{
  "id": 10751732,
  "title": "Charlotte Hornets reveal training camp roster ahead of preseason action",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/charlotte-hornets-reveal-training-camp-roster-ahead-of-preseason",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T18:25:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/charlotte-hornets-reveal-training-camp-182551770.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Charlotte Hornets have unveiled their roster for the upcoming 2026-27 training camp, which will take place at The Citadel in South Carolina for the second straight year. The team will undergo preparation for a four-game preseason schedule leading up to their opening match on October 21 against the Brooklyn Nets.\n\nThe Hornets' 2026-27 training camp roster includes 25 players, with a mix of experienced veterans and promising rookies. Royce O’Neale, a 6'10\" forward from Baylor, leads the lineup as the first forward. Naz Reid, a forward from LSU, comes in at number two. Grant Williams, a forward from Tennessee, holds the third position.\n\nIn the guard spot, Coby White from UNC, Sion James from Duke, and Christian Anderson Jr. from Texas Tech take the top three spots. Notable names such as Kon Knueppel, Grayson Allen, Michael Ajayi, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and PJ Hall also feature prominently in the roster.\n\nThe Hornets' roster also includes notable international players like Dennis Schröder from Germany, Kylan Boswell from Illinois, and Tidjane Salaün from France. The team has a diverse group of players coming from various backgrounds and universities, adding to their depth and potential for success.\n\nThe preseason is set to begin on October 6 at home against the Brooklyn Nets, setting the stage for an exciting start to the 2026-27 season.",
  "summary": "The Charlotte Hornets revealed their 21-man training camp roster as they prepare for a four-game preseason slate.",
  "key_points": [
    "Charlotte Hornets unveil 2026-27 training camp roster",
    "25 players including veterans and rookies on roster",
    "Preseason begins October 6 against Brooklyn Nets"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}