The Charlotte Hornets have reunited with 2010-13 Duke basketball guard Seth Curry, just weeks after waiving him. Despite his release, there remained mutual interest between the Hornets and the Charlotte native in renegotiating a new contract during the July free agency period.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski confirmed the news on social media Monday night, reporting that the Hornets and the 33-year-old Curry have agreed on a one-year deal. Curry, the second-oldest active NBA player from Duke behind new Phoenix Suns big man Mason Plumlee, played only eight games for the Hornets last season after being traded from the Dallas Mavericks in February. Across his stints with the Mavericks and Hornets during the 2023-24 season, the 6-foot-1 sharpshooter averaged 5.1 points per game, marking his lowest scoring output in nearly a decade. However, Curry remains a potent threat from beyond the arc, ranking third among all active NBA players with a career 43.1% three-point shooting percentage.
Curry’s return to Charlotte means the team will now feature two NBA Blue Devils on their roster. He joins third-year center Mark Williams, who missed most of the 2023-24 season due to a nagging back injury. Despite the setback, Williams showed immense potential as a rookie and is expected to be a cornerstone of the Hornets’ frontcourt for years to come.
Adding to the family legacy, Seth Curry’s father, Dell Curry, was a prominent sharpshooter for the Charlotte Hornets in the 1990s and currently serves as a commentator for the team. The Curry connection is set to bring excitement and a wealth of experience to the Hornets as they prepare for the upcoming season.