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Edmond Sumner: Waived by Hornets
Edmond Sumner was released by Charlotte on Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.Sumner's roster spot will be taken by veteran Ish Smith. With Frank Ntilikina suffering a fractured left tibia, adding a traditional backup point guard was a need for Charlotte.
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Hornets' Edmond Sumner: Inks deal with Charlotte
The Charlotte Hornets signed Edmond Sumner to a one-year deal Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.com reports.Sumner missed the entire 2021-22 campaign due to an Achilles tear but made 53 appearances, including 12 starts, for Brooklyn last season. In 2022-23, he averaged 7.1 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 13.9 minutes on 46.1/35.6/91/7 shooting splits. Sumner will likely compete for the backup point guard role behind LaMelo Ball (ankle).
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Edmond Sumner: Officially let go by Brooklyn
The Nets waived Edmond Sumner on Saturday, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.Sumner made 31 appearances for the Nets in 2022-23 after spending the first four years of his career with Indiana. For Brooklyn, he averaged 7.1 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 13.9 minutes. Sumner is expected to have several suitors as a free agent, but he's unlikely to garner a starting role in 2023-24.
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Nets' Edmond Sumner: Expected to be released
Edmond Sumner is expected to be released by the Brooklyn Nets, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.The Nets have until Saturday to make a decision on whether to guarantee Sumner's contract, but it appears he'll be headed elsewhere. If Sumner does end up getting waived, Scotto reports that he'll have several potential suitors. Sumner had a lot of good moments with the Nets in 2022-23, averaging 7.1 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 13.9 minutes.
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Nets' Edmond Sumner: Left off injury report
Edmond Sumner (hip) isn't listed on the Brooklyn Nets' injury report ahead of Saturday's Game 1 against Philadelphia, Alec Sturm of NetsDaily.com reports.Sumner wasn't available for the regular-season finale due to a hip issue, but as expected, he's good to go for the playoffs. However, with the Nets essentially at full strength, it's unclear if the backup point guard will be part of Brooklyn's postseason rotation.
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Nets' Edmond Sumner: Won't play in finale
Edmond Sumner (hip) will not play in Sunday's game against Philadelphia.As expected, Sumner will be held out due to a bruised right hip. The Brooklyn Nets are likely just exercising caution in what's ultimately a meaningless regular-season finale.
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Nets' Edmond Sumner: Listed doubtful for season finale
Edmond Sumner (hip) has been listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the 76ers.Sumner has been dealing with a hip issue since late March and is at risk of missing the Brooklyn Nets' regular-season finale, especially now that he's been downgraded from questionable to doubtful. The Nets will rest Spencer Dinwiddie and Joe Harris while not having Seth Curry (ankle), so the potential absence of Sumner would leave the team even more shorthanded in the backcourt. If the former Xavier standout is ruled out, then Patty Mills, Cam Thomas and David Duke could be in line to see additional minutes.
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Nets' Edmond Sumner: Questionable Sunday
Edmond Sumner (right hip contusion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.Sumner has been dealing with the right hip issue since late March and is at risk of missing the Nets' regular-season finale. With Spencer Dinwiddie (rest) and Joe Harris (rest) also questionable and Seth Curry (ankle) ruled out, Sumner could see a large workload if he manages to suit up.
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Nets' Edmond Sumner: Will be available Wednesday
Edmond Sumner (hip) is available for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.Sumner has been upgraded from questionable to available, but he's not guaranteed to see any playing time. He's made just three appearances in March, posting 8.0 points and 1.0 rebounds in 12.3 minutes during those contests.
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Nets' Edmond Sumner: Questionable vs. Rockets
Edmond Sumner (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Rockets.Even if Sumner is cleared, he may not actually see the floor. He's essentially been out of the rotation since early February.