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Royce O’Neale
Dated team records (2)
- Current basis: Licensed roster, October 9, 2026: listed with Charlotte Hornets
- NBA directory, September 22, 2026: listed with Charlotte Hornets
The newest dated listing sets the current team; a reviewed transaction announced later overrides it. Older records remain history.
- 2025-26 per game · 78 games
- 9.8 PTS 4.8 REB 2.7 AST 59.6% TS
Royce O’Neale is a 33-year-old small forward, listed at 6′6″ (198 cm). Royce O’Neale is listed with the Charlotte Hornets in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. In 2025-26 he averaged 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 78 games with 59.6% true shooting. He has a listed salary figure of $10.13M (the data provider does not state its season), with his contract running through June 2028. The roster lists an entry dated June 2026, with Phoenix Suns as the previous basketball team.
2025-26 season statistics
9.8PTS per game#220 of 582
4.8REB per game#154 of 582
2.7AST per game#162 of 582
1.1STL per game#101 of 582
0.4BLK per game#199 of 582
1.3TO per game#192 of 582
28.4MIN per game#122 of 582
An em dash (—) means unavailable, not zero.
| GP | FGM–FGA | FG% | 3PM–3PA | 3P% | FTM–FTA | FT% | eFG% | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 263–625 | 42.1% | 212–520 | 40.8% | 27–38 | 71.1% | 59.0% | 59.6% |
| PER | USG% | ORtg | DRtg | +/− | AST/TO | Double-doubles | Triple-doubles | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.1 | 14.4% | 113.5 | 114.7 | -113 | 2.02 | 2 | 0 | 765 |
Provider playoff statistics. Game-log postseason splits may cover a different set of games, including play-in games.
| GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | FT% | TS% | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 24.4 | 7.8 | 6.3 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 64.3% | 61.5% | 83.3% | 93.1% | -44 |
Statistics. Regular season: Source observations for dated values: UTC. Playoffs: Source observations for dated values: UTC. Edition assembled Oct 9, 2026 UTC.
2026-27 game log
Reported highs in 1 logged game
Only reported values contribute; unavailable statistics are not treated as zero.
3PointsOct 6, 2026 vs BKN
2ReboundsOct 6, 2026 vs BKN
5AssistsOct 6, 2026 vs BKN
13-pointersOct 6, 2026 vs BKN
1StealsOct 6, 2026 vs BKN
2BlocksOct 6, 2026 vs BKN
FG, 3P and FT show made-attempted shots. — means unavailable; 0 is a reported zero.
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6 preseason | vs BKN | L 90–124 | 17:00 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -6 |
View all 1 logged games in 2026-27
2024-25 full game log
75 stored games · Page 1 of 3.
Reported highs in 75 logged games
Only reported values contribute; unavailable statistics are not treated as zero.
27PointsFeb 20, 2025 @ SAS
10ReboundsMar 19, 2025 vs CHI
8AssistsMar 12, 2025 @ HOU
73-pointersMar 28, 2025 @ MIN
4StealsFeb 3, 2025 @ POR
4BlocksFeb 7, 2025 vs UTA
FG, 3P and FT show made-attempted shots. — means unavailable; 0 is a reported zero.
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 | @ SAC | L 98–109 | 21:05 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-9 | 1-8 | — | -11 |
| Apr 11 | vs SAS | W 117–98 | 21:25 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-6 | 0-4 | — | -20 |
| Apr 9 | vs OKC | L 112–125 | 18:52 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4-9 | 3-8 | — | +0 |
| Apr 8 | vs GSW | L 95–133 | 17:33 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-6 | 1-5 | — | -28 |
| Apr 6 | @ NYK | L 98–112 | 20:08 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-6 | 1-5 | — | -11 |
| Apr 4 | @ BOS | L 103–123 | 29:37 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-11 | 4-10 | — | -13 |
| Mar 30 | vs HOU | L 109–148 | 15:01 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 2-5 | — | -10 |
| Mar 28 | @ MIN | L 109–124 | 24:00 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7-12 | 7-12 | — | -4 |
| Mar 26 | vs BOS | L 102–132 | 16:14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-3 | — | -14 |
| Mar 24 | vs MIL | W 108–106 | 12:56 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-2 | — | -6 |
| Mar 21 | vs CLE | W 123–112 | 21:24 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5-8 | 5-8 | — | -1 |
| Mar 19 | vs CHI | W 127–121 | 26:15 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-7 | 1-4 | — | -1 |
| Mar 17 | vs TOR | W 129–89 | 23:47 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4-8 | 3-6 | — | +38 |
| Mar 16 | @ LAL | L 96–107 | 21:41 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-11 | 2-8 | — | -9 |
| Mar 14 | vs SAC | W 122–106 | 20:36 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-4 | 3-4 | — | +10 |
| Mar 12 | @ HOU | L 104–111 | 28:28 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1-6 | 0-5 | — | -2 |
| Mar 10 | @ MEM | L 118–120 | 27:31 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 3-6 | — | -7 |
| Mar 9 | @ DAL | W 125–116 | 29:21 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-4 | — | +6 |
| Mar 7 | @ DEN | L 141–149 | 19:43 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-4 | — | +7 |
| Mar 4 | vs LAC | W 119–117 | 28:47 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-9 | 4-7 | — | +2 |
| Mar 2 | vs MIN | L 98–116 | 13:33 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-3 | — | -15 |
| Feb 28 | vs NOP | W 125–108 | 25:43 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-9 | 6-9 | — | +12 |
| Feb 27 | vs NOP | L 116–124 | 10:33 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 2-2 | — | -8 |
| Feb 25 | @ MEM | L 148–151 | 14:34 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 3-4 | — | +2 |
| Feb 23 | @ TOR | L 109–127 | 27:52 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2-8 | 1-6 | — | -7 |
Game records. Only stored games are listed. The player-game feed omits free throws; other box-score records may include them.
2025-26 shot chart
Royce O’Neale took 83% of his 2025-26 shots from three, 8% at the rim, 7% elsewhere in the paint and 2% from mid-range. His most efficient area relative to the league was the corner three (54.0%, +15.2 points above average).
| Zone | FGM–FGA | FG% | League FG% | Share of shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted area | 31–50 | 62.0 (-5.2) | 67.2 | 8.0% |
| In the paint (non-RA) | 16–45 | 35.6 (-9.0) | 44.5 | 7.2% |
| Mid-range | 4–10 | 40.0 (-1.8) | 41.8 | 1.6% |
| Corner 3 | 54–100 | 54.0 (+15.2) | 38.8 | 16.0% |
| Above the break 3 | 158–420 | 37.6 (+2.4) | 35.2 | 67.2% |
League rank by FG% (qualified players): Corner 3: 4th of 199 · Above the break 3: 54th of 168 · all zone leaders
above typical accuracy for the zone about typical below. Shot locations; totals match the stored whynba season field goals (shot edition of Oct 9, 2026). This is a provider consistency check, not a comparison with official NBA totals.
2025-26 percentiles
Where he ranks among the 406 players with at least 20 games: the bar shows the share of those players he is ahead of.
Percentiles computed by whynba from season statistics. League-wide: advanced stats leaders · shooting by zone.
Most similar statistical profiles in 2025-26: Toumani Camara (13.4 / 5.1 / 2.5) · Donte DiVincenzo (12.2 / 4.1 / 3.8) · Devin Vassell (13.9 / 4.0 / 2.5) · Julian Champagnie (11.1 / 5.8 / 1.5) · Jaylon Tyson (13.2 / 5.1 / 2.2) — points / rebounds / assists per game; similarity over scoring, rebounding, playmaking, defense, shooting volume, efficiency and usage percentiles.
Quick answers
- How many points does Royce O’Neale average?
- Royce O’Neale averaged 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game in the 2025-26 NBA regular season, over 78 games.
- What is Royce O’Neale's shooting percentage?
- In 2025-26, Royce O’Neale shot 42.1% from the field, 40.8% from three (212 of 520) and 71.1% from the free-throw line; his true shooting percentage was 59.6%.
- How old is Royce O’Neale?
- Royce O’Neale is 33 years old. He was born on June 5, 1993.
- How tall is Royce O’Neale?
- Royce O’Neale is 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm) tall and plays SF, per the NBA directory dated September 22, 2026.
- Where is Royce O’Neale from?
- Royce O’Neale is from the United States and played at Baylor before the NBA.
- What team does Royce O’Neale play for?
- Royce O’Neale is listed with the Charlotte Hornets in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. A roster listing does not establish a contract-signing date.
- What number does Royce O’Neale wear?
- The NBA directory lists Royce O’Neale at No. 00 for the Charlotte Hornets. Edition date: September 22, 2026. Roster numbers can change.
- When is Royce O’Neale's next game?
- Royce O’Neale and the Charlotte Hornets next play the Milwaukee Bucks at home on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 7:00 pm Eastern Time (preseason).
- Does Royce O’Neale play on Christmas Day?
- No. The Charlotte Hornets are not in any of the 5 games on the NBA Christmas Day schedule.
- How much does Royce O’Neale make?
- Royce O’Neale has a listed salary figure of $10.13M (the data provider does not state its season), with his contract running through June 2028.
- How does Royce O’Neale rank in the NBA?
- Among the 406 players with at least 20 games in 2025-26, Royce O’Neale was ahead of 51% in points per game, 67% in rebounds and 65% in assists.
Contract
- Listed salary
- $10.13M listed figure; season not stated
- Contract through
- June 2028
- Nationality
- USA
- Roster date
- June 28, 2026 previous basketball team: Phoenix Suns
Contract data · updated Oct 9, 2026. The provider lists one salary figure in USD without its season or type; it can be a contract's average annual value rather than this season's salary.
Videos about Royce O’Neale
Royce O'Neale's CAREER YEAR 2025-26 Season Highlights & Best Plays
Royce O'Neale had a career year in his third year in Phoenix. Finishing the season with 212 3PM, he joined Collin Gillespie as ...
Oct 5, 2026
Every Royce O’Neale Game Winning/Game Tying Shot
Oct 5, 2026
Royce O'Neale flirts with triple-double, goes for 17 points, 13 rebounds for Phoenix Suns | 10-27-25
Royce O'Neale stuffed the stat sheet notching 17 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and added 5 steals in the Phoenix Suns overtime ...
Oct 5, 2026
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Career at a glance
Royce O’Neale played 9 NBA regular seasons between 2017 and 2026, appearing in 678 games and averaging 7.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. He played for 3 teams: Utah (2017–22, 370 games), Brooklyn (2022–24, 125 games), Phoenix (2023–26, 183 games). His best scoring season was 2025–26 with Phoenix: 9.8 points per game over 78 games.
In the playoffs he appeared in 8 postseason runs (52 games, 7.7 points per game). Multiplying each season’s games by its scoring average gives roughly 5,000 regular-season points (an estimate from per-game figures, not an official total).
whynba analysis of the season-by-season statistics below (Wikipedia revision, CC BY-SA 4.0). Totals are estimates from per-game averages.
About Royce O’Neale
Royce Khalil O'Neale (born June 5, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Denver Pioneers and the Baylor Bears.
- Born
- June 5, 1993 (age 33) Killeen, Texas, U.S.
- Listed height
- 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
- Listed weight
- 226 lb (103 kg)
- Position
- Small forward
- High school
- Harker Heights (Harker Heights, Texas)
- College
- Denver (2011–2013) Baylor (2013–2015)
- NBA draft
- 2015: undrafted
- Playing career
- 2015–present
Career highlights and awards
- Spanish Supercup winner (2016)
- Third-team All-WAC (2013)
Career statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | Utah | 69 | 4 | 16.7 | .423 | .356 | .803 | 3.4 | 1.4 | .5 | .2 | 5.0 |
| 2018–19 | Utah | 82* | 16 | 20.4 | .475 | .386 | .762 | 3.5 | 1.5 | .7 | .3 | 5.2 |
| 2019–20 | Utah | 71 | 62 | 28.9 | .433 | .377 | .764 | 5.5 | 2.5 | .8 | .5 | 6.3 |
| 2020–21 | Utah | 71 | 71 | 31.6 | .444 | .385 | .848 | 6.8 | 2.5 | .8 | .5 | 7.0 |
| 2021–22 | Utah | 77 | 77 | 31.2 | .457 | .389 | .804 | 4.8 | 2.5 | 1.1 | .4 | 7.4 |
| 2022–23 | Brooklyn | 76 | 53 | 31.7 | .386 | .389 | .725 | 5.1 | 3.7 | .9 | .6 | 8.8 |
| 2023–24 | Brooklyn | 49 | 6 | 24.5 | .388 | .366 | .682 | 4.5 | 2.8 | .7 | .6 | 7.4 |
| 2023–24 | Phoenix | 30 | 8 | 25.1 | .411 | .376 | .692 | 5.2 | 2.7 | .9 | .5 | 8.1 |
| 2024–25 | Phoenix | 75 | 22 | 24.5 | .423 | .406 | .731 | 4.7 | 2.2 | .9 | .5 | 9.1 |
| 2025–26 | Phoenix | 78 | 67 | 28.4 | .421 | .408 | .711 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 1.1 | .4 | 9.8 |
| Career | 678 | 386 | 26.4 | .425 | .389 | .765 | 4.8 | 2.4 | .8 | .4 | 7.4 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Utah | 11 | 5 | 23.5 | .500 | .357 | .632 | 3.5 | 1.4 | .9 | .4 | 7.1 |
| 2019 | Utah | 5 | 0 | 27.4 | .467 | .348 | .750 | 4.6 | 1.6 | .4 | .4 | 10.6 |
| 2020 | Utah | 7 | 7 | 35.5 | .406 | .455 | .500 | 5.4 | 2.7 | 1.3 | .3 | 5.6 |
| 2021 | Utah | 11 | 11 | 36.7 | .506 | .467 | .833 | 7.3 | 2.1 | 1.1 | .3 | 11.3 |
| 2022 | Utah | 6 | 6 | 31.4 | .400 | .280 | 1.000 | 5.7 | 1.5 | .5 | .2 | 6.2 |
| 2023 | Brooklyn | 4 | 0 | 29.5 | .241 | .182 | 1.000 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 1.3 | .3 | 5.0 |
| 2024 | Phoenix | 4 | 2 | 26.0 | .318 | .333 | — | 4.8 | 1.0 | .3 | .0 | 5.0 |
| 2026 | Phoenix | 4 | 0 | 24.3 | .643 | .615 | .833 | 6.3 | 2.3 | .5 | .3 | 7.8 |
| Career | 52 | 31 | 29.9 | .447 | .384 | .725 | 5.3 | 1.9 | .8 | .3 | 7.7 |
Per-game averages. † won an NBA championship · * led the league · ‡ NBA record (as marked).
whynba profile fields · Checked
- Height
- 6′ 6″
- Weight
- 226 lb
- Position
- SF
- Jersey
- 00
- Country
- USA
- School / last affiliation
- Baylor
- Draft year
- Undrafted (2015 class)
- Draft pick
- Undrafted / not listed
Draft year: blank in the NBA.com profile, filled from the Wikipedia infobox credited in the About section above.
How acquired: Traded from PHX on 07/13/26. This is the roster note stored on the official team page at the last source check, not a live transaction wire.
2025-26 season averages
9.8Points per game
4.8Rebounds per game
2.7Assists per game
These figures belong to the season labeled above; they are not 2026–27 results. These historical rates were retained from an earlier snapshot and were not rechecked with this directory refresh.
Roster observations
These dates show when our saved NBA directory observations listed this player with a team. They are not signing, trade or contract dates, and this is not a complete career history.
Roster refresh overdue. This saved assignment may have changed.
| Team | First observed | Last confirmed | Later directory change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | None recorded | NBA directory |
Profile source
Biographical fields reflect the saved official profile at the check time shown above. Team assignments use the dated directory evidence in Roster observations. Offseason rosters and jersey numbers can change.
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