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Was waiving Josh Okogie the right move for the Hornets?

Yahoo! Sports | July 16, 2025

Related Topics: Charlotte Hornets, Josh Okogie, Grant Williams

The Hornets cut bait half a season after trading for the guard.

Mar 25, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Okogie (12) puts a spin move on Orlando Magic forward Caleb Houstan (2) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images / Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

After agreeing to move back the deadline, the Charlotte Hornets ultimately decided to waive Josh Okogie on Tuesday. The guard was set to make nearly $8 million in non-guaranteed money on the final year of his contract, but he's now going to be a free agent.

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