March 9, 2026, 7:22 p.m. ET
Charlotte Hornets rookie forward Liam McNeeley was recalled from the Greensboro Swarm of the G League on Monday, the team announced.
In his last outing with the Swarm on Saturday, McNeeley recorded five points, two assists, one rebound and one steal in a 133-118 home loss to the Motor City Cruise. He finished 1-of-5 from the field in 12 minutes, 21 seconds of action.
McNeeley is averaging 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists while shooting 31.3% from 3-point range in 17 games with the Swarm. He has registered 10 20-point performances, including a season-high 28-point effort on Jan. 25.
The 29th overall pick has played sporadically with the Hornets, averaging 4.1 points and 2.1 rebounds in 28 games. The team has periodically assigned him to the Swarm to log extended playing time and work on various aspects of his game on the court.
McNeeley has played at a high level with the Swarm, showcasing his playmaking and scoring. The organization has liked the way he has performed and will continue to explore opportunities for him in the G League as part of his development plan.
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