The Hornets already have a number of back-up shooting guards in Austin Rivers, Xavier Henry, and Roger Mason. It would have been hard to fit Carroll in that rotation had he been given a chance.

Matt Carroll is now a free agent and will be free to sign with any team once he clears waivers.

Oct 20, 2012; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Charlotte Bobcats shooting guard Matt Carroll (13) drives to the basket against the Detroit Pistons during the game at The Palace. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE

October 1, 2012; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Matt Carroll (13) during Media Day at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-US PRESSWIRE

Matt Carroll is a 32 year old, 10-year veteran out of Norte Dame. Carroll has been a role player getting limited minutes his whole career, starting in 84 games out of 459. Carroll’s best season came in 2006-2007 when he started in 47 games and averaged 12 points. Carroll has averaged 6.5 points throughout his career while shooting .384% from the 3-point line.Carroll has only appeared in one game for the Bobcats this season playing 6 minutes

Hakim Warrick was just acquired by the Hornets this off-season and did not get too much of chance to prove himself on the court. Warrick has only appeared in 3 games, playing a total of 31 minutes averaging 4.7 points and 3 rebounds.

“Hakim has been the ultimate professional while in New Orleans, even while receiving limited minutes, and we wish him the best in his new opportunity”

-Hornets General Manager Dell Demps