After having him away from the team during training camp citing “personal reasons" and Jones asking for a trade on social media, the Charlotte Hornets have taken the next step and waived former first-round pick center Kai Jones.
OFFICIAL: We have waived forward/center Kai Jones.
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) October 11, 2023
This is not a surprise, and it gives each side a clean break. Jones responded on X (formerly Twitter) with this post.
I used to pray for times like dis #GOATLIFE
— Kai Jones (@242_jones) October 11, 2023
Once he clears waivers Jones will be a free agent.