According to Hornets reporter Rod Boone, sources revealed that the Hornets will execute the team option for the 22-23 season in the contracts of Ramello Ball and PJ Washington rookie.
Ball was selected by the Hornets with the 3rd pick in the first round of 20 years, and this time the Hornets executed the team option for the third year of his rookie contract. Ball's salary next season is $8.6 million.
So far this season, Ball has played in five games, averaging 28.2 minutes per game, 19.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals, shooting 45.9% from three-point range.
PJ Washington was selected by the Hornets with the 12th pick in the first round of '19, this time the Hornets executed the team option for the fourth year of his rookie contract. Washington's salary next season is $7.9 million.
So far this season, Washington has played in three games, averaging 23.3 minutes per game, six points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.7 steals, and shooting 20% from three-point range.
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