[Saba Sports News] The Charlotte Hornets are granting Kai Jones an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. Jones, the team’s first-round pick in 2021, will miss the training camp but maintains ongoing communication with the Hornets.
This decision comes in light of Jones’ unusual behavior during the offseason, including a troubling video on Instagram and erratic social media posts. The Hornets had expressed concern about his conduct, despite already exercising their $3 million option for the 2023-24 season. Now, they are allowing him time away to address these issues.