Charlotte Hornets center Kai Jones will not be joining the team in training camp next week due to 'personal reasons,' the team announced Saturday.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 25: Kai Jones #23 of the Charlotte Hornets warms up before their game against the Miami Heat at Spectrum Center on February 25, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
The news comes weeks after a string of bizarre posts from Jones on social media that had some concerned about his wellbeing. There is reportedly no timetable for his return."The Charlotte Hornets announced today that forward/center Kai Jones will not participate in Training Camp due to personal reasons. There is not currently a timetable for his return to the team.
The Hornets acquired Jones in 2021 via a draft-day trade with the New York Knicks, picking up the Texas big man with the 19th overall pick of the NBA Draft. He has struggled to carve out consistent playing time since then, even with the Hornets languishing with a 27-55 record last season.
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