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Hornets' SL Guard Zavier Simpson Signs With New Team

See you next Summer Zavier!

James Plowright

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Hornets Summer League point guard Zavier Simpson, who earned plaudits with his steady, controlled and productive play has signed in Romania for the 2024-25 season. He joins Romanian champions U-BT Cluj-Napoca who are set to play in the Eurocup next season. Simpson averaged 13 points 4 rebounds 6.7 assists 1.4 steals 1 block 1.7 turn overs in seven games while playing 28 minutes per night,

There was speculation among Hornets fans that Zavier Simpson (Not to be confused with KJ Simpson) could end up playing for Greensboro or sign Charlotte's vacant two-way. However, after drafting another small lead guard in KJ Simpson with the 42nd pick in this years' draft, it always appeared unlikely.

Despite Zavier Simpson spending the 2024-25 season overseas, don't rule out a return to Charlotte's summer league team next season. After years of inept point guard play, Simpson's impact was a refreshing change and helped carry the Hornets to an impressive 7-1 record.

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James Plowright
JAMES PLOWRIGHT

Twitter: @British_Buzz Linked In: James Plowright Muck Rack: James Plowright About Me Bylines for: Sports Illustrated, Sky Sports NBA, SB Nation, Queen City Hoops Based in Manchester in the United Kingdom, I have covered the Charlotte Hornets since 2008. When I was 16 years old I won a blogging competition on Bobcats.com, this ignited my passion for journalism and since then I went on to write for a variety of blogs; Hornets Planet, Queen City Hoops and At The Hive. In 2022 I took on the role as site content manager for the Charlotte Hornets Fannation site (AllHornets.com).  I am also the founder of the All Hornets Podcast Network, having recorded over 350+ Hornets related podcasts.  Awards - The All Hornets podcast was nominated for "Best Team Podcast" in the 2022 Sports Podcast Awards.  - I was nominated for "Sports Writer of the Year" in 2013 for LSU Media while studying my B.A in History and International Relations at Loughborough University. 

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