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Hornets' SL Guard Zavier Simpson Signs With New Team

Hornets Summer League point guard Zavier Simpson, who earned plaudits with his steady, controlled and productive play has signed in Romania for the 2024-25 season. He joins Romanian champions U-BT Cluj-Napoca who are set to play in the Eurocup next season. Simpson averaged 13 points 4 rebounds 6.7 assists 1.4 steals 1 block 1.7 turn overs in seven games while playing 28 minutes per night,

Zavier Simpson, who spent the Summer League with the Charlotte Hornets, signed with Romanian champion and @EuroCup quarter-finalist U-BT Cluj-Napoca. pic.twitter.com/BDrbHYAusN

There was speculation among Hornets fans that Zavier Simpson (Not to be confused with KJ Simpson) could end up playing for Greensboro or sign Charlotte's vacant two-way.