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The 2023 NBA Draft is quickly approaching on June 22nd and the Charlotte Hornets figure to be a part of some big moves. They already have the No. 2 selection, and rumors around the NBA are that they might be involved in trade talks with the New Orleans Pelicans for Zion Williamson. Regardless, they are […]

The first-round Charlotte Hornets draft pick is a valuable one. The No. 2 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft can bring a franchise player to town, but the team doesn’t necessarily have to make the pick for that to happen. A Hornets trade could do the same thing, and with where the organization is at […]

Miles Bridges is returning soon. He indicated as much in a recent tweet, though it’s unknown if he’ll rejoin the Charlotte Hornets or move to a different team. On Twitter, Bridges posted a “back” and “soon” emoji. While he didn’t elaborate on the tweet and did not specifically say what it’s about, fans were quick […]

It’s fair to say that the 2022-23 season didn’t go quite as planned for the Charlotte Hornets. With Miles Bridges unavailable all season after his arrest and LaMelo Ball playing less than half the season, they were not only unable to continue their progression from the season prior, but regressed significantly. Invariably such a season […]

There has been some speculation that the Charlotte Hornets have an interest in acquiring Zion Williamson from the New Orleans Pelicans, and Marc Stein evaluated whether the Hornets would be willing to give up the No. 2 pick to get the deal done in his newsletter. Despite prior rumored interest in Zion Williamson, the Hornets […]

The Charlotte Hornets own the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The names Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller have been frequently floated, with the latter being seen as the favorite to be picked. The Hornets are weighing their options and seem to like Henderson, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN. The 19-year-old guard […]

With the NBA Finals coming to an end and the Denver Nuggets claiming their first championship in franchise history, the league’s focus now shifts to the 2023 NBA Draft, which is set to take place on June 22. Victor Wembanyama will be going first overall to the San Antonio Spurs, but what the Charlotte Hornets […]

The New Orleans Pelicans front office is reportedly looking to make a huge splash with the 2023 NBA Draft beckoning. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Pelicans are looking to trade up for either the second or third overall pick of the upcoming draft with the intention of drafting Scoot Henderson in mind. […]

Recent rumors around the NBA indicate that the New Orleans Pelicans might be trying to trade up with the Charlotte Hornets in the 2023 NBA Draft. The trade interest is due to the Pelicans believing Scoot Henderson could be their future at the point guard position, via Run It Back on FanDuel TV. “I’m told […]

The Charlotte Hornets will have plenty of options to choose from going into the 2023 NBA Draft. 11 players can return to Charlotte’s roster for the 2023-24 season, according to Spotrac. Guards LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier highlight the potential returnees for the Hornets after they averaged 23.3 and 21.1 points per outing, respectively. Forward […]

There is rarely a dull day in the NBA, but the news that the New Orleans Pelicans are interested in acquiring the No. 2 pick from the Charlotte Hornets in the 2023 NBA Draft is particularly interesting. Not in the least because of the main reason the Pelicans have been in the news cycle as […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is set to take place next Thursday and aside from the San Antonio Spurs selecting Victor Wembanyama first overall, it seems like another draft pick is becoming clearer. The Charlotte Hornets are leaning towards selecting Brandon Miller over Scoot Henderson with the second overall pick in this year’s draft, sources told […]

Miami Heat guard Caleb Martin has inserted himself into the national spotlight with some strong play during the 2023 NBA Playoffs. He and his brother Cody Martin sat down with Shams Charania to talk about their NBA journeys, and he gave a major admission about getting waived by the Charlotte Hornets. Twins Caleb and Cody […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft set to take place next week, many teams around the league are still attempting to figure out what this offseason will look like. The idea of certain teams being “buyers” while others turn into “sellers” is still not clear, and the direction of this NBA offseason could very well be […]

The Charlotte Hornets experienced another abysmal season in their 2022-23 campaign, for a boatload of reasons. LaMelo Ball was hurt for the majority of the year as he only suited up for 36 games, while Terry Rozier, Kelly Oubre Jr., and the rest of the crew failed to build any sustainable momentum. The Hornets also […]

As the NBA free agency of 2023 looms on the horizon, teams across the league are eagerly exploring ways to bolster their rosters. Among the highly sought-after players attracting attention is the versatile and talented PJ Washington. After an impressive season with the Charlotte Hornets, Washington may just get his big payday in the 2023 […]

How close are the Charlotte Hornets to their first playoff appearance since the 2015-16 season? The Hornets finished the 2022-23 season with a record of 27-55, putting them in 14th place in the Eastern Conference. Guards LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier led the team in scoring with 23.3 and 21.1 points per game, respectively. The […]

We have reached that point of the NBA calendar year in which chaos is about to ensue with all of the rumors that are out there. The 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat roll on, but the other 28 teams across the league are preparing for the NBA Draft in two […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. should be an attractive player in NBA free agency this offseason. The former first-round pick is coming off a solid season for the Charlotte Hornets, averaging a career-high 20.4 points while playing 32.3 minutes per game. He played just 48 games due to injury, but aside from that, his season was a […]

The Charlotte Hornets franchise isn’t exactly one that can afford to be picky in free agency. Charlotte is not a hot free agent destination, and to top it all off, the Hornets are coming off a terrible 27-win season. Nevertheless, there are plenty of reasons why some mid-tier free agents could opt to take their […]

Though the Finals are currently in full swing, for the majority of the 28 other teams not participating in this year’s championship round, the 2023 NBA Draft is the main focus at this point in time. Coming into this year’s festivities, there is a bevy of intriguing prospects slated to serve as mainstays for any […]

There is no denying that LaMelo Ball is one of the most exciting young prospects in the NBA today. His flamboyant style on the basketball court has earned him a lot of fans over his three seasons in the NBA. What is also a known fact is that the Charlotte Hornets star’s unique approach to […]

The concept of the generational curse is becoming more well-known in the vernacular. Trauma has roots in genetics, and thanks to how humans reproduce, parents pass down certain characteristics to their offspring. As a result, these offspring are vulnerable to continuing the cycle of their ancestors’ behavior. But does the same phenomenon happen in the […]

Scoot Henderson is ready to take over the NBA. Widely viewed as the second-best prospect in the 2023 NBA Draft behind Victor Wembanyama, the explosive guard has the confidence, physical tools and skills to become a star at the next level. The only question is what team he will join. Wembanyama is all but guaranteed […]

With the NBA Draft a little less than a month away, there is still a lot of speculation as to what the Charlotte Hornets may do with their No. 2 draft pick. It is a two-man race between Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller. Fans and scouts have compared both players to a few different NBA […]

The Charlotte Hornets own five picks throughout the 2023 NBA Draft. They were unfortunate to come up just short of the No. 1 overall pick and miss out on the consensus top pick Victor Wembanyama, which apparently also cost Hornets owner Michael Jordan half a million bucks. But still, they were fortunate enough in getting […]

The NBA Draft Combine 2023 took place in Chicago from May 16 through May 18, and all 30 teams from around the league have been getting an in-depth look at this year’s draft class. From pro days to individual workouts, a better picture is being painted for how this year’s draft will play out.  There […]

Front office executives are always particularly active around the NBA Draft and this year is no different, as NBA insider Marc Stein reports that “pretty much every team above the [Indiana] Pacers that didn’t win the right to draft Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick like San Antonio is already being mentioned as […]

Through the history of the Charlotte Hornets, they have never had a player of LeBron James’ caliber. They might be able to land him and another promising young prospect in the near future. Not in the 2023 NBA Draft, although either Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller have the potential to be great. The Hornets are […]

What can the Charlotte Hornets do with their picks in the 2023 NBA Draft? The Hornets ended last season with a 27-55 record, good enough for fifth place in the Southeast Division and 14th place in the Eastern Conference. Guards LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier led the team in scoring with 23.3 and 21.1 points […]

Brandon Miller is one of the top prospects in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft, and many believe he will crack the top 5. However, recent health issues and any legal fallout from the shooting he was involved in at Alabama could play a role in whether or not the Charlotte Hornets target him with the […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan has been engaged in serious talks to sell a majority stake in the franchise since March, but the ownership situation is still in flux, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo. The potential buyers are “led by Hornets minority owner Gabe Plotkin and Atlanta Hawks minority owner Rick Schnall…No […]

D’Angelo Russell was having a decent postseason until the Western Conference Finals arrived. Against the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers guard really struggled both shooting the ball and on the defensive end. Now that Russell is an unrestricted free agent, his struggles in the playoffs might lead the Lakers to opt against re-signing him. […]

The Charlotte Hornets had a disastrous 2022-23 season. Just one year removed from a 43-win season and a play-in tournament appearance, they finished with a poor 27-55 record, the team’s worst since all the way back in the 2012-13 season when the Hornets were called the Bobcats. A big reason why the Hornets struggled so […]

Former Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges remains out of the league after his domestic violence incident. But, it appears Michael Jordan and the front office may still be interested in giving the restricted free agent a new deal. Bridges recently FaceTimed with MJ: Former Hornets forward Miles Bridges FaceTiming with Michael Jordan 🗣️ (via MB/Snapchat) […]

Scoot Henderson’s goodness–his greatness, even—is undeniable. Despite being just 6’2, his supreme athleticism and canny court-sense make him the most alluring guard prospect since Kyrie Irving in 2013. Having spent the last two seasons with the G League Ignite, Henderson is already fluent in the spacing and tempo of the NBA game; he’s internalized the […]

After advancing to the play-in tournament in the past two seasons, the Charlotte Hornets had a horrific 2022-23 campaign, thus opening up a massive opportunity to select a top-tier pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Victor Wembanyama has been discussed as one of the best NBA prospects ever, so every organization has been vying for […]

There isn’t the usual amount of excitement among the Charlotte Hornets fan base after the team landed the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Perhaps it’s because, like every other team that had a legitimate shot at winning the No. 1 overall pick and the chance to draft Metropolitans 92 power forward Victor […]

G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson set the basketball world on fire as a walking highlight reel, drawing comparisons to future Hall of Famers like Russell Westbrook and Derrick Rose with his athleticism and playmaking ability. A projected top-three selection in the 2023 NBA Draft, there are many who believe he should be the clear-cut […]