The Charlotte Hornets opted to part ways with 2021 first-round draft pick Kai Jones after two lackluster seasons where he didn't make much progress toward becoming a rotational player and after some odd behavior being posted on social media over last summer, the team felt like the best thing for him would be to have a fresh start.
In 67 career games with the Hornets, Jones averaged 2.7 points, two rebounds, 0.5 blocks, 0.3 assists, and 0.3 steals per game. He also spent a great deal of time down in the G League with the Greensboro Swarm where he would show off his athleticism and bounce which is what caught the Hornets' eye when he was at the University of Texas.