Charlotte Hornets finalize their roster to open the NBA season. Here’s who made it

Wes Iwundu was always a longshot to latch on with the Charlotte Hornets. On Monday, he found out he didn’t beat the odds.

The Hornets waived Iwundu, a move they had to make to trim their roster down the maximum of 17 players by the league’s 5 p.m. deadline. The Hornets’ roster is now set as they head into their season opener against Indiana on Wednesday.

Acquired in the sign-and-trade with New Orleans sending Devonte’ Graham to the Pelicans for a protected 2022 first-round pick and cash considerations, Iwundu appeared in all four of the Hornets’ preseason games and averaged 0.8 points and 1.8 rebounds in 11 minutes. The fourth-year wing player was buried behind others on the depth chart, leaving little chance for him to make the team.

Arnoldas Kulboka and Scottie Lewis are on two-way contracts with the Hornets

Charlotte Hornets 2021-22 roster:

(in alphabetical order)

• LaMelo Ball, G, 6-7, 181

• James Bouknight, G, 6-5, 190

• Miles Bridges, F, 6-7, 225

• Vernon Carey Jr., C, 6-10, 255

• Gordon Hayward, F, 6-7, 225

• Kai Jones, F/C, 6-11, 220

• Arnoldas Kulboka, F, 6-10, 209*

• Scottie Lewis, G, 6-5, 190*

• Cody Martin, F, 6-7, 205

• Jalen McDaniels, F, 6-10, 205

• Kelly Oubre, F/G, 6-7, 203

• Mason Plumlee, C, 6-11, 254

• Nick Richards, F, 6-11, 247

• Terry Rozier, G, 6-1, 190

• Ish Smith, G, 6-0, 175

• JT Thor, F, 6-9, 203

• PJ Washington, F, 6-7, 236

*--denotes two-way contract