Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight was arrested early Sunday for driving while impaired just days before the start of the 2022-23 regular season, officials said.
Bouknight, 22, was arrested by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police at around 1:51 a.m. Sunday, according to a police report. His bond was set at $2,500.
He practiced on Monday but didn’t speak with reporters. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM James Bouknight's arrest photo. (Mecklenburg County Jail) The Hornets released a statement on his arrest. "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," the team said. Charlotte head coach Steve Clifford also was asked about Bouknight’s arrest. WARRIORS' JORDAN POOLE BREAKS SILENCE ON DRAYMOND GREEN INCIDENT FRESH OFF MASSIVE CONTRACT EXTENSION Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight plays against the Washington Wizards during an NBA preseason basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Oct.