Charlotte Hornets Articles - Page 23

After two straight years of being a play-in tournament team, the Charlotte Hornets endured a season from hell during the 2022-23 campaign. Thus, it’s important for the Hornets to nail their offseason moves, including their signings in free agency, for the team to at least get back to where they were before a nightmare season. […]

The Charlotte Hornets dropped to 0-3 in Las Vegas Summer League play, but their two first round picks lived up to their pre-draft hype against the Portland Trail Blazers. Brandon Miller and Nick Smith Jr. combined for 59 points. Smith Jr. had 33 points while shooting 65% from the field and 80% from deep. His […]

Charlotte Hornets’ No. 2 overall pick Brandon Miller finally silenced his doubters with a big NBA Summer League performance Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Miller finished the game with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 2 blocks on 53/50/100 shooting splits. Fans have been hard on Miller for lackluster Summer League performances and a […]

The Charlotte Hornets and their fans have been enamored with the selection of Brandon Miller from Alabama for days now since the 2023 NBA Draft. What they didn’t expect was for Nick Smith Jr. to steal the show in the NBA’s Summer League on Tuesday. Smith Jr., a 2023 first round pick out of Arkansas, […]

Don’t be surprised if the Charlotte Hornets look back on 2023 NBA free agency with serious regret. The Hornets signed LaMelo Ball to a five-year contract extension that could be worth as much as $260 million. It was a mistake that could cost Charlotte significantly in the coming seasons. By inking LaMelo Ball to the […]

The Charlotte Hornets certainly did not have the 2022-23 season that they were hoping for. After sneaking into the Play-In Tournament as the tenth seed in the Eastern Conference for the 2021-22 season, the Hornets were hoping to take the next step forward this past season. Instead, they ended up being one of the worst […]

The NBA Summer League is in full swing in Las Vegas as the Portland Trail Blazers face off with the Charlotte Hornets. It is time to continue our NBA Summer League Odds series with a Trail Blazers-Hornets prediction, pick, and how-to watch The Blazers have opened their summer league play at 1-1, last time taking […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in the middle of what could be a long-term rebuild, with LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller at the heart of their efforts to make it out of the league’s cellar. The Hornets also brought back Miles Bridges, a player who missed the entirety of the 2022-23 season due to a serious […]

The Charlotte Hornets kicked off their Summer League campaign in Las Vegas on Sunday night, and one player who caught the eye was Brandon Miller. The 6’2 guard put in an impressive performance in the Hornets’ win over the San Antonio Spurs. Here we will look at some reactions to Miller’s Summer League opener. Game […]

Victor Wembanyama is the most hyped NBA talent since LeBron James. While that is a good thing, that also means the San Antonio Spurs rookie has a target on his back. Charlotte Hornets forward Kai Jones proved that as he went at Wemby and embarrassed him big time in the rookie’s Summer League debut. Midway […]

After officially signing the $7.9 million qualifying offer the Charlotte Hornets extended to him, Miles Bridges made sure to apologize for the issue that saw him miss the whole 2022-23 season. He also vowed to work on getting back the trust of not only the Hornets but also the whole fan base. In a statement […]

The debut of Victor Wembanyama is officially upon us! He will make his debut tonight, which means we should continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Spurs prediction and pick. Brandon Miller is the new man in town for the Hornets. The future will be right with he and LaMelo Ball playing alongside each other […]

The San Antonio take on the Charlotte Hornets Friday night to start the Las Vegas portion of their 2023 NBA Summer League schedule. There’s been much speculation about if the game would mark Victor Wembanyama’s Summer League debut. Wembanyama didn’t play when the Spurs took on the Hornets and Brandon Miller in the California Classic […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been active in free agency this offseason, making several moves to sustain their roster. They re-signed both Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball on top of picking Brandon Miller in the 2023 NBA Draft. However, with the NBA free-agent market slowing down, there is still one bargain-bin free agent that they should […]

The Charlotte Hornets exhibited their utmost faith in LaMelo Ball as their cornerstone superstar through a massive $260 million, five-year max extension. LaMelo’s career has been mired by injuries, which includes 46 missed games last season. Be that as it may, it is clear that Charlotte is not having second thoughts at all about the […]

Brandon Miller had another noteworthy effort in his second game in the NBA Summer League for the Charlotte Hornets. Unfortunately for the No. 2 overall pick of the recently-concluded NBA Draft, it just wasn’t for the right reasons. After committing no less than seven fouls in his debut, the 20-year-old had eight on Wednesday night […]

Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington is fresh off of the best season of his pro career. Washington set new career highs in points per game, three-pointers per game, and assists per game, and his play was one of few bright spots for the Hornets during the 2022-23 NBA campaign. So why has Washington yet to […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is officially returning to the NBA in 2023-24, and sure enough, he’s just thankful to be given another chance. Bridges signed the $7.9 million qualifying offer from the Hornets this offseason, which will make him an unrestricted free agent in 2024. The two sides tried to work on a contract […]

No. 2 overall NBA Draft pick and the Charlotte Hornets first selection from the 2023 NBA Draft, Brandon Miller, still has an incredibly high-celling. However, he picked up seven fouls in his NBA Summer League debut. Miller endured his ups and downs during the game, flashing his superb talent at times, but the storyline was […]

When he entered the league in 2020 as the third overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets, many were questioning if LaMelo Ball had what it took to lead a franchise and be a primary scoring option offensively given that he was not known to be an electric shooter. Well, LaMelo killed these discussions when he […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie Brandon Miller didn’t quite have the Summer League debut he was seeking. The Hornets faced the San Antonio Spurs Monday in Sacramento’s California Classic Summer League. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft finished with solid numbers, though the Hornets’ forward picked up six fouls in a shaky first […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in an interesting position with NBA free agency underway. They don’t have much by way of cap space to make any kind of big splash, but even if they did, they are not a free agent destination. They have a good, young core though for the most part. LaMelo Ball is […]

There will be growing pains for Charlotte Hornets rookie Brandon Miller as he adjusts to his new life as a pro. That was clearly on display Monday night when he already committed six fouls in just the first half of his NBA Summer League debut for the Hornets against the San Antonio Spurs. Brandon Miller […]

The Charlotte Hornets franchise isn’t in the best of spots from a PR perspective at the moment, but their on-court product should benefit from the decisions they have made over the past month or so. Drafting Brandon Miller with the second overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft should give LaMelo Ball a talented running […]

Charlotte Hornets fans will get to see Brandon Miller in action very soon. The NBA Summer League kicks off Monday and all eyes will be on the California Classic as the Hornets and San Antonio Spurs will be taking part alongside the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. And according […]

In a groundbreaking move, the Charlotte Hornets have secured their rising star, LaMelo Ball, for the long haul. They agreed to ink a five-year, $260 million contract extension. The news sent shockwaves through the NBA community, igniting discussions about the implications of this massive deal. With Ball’s exceptional talent and potential, it’s no wonder the […]

Charlotte Hornets restricted free agent Miles Bridges is signing his $7.9 million qualifying offer with the team and will become an unrestricted free agent in 2024, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Bridges and the Hornets were “far apart” in contract extension talks after the forward missed all […]

Franchise building blocks firmly in place, the Charlotte Hornets are looking to improve the supporting cast around the newly extended LaMelo Ball and No. 2 overall draft pick Brandon Miller. As the restricted free agent market opens up, Charlotte is considering making an offer to Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams, according to Michael Scotto of […]

The Charlotte Hornets drafted LaMelo Ball third overall in 2020 with the intention of him being the new face of their franchise. Ball has since exceeded these expectations and has rapidly turned himself into one of the young faces of the league. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, Ball entered this offseason eligible […]

The Charlotte Hornets selected Alabama star Brandon Miller with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. For a long time, the decision was between Scoot Henderson and Miller, but the Hornets selected Miller. Suddenly, the future of Kelly Oubre Jr. looks a bit cloudy, and it looks like his return to the […]

The Charlotte Hornets have had an eventful offseason, with Michael Jordan deciding to sell his shares of the team. Miles Bridges remains one of the team’s top talents, but his future is hazy at best. Bridges missed all of the 2022-2023 season after pleading no contest to felony domestic violence charges and receiving three years […]

The Charlotte Hornets surprised many when they made the decision to select Alabama’s Brandon Miller with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. While Scoot Henderson was the consensus second best prospect behind Victor Wembanyama, the Hornets brass all along had Miller as their top option. They now get to see a […]

The Charlotte Hornets reportedly made qualifying offers to PJ Washington, Theo Maledon, and Miles Bridges, per Marc Stein. All three players are now restricted free agents. Bridges’ NBA future is uncertain amid his controversial past, and it remains to be seen whether or not he will play another game with the Hornets. There is no […]

The Charlotte Hornets, in their quest for rejuvenation, made significant waves during the 2023 NBA Draft. They acquired four promising players – Brandon Miller, Nick Smith Jr., Amari Bailey, and James Nnaji. With these, the Hornets sought to bolster their roster and lay the groundwork for a brighter future. Among these picks, the selection of […]

Despite flashes of improvement throughout the last several seasons, the Charlotte Hornets find themselves in a long-standing playoff drought that dates back to 2016. Now, after nabbing two top-notch talents in Brandon Miller and Nick Smith Jr. in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, it appears that the ball club is gearing up […]

It is not often that fans see NBA Draft picks from an HBCU. Most of them do have connections through relatives and even immediate family members like the Thompson twins. The 2023 Draft Class has its fair share of HBCU roots. None are more prominent than the Charlotte Hornets’ second overall pick Brandon Miller and […]

The Charlotte Hornets shocked the basketball world when they selected Alabama’s Brandon Miller with the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Draft. It’s not that Miller wasn’t worthy of being a top draft pick, it’s just that Scoot Henderson from the G League Ignite was long considered the second best prospect in the draft […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller is not backing down from his championship claims. He said in an interview with Charlotte Sports Live the Hornets are “going to get a lot of wins this year,” and pursue an NBA championship. “Definitely going to try to hold up the big trophy at the end,” Miller said. After […]

The Charlotte Hornets were back at the bottom of the standings for the 2022-23 NBA season. A play-in tournament berth was in their hands the past couple of years, but they were not able to build on that achievement. After the disappointing season, the Hornets luckily got the rare privilege of selecting second overall in […]