Liam McNeeley News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

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

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.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday McNeeley will start in Friday's preseason game against the Knicks.

Impact Brandon Miller (wrist), LaMelo Ball (knee) and Tre Mann (hip) are sitting out Friday's preseason finale, so McNeeley will draw the start and he'll be joined by Collin Sexton, Kon Knueppel, Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate. Through four preseason games, McNeeley has averaged 5.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in 15.8 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report McNeely (Achilles) was removed from the Hornets' injury report Saturday.

Impact McNeely has finally been cleared to play after dealing with an Achilles injury, which kept him sidelined for the team's final four games of the Las Vegas Summer League. The rookie forward will likely make his preseason debut Sunday against the Thunder.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets' Liam McNeeley explains inspiration behind jersey number After wearing No. 30 for the past several years, rookie Liam McNeeley will have a new jersey number next season to begin his career with the...

AUGUST 29, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Hornets saw something the rest of the NBA missed on Liam McNeeley While many teams passed on Liam McNeeley in this year's draft, the Charlotte Hornets were more than happy to scoop him up at No. 29.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

It took 1 decision for Liam McNeeley to endear himself further to Hornets fans A simple offer by Liam McNeeley to Grant Williams should give Charlotte Hornets fans more reason to root for the rookie.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Liam McNeeley instantly proved his doubters wrong — and the reason is obvious After the conclusion of Summer League, it's even more obvious to Charlotte Hornets fans that Liam McNeeley was a great pick.

JULY 24, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Hornets' Liam McNeeley to sign shoe endorsement contract with Nike Hornets rookie Liam McNeeley has reportedly agreed to sign a multiyear shoe and apparel endorsement contract with Nike.

JULY 21, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Out Sunday McNeeley (Achilles) is out for Sunday's Summer League finale against the Kings.

Impact McNeeley will miss a fourth straight game to close Summer League due to right Achilles tendinitis. McNeeley had a productive Summer League before being shut down due to injury, averaging 18.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 29.0 minutes per game over two appearances.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined Saturday McNeeley (Achilles) didn't play in Saturday's 109-80 Summer League win over the Thunder.

Impact McNeeley missed his third consecutive Summer League game due to right Achilles tendinopathy. His last chance to suit up this summer will come in Sunday's championship game against the Kings.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't go Thursday McNeeley (Achilles) has been ruled out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Spurs.

Impact McNeeley is still battling a right Achilles injury, so the team will hold him out of Thursday's matchup. He'll presumably have another chance to go over the weekend before Summer League comes to a close.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday McNeeley has been ruled out for Monday's Summer League game against Dallas due to right Achilles tendinopathy.

Impact McNeeley will miss his first Summer League game due to an Achilles issue. He appeared in both games of the club's back-to-back set Friday and Saturday, averaging 18.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists across 29.0 minutes per game. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Spurs.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets' Liam McNeeley reacts to double-double debut in summer league Liam McNeeley registered a double-double on Friday to tip off the NBA Summer League, helping the Hornets defeat the Jazz in Las Vegas.

JULY 12, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

UConn Reacts to What Liam McNeeley Did in Stellar Summer League Debut Former UConn Huskies star Liam McNeeley showed what he’s got on Friday night, as he starred for the Charlotte Hornets in an NBA Summer Leagu...

JULY 12, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

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