Mann agreed to a three-year, $24 million deal with the Hornets on Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The Hornets didn't tender a qualifying offer to Mann, making him an unrestricted free agent. However, the 24-year-old guard is set to return to Charlotte on a new deal and will likely provide a spark off the team's bench in 2025-26. He appeared in only 13 regular-season games in 2024-25 due to a back disc herniation, averaging 14.1 points, 3.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers across 24.5 minutes per game during that span.
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Tre Mann: Becomes unrestricted free agent
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The Hornets did not tender a $6.94 million qualifying offer to Mann on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
This move makes Mann an unrestricted free agent. This is a surprising development because Mann had a lot of success with the Hornets prior to his injury -- he averaged 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 three-pointers in 13 regular-season appearances before being held out with the back injury for the remainder of the campaign. He was deemed fully healthy in June and is likely to draw considerable interest as a free agent.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Makes full recovery
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Mann has been declared healthy after being held to 13 games during the 2024-25 season due to a back disc herniation, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Charania notes that Mann has participated in all of the club's offseason basketball activities, including 5-on-5 scrimmages. The Florida product was off to a strong start to the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 made threes in 13 appearances before being held out with the back injury. He will become a restricted free agent over the offseason.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Needs surgery, likely out for 2024-25
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Mann is expected to require surgery to repair a disc in his back and is likely to miss the rest of the season, Spencer Percy of the "Buzz Beat" podcast reports.
The Hornets haven't confirmed that Mann will require a season-ending procedure, but the 23-year-old guard hasn't played since Nov. 21 due to disc irritation, The Hornets have gotten used to playing without the 23-year-old, as he hasn't seen any game action since Nov. 21, and head coach Charles Lee recently acknowledged that Mann was without a timeline for a return. The impending back procedure is an unfortunate development for Mann, who looked poised to handle a big role as the Hornets' sixth man this season following an impressive training camp. Before getting hurt in late November, Mann had gotten off to a solid start to the campaign, averaging 14.1 points, 3.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers in 24.5 minutes per game while shooting 43.5 percent from the field and 40 percent from downtown over 13 appearances. Mann is scheduled to become a restricted free agent this summer.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Facing uncertain return timeline
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Mann (back) will remain out for Wednesday's game versus the Nets, and head coach Charles Lee suggested Friday that the fourth-year guard is without a timeline for a return, Austin Leake of SI.com reports. "When we came home from the West Coast trip [Jan. 20], our performance staff re-evaluated him and checked in, and Tre was not where he wanted to be; physically he wasn't where our performance team wanted him to be," Lee said.
Mann hasn't played since Nov. 21 due to disc irritation, and his return to action doesn't seem to be imminent. Though the Hornets announced Dec. 16 that Mann had resumed light court work and returned to weight-room activities and would be re-evaluated in two weeks, the 23-year-old appears to have hit a snag in his recovery since then. Mann's absence looks as though it could extend into the All-Star break, and possibly longer.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Not returning Monday
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Mann (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Mann has not played since Nov. 21 due to disc irritation in his back. His next chance to play is Wednesday against the Nets, though the 2021 first-round pick doesn't have a clear timeline for his return.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Another absence coming
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Mann (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Mann has been sidelined since Nov. 21 due to disc irritation in his back, and there haven't been any signs of him being anywhere close to returning to action. Until Charlotte provides an official return timetable, Mann can be considered out indefinitely.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Out again Friday
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Mann (back) will not play Friday against the Bulls.
Mann has been sidelined since Nov. 21 due to disc irritation in his back, and he's overdue for a re-evaluation -- Charlotte announced Dec. 30 that the guard would be re-evaluated in two weeks. For now, fantasy managers should consider him questionable at best for Monday's game versus Dallas.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Not ready to return Wednesday
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Mann (back) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Mann hasn't played since Nov. 21 due to disc irritation in his back, and he won't be able to return to Charlotte's lineup Wednesday. His next chance to play is Friday against Chicago. Vasilije Micic should continue functioning as the backup point guard behind LaMelo Ball against Utah, and Nick Smith should be able to maintain a spot in the Hornets' rotation off the bench.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Out two more weeks
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The Hornets announced Monday that Mann (back) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Mann will continue his rehab and recently increased his intensity of on-court work, but the Hornets will bring him along slowly. Given this timetable, the earliest Mann could return to the court is Jan. 15 against the Jazz. Mann was having a terrific campaign prior to the injury, posting 14.1 points with 3.0 assists and 1.8 three-pointers per game.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Out two more weeks
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The Hornets announced Monday that Mann (back) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Mann has been sidelined since Nov. 21 due to lower back soreness diagnosed as disc irritation. He has begun light court work and returned to weight room activities, so the good news for Charlotte is that he's progressing in the right direction. Based on this timetable, the earliest Mann will likely return is Jan. 3 against Detroit.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: To be re-evaluated in two weeks
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Mann (back) will remain sidelined for Saturday's game against the Hawks and is expected to be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Mann's absence will mark his fifth straight due to lower back soreness diagnosed as disc irritation. He will continue rehabilitation and is unlikely to return until Dec. 19 against the Wizards at the earliest following the NBA's in-season tournament. It is poor timing for the backup point guard, as starter LaMelo Ball (calf) is also expected to be sidelined during the same time period, which means it is a missed opportunity for increased playing time. As a result, Brandon Miller, Seth Curry, Vasilije Micic, Nick Smith and Cody Martin are the backcourt candidates for Charlotte going forward.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Still out
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Mann (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Mann is slated to miss a fourth straight game and can be considered doubtful for the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back set against the Hawks on Saturday. With LaMelo Ball (calf) also out Friday, Vasilije Micic, Seth Curry and Nick Smith are candidates for increased roles.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Will remain out Wednesday
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Mann (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Miami.
Mann will miss a third straight game due to a low back injury. Seth Curry, Nick Smith and Vasilije Micic are candidates for a few extra minutes again. Mann's next chance to suit up will come Friday versus New York, but that's the first half of a back-to-back set.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Won't suit up for Monday
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Mann (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Magic.
Mann has been a mainstay on the injury report due to lingering back soreness and will sit for the second consecutive game. The 23-year-old will miss his fourth outing across Charlotte's last seven, and in his absence, the club will likely continue to take an extended look at Cody Martin and Vasilije Micic off the bench.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Won't play against Milwaukee
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Mann is out for Saturday's game versus the Bucks due to lower back soreness, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Mann will miss Saturday's contest due to lower back soreness that has already forced him to sit out two of Charlotte's last five outings. In his absence, Seth Curry and Vasilije Micic are candidates to receive increased playing time. Mann's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Orlando.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Good to go Thursday
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Mann (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Mann has missed two of the Hornets' last four games, but he'll play in back-to-back contests for the first time since early November. Mann has been a steady weapon on offense for Charlotte off the bench, averaging 12.0 points per game and shooting 41.1 percent from three in eight outings since the start of November.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Likely available Thursday
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Mann is probable for Thursday's game against the Pistons due to low back soreness.
Mann has missed two of the past four games due to a back issue, though his latest absence was the second night of a back-to-back set. He is expected to play again Thursday after posting 19 points, six assists and three rebounds in 26 minutes during Tuesday's one-point loss to the Nets.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Strong showing off bench
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Mann amassed 19 points (7-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and six assists over 26 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 116-115 loss to the Nets.
The fourth-year guard has been dealing with a sore back that cost him two of the last three games, but Mann looked fit as he produced his best scoring performance since Nov. 1. The four made threes also tied his season high, and he's on pace for career-best numbers from beyond the arc, averaging 2.0 threes while shooting 42.1 percent from long distance to fuel his career-high 14.8 points a game.
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Hornets' Tre Mann: Good to go against Brooklyn
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Mann (back) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Nets.
Mann has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing Charlotte's previous contest with lower back soreness. The 23-year-old guard should continue to operate as one of the Hornets' primary bench options in the backcourt.
