Liam McNeeley 2026–27 projection
Charlotte HornetsFAge 20.9Current age in years, from his birth date.
−1.33
−2.71+0.06ImpactHow many points per 100 possessions he adds compared with an average player. 0 is average.Per 100 possessions0 = league average
Middle 80%Middle 80% of his possible Impact this season, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player. of outcomes · ±1.04Spread of his possible Impact, one standard deviation. Smaller means we are more sure.High error barsA wider Impact range than most players in projected rotations.
A wider Impact range than most players in projected rotations.368 career NBA minutes · 368 minutes last season.
Playing time
Est. minutesEstimated regular-season minutes, allowing for health, role and competition for playing time.
355
92–647Middle 80% of simulated season minutes, including health, role and competition for playing time.
GamesExpected games played, allowing for health and role, to the nearest game.
47
11–70Middle 80% of simulated games played.
Minutes a gameEstimated minutes per game played.
7.6
AvailabilityChance of playing at least 75% of estimated minutes. Includes health, role and rotation competition; not the chance of staying healthy.
69%
Small numbers under each total are the middle 80% of outcomes.
Where Impact comes from
JAYLENOur player impact rating, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player.
−0.45Our player impact rating
Expected EPMDunks & Threes’ estimate of current impact from career data, per 100 possessions versus average.
−1.58From Dunks & Threes
Impact blends two ratings: 22% JAYLEN and 78% Expected EPM, each aged forward a year.
Rating historyHis past seasons in the two ratings behind Impact, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player.
−4
−3
−2
−1
Avg
+1
25–2626–27›Season by season
| Season | Age | Min | Games | JAYLEN | Exp. EPM | Actual EPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 20 | 368 | 31 | −0.38 | −2.19 | −1.98 |
How he joinedHow the player joined his current team, from the official roster.
Draft rights acquired from the Suns on June 30, 2025
Hornets teammates
- PlayerImpactHow many points per 100 possessions he adds compared with an average player. 0 is average.MinEstimated regular-season minutes, allowing for health, role and competition for playing time.
- Naz ReidC-FImpact +0.08Estimated minutes 2,038
- Kon KnueppelG-FImpact +2.91Estimated minutes 2,023
- Coby WhiteGImpact +0.67Estimated minutes 1,971
- Brandon MillerFImpact +1.48Estimated minutes 1,955
- Moussa DiabatéFImpact +1.06Estimated minutes 1,682
- Grayson AllenGImpact +0.47Estimated minutes 1,513
- Royce O'NealeFImpact −2.30Estimated minutes 1,374
- Dennis SchröderGImpact −2.01Estimated minutes 1,216
- Ryan KalkbrennerCImpact −0.90Estimated minutes 1,167
- Grant WilliamsFImpact −1.33Estimated minutes 1,098
›10 more on the roster
- Hannes SteinbachFImpact −1.77Estimated minutes 1,086
- Sion JamesGImpact −0.54Estimated minutes 768
- Christian AndersonGImpact −2.02Estimated minutes 622
- Tidjane SalaünFImpact −2.76Estimated minutes 343
- Kylan BoswellGImpact −2.23Estimated minutes 111
- Michael AjayiGImpact −2.09Estimated minutes 111
- PJ HallCImpact −1.88Estimated minutes 109
- Pat ConnaughtonGImpact −2.96Estimated minutes 50
- Jarkel JoinerGImpact −1.85Estimated minutes 44
- Wyatt FricksImpact −2.35Estimated minutes 44
Ranges assume he plays. Impact is points per 100 possessions compared with an average player (0 = average).