James Bouknight

The Charlotte Hornets are officially in shambles after James Bouknight was arrested for a DUI on Sunday......

Charlotte begins the campaign on Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs on the road. The former UConn standout averaged 4.6 points and 1.7 rebounds last season in under 10 minutes per night. Per reports, second-year guard James Bouknight was arrested for a DUI on Sunday night and could be facing other charges as well. Considering Bouknight’s latest situation, it feels likely he’s out for the 2021-22 opener, too. First, the Miles Bridges situation, which has still yet to come to a verdict. This is just brutal for the Hornets.

11:50 AM PT -- James Bouknight was found unconscious in a parking deck around 12:44 AM, according to a police report obtained by TMZ Sports.

The Hornets released a statement ... [abusing his girlfriend](https://www.tmz.com/2022/07/19/nba-star-miles-bridges-charged-felony-domestic-violence-child-abuse-los-angeles-nba-hornets/) in front of their children. His bond was listed at $2,500. The report also indicates JB had a 40MM gun, a Glock 23, with him at the time of the arrest. NBA's James Bouknight Arrested For Driving While Impaired ... NBA's James Bouknight Arrested For Driving While Impaired

Bouknight, who was found unconscious in a parking deck with a firearm, was taken into custody by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police in the early hours of Sunday ...

This is also the latest chapter in what has undoubtedly been an inauspicious start to Bouknight’s professional career. Bouknight, who was found unconscious in a parking deck with a firearm, was taken into custody by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police in the early hours of Sunday morning. This becomes the latest in a series of negative developments for the Hornets this offseason.

Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight was arrested Sunday morning and charged with driving while impaired, according to Mecklenburg County Sheriff's ...

In a breaking news situation, facts may be unclear and details may change as the story develops. It’s awesome to be out of that and in a groove again and like myself again. “A lot of athletes don’t know what it’s like to be down mentally or in a slump. He re-emerged after sneaking back into the arena to sit in the student section, causing a scene captured on social media. He appeared in just three of the Hornets’ final 22 games following the confrontation. Bouknight has been involved in a couple of noteworthy incidents since he arrived in Charlotte. Last Wednesday, according to court records, he was ticketed for driving 92 in a 50 mph zone, cited for both speeding and reckless driving. And he was ticketed in February for reckless driving. Harrell pleaded guilty in August to an amended misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana stemming from the stop. He was cited for driving 107 mph in a 65 mph zone, public records show. In that instance, his case was He was given a $2,500 bond.

The 22-year-old was arrested at 1:51 a.m. on Sunday and later released on $2500 bond. Bouknight practiced with the Hornets on Monday, per the Associated ...

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The Hornets released a statement that said they are gathering more information on the matter.

[Miles Bridges](/nba/players/2355084/miles-bridges/) is [facing domestic violence and child abuse charges](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/hornets-miles-bridges-arrested-for-felony-in-los-angeles-day-before-start-of-nba-free-agency/) after being arrested in June. 17](https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article267222192.html). [NBA Draft](/nba/draft/), and in his rookie season appeared in 31 games where he averaged 4.6 points. Bridges has pleaded not guilty to the three felony counts against him -- one felony count of injuring a child's parent and two felony counts of child abuse -- with a [procedural court hearing set for Oct. Those [charges were later reduced to a misdemeanor](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/montrezl-harrells-felony-drug-charges-reduced-to-misdemeanor-record-will-be-expunged-in-12-months/), which will be expunged from Harrell's record in 12 months if he does not get into any further legal trouble. The Hornets released a [statement](https://twitter.com/hornetspr/status/1582051573756178443?s=46&t=4SJ0hxXfYqFmnlV-12DpGg) Monday afternoon saying that they are aware of the situation but will have no further comment at this time.

Hornets coach Steve Clifford says the team is still 'gathering information' about the incident involving the 2nd-year guard.

Bond was set at $2,500. Bouknight was arrested at 1:51 a.m. “We are just gathering information right now,” Hornets coach Steve Clifford said after practice.

New details on the arrest of Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight have emerged, and the issue is only getting more concerning.

They play the San Antonio Spurs in their first game of the 2022-23 season. [DUI-related](https://clutchpoints.com/hornets-news-charlotte-troubles-continue-with-james-bouknights-dui-arrest/) incident, though the second-year playmaker could still face other charges as a result. [TMZ](https://www.tmz.com/2022/10/17/nba-james-bouknight-arrested-driving-while-impaired/?adid=social-tws) provided more details on the arrest, noting that Bouknight was allegedly driving while impaired early Sunday morning.