by Matt Tait
Three days after Charlotte’s NBA franchise drafted UConn guard James Bouknight, crowding the Hornets’ backcourt even further than it already was, team GM Mitch Kupchak announced the Hornets had made a qualifying offer to free agent guard Devonte’ Graham.
The offer makes the former Kansas standout a restricted feee agent, which allows the Hornets the option of matching any offer sheet Graham signs with another team during free agency, which officially kicks off Monday.
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The addition of Bouknight brings uncertainty to the Charlotte backcourt, but, according to the team’s website, Graham appeared prepared for anything heading into the off-season.