By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Stone, who still had an active contract with Italian champions Venezia, was officially released by the club and cleared by FIBA to sign a contract with the Charlotte Hornets.
The reigning Italian League Champions initially refused to let Stone return to the NBA after he signed an extension in July, a deal which did not include an active NBA opt-out option.
“This feels amazing. It’s something I’ve been waiting three weeks for. It’s an opportunity for me to come out and play. [Charlotte] is a great team, great city and great organization. I’m just blessed to have this opportunity to play here,” said Stone at a Wednesday morning press conference”, stated the player after the signing.