Charlotte Hornets Articles - Page 54

The Charlotte Hornets were able to narrowly defeat the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, in large part due to clutch baskets from LaMelo Ball. In his post-game conference, James Borrego explained how Ball proved he’s a ‘winner’ against the Suns, via Rod Boone. James Borrego on LaMelo coming through in the fourth quarter and his improved […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball proved that passing and supreme vision are inherent parts of his offensive arsenal. Against Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton on Wednesday, Ball showed off his sick handles and finished the play with a slam dunk. Not only did he get by Ayton, but Ball had the presence of mind […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball is not the type to dwell on his mistakes and always looks to bounce back from them as quickly as he can. That was on full display against the Phoenix Suns. After messing up a defensive coverage at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Wednesday, the 19-year-old phenom made sure to […]

After being forced to exit Monday’s match due to a hand injury, Gordon Hayward will be able to suit up for the Charlotte Hornets when they take on the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. This report comes via Marc Stein of the New York Times: The Hornets just announced that Gordon Hayward will play tonight against […]

Who is ready for a matchup of point guards past and future? The Charlotte Hornets head to Phoenix to take on the Suns on Wednesday night, marking the first matchup between LaMelo Ball and Chris Paul. Let’s continue our NBA odds series and make a Hornets-Suns prediction and pick. Paul was named a Western Conference All-Star reserve on […]

Back in the summer of 2019, the Charlotte Hornets were part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Boston Celtics that swapped Kemba Walker for long-time backup point guard Terry Rozier. It felt like a lopsided deal at the time, but it seems like Michael Jordan and his staff was one step ahead of everyone. So […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward exited today’s game against the Utah Jazz with an injury to his right hand. Per Rick Bonnell of The Observer, Hornets coach James Borrego said Hayward is classified as day-to-day. An MRI test is expected to be done to check Hayward’s status. Hornets coach James Borrego said Gordon Hayward is […]

The Charlotte Hornets travel to Salt Lake City to take on the NBA leading Utah Jazz. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Hornets-Jazz prediction and pick. The Hornets hold an overall record of 14-15 and are 6-4 in their last 10 games, including a narrow win over the Golden State […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is apparently feeling better after being a late scratch from Saturday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. Curry is participating in the Dubs’ practice on Monday, per Marc Stein of The New York Times. It was a strange scene on Saturday. Curry went through warmups and essentially looked ready […]

There was a hectic finish to Saturday night’s clash between the Golden State Warriors and the Charlotte Hornets. Draymond Green was ejected in the final seconds. As the dust has settled, Steve Kerr admits that Green ‘crossed the line’ with his ejection versus the Hornets. “He crossed the line,” Kerr said of Green, via ESPN’s […]

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier’s late-game heroics against the Golden State Warriors on Friday was eerily similar to a game-winner that Dell Curry pulled off against the Dubs 31 years ago. Dell, the father of Stephen Curry and Seth Curry, played 10 seasons for the Hornets and also had his fair share of clutch shots […]

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier was so ecstatic after hitting the game-winner over the Golden State Warriors on Friday at Spectrum Center. So much so that he probably forgot about the drenching from his teammates that’s coming his way. As the red-hot Scary Terry was speaking in his postgame interview, Hornets players Devonte’ Graham and […]

The Golden State Warriors could have definitely used Draymond Green in that final sequence against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on Friday. But their defensive anchor was no longer on the floor in the dying seconds of the match, as he was ejected for getting back-to-back technical fouls with nine seconds left in the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was not available to play against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on Saturday due to an illness. Rookie LaMelo Ball, however, made his best impression of the two-time NBA MVP by dialing a deep 3-pointer from Curry range. Entering the fourth period, the 19-year-old phenom has yet to […]

Scary Terry just entered the nightmares of every Golden State Warriors fan. Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier made a fall-away jumper on the baseline to beat the Dubs, who were without their superstar Stephen Curry. 🚨 TERRY ROZIER GAME-WINNER 🚨 pic.twitter.com/WMn3ml491X — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 21, 2021 In a night that was supposed to be […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was a late scratch for Saturday’s matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. There was some confusion as to his sudden absence early in the game, which prompted his own father, Dell Curry, to come up with a hilarious reaction to the matter at hand. Dell was on the broadcast team […]

The Golden State Warriors are set to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday as they take part in their second leg of a four-game road trip. The Warriors are coming off of a narrow loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday as they enter Saturday with a 15-15 record against the spread this season. […]

Orlando, FL- The Golden State Warriors have once again failed to complete a three-game win streak after losing to the Orlando Magic on the road on Friday, 124-120. Tonight, they have another opportunity to get back on track versus the Charlotte Hornets, which will feature a point guard matchup between Stephen Curry and LaMelo Ball. […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been nothing short of fantastic since entering the league. The third overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft already seems like a lock to take home the Rookie of the Year award. Ball is averaging 14.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. His scoring is […]

LaMelo Ball has been as advertised in his rookie season: an offensive difference-maker. Coming off the bench for the Charlotte Hornets, Ball is averaging 14.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game in 27.7 minutes per contest. The rookie has been a sight to behold for head coach James Borrego. A career […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball is the real deal. He’s lived up to the lofty expectations many had on him prior to the start of the season — and perhaps even more. Recently, Ball came up with his own version of an all-time NBA starting five, which not only includes Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron […]

After a couple of weeks of being COVID-19 free, the league is once again dealing with a shaky situation as the San Antonio Spurs have registered four positive tests. The NBA is taking action by postponing the Spurs’ next three games (Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers), with the Charlotte Hornets’ next two games […]

Charlotte Hornets owner and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is gifting a massive amount of money to a pair of medical clinics in North Carolina. Jordan is giving $10 million to two clinics in Hanover County. He had previously partnered with Novant Health to open two Michael Jordan Family Clinics in Charlotte. Now, Jordan is […]

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski bared the league’s desire to include Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball in this year’s All-Star Game skills competition. The 19-year-old guard is currently leading the rookie class in almost every statistical category thus far. But what’s stood out the most is the youngster’s passing ability. It’s no wonder the NBA is absolutely […]

The 2020 NBA Draft class did not receive as much hype as some of their predecessors, however, the strong play from the likes of LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, and Tyrese Haliburton is proving that this may be one of the deeper classes. Guards Tyrese Maxey and Immanuel Quickley have shown flashes of brilliance. Charlotte Hornets […]

Terry Rozier put on a show on Friday, as the Charlotte Hornets took down the Minnesota Timberwolves, 120-114, at Spectrum Center. Rozier had 41 points on 13-of-20 shooting–including 6-of-10 from deep. The huge performance came on the heels of a 34-point game he put up against the Memphis Grizzlies last Wednesday, a contest that ended […]

No one can fault Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns for being extra cautious when it comes to dealing with COVID-19. After all, the two-time All-Star already lost several family members to the dreaded virus, including his mother, and even contracted it himself last month. Right before tip-off in their road game against the Hornets, Towns […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson channeled his inner Stephen Curry on Wednesday as sank four straight three-pointers in the third quarter against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. More curiously, he shot all of them from the same exact spot in what was some form of a consistent heat check. The 27-year-old Anderson exposed the Hornets’ […]

LaMelo Ball has been nothing short of a revelation for the Charlotte Hornets, even if the pairing initially began a bit wonky. Back in late January, LaVar Ball expressed his disappointment over the playing time of his youngest son, LaMelo, with the Charlotte Hornets. He even fired subtle shots at Hornets head coach James Borrego […]

Through a month and a half of the NBA season, rookies have already made their marks with their laudable performances and highlight plays. The newcomers have even impressed NBA legends, including Magic Johnson. As Johnson has kept his eye on the latest batch of neophytes, he took to Twitter to name his top five rookies […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball has been having quite a year. The third overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft has been creating waves in Charlotte and has almost singlehandedly transformed the Buzz City squad from a tank-worthy unit to one of the most exciting teams in the East. On Monday, the young Ball made […]

In just his first year in the NBA, LaMelo Ball has already been heralded by critics as the next great point guard. Fans have seen his filthy passes and supreme basketball IQ. But off the court, the Charlotte Hornets guard brings a whole lot more according to teammate Malik Monk. According to Monk, LaMelo Ball […]

The Charlotte Hornets selected LaMelo Ball with the no. 3 overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft—and for good reason. With the Golden State Warriors passing on Ball in favor of big man James Wiseman with the no. 2 overall selection, the Hornets rookie guard has turned heads with his steady […]

LaMelo Ball had another solid outing for the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, as he led his team to a 119-94 blowout win against a shorthanded Houston Rockets side. More than a few folks were left wide-eyed by Ball’s impressive performance, but perhaps none more than former NBA shooting guard Nick Young. Young was so taken […]

LaMelo Ball continues to improve on a nightly basis for the Charlotte Hornets. This is becoming apparent in so many ways, one such example being a recent game this past Friday against the Utah Jazz. LaMelo Ball finished with a career high 34 points on 14-27 shooting. Sure, he took a lot of shots, but […]

The Washington Wizards continue to find ways to lose games by double digits this season, getting blown out by the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, 119-97. Following Sunday’s lopsided loss, Bradley Beal expressed his frustration with yet another ugly loss. Beal was truly fed up: Bradley Beal after @NeilDalal96 asks where the Wizards go from here: […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball had the best game of his young NBA career on Friday, with the 19-year-old coming out with an astounding 34-point career-high performance against the Utah Jazz. This left more than a few folks wide-eyed, which as it turns out, includes Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell. After his team’s 138-121 victory, Mitchell […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been pleased with how Gordon Hayward has performed thus far in his first season with the team. Among all of his abilities, James Borrego — the head coach of the Hornets — believes that Hayward’s playmaking ability is his most valuable trait. “The biggest thing is he’s been a gem as […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball continues to make a splash in the franchise’s record books, as he became the youngest player in team history to record a 30-point game. Melo produced a career-high 34 points against the Utah Jazz on Friday at Spectrum Center. .@MELOD1P is the youngest Hornets player with a 30-point game in […]