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Jalen McDaniels’ contract becomes fully guaranteed

By Evan Birchmore

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 30: Jalen McDaniels #6 of the Charlotte Hornets in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 30, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Charlotte Hornets defeated the New York Knicks 125-114. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 30: Jalen McDaniels #6 of the Charlotte Hornets in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 30, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Charlotte Hornets defeated the New York Knicks 125-114. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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With Jalen McDaniels still on the Charlotte Hornets‘ roster as of August 1st, his $1.9 million salary for the 2022-2023 season has become fully guaranteed.

The contract guarantee became a formality once the Hornets exercised their team option on McDaniels earlier this offseason. McDaniels is slated to become an unrestricted free agent next offseason unless he is signed to a contract extension before then.

While McDaniels was a fringe rotation player last season, the projected absence of Miles Bridges leaves a possibility of him getting extended run this season. With PJ Washington likely becoming the full-time starting power forward, the Hornets would be well-served to have McDaniels become a consistent bench contributor for their frontcourt.

The fourth-year San Diego State product enjoyed a solid season in 2021-2022, posting his career highs in games played, field goal percentage, and three-point field goal percentage. Unfortunately, his season was curtailed by an ankle injury that he suffered on January 21st in a matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Before his injury, McDaniels had been averaging 6.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 18 minutes per night while shooting 49.5% from the field and 37.2% from three-point range. After his return to action on March 8th, he averaged 5.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 13 minutes per night while shooting 45.6% from the field.

McDaniels’ contract represents the final contract guarantee date for the Hornets this offseason.

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