DJ Armstrong is off the Charlotte Hornets' roster as of Tuesday, September 22, per the team's official roster. A report the same day from hoopsrumors said the Hornets signed Tre Carroll and waived Armstrong.
The move
DJ Armstrong, a 24-year-old rookie guard, is no longer on the Charlotte Hornets' roster as of Tuesday, September 22, according to the team's official roster. The move followed a report the same day from hoopsrumors, headlined "Hornets Sign Tre Carroll, Waive DJ Armstrong," with confidence on that report not available. Armstrong is now off the roster entirely, with no new team listed.
The money
Armstrong's contract terms are not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or move by a day. The Hornets carry a payroll of $177.1 million across 18 contracts for 2026-27, putting them over the $165.0 million salary cap but under the $200.4 million luxury tax line. Charlotte remains well below both the $209.0 million first apron and the $221.7 million second apron.
The fit
Armstrong has no NBA line from last season. The Hornets' rotation returns significant minutes at multiple spots: Kon Knueppel played 31.5 minutes and scored 18.5 points, Miles Bridges played 31.0 minutes and scored 17.1 points, Brandon Miller played 30.3 minutes and scored 20.2 points, and LaMelo Ball played 28.0 minutes and scored 20.1 points. Collin Sexton added 22.3 minutes and 14.2 points. Charlotte's roster now stands at 21 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus 3 two-way spots.
Why is DJ Armstrong off the Hornets' roster?
The team's official roster no longer lists him as of Tuesday, September 22. A hoopsrumors report the same day said the Hornets signed Tre Carroll and waived Armstrong.
What is DJ Armstrong's contract situation?
His contract terms are not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing or roster move by a day.
Did DJ Armstrong play last season?
He has no NBA line from last season.
What is Charlotte's roster size now?
The Hornets carry 21 players against a standard limit of 15 plus 3 two-way spots.