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With the 2022-23 NBA season approaching fast, the Christmas Day schedule was recently released ahead of the full NBA schedule release on Wednesday. It’s not surprising that the Charlotte Hornets are not on that Christmas schedule. The NBA Christmas Day slate is out, per @ShamsCharania Which game are you MOST excited for?? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/ygdb2jz1Sq — […]

The Charlotte Hornets haven’t made a lot of moves in the 2022 offseason, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. They have a young core that can continue to grow alongside each other, veterans that have played meaningful basketball at one point, and a new coaching staff that is ready to push this team over the […]

The Charlotte Hornets are considering a reunion with former franchise centerpiece Kemba Walker, per Shams Charania. Hornets considering reunion with a former franchise cornerstone, among free-agent options, sources say: pic.twitter.com/mvjS1PlkTJ — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 25, 2022 Walker was a three-time All-Star back in Charlotte and was beloved by the crowd, to say the least. […]

In addition to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is the other hot name in trade rumors. After the Jazz received a massive haul for Rudy Gobert, they are looking for another similar package for Mitchell that will help them enter a full rebuild. Mitchell has been linked to the New […]

The Charlotte Hornets finished the Las Vegas Summer League 2-3, but a few good things came from those five games. Some of the young players showed that they could be deserving of a roster spot. The other batch could find themselves playing for the G League affiliate in Greensboro with a chance to play some […]

Mark Williams was selected with the 15th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets. Williams is being looked at as the answer at Charlotte, dare fans say even the future starter for Buzz City. The fanbase seems like they’re ready to dump Mason Plumlee off the wayside though, so their is […]

With the Charlotte Hornets hearing of the news of Miles Bridges, it isn’t exactly set in stone that they are going to re-sign him. Someone is going to have to step up to the plate and help out LaMelo Ball. That pressure should fall firmly on PJ Washington’s shoulders. Now, that does not mean that […]

Miles Bridges’ domestic violence situation was heartbreaking to see. No problem should escalate high enough to where it leads to physical abuse. Still, the Charlotte Hornets have a job to do and an organization to run with or without Bridges part of the team. No one is quite sure what they plan on doing, but […]

James Bouknight had surgery on his right pinky to repair a tendon, the Charlotte Hornets announced Tuesday. A timetable hasn’t been set for Bouknight’s return, but he will miss all of the Las Vegas Summer League, where he was expected to play a significant amount of minutes as he heads into Year 2 in the […]

The Charlotte Hornets brought back Steve Clifford for a second stint with the franchise and it did not sit well with the fanbase on social media. Some fans said “I’ve lost faith in the organization”, while others said a couple of explicit things that should not be quoted in an article. The concern from the […]

The Charlotte Hornets entered the 2022 NBA Draft with a pair of picks in the first round at No. 13 and No. 15 overall. The Hornets traded away the 13th pick, Jalen Duren, in a three-way deal with the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks. Duren was the consensus top-ranked center in the draft, but […]

The Charlotte Hornets managed to snag Duke Blue Devils big man Mark Williams after he fell down to the 15th pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. This is big news for the Hornets, a franchise looking to build around the wickedly talented LaMelo Ball. Williams fills a hole at the center position Charlotte needed to […]

NBA free agency is always one of the hottest moments of the summer. Some seasons there are All-Stars seeking out new homes, which can shift the tide of the league. Some summers are defined by the crazy trades that can be made at the blink of an eye that nobody saw coming and that’s what […]

With the draft quickly approaching, the Charlotte Hornets have their work cut out for them. Yes, they have to figure out which two young pieces they will add to their team, but they also have to figure out who their coach will be & what they will do to secure Miles Bridges. One step at […]

Things are pretty hectic right now for the Charlotte Hornets. Kenny Atkinson just backed out of the head coaching job for the Hornets, and now there’s a rumor about the team being hesitant to pay up for Miles Bridges. Here’s what Shams Charania reported about the Bridges situation at The Athletic: Rival executives expect Hornets […]

The Charlotte Hornets just hired Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as their head coach to supplant James Borrego after four years at the helm. Borrego posted a mediocre 138-163 record during his tenure, but he did help the team improve by 10 wins in each of the last two years. Unfortunately, Borrego was only […]

The Charlotte Hornets were sent home early in the Play-In Tournament in 2022, but they made some major leaps from last season. Their 43 wins is a 10 win improvement from the year before, LaMelo Ball made his first All-Star game, and Miles Bridges and the rest of the young pieces appear to have a […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in need of a head coach to help guide their young core to lasting success. The most recent name that has been added to the list of candidates is Mike D’Antoni. D’Antoni has led a couple of talented squads to great regular-season records. Think back to the Phoenix Suns teams with […]

After the firing of James Borrego as the Charlotte Hornets’ head coach, they are in need of someone who can run this young team. The Hornets had been trending upward in Borrego’s four-year stint at the helm. They’ve drafted fairly well in that time span by netting Miles Bridges in 2018 and LaMelo Ball back […]

After four seasons coaching the Charlotte Hornets, James Borrego was relieved of his duties. The Hornets finished the 2021-22 season 43-39 and made it to the Play-In tournament. The Atlanta Hawks ended their season with a blowout win, which in turn ended Borrego’s tenure in Buzz City. There had been whispers of this move coming […]

After falling to the Atlanta Hawks in the Play-In tournament, the Charlotte Hornets ended their season a little earlier than they anticipated. LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and the rest of the players addressed things they need to improve on. Others talked about where they go from here as free agents and some hints at what […]

The Charlotte Hornets gifted Gordon Hayward with a four-year $120 million dollar deal back in 2020. The 32-year-old forward has had some good moments with the Hornets and provided this young team with a calming presence on the floor with LaMelo Ball. A guy that knows how to play the right way and can elevate […]

With the Charlotte Hornets season coming to an early close, there are a lot of question marks looming over the organization. Will James Borrego be the head coach in the 2022-23 season? Is Mitch Kupchak still going to be the general manager for this squad? Has Gordon Hayward’s time in Charlotte come to a close? […]

The Charlotte Hornets’ season was cut short for a second consecutive year by an ugly loss in the play-in tournament. After losing 144-117 to the Indiana Pacers in last season’s play-in, LaMelo Ball and company got torched 132-103 by the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. It was a rough for the Hornets, including Ball. He […]

Miles Bridges and the Charlotte Hornets came out flat in their biggest game of the year versus the Atlanta Hawks, losing 132-103. They just couldn’t seem to stop the Hawks from gaining momentum on their home floor. It seemed like every trip down the floor, the Hawks got whatever shot they wanted and needed to […]

The Charlotte Hornets are set to face off against the Atlanta Hawks in the 2022 NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday after both teams managed to win their season finales. The 10th-seeded Hornets will travel to Atlanta for this game, and both teams finished the regular season strong to wind up at 43-39.   Charlotte won […]

The Charlotte Hornets closed out the regular season in style in a win over the Washington Wizards, 124-108. It was a pretty tight game in the first half, but the Hornets made the right adjustments to pull away in the second half–cutting down on turnovers and cashing in on wide open shots from deep. LaMelo […]

The Charlotte Hornets took down the Chicago Bulls in a blowout fashion, 133-117. The Hornets got off to a hot start and scored 28 straight points without missing a single shot for the first seven minutes of the game. In that span, LaMelo Ball had 13 of the 28 points and assisted on three of […]

With the play-in tournament right around the corner, the Charlotte Hornets have to nip some bad habits in the bud as soon as possible. As of late, their offense has found life again and is flourishing overall. As long as two of their Big Three of Terry Rozier, LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges shows up, […]

The Charlotte Hornets blew out the Orlando Magic on Thursday night, 128-101, for a much-needed home win. The Hornets can still potentially move up to the ninth spot in the Eastern Conference if the Atlanta Hawks lose another game or two. Charlotte had a rough first quarter, but turned it on in the second to […]

The Charlotte Hornets are already assured of a play-in tournament spot, but they are not satisfied with that. This is a team that should have been a lock for the actual NBA Playoffs, but injuries and COVID-19 have derailed a lot of the Hornets’ plans. Still, they have remained resilient and are picking up some […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been viewed as a potential suitor for Russell Westbrook this offseason. Everyone has been very critical of Westbrook’s lone season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Yes, he has struggled to fit in with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but the main reason for that has to be because of injuries to […]

The Charlotte Hornets lost their second straight game, but this time at the hands of the Miami Heat 144-115. The Hornets dropped down from the ninth spot and down to the tenth, since the Brooklyn Nets won their game on Tuesday night. Charlotte did well to hang with the number one seed in the East […]

The Charlotte Hornets finally welcomed Gordon Hayward back to the lineup on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers after he spent the last seven weeks rehabbing from multiple injuries and overcoming COVID-19. In limited minutes, Hayward put up five points, three rebounds, and 4 assists on 2-of-6 shooting in Charlotte’s 144-114 blowout loss. Hayward came off […]

After missing 22 games with a sprained ankle for the Charlotte Hornets, Gordon Hayward’s status has been updated from out, to probable for their game in Philadelphia to take on the 76ers. He’s been back to practice over the past couple of weeks and has ramped it up in practice over the past few days. […]

The whole world knows that LaMelo Ball is big time. Since being selected in the 2020 NBA Draft, Ball has done nothing but put on a show. The flair and style that many were worried about wouldn’t transition to the NBA, did. He has breathed life back into the Charlotte Hornets organization and is aiming […]

The Charlotte Hornets flew into the Big Apple and beat the New Knicks in a fun-filled game, 125-114. Madison Square Garden always seems to bring the best out of its visitors, and Miles Bridges seems to be affected by that same blessing. In Bridges’ last game against the Knicks, he dropped 38 points. On Wednesday […]

The Charlotte Hornets fell to the Denver Nuggets on Monday, 113-109. They played a pretty solid game overall, recording 33 total assists and knocking down shots when they mattered most. Their two best young players in Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball put up 27 and 22 points respectively. However, they gave up a lot of […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in do-or-die mode for the rest of the regular season. After beating the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night, they own the tiebreaker and currently have the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. They can think their first-time All-Star, LaMelo Ball, for a lot of their recent success. The former Rookie of […]