New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- The Charlotte Hornets made a surprising move by waiving veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie, as announced by the team on Thursday. This decision comes just months after Dinwiddie signed a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Hornets in early July during free agency.

With the regular season approaching, Charlotte had to make tough roster decisions, and Dinwiddie's guaranteed salary was cut to finalize the team's lineup.

The Charlotte Hornets' decision to waive Dinwiddie was driven by the need to trim their roster and manage salary cap constraints before the regular-season opener.

Despite signing Dinwiddie to bolster their backcourt, the team likely evaluated their depth and opted to prioritize other players. Dinwid...