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Brought back for a second year with the organization, Joe Chealey provided the Hornets with combo guard depth and a sense of familiarity in both Greensboro and Charlotte this season.
A two-way player for Charlotte during his rookie year in 2018-19, Chealey returned for both NBA Summer League and Training Camp last fall. He began his second professional season in the G League, posting averages of 11.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.1 steals in 34 appearances for the Greensboro Swarm, 24 of which were starts.
Needing backcourt help around the All-Star Break after injuries and vacated roster spots, the Hornets inked Chealey to a 10-day contract on Feb.