Official waiver in Charlotte
The Charlotte Hornets have waived guard DJ Armstrong, effective September 22, leaving him without an NBA team after a waiver transaction that confirms his exit from the preseason roster. The move is official and already in effect.
The transaction appears in NBA.com oficial and was reported by CBS Sports, which places the cut one day after Armstrong signed with the franchise.
Armstrong profile
Armstrong, a guard who had signed with the Hornets on September 21, returns to the market after spending just one day on the main roster. CBS Sports indicates his most likely destination is G League affiliate Greensboro Swarm, in line with other camp profiles the franchise has rotated in recent weeks.
What the waiver means
By leaving the Hornets main roster, Armstrong no longer occupies a preseason spot and becomes a free agent until his fit within the project is defined. The move does not necessarily signal a break with Charlotte, but rather the usual path between a camp contract and a G League destination.
For Charlotte, the cut fits the procedural dynamic the Hornets have maintained in September, alternating signings and waivers to structure their development ecosystem before training camp.
Roster context
Armstrong waiver comes on September 22, within the wave of moves before the NBA 2026/27 preseason begins. The transaction repeats the routine Charlotte has used with other development profiles signed and waived in the same market window.
