Jeffery Taylor will not be participating in any team-related activities with the Charlotte Hornets while the NBA is investigating his conduct, effective immediately.

The Hornets released the following statement.

"As an organization, we understand and appreciate the seriousness of this matter, and will assist the NBA and law enforcement in any way we can until this comes to an acceptable resolution. We have spoken with Jeffery and his representatives and they fully understand our position."

Jason Maxiell will sign a non-guaranteed training camp contract with the Charlotte Hornets on Friday.

Maxiell played for the Orlando Magic last season after spending eight years with the Detroit Pistons.

Maxiell averaged 3.2 points and 2.5 rebounds in 34 games last season.

The Charlotte Hornets have started discussions with Kemba Walker about a potential contract extension.

“We’ve had some initial talks," Rich Cho said. “I don’t want to get into the discussions because I don’t think that would be fair to Kemba or his agent. It’s just started.”

Walker will enter his fourth NBA season having averaged 17.7 points and 6.1 assists last season.

Jeffery Taylor was arrested at the East Lansing Marriott at University Place around 1 a.m. Thursday.

Taylor is currently a member of the Charlotte Hornets.

Taylor is charged with one count of domestic assault, assault and malicious destruction of property.

His bond was set at $5000.

The Charlotte Hornets signed Justin Cobbs, Dallas Lauderdale and Brian Qvale to training camp deals on Monday.

The Hornets' training camp roster now stands at 17.

Noah Vonleh underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair a sports hernia suffered in a recent workout.

Vonleh is expected to miss approximately six to eight weeks.

The ninth overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2014 NBA Draft, Vonleh was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year and Third Team All-Big Ten in 2013-14 at Indiana University after averaging 11.3 points, a Big Ten-high 9.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 26.5 minutes per game.