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Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball took the NBA by storm last season, cruising to Rookie of the Year honors. The team managed to make the Play-In Tournament but were knocked out by the Indiana Pacers. While he did enjoy a tremendous campaign, Hornets head coach James Borrego wants to see one specific thing from him […]

In many ways, LaMelo Ball has been heaven-sent for the Charlotte Hornets as the franchise aims to escape mediocrity this upcoming season. But last year’s top rookie isn’t just content with proving his worth on the court. Even up to now, his rookie cards are making a lot of waves in the hobby. In particular, […]

It has been months since Prizm and Select NBA cards have been released to the public. Since then, the supply for these products has certainly met the public’s demand. But after those offerings, the time has come for one of the hobby’s staple sets to make its mark on the market – Panini Optic. Ever […]

The 2021-22 NBA season is going to be a pivotal one for the Charlotte Hornets. New Hornet Mason Plumlee describes them as “young and hungry.” They should be in the thick of the playoff hunt at the end of the season. There are a lot of bridges that they will have to cross to get […]

Panini’s latest Optic set has been on a tear since it was released earlier this month. After Prizm and Select, collectors have a new reason to hunt the hottest All-Stars and rookies from this product. And without a doubt, the biggest name everyone is gunning for is no other than the Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball. […]

Training camp is fast approaching for all NBA teams and Charlotte Hornets fans have a lot to be excited about. The Hornets have made a few nice key editions in the offseason to build off of last year. Mason Plumlee, Kelly Oubre, and Ish Smith will be key rotation guys as the season wanes on. […]

The Charlotte Hornets have a lot to be optimistic about moving forward. LaMelo Ball is coming back for what should be a second stellar year in the league, they drafted nice young players who fit the scheme, and they added savvy veterans. Terry Rozier also committed to the Hornets for the long haul, so it […]

Every new NBA season is sure to offer loads of surprises. The league’s landscape shifts year by year with all the free-agent decisions, massive trades, and other variables. With this, there’s bound to be a few teams that amass massive amounts of hype before the season begins for some reason or another. In this piece, […]

The Miami Heat are re-tooled and ready for another deep playoff run this season. After bringing in Kyle Lowry, PJ Tucker, and Markieff Morris while retaining Victor Oladipo, Duncan Robinson, Gabe Vincent, Max Strus, and Dwayne Dedmon, the Heat are looking to take back the Eastern Conference in 2022 and bring an NBA title to […]

Hornets point guard and reigning Rookie of the year LaMelo Ball is set to drop his first signature sneaker in October, partnering with Puma to release the Puma MB.01. Former NBA guard Jalen Rose, who is an ambassador and consultant for Puma and has worked out with Ball in the past, posted a video of […]

The Charlotte Hornets are a serious up-and-coming team, They have all the proper pieces in Gordon Hayward, LaMelo Ball, and Terry Rozier. They also added some key players in the offseason like Kelly Oubre. However, fans and analysts believe that they need a few more seasons to fully bloom into a playoff squad. While this […]

The Charlotte Hornets have done a lot over the 2021 offseason to build up their roster to compete, adding talented rookies like James Bouknight and Kai Jones while acquiring veterans in Kelly Oubre Jr. and Ish Smith. It doesn’t seem like much to the average NBA fan, but these moves will be helpful. Alongside LaMelo […]

More often than not, those belonging to the older generation of NBA cards hobbyists collect a wide spectrum of players. Given the chance, you’re going to see a lot of LeBron James, Luka Doncic, or Kobe Bryant cards in their respective collections. But above all these names, there’s one who will stand tall no matter […]

The Charlotte Hornets are excepted to have an impressive season. LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier are ready to lead the charge. It seems they have been building a lot of chemistry together. They have been dominating open runs all summer long. Both Ball and Rozier were vital keys to the Hornets’ success last season and […]

After a ton of player movement and roster reshuffling that took place across the league this summer, there are now a plethora of NBA teams that are looking to make a playoff comeback in 2022, including the Golden State Warriors. Given that the regular season can be tiresome and daunting to the more inexperienced teams […]

With the NBA season fast-approaching, every NBA team will be aiming to make progress in terms of their success in the regular season. How each team defines “success” will vary depending on who you ask. Some contenders with veteran All-Stars will just want to enter the postseason healthy; other rebuilding teams might want to tank […]

The NBA season is approaching fast. Several players have been competing in open runs all across the country with other NBA players, celebrities, and friends. Terry Rozier invited all his teammates with the Charlotte Hornets to Miami for a personal workout to put things in motion for his squad. After signing a massive four-year $97 […]

Everyone is aware that LaMelo Ball is the savior of the Charlotte Hornets. The reigning Rookie of the Year showed flashes of greatness last year, but he can’t drag the team back to relevancy alone. Every star needs help and the Hornets have just the man on the roster to help propel them up the […]

The Charlotte Hornets squad is wasting no time in preparing for the upcoming season. A clip of a recent scrimmage session featuring LaMelo Ball, new recruit Kelly Oubre Jr, and a few other players is currently making its rounds on social media and it will definitely get Hornets fans hyped. Here’s a look at the […]

The Charlotte Hornets made a few interesting moves during this offseason in the NBA draft and free agency. Still, a few Hornets trades should be on the horizon, but more on that in a second. Bringing in one of the better scorers in the draft in James Bouknight and a talented rim runner in Kai […]

Ben Simmons has decided he wants to move on from the Philadelphia 76ers and find a new place to play in the upcoming season. Simmons is only 25 and is already a two-time All-Star, checking a number of boxes as a player thanks to his playmaking and elite defense. Of course, Simmons’ offensive shortcomings as […]

Year 2 has always been a crucial one for young players who want to make it big in the NBA. After getting used to the pace and speed of the league in the rookie season, it’s the sophomore campaign that will truly reveal who will make a lasting impact for their respective squads. We take […]

Marvel Studios expanded their cinematic universe with the release of the movie entitled “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” In one of the film’s promotions, LaMelo Ball, Lonzo Ball, and LiAngelo Ball can be seen talking about their father as part of a funny skit. Sorry, LaVar. Lonzo: “No matter what I do, […]

On the basketball court, LaMelo Ball has swiftly become the face of the Charlotte Hornets. Off the court, the youngest Ball brother has been spotted getting cozy with a handful of different women. The 20-year-old Hornets star has most recently been linked to 32-year-old Instagram model Ana Montana. Recently posted pictures and IG stories with […]

Michael Jordan the NBA legend and owner of the Charlotte Hornets needs to make some room in North Carolina for another Michael Jordan. That’s because the Carolina Panthers claimed guard Michael Jordan off waivers on Wednesday. The Panthers have claimed G Michael Jordan off of waivers from the Bengals. MJ heads back to North Carolina. […]

The Charlotte Hornets definitely got a boost in their rebuilding process after they got LaMelo Ball from the NBA Draft. Now, they have an identity as a team which, at least in theory, would make it easier to build a formidable roster. Since they are still in the early stages of the rebuilding process, the […]

The Charlotte Hornets have done a great job building up their young core over the past few seasons. Everyone knows about LaMelo Ball of course, but Miles Bridges and PJ Washington seem to be solid complementary pieces alongside the reigning Rookie of the Year. Having veterans on a team is vital for long-term success, but […]

LiAngelo Ball is on the cusp of making an NBA roster. While nothing’s for certain until he plays his first minute on the hardwood next season, the Charlotte Hornets certainly seem keen on giving him a fair shake. The path for Gelo Ball to get to this point has been littered with a few stumbling […]

LiAngelo Ball is coming off an impressive showing in the NBA Summer League for the Charlotte Hornets and has made a serious case for a roster spot. While it’s not yet determined if he’ll get a shot, LiAngelo did everything asked of him, averaging 9.6 points, two boards, and 1.6 steals per game. LiAngelo Ball […]

With regards to the point guard spot, the names Chris Paul, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard seem synonymous with the term “All-Star.” Though these names are without a doubt the best in their position, it doesn’t mean that there’s no space for a few more. After all, almost every season, NBA fans […]

A player’s first All-Star appearance is a right of passage of sorts. It puts the league on notice, and gives players from small markets a chance to establish themselves on a national stage. Whether it’s a new coach, better surrounding talent or simply a year-two leap, some sort of shift occurs that allows a young […]

Charlotte Hornets star Terry Rozier just made a huge splash this summer by signing a huge $97 million contract extension that has an intriguing fine print. The 27-year-old is slated to receive upwards of $20 million per year guaranteed but in his final year, there’s a slight stipulation that could potentially deprive Rozier of his […]

LaVar Ball is a misunderstood man. Despite his crazy antics and ignorant comments, no one can say he does not love his family. From day one he has endorsed his sons getting into the NBA. Two of them have managed to make that dream a reality. LaVar’s oldest son, Lonzo Ball, made it to the […]

The NBA offseason is the end of the calm before the transaction storm. This includes the Charlotte Hornets. They were able to add promising young players to a core acquired via the NBA Draft. Charlotte added some veterans who can contribute, impacting outcomes immediately. However, the Hornets did miss on luring superstars to the small […]

The Charlotte Hornets released their 2021-22 schedule for the upcoming NBA season. There is a lot of buzz around the city because the Hornets have a lot of optimism around them this year. LaMelo Ball has turned this franchise around and has given them a real chance to not just be competitive, but entertaining as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a busy offseason, and they’re still interested in making more moves to bolster their roster for the 2021-22 NBA season. According to J. Michael of the Indianapolis Star, the Lakers are one of a handful of teams interested in trading for swingman Jeremy Lamb. The Charlotte Hornets are another […]

LaMelo Ball just turned 20 years old. Yes, some people might forget that he’s not even allowed to drink alcohol yet. That’s how impressive he has been in his first year in the NBA. The reigning Rookie of the Year has helped transform the Charlotte Hornets into one of the more exciting teams in the […]

While LaMelo and Lonzo Ball entered the NBA as highly touted draft picks, LiAngelo Ball is out here trying to get a shot with the Charlotte Hornets. But it appears his hard work is getting noticed around the league. The middle Ball brother has a believer in at least one star player – Jayson Tatum. […]

LaMelo Ball has proven to be a versatile player on the court in his first season with the Charlotte Hornets. After seeing the NBA 2K ratings that have recently been released, it sounds like Melo has plans to expand his game off the court as well as a 2K advisor of sorts. Ball’s Hornets teammate […]