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James David Bouknight is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the UConn Huskies. Wikipedia

JUST two days before their season opener against the San Antonio Spurs, Charlotte Hornets shooting guard James Bouknight was reportedly arrested.

Bouknight was reportedly arrested Sunday night and has since been charged with driving while intoxicated by the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, according to Christian Audi.

Bouknight was the 11th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft .
The Hornets released the following statement regarding Bouknight’s situation on Monday morning:

“We are aware of the incident involving James Bouknight and are in the process of gathering additional information. We will have no further comment at this time.”

Bouknight is not the first Hornets star to have run into trouble with the law this year, as noted by TMZ.

Forward Miles Bridges faces accusations of abusing his girlfriend in front of his two sons.

Bridges is currently a restricted free agent after Charlotte extended him a qualifying offer, according to the Charlotte Observer.

He denies all charges.

Center Montrezl Harrell, now with the Philadelphia 76ers, was also arrested for having marijuana in his car.