Kai Jones seems to have gotten his wish.
The Charlotte Hornets waived Jones on Wednesday, just days after he publicly requested a trade out of the organization following a tumultuous few weeks, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.
The Charlotte Hornets have waived former first-round pick Kai Jones, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. pic.twitter.com/53L73V4H49
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 11, 2023
The Hornets center and former first round draft pick had been away from the team this fall due to “personal reasons.