Charlotte Hornets' Josh Green Struggles in Season-Ending Loss

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Charlotte Hornets forward Josh Green struggled in the team's season-ending Play-In Game loss to the Magic, scoring 0 points on 0-2 shooting in just 10 minutes of action. Green, who missed the first 24 games of the season after undergoing left shoulder surgery, saw his role diminish over the course of the year, averaging just 4.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.6 steals in 15.7 minutes per game across 58 regular-season appearances off the bench.

Why it matters

Green's lack of production and limited playing time in the season-ending loss highlights his struggles to carve out a consistent role with the Hornets this past season. As a former first-round pick, the team will be looking for Green to bounce back and recapture the defensive upside that made him an intriguing prospect coming out of college.

The details

Green, who is under contract for one more season, saw his minutes and production decline significantly in 2025-26 after missing the first 24 games due to shoulder surgery. He averaged just 15.7 minutes per game, down from 19.2 the previous season, and his scoring, rebounding, and assist numbers all dropped as well. In the Hornets' season-ending Play-In Game loss to the Magic, Green played just 10 minutes and failed to score, going 0-for-2 from the field.

• Green missed the Hornets' first 24 regular-season games after undergoing left shoulder surgery in June.
• In the Hornets' season-ending 121-90 Play-In Game loss to the Magic on Friday, Green logged 10 minutes and did not score.

What’s next

Green will look to bounce back next season and regain a more prominent role in the Hornets' rotation. The team will be hoping he can rediscover the defensive upside that made him an intriguing prospect coming out of college.