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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 […]

Three is only one Melo in the NBA. At least in Jusuf Nurkic’s eyes. The Portland Trail Blazers center hyped up his teammate after Carmelo Anthony led the way in their 121-105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Nurkic, who’s sidelined due to a fractured right wrist, took to Twitter to tip his hat […]

LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets has been crowned Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month. Following the announcement, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers shared his thoughts on the rookie, noting that he’ll become a “terrific player” in the future. Per Hornets reporter Rod Boone, Rivers believes that Ball is proving why he was […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid always had the potential to be great. This season, however, he has taken a giant leap, so much so that players from other teams are taking notice. The 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets, 118-111 earlier today and Hornets forward Miles Bridges had nothing but respect for Embiid. He said the […]

The Charlotte Hornets ended up on the losing end against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, 118-111. For Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, however, the rookie made it a point to keep fighting to the very end. Ball, who was also responsible for an awesome highlight-reel play early in the contest, pulled off a sneaky steal on […]

The Charlotte Hornets hosted the mighty Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, and it was an opportunity for LaMelo Ball to showcase his tremendous passing acumen yet again. Ball dished out a couple of awesome assists in the second period against the Sixers, including a pinpoint dime to Miles Bridges, who in turn finished the fast-break […]

LaMelo Ball is making a case for Rookie of the Year on the court while also making an impact off the court in Buzz City. The Charlotte Hornets rookie donated 500 blankets to the Salvation Army to help homeless individuals stay warm, a gesture that was appreciated by the staff working at the facility in […]

The winners of NBA Rookies of the Month for December and January were announced Tuesday morning, with Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton taking it from the Western Conference and Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball winning the award from the Eastern Conference. The Kia NBA Rookies of the Month for December and January! #KiaROTM West: Tyrese […]

Charlotte Hornets swingman Gordon Hayward has been playing in shoes honoring Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Hayward has been sporting his signature Anta Hayward 2s, but this pair has an ode to his personal link with Bryant. The snakeskin shoes (a nod to the “Black Mamba”) feature No. 24 on the heel, and the […]

The Charlotte Hornets pulled out a 126-114 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks led by LaMelo Ball’s career-high 27-point performance on Saturday night. With his big game coupled with Terry Rozier leaving with an ankle injury, perhaps head coach James Borrego would consider finally giving a starting nod to their no. 3 overall pick. Borrego, however, […]

If somebody told you that Giannis Antetokounmpo and Cody Zeller were both caught in the same poster, you would probably think Zeller would be on the wrong end of that deal. The exact opposite happened on Saturday midway through the fourth quarter between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Charlotte Hornets. As you can see below, […]

Charlotte Hornets All-Star Gordon Hayward is an exceptional athlete, but Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s athleticism is just on a different level. The Greek Freak made Hayward realize that on Saturday, as he completely obliterated his dunk attempt in the third period of their match at Fiserv Forum. Antetokounmpo, who was hailed as the league’s […]

It’s safe to say that Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball is a huge fan of himself. On Friday, the 19-year-old phenom re-tweeted arguably the best scoring highlight of his promising NBA career so far, which came at the expense of Indiana Pacers All-Star Domantas Sabonis. With under three minutes left in the third period of […]

LaMelo Ball’s basketball IQ is indeed advanced for a player his age. His quick thinking was in full display on Friday, gifting the Charlotte Hornets a 108-105 win over the streaking Indiana Pacers and its superstar Domantas Sabonis. The flashy 19-year-old rookie ensured his team will hang on to the victory with a gutsy play […]

The Charlotte Hornets are trying to get revenge on the Indiana Pacers after losing 116-106 on Wednesday, and rookie phenom LaMelo Ball is off to a hot start. He made yet another impressive pace in the first quarter of game two of the series. LaMelo running the Chino Hills offense on the break. (via @NBADraft) […]

Given all the recent wackiness, it comes as no surprise to find out that Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan has a direct connection to Melvin Capital founder Gabe Plotkin. Why is it not shocking? Because Republicans buy sneakers, too, of course! For some context, back in 2019 — a year, in hindsight, we should all […]

LaMelo Ball hasn’t earned himself a spot in the starting lineup for the Charlotte Hornets yet, but he continues to flash his passing brilliance off of the bench. Early in Charlotte’s second consecutive meeting with the Orlando Magic, Ball delivered a pinpoint pass to Gordon Hayward as he was cutting to the basket. LaMelo Ball […]

Remember the time when NBA fans couldn’t stop laughing at the Charlotte Hornets giving Gordon Hayward a $120 million contract? Well, Dwyane Wade wants to remind them that their comments didn’t age well. Since joining the Hornets in the offseason after a failed three-year stint with the Boston Celtics, Hayward has been balling out. He […]

Gordon Hayward is definitely living up to the huge contract he signed with the Charlotte Hornets in the offseason. The 30-year-old swingman eclipsed 30-plus points for the second game in a row, leading Buzz City to a thrilling 107-104 victory over the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on Sunday. Apart from recording a game-high 39 […]

The outspoken LaVar Ball might have spilled the beans on the current situation of his youngest son in LaMelo who is serving as a rookie with the Charlotte Hornets. According to him, the 19-year-old is secretly unhappy with his role on the team during the early stages of his first season in the league. “My […]

The Charlotte Hornets have to figure things out if they want to make the playoffs this season. The Hornets dropped their fourth straight and to fall to 6-9 after a 123-110 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Friday night. Gordon Hayward signed a 4-year, $120-million contract in the offseason, but head coach James Borrego insists […]