Liam McNeeley News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Sees 21 minutes in loss McNeeley racked up seven points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds and one block over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 97-96 loss to Toronto.

Impact With Brandon Miller (knee) getting the night off for the front end of this back-to-back set, McNeeley was able to absorb some minutes Wednesday. He's been used pretty sparingly recently, averaging 10.7 minutes over his last six outings.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA The Hornets recalled McNeeley from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Sunday.

Impact McNeeley joined the Swarm for Saturday's win over the Iowa Wolves, during which he posted 27 points (9-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-8 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block in 35 minutes. The rookie first-rounder has totaled just seven minutes over two appearances with the parent club since Dec. 12, though he could see a bump in minutes with the Hornets if Kon Knueppel (ankle) is forced to miss time.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Liam McNeeley talks rookie season, enjoys Charlotte's rookie class | Sporting News Charlotte's rookie class has impressed all season.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Recalled to NBA Charlotte recalled McNeeley from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday.

Impact McNeeley is coming off a productive stint in the G League. During Sunday's 127-117 G League win over the San Diego Clippers, he produced 22 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 32 minutes. He'll be competing with Josh Green for a rotation spot moving forward.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League Charlotte assigned McNeeley to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday.

Impact The Hornets are off until Friday, so the franchise is looking to get the rookie some additional reps. In his last three NBA appearances, McNeeley averaged 8.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 19.5 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 13 off bench in loss McNeeley produced 13 points (4-5 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 20 minutes during Sunday's 115-106 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact McNeeley set a career high in scoring Sunday, and has been increasingly involved in Charlotte's rotation. The rookie is averaging 8.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 0.8 asists, 0.4 steals, 0.2 blocks and 1.2 threes made on a 50.0 percent clip across 17.8 minutes in his last five games, and will continue to backup Miles Bridges.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eight points Monday McNeeley ended with eight points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes during Monday's 116-103 loss to the Nets.

Impact McNeeley's eight points matched his career high, highlighting what a struggle it has been thus far during his rookie season. Despite the fact that Charlotte has dealt with multiple injuries, McNeeley has been unable to carve out a meaningful role, averaging 4.3 points in 13.0 minutes per game through his first 15 appearances.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Porter scores 35 points as the Nets beat the Hornets 116-103

Michael Porter Jr. scored 35 points, Noah Clowney had 18 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets 116-103

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Grabs six boards in return McNeeley (illness) registered three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist across 18 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 131-116 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Back in action after missing the Hornets' previous four games, McNeeley reclaimed a spot in the Charlotte rotation as a backup forward. With Brandon Miller (shoulder) making his return from a 13-game absence of his own, the Hornets are now close to full strength on the wing and at forward, so any pathway McNeeley might have had to see major minutes on a longer-term basis has likely closed. Miller will rest for the second leg of the Hornets' back-to-back set Sunday in Atlanta, however, so McNeeley could be in line for a one-game bump in playing time.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Saturday Charlotte coach Charles Lee said McNeeley (illness) will be available for Saturday's game against the Clippers, according to Hornets Reddit.

Impact McNeeley missed the past four games for Charlotte, but he's no longer under the weather. Prior to his illness, McNeeley was starting to carve out a minor role at the edge of the rotation.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets face the Clippers on 4-game skid

Charlotte looks to end its four-game skid when the Charlotte Hornets take on Los Angeles

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out with illness McNeeley (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact It'll be a fourth game in a row in street clothes for McNeeley, whose next chance to return comes Saturday against the Clippers. In his absence Wednesday, it's possible Pat Connaughton will play a sizable role.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana faces Charlotte on home skid

Indiana will aim to break its three-game home losing streak when the Pacers host Charlotte

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Monday McNeeley (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Raptors.

Impact McNeeley will miss his third consecutive game due to illness. His next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Pacers. With the rookie joining Brandon Miller (shoulder), Grant Williams (knee) and Josh Green (shoulder) on the sidelines, Kon Knueppel, Sion James and Pat Connaughton are candidates for increased minutes, while Drew Peterson could enter the rotation.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte plays Toronto, aims to stop road losing streak

Charlotte enters a matchup with Toronto after losing four road games in a row

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Another absence coming McNeeley (illness) is out for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

Impact The rookie will miss his second game in a row Saturday, but he remains day-to-day. McNeeley has averaged 12.5 minutes across nine regular-season appearances so far.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder face the Hornets, look for 5th straight victory

Oklahoma City will attempt to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Thunder take on Charlotte

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Friday McNeely (illness) won't suit up for Friday's game in Milwaukee, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact McNeely's absence could result in a marginal uptick in minutes for Pat Connaughton, but it won't dramatically impact the Hornets' rotations. McNeely's next chance to play will come Saturday against the Thunder.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Milwaukee McNeeley (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Impact McNeeley is under the weather and could miss the front end of the Hornets' back-to-back set. If the rookie forward is ultimately ruled out, Pat Connaughton will likely see a slight bump in minutes.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Modest outing in win McNeeley contributed five points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 12 minutes during Wednesday's 111-100 victory over the Bucks.

Impact McNeeley continues to backup Miles Bridges but has not been effective shooting the ball, averaging 5.5 points on just 27.8 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from three in his last four games. Grant Williams (knee) has yet to make his season debut and there is no timetable for his return, so McNeeley should continue to see the court with the second unit in the meantime.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 13 minutes in loss McNeeley accumulated two points (0-1 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 13 minutes during Tuesday's 116-112 loss to New Orleans.

Impact McNeeley has not been a factor in Charlotte's rotation, logging two DNPs to start the season, but is slowly being factored in, as he has seen the court for at least nine minutes in the last five games. With Grant Williams (knee) sidelined, McNeeley should continue to play some minutes off the bench backing up Miles Bridges, but his role is uncertain once Williams returns.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees limited run McNeeley amassed six points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and one rebound in 11 minutes during Tuesday's 144-117 loss to Miami.

Impact McNeeley made just his second appearance of the regular season Tuesday, as he's currently a fringe rotation player for Charlotte. He is capable of playing multiple rotation spots and coach Charles Lee is reportedly a big fan, so the rookie's role could grow as the season progresses.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Liam McNeeley's unremarkable Hornets debut raises early questions Liam McNeeley struggled to find rhythm in his NBA debut, which stood in stark contrast to his fellow Charlotte Hornets rookies' performances...

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Headed to bench McNeeley will come off the bench in Wednesday's season opener against the Nets.

Impact McNeeley received a spot start in Friday's preseason finale with some key guys resting, but he'll begin the season in a reserve role. He's not expected to be a significant part of the rotation.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 in spot start McNeeley recorded 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 113-108 preseason loss to the Knicks.

Impact McNeeley drew a rare start in Charlotte's preseason finale with the team electing to rest a good chunk of the usual starters. He wasn't able to find his groove from beyond the arc but still scored in double figures, primarily by connecting on his shots in the paint. McNeeley isn't expected to have much of a role in the rotation when the regular season begins Wednesday against the Nets.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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