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The Charlotte Hornets have decided to select Brandon Miller, a 6’9″ forward from Alabama, with the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. There were some draft day rumors suggesting the Hornets might take Scoot Henderson, but it’s Miller after much of the pre-draft hype surrounded the former Crimson Tide star. The top prospect […]

The 2023 NBA Draft kicks off on Thursday night, and the Charlotte Hornets have long been torn between Alabama star Brandon Miller and G League Ignite star Scoot Henderson. However, the latest intel suggests that the Hornets could be leaning toward Henderson with the selection, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. ‘Sources: Scoot Henderson is […]

It is officially time for the 2023 NBA Draft!  Thursday night, the lives of 58 young basketball players will forever be changed when they hear their names called and receive the hat for which NBA franchise they will be representing to begin their careers.  In what appears to be a very deep and talented draft, […]

Michael Jordan has sold his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets, ending his 13 years of ownership with the team. It’s worth noting, however, that Charlotte has missed the playoffs for seven straight seasons and did not make it past the first round of the playoffs during Jordan’s tenure as owner. The Hornets have a […]

There is a good chance that Brandon Miller will be selected by the Charlotte Hornets as the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft. He believes that he’s impressed the Hornets enough during his workout with the team — and that’s despite the pressure that comes with performing in front of the […]

Brandon Miller recently had his first workout in front of outgoing Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan, and unsurprisingly, he wasn’t able to escape the notorious trash talking of the NBA legend. Speaking about his experience meeting Jordan after the Hornets called him back for another workout, Miller pointed out that His Airness sounded exactly like […]

The 2023 NBA Draft tips off at 8:00 pm ET on Thursday and things at the top of the draft board are starting to become clearer. On Wednesday afternoon, fans got a big signal as to what the Charlotte Hornets plan to do with the No. 2 pick, as the NBA draft odds skyrocketed in […]

The Charlotte Hornets are preparing for the No. 2 selection in the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday with rumors swirling about who they are going to pick. Nevertheless, despite Michael Jordan selling his majority ownership in the franchise, he will have the final say on who the Hornets select at No. 2, reports the Observer’s […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday, Brandon Miller has rumored to solidify his standing as the No. 2 overall pick to the Charlotte Hornets. Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak spoke on what he wants with the No. 2 overall pick amid rumors of Brandon Miller swirling, reports ESPN’s David Newton. “Mitch Kupchak said the […]

The most talked about Charlotte Hornets draft prediction is about what the team will do with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. However, that isn’t the only first-round Hornets pick. The team will also pick at the end of Round 1, and with that pick, Charlotte will make a smart choice […]

Alabama basketball standout Brandon Miller has been widely expected to go no. 2 to the Charlotte Hornets in the 2023 NBA Draft; however, there have been some doubts about that recently when the odds for Scoot Henderson going second increased. In the latest updates, nonetheless, the Hornets are reportedly still leaning to pick Miller. Thanks […]

NBA fans couldn’t help but laugh at Nick Wright and mock his latest take about how the Charlotte Hornets’ failure under Michael Jordan’s ownership affects his legacy in the NBA. The sports TV personality recently joined Colin Cowherd’s FOX Sports show “The Herd” where he criticized Jordan for his lack of success as Hornets owner. […]

The NBA Draft is Thursday and the Charlotte Hornets will be picking second. It is now time to continue our NBA Draft odds series with a No. 2 overall selection prediction and pick. With Victor Wembanya expected to be the top pick in the draft on Thursday, the biggest question is who the Hornets will […]

Last week, NBA legend Michael Jordan agreed to sell his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets. After 13 years as owner of the Hornets, Jordan’s time with the franchise has finally come to an end. During Jordan’s time as owner of the Hornets, the team didn’t experience a whole lot of success on the court. […]

This Thursday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver will be walking across the stage in Barclays Center to officially announce the start of the 2023 NBA Draft, forever changing the lives of the 58 young prospects who get to hear their names called.  In what looks to be a very deep and talented draft class, the San […]

The Charlotte Hornets still hold the No. 2 pick in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft. The expectation by many is that the Hornets will use that selection to take either Alabama Crimson Tide product Brandon Miller or Scoot Henderson of G League Ignite. There’s a good reason to believe that the Hornets will ultimately go […]

The Charlotte Hornets will pick at No. 2 in the 2023 NBA Draft. While that pick has found itself in trade rumors lately, it would be shocking if the Hornets don’t stand pat and draft a high-upside stud that they can pair with LaMelo Ball. With consensus No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama all set […]

Michael Jordan has spent plenty of time in the news in recent days, with the Charlotte Hornets majority owner set to sell his stake in the franchise. But Jordan’s business in Charlotte isn’t done quite yet. According to ESPN, he’s set to meet with Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson on Monday, the two players competing […]

South Carolina forward GG Jackson headlines a group of prospects that the Charlotte Hornets brought in for a pre-draft workout on Sunday (h/t Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer). The youngest player in the 2023 NBA Draft class, Jackson is a projected first-round pick that could go as high as the lottery. The Hornets currently […]

The Charlotte Hornets missed out on the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes last month. Still, the Hornets have a real chance at landing an impact player with their number two overall pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft. There’s also been speculation that Charlotte could swing a deal for Zion Williamson using the pick as bait. If the Hornets […]

Ever since it was reported that the New Orleans Pelicans had interest in moving up to select Scoot Henderson in the 2023 NBA Draft, there’s been speculation that Zion Williamson could be traded for the No. 2 or No. 3 overall pick. Because the Charlotte Hornets and Portland Blazers own those draft picks, it only […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft only five days away, trade rumors have heated up around the league as of late. And maybe the most notable recent trade rumor pertains to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans are reportedly interested in trading up in the draft for a top-3 pick in order to select guard prospect Scoot Henderson, per The […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft less than a week away, trade rumors have been reported left and right lately. And perhaps the most notable recent trade rumor pertains to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans are reportedly interested in trading up in the draft for a top-3 pick in order to select guard prospect Scoot […]

It’s still unclear if the Charlotte Hornets will move the No. 2 pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. As trade winds continue swirling leading up to next Thursday night at Barclays Center, though, Charlotte’s main target in a potential blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Pelicans has apparently emerged. Intriguing as pairing Zion Williamson with […]

Michael Jordan is arguably the GOAT of basketball. He won five MVP awards and led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles. But have you ever wondered how a basketball megastar like MJ lives? Now you can get a peek at His Airness’ $14.9 million mansion in Highland Park, Ill.. Michael Jordan purchased this 56,000-square-foot property […]

Michael Jordan’s run as Charlotte Hornets owner will soon come to an end after he reportedly sold his shares as majority shareholder of the franchise to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall. This finishes Jordan’s rather tumultuous time in Charlotte. With a new ownership group in tow, perhaps the fortunes of the […]

Michael Jordan made huge news on Friday morning by selling his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets. Although the organization did not have much success on the court during Jordan’s tenure as the owner, the Chicago Bulls legend will be walking away with fat pockets. He made 10x on his original investment in the franchise, […]

Rapper J. Cole and country artist Eric Church are joining the ownership group of the Charlotte Hornets, the team said in an official press release on Friday. Although it is unclear what percentage of stake both will hold, they are the first non-hedge fund investors to be confirmed as part of the new ownership group. […]

Michael Jordan, who has been the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets since 2010, has decided to sell his shares of the team to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall, first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. BREAKING: Michael Jordan is finalizing a sale of the Charlotte Hornets to a group led by […]

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 […]