Charlotte Hornets Sign Jaylen Sims
Official Release /April 13, 2025
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April 13, 2025 – Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson announced today the team has signed guard Jaylen Sims for the remainder of the season following the conclusion of his first 10-day contract. Sims, the Greensboro Swarm’s all-time leading scorer, led Greensboro to its first ever NBA G League playoff berth this season.
Sims has recorded 6.0 points, 1.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 18.2 minutes per game across five outings with the Hornets since signing his first 10-day contract on April 3. He has appeared in 137 games (81 starts) in three seasons with the Swarm, posting 15.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists per outing. He tallied 19.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 49 contests (30 starts) this year, leading the Swarm in points (936) and free throws (174) while finishing second on the team in 3-pointers (101).
A native of Charlotte, Sims starred at United Faith Christian Academy before playing four seasons at UNC Wilmington, earning All-Colonial First Team honors as a senior in 2021-22.
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