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.
The Hornets signed 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).
The Nets waived 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
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Sumner is expected to be released by the 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.
Sumner (hip) isn't listed on the 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
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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 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
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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 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
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Sumner (right hip contusion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 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
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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
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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.
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Nets' Edmond Sumner: Out Sunday
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Sumner (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Sumner injured his hip during Saturday's win over Miami and that will keep him on the sidelines for Sunday's game. He's typically not a significant part of the rotation, so his absence from the active roster won't make a dramatic impact in fantasy hoops.
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Nets' Edmond Sumner: Questionable Sunday
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Sumner (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Magic, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
Sumner suffered a right hip injury Saturday against the Heat, and his status will become clearer as we get closer to the 6 p.m. ET tipoff. However, Sumner's availability shouldn't impact many fantasy decisions, as he holds a minimal role off the bench for Brooklyn.
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Nets' Edmond Sumner: Won't return Saturday
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Sumner won't return to Saturday's game against the Heat due to a right hip injury, Meghan Triplett of GrindCityMedia.com reports.
It's unclear when Sumner suffered the injury, but he's done for the night. Even though his absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions ahead of Sunday's game against the Magic, his status is worth monitoring in case he's forced to miss more games.
Sumner (personal) isn't on the injury report for Tuesday's game against Houston, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Sumner missed the last three games following the birth of his child, but he should be able to suit up Tuesday. He hasn't been part of Brooklyn's rotation in recent weeks, so it's not a guarantee that he'll see playing time against the Rockets.
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Nets' Edmond Sumner: Still out Sunday
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Sumner (personal) will not play in Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Summer will miss a third straight absence for personal matters Sunday following the birth of his child. He will have another chance to suit up Tuesday against Houston.
