Hornets Waive Seth Curry, Eyeing New Deal in Free Agency

The Charlotte Hornets Decided to Waive Seth Curry

Seth Curry - Charlotte Hornets / Nell Redmond | AP

The Charlotte Hornets are waiving guard Seth Curry, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Despite this move, there is interest from both sides to discuss a new deal during July’s free agency. The team had a deadline today to guarantee Curry’s contract for the 2024-2025 season.

Seth Curry, whose father Dell Curry has a special place in Hornets history as both a player and broadcaster, joined the Hornets earlier this season. His arrival came through a trade with the league runner-up Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks received forward PJ Washington, while the Hornets acquired forward Grant Williams, guard Seth Curry, and Dallas' 2027 first-round draft pick.

Curry's time with the Hornets was short but inspiring. According to Cleaning the Glass, he ranked in the 98th percentile for three-point shooting percentage last season. In the eight games he played with Charlotte before a right ankle sprain ended his season, Curry averaged 9.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.

Waiving Curry gives the Hornets flexibility to negotiate a better deal in free agency. As reported, both sides appear to be optimistic about Curry returning to the team. Hopefully, shooting skills can continue to benefit the Hornets.

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