[Saba Sports News] Charlotte Hornets player Kai Jones, who has been dealing with behavioral issues on social media, has formally requested a trade from the team. In a message shared through an unspecified platform on Monday, Jones made his desire to be traded clear by stating, “I have officially asked to be traded from the Charlotte Hornets.”
This trade request follows weeks of Jones consistently displaying erratic behavior on social media, including criticism of some of his teammates. The Hornets have expressed concerns about his conduct.
Kai Jones, a former standout at the University of Texas, was selected in the first round as the 19th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Despite averaging only 2.7 points and 2.0 rebounds per game over two seasons, Jones possesses promising physical attributes. Charlotte had previously exercised his $3 million team option for the 2023-24 season. However, there is still an impending October 31 deadline for the Hornets to determine whether they will pick up his $4.7 million team option for the 2024-25 season.