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Throughout its 35 years of existence, the Charlotte Hornets franchise has had some thrilling highs and some very unforgettable lows. Even then, despite being the team responsible for posting the worst winning percentage in a single season in NBA history, many exciting players have laced up their sneakers for a franchise most known for its […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells is responding to an apology from Charlotte Hornets player KJ Simpson. The two players collided in a recent Grizzlies-Hornets game, when Simpson undercut Wells. At the time, Wells was completing a dazzling fast-break dunk. The collision caused Wells to fall awkwardly to the floor. He stayed there for several minutes. […]

The Chicago Bulls increased their lead in the Eastern Conference standings on Sunday with a win on the road against the Charlotte Hornets. The Bulls were in control for pretty much the entire game as the lead swelled to 20 by halftime, and Chicago was in control for the entire second half to earn a […]

The Chicago Bulls earned another big win on Sunday as they made easy work of the Charlotte Hornets on the road. It didn’t take long for the Bulls to pull away from the 19-win Hornets as the lead grew to 20 by halftime. Charlotte was never able to get back in it as the Bulls […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we take a look at this next cross-conference series. The Sacramento Kings (36-40) will take on the Charlotte Hornets (19-57) as both teams look to rebounds from recent losses. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Kings-Hornets prediction and pick. The Sacramento Kings […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in the middle of another lost season; they have succumbed to the injury bug yet again, with their two best players, LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, succumbing to season-ending injuries. But their play-by-play announcer on FanDuel Sports Network, Eric Collins, still finds reasons to be his usual enthusiastic self on the […]

Utah Jazz rookie Isaiah Collier made franchise history involving legend John Stockton in the team’s contest against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Stockton held the record for most assists as a rookie for four decades. In the 1984-85 season, he created 5.1 assists per game as he finished with 415 by the end. Ahead […]

LaMelo Ball will sit out the remainder of the season to have two minor procedures on his ankle and wrist. With 10 games left in the season and the Charlotte Hornets not playing for a postseason berth, it’s likely the safest decision that the organization could have made. Ball has been labeled as an “injury-prone” […]

After playing through a series of injuries in 2024-25, the Charlotte Hornets have officially shut down All-Star guard LaMelo Ball for the rest of the season. Taking to social media to announce the news, ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed the news, noting that Ball would undergo two procedures to address issues with his ankle and wrist. […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Charlotte Hornets and the Toronto Raptors on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Raptors prediction and pick. Friday’s matchup between the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors promises to be an intriguing contest. The Hornets, led by LaMelo Ball’s dynamic […]

The Orlando Magic extended their win streak to three games Tuesday night, holding off the Charlotte Hornets 111-104 at Spectrum Center. Paolo Banchero led the way with 32 points, seven rebounds, six assists and a steal, as the Magic completed a four-game season sweep over Charlotte for the first time since the 2010-11 season. Orlando […]

The Charlotte Hornets fell to the Orlando Magic 111-104 on Tuesday. It was their third straight loss, but some positives were taken out of this game by head coach Charles Lee and players alike. Losses have still allowed for some of the other young talents to have a chance to grow and flourish in some […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Magic-Hornets prediction and pick. The Orlando Magic will visit the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET in the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The […]

LaMelo Ball is having a career year, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed by his peers. Kyrie Irving gave him his flowers after being a spectator from afar over the last few years. The Charlotte Hornets have not been winning games and have been officially eliminated from postseason contention, but Ball’s play has been a bright […]

The Charlotte Hornets were officially eliminated from playoff contention in 2025 after losing to the Miami Heat on Sunday night, 122-105. That marks the ninth straight year that they will miss postseason play, the longest drought in the NBA. A few things have to change for this team as they start making their offseason plans […]

The Hornets are in the middle of a lost season, while the Thunder are arguably the best team in the NBA this season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Thunder prediction and pick. There’s an argument that the Hornets are the worst team in the NBA. They have a 17-51 record […]

Michael Jordan is seen by many as the greatest NBA player of all time. But while his talent and accomplishments are nearly untouchable, there’s no doubt that it wasn’t a perfect legacy for His Airness. Here are the 10 biggest stains on Michael Jordans’ legacy, ranked. Check out the gallery. 1. Michael Jordan’s gambling addiction […]

The Charlotte Hornets are tied with the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards for the best odds to land the number-one pick for the 2025 NBA Draft. The consensus first overall pick is set to be Cooper Flagg, and rightfully so. Averaging 18.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists, he could do everything on the floor […]

The Charlotte Hornets will host the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. Is LaMelo Ball going to play, however? Ball is in the middle of a strong season. He has played well for the most part. However, Ball has dealt with injury concerns during the 2024-25 campaign. At the moment, the Hornets guard is dealing with […]

The Atlanta Hawks (32-36) are set to conclude their two-game road trip with a matchup against the Charlotte Hornets (17-50) on Tuesday night. Ahead of their 7:00 p.m. ET tipoff, the Hawks have listed star guard Trae Young as probable with right Achilles tendinitis on their extensive injury report. Young last played in Atlanta’s 122-114 […]

The Hawks visit Charlotte against a Hornets team that has been one of the worst teams in the NBA, and they need a win to stay in the playoff conversation as a play-in team in the Eastern Conference. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Hornets prediction and pick. The Hawks have […]

The Los Angeles Clippers returned home from a successful three-game road trip to face the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night. It was also the home debut for forward Ben Simmons. The game also marked the return of Norman Powell from a two week absence due to a hamstring strain. Ben Simmons reacts to home debut […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball made franchise history in Friday’s 145-134 win against the San Antonio Spurs. While some question Ball’s long-term future with the Hornets, LaMelo’s impressive performance against the Spurs is one of his best in the 2024-25 regular season. It extended beyond his scoring prowess. Averaging 25.6 points, including 3.9 threes per […]

San Antonio Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson has taken an even-keel approach to most of this season. Since taking over for the legendary Gregg Popovich in very early November, the 38-year-old assistant has stayed away from headline-type quotes. Following a 145-134 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, Johnson may have come his closest to anything […]

The Charlotte Hornets aren’t interested in moving on from LaMelo Ball. Despite the reports of Ball wanting to be in a winning situation, per Michael Scotto,  ESPN’s Tim Bontemps sources have declared they have “no interest” in moving on from their franchise player when discussing the Hornets’ future. “That raises the obvious question: What about […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we take a look at this next cross-conference matchup between teams desperate for a win. The Charlotte Hornets (16-49) will visit the San Antonio Spurs (27-37) with Charlotte leading the season series at 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Spurs […]

Miles Bridges is in the midst of his best stretch of the 2024-25 season. In his last six games, he’s averaged 32.7 points and nine rebounds per game. The Charlotte Hornets are 2-4 in that stretch, but their two wins were back-to-back. The Hornets have only managed to win consecutive games twice during the season, […]

Charlotte Hornets’ franchise star LaMelo Ball has never been one to shy away from the spotlight and his father, LaVar Ball, has known all along that LaMelo would eventually become the best Ball brother on an NBA stage. He’ll see yet another release of his signature Puma MB.04, known to have some of the more […]

The Atlanta Hawks have started March with a 4-1 record, allowing them to rise past the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat for the 7-seed in the Eastern Conference. Trae Young has been the driving force behind Atlanta’s success, averaging 24.5 points and 13.0 assists per game during the Hawks’ five-game hot streak. Unfortunately for the […]

There hasn’t been much for the Charlotte Hornets to cheer for this season in terms of record. They are currently 15-48 and near the bottom of the NBA standings. But the Hornets have been an entertaining team thanks to LaMelo Ball and even Miles Bridges. During the Hornets’ game against the Miami Heat on Monday, […]

Miles Bridges did his best Superman impression for the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. As the Hornets were taking on the Brooklyn Nets, he saved the day for his team. Following Bridges’s 46-point effort, he followed it up with another amazing effort. He blocked Cam Thomas’s shot at the basket during the final seconds. As a […]

The Brooklyn Nets were in prime position to snap a six-game losing streak on Saturday. Leading a Charlotte Hornets team without LaMelo Ball by fourteen with seven minutes remaining, a victory appeared certain. However, Jordi Fernandez’s squad took its foot off the gas, and the wheels quickly fell off. The Hornets closed the game on […]

The Charlotte Hornets lost a tight one against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night, with the final score settling in at 118-117. The main reason behind the near win was because of Miles Bridges’ productivity, as he scored a career-high 46 points. The Hornets made key runs to stay within 10 points throughout the game, […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be shorthanded when they face the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Cam Johnson was ruled out for the matchup due to left knee soreness. Johnson has appeared in the Nets’ previous 12 games following a multi-week absence in late January due to an ankle injury. Following the best start to a season […]

The Cleveland Cavs visit the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. LaMelo Ball is on the injury report alongside Jusuf Nurkic, with both players listed as probable. Ball is dealing with an illness, while Nurkic has low back tightness after going for two points and five rebounds against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Here’s everything we know about […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Hornets prediction and pick. The Cleveland Cavaliers (52-10) look to extend their impressive 12-game winning streak as they visit the struggling Charlotte Hornets (14-47) on Friday, […]

The Charlotte Hornets fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-110. The Hornets’ offense struggled to stay consistent on that end of the floor. Credit goes out to Minnesota for making it tough for Charlotte to settle into any sets they wanted to. Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, and the rest of the group contested well without fouling. […]

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball received a concerning update on his long-term future with the franchise. The Hornets are in the middle of another disappointing season, ranking near the bottom of the Eastern Conference. At 14-46 overall, Charlotte’s season was all but over when forward Brandon Miller was ruled out for the year with a […]

The Timberwolves seem to be plateauing when they need to stack wins in a loaded Western Conference. In comparison, the Hornets are spiraling and continue to struggle. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Hornets prediction and pick. The Timberwolves have a 33-29 record. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle make this team […]