James Bouknight G/SF FA Tue 12/14/21 7:54 AM
James Bouknight
G/SF FA
Bouknight ended Monday's 120-96 loss to the Mavericks with 13 points (4-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and six rebounds in 23 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Bouknight was a vital part of the rotation while several Hornets were sidelined due to the league's health and safety protocols. After a standout 24-point effort, Bouknight finished with another above-average total for the rookie. Although his solid play may have earned him a more significant part in the rotation, he'll have little to no impact once LaMelo Ball returns.
James Bouknight G/SF FA Sat 12/11/21 10:18 AM
James Bouknight
G/SF FA
Bouknight posted 24 points (9-14 FG, 6-8 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Friday's 124-123 win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Bouknight came off the bench once again Friday, but he played a season-high 26 minutes and led the Hornets in scoring while shooting 75 percent from beyond the arc. He's logged double-digit minutes in each of his last three appearances for the shorthanded Hornets and has averaged 12.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per game.
James Bouknight G/SF FA Sat 12/4/21 11:19 AM
James Bouknight
G/SF FA
Bouknight was recalled by the Hornets on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Bouknight had spent time in the G League recently, but he'll rejoin the parent club as the team deals with an apparent COVID-19 outbreak. With both Terry Rozier and LaMelo Ball in the league's health and safety protocols, Bouknight could see plenty of playing time in the Hornets' backcourt.
James Bouknight G/SF FA Fri 12/3/21 1:08 PM
James Bouknight
G/SF FA
Bouknight registered 20 points (9-24, 1-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block in 39 minutes during Thursday's 108-105 loss to the Austin Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Bouknight has scored at least 20 points in all four of his G League contests. The 21-year-old is averaging 26.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.8 steals across 38.3 minutes per game. Despite the overall success, the 6-foot-4 wing continues to struggle with his three-point shot, as he is connecting on just 26.5 percent of his 8.5 attempts per game.
James Bouknight G/SF FA Thu 11/25/21 1:20 PM
James Bouknight
G/SF FA
Bouknight registered 27 points (10-24 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in 37 minutes during Saturday's 111-107 loss to the Lakeland Magic.
EDGE Analysis
Despite inefficient shooting, Bouknight was still able to notch a game-high 27 points and continues to be one of the most electric players in the G League. The 21-year-old is averaging 29.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks across 38.0 minutes per game.
James Bouknight G/SF FA Sun 11/21/21 12:38 PM
James Bouknight
G/SF FA
The Hornets recalled Bouknight on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Bouknight was not a part of the rotation before being sent down to Greensboro, so fantasy managers should not expect him to supply value immediately after they recalled him.
James Bouknight G/SF FA Sat 11/20/21 12:12 PM
James Bouknight
G/SF FA
Bouknight posted 27 points (11-22 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-6 FT), nine rebounds, four steals, three assists and one block in 37 minutes during Friday's 83-82 loss to the Lakeland Magic.
EDGE Analysis
Bouknight produced another stellar game, connecting on half of his field-goal attempts en route to a game-high 27 points. He also fell just one rebound shy of a double-double and notched a game-high four steals. However, there were some blemishes on the night for the rookie first-round pick. The Swarm were down 83-81 with 35 seconds remaining when Bouknight was able to connect on only one of two free-throw attempts. After the Swarm got a stop, he had a chance to give Greensboro the lead, but he was blocked at the rim as time expired. Despite the rough finish, the UConn product continues to display why he was the No. 11 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.
James Bouknight G/SF FA Thu 11/18/21 11:17 AM
James Bouknight
G/SF FA
Bouknight was assigned to the Greensboro Swarm on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Bouknight was called up for Wednesday's win over the Wizards, but he didn't have an impact in the contest. He should see more playing time in the G League.
James Bouknight G/SF FA Wed 11/17/21 2:20 PM
James Bouknight
G/SF FA
Bouknight was recalled by the Hornets on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Bouknight was recently sent to the G League but will quickly return to the parent club. He's totaled just nine minutes across five appearances with the Hornets this year.
James Bouknight G/SF FA Wed 11/17/21 10:52 AM
James Bouknight
G/SF FA
The Hornets assigned Bouknight to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Charlotte sent all three of the rookies on its 15-man roster -- Bouknight, first-round selection Kai Jones and second-round pick JT Thor -- to the G League ahead of the Swarm's game Friday against the Lakeland Magic. Bouknight has made just five appearances at the NBA level in 2021-22, logging nine minutes in total.