Locked On Hornets host Walker Mehl joins WCNC Charlotte to discuss the arrest of Hornets guard James Bouknight, the team’s season outlook, and LaMelo Ball’s injury.
Hornets guard James Bouknight was arrested Sunday on suspicion of DUI, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office confirms.
Officials report Bouknight was released early Monday morning from the county jail in Charlotte, North Carolina on an unsecured bond. WCNC sports anchor Nick Carboni confirmed Bouknight was at practice Monday.
A search of public records shows Bouknight has other upcoming court appearances for other driving-related offenses, including charges of speeding and reckless driving in both Mecklenburg and neighboring Cabarrus counties.
The Hornets selected Bouknight from Connecticut with the No. 11 pick and acquired a pair of centers via trade back in 2021.
At Connecticut, Bouknight averaged 18.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 31.7 minutes per game during the 2020-21 season.
According to ESPN, he was also charged with evading responsibility, interfering with police, driving without a license and driving too fast for conditions back in college.
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