Bez Mbeng is off the Charlotte Hornets roster as of Monday, Sept. 21, according to the team's official roster. The move follows a Sunday, Sept. 20 report from hoopsrumors that the Hornets had waived him.
The move
Bez Mbeng is off the Charlotte Hornets roster as of Monday, Sept. 21, per the team's official roster. The move follows a report from hoopsrumors on Sunday, Sept. 20, that the Hornets waived Mbeng; no confidence level was given for that report. Mbeng, a 23-year-old guard with one season of experience, spent his rookie year in Charlotte. No destination has been announced; he is simply off the roster.
The money
Mbeng's 2026-27 salary was on file at $2.2 million, the only season listed for him. The Hornets' payroll for 2026-27 stands at $177.1 million across 18 contracts, above the $165.0 million salary cap but below the $200.4 million luxury tax line. Charlotte is also under both aprons, the first set at $209.0 million and the second at $221.7 million for the season.
The fit
Mbeng averaged 8.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 32.8 minutes over 15 games last season, his rookie year in Charlotte. The Hornets' backcourt rotation last season ran through LaMelo Ball at 28.0 minutes and 20.1 points, Kon Knueppel at 31.5 minutes and 18.5 points, and Collin Sexton at 22.3 minutes and 14.2 points, with Sion James also logging 22.5 minutes. Charlotte now carries 21 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Where does Bez Mbeng go next?
No destination is announced. He is off the Hornets roster as of Monday, Sept. 21.
What preceded the move?
A hoopsrumors report on Sunday, Sept. 20, said the Hornets waived Mbeng. No confidence level was given for that report.
What was Mbeng's contract?
His 2026-27 salary was listed at $2.2 million, the only year on file for him.
Where does Charlotte stand against the cap?
The Hornets carry $177.1 million across 18 contracts for 2026-27, over the $165.0 million cap and under the $200.4 million tax line, with the first apron at $209.0 million and the second at $221.7 million.