The decision to sign Spencer Dinwiddie this summer and then just waive him before the regular season even started could have the Charlotte Hornets regretting it because of the roster crunch it caused. One of the repercussions was letting Josh Okogie go, as they had no more roster room to guarantee his supposed salary for the 2025-26 season.
To be clear, the move to release Dinwiddie will more likely than not benefit the squad despite its apparent need for another point guard. The veteran just does not fit the bill in Charlotte, as he is lacking in various areas, including efficient scoring, effective playmaking, and defending opposing ball-handlers.