![]() ![]() Clifford-coached teams are known for placing an emphasis on slow-paced offense that generates a high amount of free throws, quality looks from downtown, and limited turnovers. Over the summer, Clifford spoke about playing to the strengths of the team’s best players, and it’s reasonable to say that none of the Hornets rosters he coached in the mid-2010s had a player as talented as Ball, or a second and third option at the level of Rozier and Hayward. Clifford is a floor-raising coach that squeezes nearly every ounce of production out of the roster he’s given by instilling a consistent defensive effort and patience on offense. For the first time in his young career, Ball had a full-length NBA offseason to get in the lab and work on his game– the budding superstar is sure to showcase some new wrinkles.Ĭharlotte Hornets Head Coach Steve Clifford, Part IIįans will have their own, highly varied opinions as to whether or not Steve Clifford’s first tenure in Charlotte was “successful,” but his acumen and ability as an NBA coach cannot be questioned. and Terry Rozier, a late shot clock release valve in Gordon Hayward, and a pick-and-pop partner in PJ Washington, Ball will still have a variety of options racing down court and picking apart defenses. ![]() ![]() Surrounded by capable three-point gunners in Kelly Oubre Jr. Ball is the lone returning 20-point per game scorer on the roster and the primary offensive initiator and playmaker. Not exactly something that’ll get the Queen City buzzing for opening night, but absent the cloud that hovered over the organization throughout July and August, there’s still lots to look forward to this year.įresh off of a stellar sophomore campaign, becoming the youngest All-Star selection since LeBron James in 2005, LaMelo Ball is poised for an uptick in usage and responsibility. The front office only made one new addition to the 15-man roster this summer (rookie center Mark Williams), extending Cody Martin on a four-year, $31.6 million contract. Basketball is upon us after an offseason that dragged on for what felt like years for Hornets fans. He’ll provide depth for a banged-up Charlotte squad that is currently without LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, and Cody Martin ( Gordon Hayward and Kelly Oubre are also on the injury report for Tuesday’s game).The wait is finally over. Sneed will earn $94,136 on his 10-day deal with the Hornets. ![]() Charlotte still has an open two-way slot as well. The Hornets have had an opening on their 15-man roster for months, so no corresponding move will be necessary to create an opening for Sneed. He played in two games for the Grizzlies while on a 10-day contract last season and then saw action in seven more contests for the Jazz on a two-way deal. 393/.318/.738 shooting line.Ī G League regular since going undrafted out of Kansas State in 2020, Sneed has also accumulated a little NBA experience. In 32 regular season appearances (31.2 MPG), Sneed has averaged 12.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per night with a. Sneed, 25, has spent the 2022/23 season with the Greensboro Swarm, Charlotte’s NBAGL affiliate, and has appeared in a total of 44 games from the club across the Showcase Cup and regular season. 12:02pm: The Hornets have officially signed Sneed to a 10-day contract, the team confirmed in a press release.ĩ:52am: The Hornets are calling up forward Xavier Sneed from the G League, according to Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer, who reports ( via Twitter) that Sneed is signing a 10-day contract with the club. ![]()
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