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Report: Hornets sign Hairston to rookie-scale contract

Chris Keane / USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte Hornets rookie P.J. Hairston has inked his first NBA deal.  

Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer is reporting that Hairston, who is awaiting a September court hearing for assault and battery charges, agreed to a rookie-scale contract with the Hornets on Friday. 

The former North Carolina product was acquired via a draft day trade with the Miami Heat – who selected him 26th overall and flipped him to Charlotte. 

Hairston averaged 21.8 points and 3.5 rebounds in 26 games with the Texas Legends of the NBA's Development League last season. 

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