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Status Update on Recent Hornets Draft Pick James Nnaji

It doesn't seem like the big man will be making the trip across the pond this year.

Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

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Center James Nnaji was selected in the 2nd round of the 2023 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons but his draft rights would go to the Hornets in a trade made on draft night.

The plan all along was to have Nnaji continue his development overseas before bringing him over to be a part of the rotation in Charlotte.