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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – APRIL 02: Kai Jones #23 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts against the Toronto Raptors during their game at Spectrum Center on April 02, 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. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Charlotte Hornets Center Kai Jones “officially requested to be traded from the Charlotte Hornets” on social media Monday, which could have him facing a hefty fine.
Jones, who has been away from the Hornets for personal reasons, announced his trade request on X, formerly known as Twitter.
I have officially requested to be traded from the Charlotte Hornets. #GOATLIFE
Last season, Jones played 46 games with the Hornets, averaging 3.4 points per game and 2.7 rebounds per game. Jones has a $4.7 million option for next season that the Hornets are not expected to pick up.
Last month, Jones made some concerning statements during an Instagram Live, including several messages where he criticized teammates Mark Williams and Nick Richards, who are ahead of him at the center position on the Hornets depth chart.
What is #kaijones on rn??? #instagram #nba pic.twitter.com/C7AiSmChaU
After the season ended, the Hornets fired head coach James Borrego, who spent four seasons coaching the team and amassing a 138-163 record. Former Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford was hired to replace Borrego. Clifford previously served as an assistant for the Magic, Knicks, and Houston Rockets.
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Source: Black Enterprise
