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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 […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LiAngelo Ball has entered the league’s health and safety protocols, according to the team. SUMMER LEAGUE INJURY UPDATE: @hornets Forward LiAngelo Ball has entered health and safety protocols. — Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) July 4, 2022 Charlotte added Ball to its Summer League roster on Friday. Ball made a name for himself […]

Just two seasons removed from being a top-four team in the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers are all but revving up for a total rebuild. Dealing away Domantas Sabonis last season was the first big move. Next came shipping out Malcolm Brogdon to the Boston Celtics, and now, if rumors are to be believed, big […]

The Charlotte Hornets have had an eventful start to their NBA offseason. First, Charlotte selected center Mark Williams with the 15th pick in the NBA Draft in June. Then, the Hornets were thrown a curveball when forward Miles Bridges, who enjoyed a breakout season ahead of his restricted free agency, was arrested for domestic violence […]

A few hours before hitting the free agency market, Miles Bridges was arrested on domestic violence charges. The Charlotte Hornets forward’s stock has since tanked, as the public opinion on him soured quickly. His wife’s subsequent Instagram post detailing his abuse worsened his image. What was supposed to be a massive payday for Miles Bridges […]

LiAngelo Ball is getting another chance to make the Charlotte Hornets this summer as he aims to team up with his All-Star brother, LaMelo Ball. Per The Athletic, the organization has included LiAngelo on their Summer League roster: LiAngelo Ball will be playing in Summer League with the Hornets, per the team’s roster release.@hornets | […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges was recently arrested over a felony domestic violences warrant after a reported altercation with his wife Mychelle Johnson. Now, Johnson has come forward to break her silence on the alleged abuse that she suffered at the hands of Miles Bridges that has left their children “traumatized”. In a shocking Instagram […]

Miles Bridges’ NBA free agency dreams went from 100 to 0 quickly when the Charlotte Hornets star was arrested a few days ago. The star was arrested on allegations of domestic abuse after hitting his wife multiple times. Since then, fans are wondering how this incident will affect his free agency status. At the very […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has been arrested in Los Angeles for felony domestic violence. The 24-year-old emerged as a star last season and entered this offseason as one of the key free agents to watch out for. The team released a brief statement the morning after the arrest saying that it is gathering information […]

Charlotte Hornets rising star Miles Bridges is in some hot water. Bridges has been arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to TMZ. NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, TMZ Sports has learned. https://t.co/rUzif8i7qf — TMZ (@TMZ) June 30, 2022 The 24-year-old […]

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 appeared to be at a crossroads regarding the future of Miles Bridges. The star forward is reportedly seeking a max contract this offseason, and it was not believed that the Hornets were willing to pay him quite that much. Despite that, recent comments from GM Mitch Kupchak indicate that the Hornets have […]

Jusuf Nurkic has quietly been one of the more productive centers in the NBA over the past few seasons. Although injuries have restricted his overall output, he has displayed signs of stardom when on the court. He averaged 15 points and 11 rebounds last season despite playing in just 56 games. The Trail Blazers star […]

Kevon Looney is going to be a key free agent in the offseason, and it’ll be very interesting to see where he lands. Remember that Looney’s greatest season with the Warriors culminated in his third NBA Finals ring. He played a big role for the champions, too. Incredibly, he started 80 of the 82 games […]

The Charlotte Hornets have a crucial decision to make in regards to Miles Bridges’ future with the franchise. Word around the league is that Bridges is demanding a max contract after his breakout season in 2021-22. However, the Hornets do not feel inclined to pay him the max, which has led to their negotiations taking […]

The Atlanta Hawks have an eventful offseason ahead of them. The franchise was seemingly ahead of its developmental curve as they burst on the scene in 2021. The Hawks embraced the villain role and made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. Unfortunately, the franchise took a step back this season by going […]

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 missed the postseason for the sixth straight season and need a good offseason after getting blown out in the play-in tournament for a second year in a row. 2022 NBA free agency is coming up this week, and the Hornets are in position to make some important moves. The Hornets fired head […]

Michael Jordan never forgets his beef with other teams. The Charlotte Hornets owner became famous for the “I took it personally” meme, but there’s a reason that quote exists in the first place. When you’re as competitive as MJ, you do everything you can to keep yourself motivated and to beat your opponents. It does […]

Miles Bridges enters the offseason as one of the most in-demand players in free agency. The Charlotte Hornets stud had an outstanding season in 2021-22, and it comes as no surprise that teams are lining up to try and get the 24-year-old to their respective cities. For his part, it seems like Bridges himself has […]

The Charlotte Hornets have found a head coach after the Kenny Atkinson debacle. Their new coach will be…Steve Clifford, who is one of their old coaches. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Clifford is returning to Charlotte four years after his first stint as the team’s head coach. After some rumblings about the move being in play, […]

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 […]

In today’s NBA, draft picks are like gold. The pool of young talent entering the league grows exponentially every season. With that in mind, even late first round or second round picks are sometimes considered more valuable than actual prospects. The Charlotte Hornets showed a glimpse of that mentality with Jalen Duren at the 2022 […]

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 […]

After a modestly successful  last year all things considered, the Charlotte Hornets are in a pretty good spot. They shocked the world by becoming playoff contenders last season behind LaMelo Ball’s heroics. Despite being knocked out in the Play-In Tournament, there’s plenty to like about this young and hungry squad. It doesn’t come as a […]

After a lone season at Nebraska, Bryce McGowens is officially heading to the Association. The freshman was selected 40th overall by the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday in the 2022 NBA Draft after a very impressive campaign for the Cornhuskers. Like many of the picks before him, the 40th overall selection was not Charlotte’s originally. The […]

Arguably the most physically imposing player in this class is officially off the board. Memphis center Jaren Duren was taken No. 13 overall by the Detroit Pistons on Thursday in the 2022 NBA Draft after a complicated trade went down. After being taken by the Charlotte Hornets, Duren was traded to the New York Knicks. […]

On Wednesday, a video surfaced of a Charlotte Hornets, or at the very least, a LaMelo Ball fan, hoping to film LaMelo coming out of a parking garage. Instead, he was shocked as Michael Jordan appeared. The young fan promptly asked for a photo, but Jordan’s reaction is likely not what he expected. They wanted […]

The Charlotte Hornets appeared to find their successor to James Borrego, agreeing “in principle” to a contract with Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson. Only, Atkinson backed out and decided to return to Golden State as an assistant, citing family reasons. The Hornets, back at square one, are rumored to be considering a pretty shocking […]

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 […]

Mitchell Robinson is heading to NBA free agency after a very solid start to his career with the New York Knicks. After being taken with the 36th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, he has shown to be one of the best offensive rebounders and shot blockers in the league. He also broke Wilt […]

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 […]

Having produced their first 40-win season and first winning campaign since 2016, the Charlotte Hornets may have finally turned a corner as a franchise. But with the 2022 NBA Draft fast approaching, their two first-round selections (13, 15) are key to accelerating that process. LaMelo Ball is the star of this team, but with Miles […]

The Charlotte Hornets are expected to be one of the teams that will be busy ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday. It was earlier reported that the Hornets could be looking to trade guys like Terry Rozier, Kelly Oubre Jr., PJ Washington, and Mason Plumlee in order to make the necessary cap room […]

Trading Russell Westbrook was always going to be difficult. The point guard is 33-years old and is owed northwards of $47 million in 2022-2023. Additionally, he is coming off of an extremely underwhelming 2021-2022 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. After missing the postseason, the general consensus believes LA is looking to deal Westbrook away. […]

The Charlotte Hornets already have a budding superstar in LaMelo Ball. Now they might bring in Mike D’Antoni, who may just be the right kind of coach to max out Ball’s potential. NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski announced that D’Antoni will meet with owner team owner Michael Jordan later this week for the Hornets’ Head Coaching […]

Miles Bridges was among the best combo-forwards of the NBA this past season. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the Charlotte Hornets are ready to go all-in on him. The 24-year-old is coming off his best season yet, and he will be a restricted free agent this offseason. He averaged 20.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.8 […]