The Charlotte Hornets are expected to have 2021 first-round pick Kai Jones away from the team indefinitely and there’s no timetable for his return, according to league sources. Jones will miss camp due to personal reasons and the team remains in communication with him.
Jones went viral on Instagram Live in early September for a clip in which he was seen sweating and speaking quickly, while appearing to say the Hornets would not trade him. He later denied being on drugs or intoxicated in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Sept. 11.
Speaking at a media luncheon Tuesday, Hornets coach Steve…
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