Guard Jarkel Joiner is on the Charlotte Hornets' roster as of Sunday, Sept. 27, per the team's official roster. He has no NBA line from last season and turns pro with the club at age 27.
The move
Jarkel Joiner, a 27-year-old guard, joins the Charlotte Hornets, moving from free agency with no prior NBA roster spot. The move was detected from the official roster on Sunday, Sept. 27. No report logged with a source or confidence level preceded this move.
The money
Joiner's contract terms are not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day. The Hornets carry a payroll of $173.3 million across 18 contracts for 2026-27. That puts Charlotte over the $165.0 million salary cap but under the $200.4 million luxury tax, with the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million.
The fit
Joiner has no NBA line from last season. He joins a Hornets backcourt where LaMelo Ball logged 28.0 minutes and 20.1 points per game last season and Collin Sexton logged 22.3 minutes and 14.2 points, with Sion James at 22.5 minutes and 5.4 points. Charlotte's roster now stands at 22 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Is Jarkel Joiner a rookie?
Yes, he is listed as a rookie.
Where was Joiner before joining the Hornets?
He came from free agency, with no prior NBA roster spot.
What is Joiner's contract with Charlotte?
His contract is not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
Is Charlotte over the salary cap?
Yes. The Hornets' payroll is $173.3 million against a $165.0 million cap, but they remain under the $200.4 million luxury tax.
How big is Charlotte's roster now?
22 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.