Since the start of this summer league format, this is the Hornets' first time in the playoffs, let alone the final round.

The Charlotte Hornets are a franchise perpetually waiting for any sliver of success. They’ve never made a conference finals, their last playoff appearance came in 2016, and the last All-NBA selection was Kemba Walker in 2019.

Charlotte native Jaylen Sims signs with the Hornets for the season following a standout 10-day contract, solidifying his NBA journey from the G League. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook

Sims signed a rest-of-season contract with the Hornets on Sunday. Sims averaged 6.0 points, 1.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 18.2 minutes per game across five outings with the Hornets since signing ...

April 3, 2025 – Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson announced today the team has signed guard Jaylen Sims to a 10-day contract. Sims, the Greensboro Swarm’s all-time leading scorer, led Greensboro to its first ever NBA G League playoff berth this season. He is the second Swarm player to earn a 10-day contract this year, joining Marcus Garrett.