victory
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Bouknight posted 16 points (6-16 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one block over 31 minutes during Saturday's 122-110 win over Maine.
Bouknight was one of five Swarm players in double figures in scoring while leading the team in rebounds en route to a double-double. Bouknight has averaged 16.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 16 regular-season games.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Leads team in scoring in return
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Bouknight tallied 24 points (9-20 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 120-106 loss to Maine.
Bouknight returned to the Swarm lineup a game after being inactive due to an undisclosed reason and led the team in scoring and rebounds Friday. Bouknight has averaged 15.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 15 regular-season games.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Held out with undisclosed reason
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Bouknight was inactive during Wednesday's 110-100 loss to the Cleveland Charge.
Bouknight missed Wednesday's loss due to an undisclosed reason. Over 15 games this season, Bouknight has averaged 15.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists in the G League.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Assigned to G League
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The Hornets assigned Bouknight to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday.
Bouknight, Kai Jones, Bryce McGowens and Theo Maledon will all start the second-half schedule in the G League and are expected to garner sizable roles during Wednesday's matchup against the Cleveland Charge. Across 15 appearances with the Swarm, Bouknight is averaging 15.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.9 steals-plus-blocks in 23.1 minutes per game.
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Hornets' James Bouknight: Balanced outing in losing effort
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Bouknight tallied 14 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and three assists over 22 minutes during Monday's 119-104 loss to Motor City.
Bouknight was one of five Swarm players in double figures in scoring Monday, also finishing second on the team in rebounds. Bouknight has averaged 16.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 14 regular-season games.
