Charlotte Hornets 2024 Cap Sheet
Cap sheet & depth chart information for the Charlotte Hornets as well as transactions, draft picks, trade exceptions and more.
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| Players (18) | Pos | Age | YoS | LBRN | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | Signed w/ | Gtd | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball Primary Ball Handler | PG | 23 | 4 | 2.25 | $35.1M | $37.9M | $40.7M | $43.5M | $46.3M | bird rights | $203.8M | |
| Miles Bridges Shot Creator | SF | 26 | 6 | -2.15 | $27.1M | $25.0M | $22.8M | bird rights | $75.0M | |||
| Grant Williams Stretch Big | PF | 26 | 5 | -1.15 | $13.0M | $13.6M | $14.2M | bird rights | $40.9M | |||
| Josh Green Stationary Shooter | SG | 24 | 4 | -1.04 | $12.6M | $13.6M | $14.6M | bird rights | $41.0M | |||
| Brandon Miller Secondary Ball Handler | SF | 22 | 1 | -3.11 | $11.4M | $11.9M | $15.1M | rookie scale exception | $11.4M | |||
| Cody Martin Secondary Ball Handler | SF | 29 | 5 | -1.42 | $8.1M | $8.6M | bird rights | $16.8M | ||||
| Vasilije Micić Secondary Ball Handler | PG | 31 | 1 | -1.58 | $7.7M | $8.1M | room mid level exception | $7.7M | ||||
| Tidjane Salaün Draft Pick #6 | PF | 19 | 0 | $7.4M | $7.8M | $8.2M | $10.4M | rookie scale exception | $15.3M | |||
| Nick Richards Roll + Cut Big | C | 27 | 4 | -2.37 | $5.0M | $5.0M | early bird rights | $10.0M | ||||
| Tre Mann Secondary Ball Handler | PG | 23 | 3 | -0.71 | $4.9M | rookie scale exception | $0 | |||||
| Mark Williams Roll + Cut Big | C | 23 | 2 | 1.32 | $4.0M | $6.2M | rookie scale exception | $0 | ||||
| Taj Gibson Roll + Cut Big | PF | 39 | 15 | -1.66 | $3.3M | minimum | $3.3M | |||||
| Nick Smith Jr. Movement Shooter | SG | 20 | 1 | -3.64 | $2.5M | $2.7M | $4.8M | rookie scale exception | $2.5M | |||
| DaQuan Jeffries Movement Shooter | SG | 27 | 5 | -0.68 | $2.4M | $2.7M | $3.0M | early bird rights | $8.2M | |||
| Seth Curry Off Screen Shooter | SG | 34 | 11 | -1.51 | $2.0M | minimum | $2.0M | |||||
Two-Way (3) | ||||||||||||
| KJ Simpson Draft Pick #42 | PG | 22 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Moussa Diabate Roll + Cut Big | C | 23 | 2 | -1.07 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Isaiah Wong Role Player | SG | 24 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Age | YoS | LBRN | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | Gtd | ||||
Average | 25.7 | 4.4 | -1.23 | $9.8M | $11.9M | $15.4M | $27.0M | $46.3M | $33.7M | |||
Guaranteed Total | $147.1M | $114.5M | $95.6M | $43.5M | $46.3M | $438.3M | ||||||
Inclusive Total | $147.1M | $143.6M | $123.8M | $54.0M | $46.3M | $438.3M | ||||||
Salary Cap | $140.5M | $154.6M | $170.1M | $187.1M | $205.8M | |||||||
Luxury Tax Threshold | $170.8M | $187.8M | $206.6M | $227.3M | $250.0M | |||||||
Apron | $178.1M | $195.9M | $215.5M | $237.0M | $260.7M | |||||||
Second Apron | $188.9M | $207.8M | $228.5M | $251.4M | $276.5M | |||||||
Bi-Annual Ex. | $4.6M | $5.1M | $5.6M | $6.2M | $6.8M | |||||||
Non-Taxpayer MLE | $12.8M | $14.1M | $15.5M | $17.0M | $18.7M | |||||||
Taxpayer MLE | $5.1M | $5.6M | $6.2M | $6.8M | $7.5M | |||||||
Room Ex. | $7.9M | $8.7M | $9.6M | $10.6M | $11.6M | |||||||
Cap Space | - $6.5M | $11.0M | $46.2M | $133.0M | $159.4M | |||||||
Max Cap Space | - $6.5M | $40.0M | $74.4M | $143.5M | $159.4M | |||||||
Luxury Tax Space | $23.6M | $44.2M | $82.8M | $173.3M | $203.6M | |||||||
Apron Space | $30.9M | $52.3M | $91.6M | $183.0M | $214.3M | |||||||
Second Apron Space | $41.7M | $64.2M | $104.7M | $197.4M | $230.1M | |||||||
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Trade Exceptions
No trade exceptions available.
Transactions
2024-2025
Isaiah Wong
Signed a 2 year Two-Way contract with Charlotte (CHA)Jared Rhoden
Waived by Charlotte (CHA)Nick Smith Jr.
Charlotte (CHA) exercised $2.71 million option for 2025-26Brandon Miller
Charlotte (CHA) exercised $11.97 million option for 2025-26Mark Williams
Charlotte (CHA) exercised $6.28 million option for 2025-26Show More
Jared Rhoden
Signed a Two-Way contract with Charlotte (CHA) via converted Two-Way contractJared Rhoden
Claimed off waivers by Charlotte (CHA)Harry Giles III
Waived by Charlotte (CHA)Keyontae Johnson
Waived by Charlotte (CHA)Charlie Brown Jr.
Waived by Charlotte (CHA)Duane Washington Jr.
Waived by Charlotte (CHA)Caleb McConnell
Waived by Charlotte (CHA)DaQuan Jeffries
Traded to Charlotte (CHA) from New York (NYK) as part of a 3-team trade: Minnesota (MIN) traded Karl-Anthony Towns to New York (NYK); Minnesota (MIN) traded 2025 2nd round pick to Charlotte (CHA); New York (NYK) traded Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, 2025 1st round pick and Keita Bates-Diop to Minnesota (MIN); New York (NYK) traded 2026 2nd round pick, 2031 2nd round pick, Charlie Brown Jr., Duane Washington Jr. and $7.2 million to Charlotte (CHA); Charlotte (CHA) traded James Nnaji to New York (NYK)Charlie Brown Jr.
Traded to Charlotte (CHA) from New York (NYK) as part of a 3-team trade: Minnesota (MIN) traded Karl-Anthony Towns to New York (NYK); Minnesota (MIN) traded 2025 2nd round pick to Charlotte (CHA); New York (NYK) traded Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, 2025 1st round pick and Keita Bates-Diop to Minnesota (MIN); New York (NYK) traded DaQuan Jeffries, 2026 2nd round pick, 2031 2nd round pick, Duane Washington Jr. and $7.2 million to Charlotte (CHA); Charlotte (CHA) traded James Nnaji to New York (NYK)DaQuan Jeffries
Traded to Charlotte (CHA) from New York (NYK) as part of a 3-team trade: Minnesota (MIN) traded Karl-Anthony Towns to New York (NYK); New York (NYK) traded Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and 2025 1st round pick to Minnesota (MIN)DaQuan Jeffries
Traded to Charlotte (CHA) from New York (NYK) as part of a 3-team trade: Minnesota (MIN) traded Karl-Anthony Towns to New York (NYK); New York (NYK) traded Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, 2025 1st round pick and Keita Bates-Diop to Minnesota (MIN)Duane Washington Jr.
Traded to Charlotte (CHA) from New York (NYK) as part of a 3-team trade: Minnesota (MIN) traded Karl-Anthony Towns to New York (NYK); Minnesota (MIN) traded 2025 2nd round pick to Charlotte (CHA); New York (NYK) traded Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, 2025 1st round pick and Keita Bates-Diop to Minnesota (MIN); New York (NYK) traded DaQuan Jeffries, 2026 2nd round pick, 2031 2nd round pick, Charlie Brown Jr. and $7.2 million to Charlotte (CHA); Charlotte (CHA) traded James Nnaji to New York (NYK)Harry Giles III
Signed a contract with Charlotte (CHA) - Exhibit 10Joel Soriano
Waived by Charlotte (CHA)Joel Soriano
Signed a contract with Charlotte (CHA) - Exhibit 10Caleb McConnell
Signed a contract with Charlotte (CHA) - Exhibit 10Marcus Garrett
Signed a contract with Charlotte (CHA) - Exhibit 10Keyontae Johnson
Signed a contract with Charlotte (CHA) - Exhibit 10Leaky Black
Waived by Charlotte (CHA)Moussa Diabate
Signed a Two-Way contract with Charlotte (CHA)Reggie Jackson
Waived by Charlotte (CHA) - agreed to buyoutReggie Jackson
Waived by Charlotte (CHA)Seth Curry
Signed a 1 year $3.3 million contract with Charlotte (CHA)Miles Bridges
Signed a 3 year $75 million contract with Charlotte (CHA)Taj Gibson
Signed a 1 year $3.3 million contract with Charlotte (CHA)KJ Simpson
Signed a 2 year Two-Way contract with Charlotte (CHA)KJ Simpson
Signed a Two-Way contract with Charlotte (CHA)Josh Green
Traded to Charlotte (CHA) from Dallas (DAL) as part of a 6-team trade: Dallas (DAL) traded 2025 2nd round pick to Minnesota (MIN); Dallas (DAL) traded 2031 2nd round pick to Philadelphia (PHI); Denver (DEN) traded Reggie Jackson, 2029 2nd round pick and 2030 2nd round pick to Charlotte (CHA); Golden State (GSW) traded Klay Thompson to Dallas (DAL); Golden State (GSW) traded 2031 2nd round pick and cash to Minnesota (MIN); Minnesota (MIN) traded Kyle Anderson to Golden State (GSW); Philadelphia (PHI) traded Buddy Hield to Golden State (GSW); Charlotte (CHA) traded 2025 2nd round pick to Dallas (DAL)Aleksej Pokusevski
Waived by Charlotte (CHA)Davis Bertans
Waived by Charlotte (CHA); leaves behind $5.25 million in dead capBryce McGowens
Waived by Charlotte (CHA)Devonte' Graham
Waived by Charlotte (CHA); leaves behind $2.85 million in dead capDevonte' Graham
Traded to Charlotte (CHA) from San Antonio (SAS) for 2025 2nd round pick [NOP pick]Reggie Jackson
Traded to Charlotte (CHA) from Denver (DEN) as part of a 6-team trade: Dallas (DAL) traded 2025 2nd round pick to Minnesota (MIN); Dallas (DAL) traded 2031 2nd round pick to Philadelphia (PHI); Dallas (DAL) traded Josh Green to Charlotte (CHA); Denver (DEN) traded 2029 2nd round pick and 2030 2nd round pick to Charlotte (CHA); Golden State (GSW) traded Klay Thompson to Dallas (DAL); Golden State (GSW) traded 2031 2nd round pick and cash to Minnesota (MIN); Minnesota (MIN) traded Kyle Anderson to Golden State (GSW); Philadelphia (PHI) traded Buddy Hield to Golden State (GSW); Charlotte (CHA) traded 2025 2nd round pick to Dallas (DAL)Marques Bolden
Waived by Charlotte (CHA)Marques Bolden
Waived by Charlotte (CHA)Tidjane Salaün
Signed a 4 year $34.03 million rookie scale contract with Charlotte (CHA)Josh Green
Traded to Charlotte (CHA) from Dallas (DAL) as part of a 3-team trade: Dallas (DAL) traded 2031 2nd round pick and 2025 2nd round pick to Golden State (GSW); Golden State (GSW) traded Klay Thompson to Dallas (DAL)Amari Bailey
Charlotte (CHA) declined $1.87 million Qualifying Offer; becomes an Unrestricted Free AgentDavis Bertans
Declined Early Termination Option with Charlotte (CHA)Seth Curry
Waived by Charlotte (CHA)JT Thor
Charlotte (CHA) declined $1.99 million Club Option for 2024-25KJ Simpson
Drafted by Charlotte (CHA): Round 2 (#42 overall)Reggie Jackson
Traded to Charlotte (CHA) from Denver (DEN) for 2025 2nd round pick [DEN pick] , 2029 2nd round pick [DEN pick] , 2030 pick [DEN pick] and Dwane Casey|15320Tidjane Salaün
Drafted by Charlotte (CHA): Round 1 (#6 overall)Marques Bolden
Signed a 2 year Two-Way contract with Charlotte (CHA)Marques Bolden
Signed a 2 year Two-Way contract with Charlotte (CHA)Aleksej Pokusevski
Signed a 2 year Rest-of-Season contract with Charlotte (CHA)Marques Bolden
Signed a 10-day contract with Charlotte (CHA)Marques Bolden
Signed a 10-day contract with Charlotte (CHA)Kyle Lowry
Waived by Charlotte (CHA)Frank Ntilikina
Waived by Charlotte (CHA)Tre Mann
Traded to Charlotte (CHA) from Oklahoma City (OKC) with Davis Bertans , Vasilije Micic , 2024 2nd round pick and 2025 2nd round pick for Gordon HaywardIsh Smith
Waived by Charlotte (CHA)Davis Bertans
Traded to Charlotte (CHA) from Oklahoma City (OKC) with Tre Mann , Vasilije Micic , 2024 2nd round pick and 2025 2nd round pick for Gordon HaywardJames Bouknight
Waived by Charlotte (CHA)Vasilije Micić
Traded to Charlotte (CHA) from Oklahoma City (OKC) with Tre Mann , Davis Bertans , 2024 2nd round pick and 2025 2nd round pick for Gordon HaywardSeth Curry
Traded to Charlotte (CHA) from Dallas (DAL) with Grant Williams and 2027 1st round pick [top-2 protected] for PJ Washington, 2024 2nd round pick and 2028 2nd round pickGrant Williams
Traded to Charlotte (CHA) from Dallas (DAL) with Seth Curry and 2027 1st round pick [top-2 protected] for PJ Washington, 2024 2nd round pick and 2028 2nd round pickKyle Lowry
Traded to Charlotte (CHA) from Miami (MIA) with 2027 1st round pick for Terry RozierIncoming Draft Picks
| Year | Round | From |
|---|---|---|
2025 | 2 | NOP |
2025 | 2 | PHI |
2026 | 1 | Own |
2026 | 2 | Own |
2027 | 1 | Own |
2027 | 1 | DAL |
2027 | 1 | MIA |
2027 | 2 | POR or NOP |
2027 | 2 | Own |
2028 | 1 | Own |
2028 | 2 | Own |
2028 | 2 | LAC swap rights |
2029 | 1 | Own |
2029 | 2 | Own |
2029 | 2 | DEN |
2030 | 1 | Own |
2030 | 2 | Own |
2030 | 2 | DEN |
2031 | 1 | Own |
2031 | 2 | Own |
Outgoing Draft Picks
| Year | Round | To |
|---|---|---|
2025 | 1 | SAS |
2025 | 2 | IND |