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Gordon Hayward penned a parting message to the Boston Celtics on Saturday after his agreement with the Charlotte Hornets became public. In the message, Hayward thanked his Celtics teammates and all Boston fans for the support they showed him in his three-year run with the Cs. The swingman also said he’s excited to get to […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan called Gordon Hayward late Friday night in an effort to close the deal for Charlotte to land the small forward, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN. Whatever Jordan said worked, as Hayward has agreed to a four-year, $120 million deal with the Hornets. Michael Jordan called Gordon Hayward late last […]

The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a four-year contract worth $120 million with former Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Free agent Gordon Hayward is signing a 4-year, $120M deal with Charlotte, per source. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 21, 2020 Hayward, 30, signed a four-year, $128 million contract with the […]

Montrezl Harrell joining LeBron James in the Los Angeles Lakers’ camp was among the biggest news to open free agency in the 2020 offseason. Harrell’s decision stunned plenty of people, most especially L.A. Clippers guard Patrick Beverley, as the reigning Sixth Man of the Year’s name has barely been mentioned, if at all, in the […]

After the Charlotte Hornets drafted LaMelo Ball with the third overall pick in the 2020 draft, everyone started thinking about LaVar Ball’s Michael Jordan quote from a few years ago. To recall, LaVar said he could beat Jordan in a one-on-one game. During his media session with Hornets reporters on Friday, Ball had a hilarious […]

The Charlotte Hornets are planning to pursue Gordon Hayward in free agency even though it appears the small forward wants to play for the Indiana Pacers, per Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype. Hayward is an unrestricted free agent after declining his 2020-21 player-option with the Celtics. The swingman signed a four-year, $63 million offer sheet […]

The Houston Rockets are fully expected to undergo a complete, tear-it-to-the-ground rebuild in the offseason. As it turns out, however, this is anything but a certainty at this point, with the Rockets reportedly looking to offload Russell Westbrook first before even considering parting ways with James Harden. This report comes via SI’s Chris Mannix: Teams […]

With all the activity that has been going on in the NBA trade market of late, it feels like the Los Angeles Clippers are likewise on the brink of a headline-grabbing trade deal. As it turns out, this might come in the form of a potential swoop for Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier. This report […]

The 2020 NBA Draft came and went on Wednesday evening, with some of the more polarizing teams receiving grades for the unfolding events. While the draft had plenty of buildup as one of the most uncertain classes prepared to hear their names called on Wednesday, weeks of trade chatter and the possibility of multiple teams […]

The Charlotte Hornets made a big-time addition in the 2020 NBA Draft with the No. 3 overall pick, selecting LaMelo Ball. It was a move that was rumored to be of interest to the Hornets leading up to the draft. Reports even broke that Michael Jordan was all about bringing Ball to Charlotte. Since Kemba […]

There’s another Ball brother in the NBA with LaMelo Ball being selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. After seeing his brother celebrate on draft night, Lonzo Ball is already looking forward to when his New Orleans Pelicans face the Hornets. That first Pelicans/Hornets game 🍿 […]

LaMelo Ball, as expected, didn’t have to wait long to hear his name called in the 2020 NBA Draft, with the Charlotte Hornets selecting him with the No. 3 overall pick. After he was drafted by the Hornets, Ball spoke about the potential of him being the franchise player in Charlotte. "I feel like I […]

Right after being selected as the third overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets, LaMelo Ball addressed Buzz City fans for the first time. Via the Hornets’ Instagram, check out Ball’s message below to his new fans in Charlotte.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Charlotte […]

The Charlotte Hornets have selected Chino Hills, California native LaMelo Ball with the No. 3 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Charlotte is focused on LaMelo Ball with the No. 3 pick, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020 At 6-foot-7, Ball is a taller guard. Still, he […]

The Charlotte Hornets are looking to grab a prospect in the event that he remains to be available when they pick with the third overall selection in the 2020 NBA Draft. Hornets team owner Michael Jordan reportedly expressed his desires for his team to select LaMelo Ball come draft night. Via The Ringer’s 2020 NBA […]

UPDATE: Onyeka Okongwu has a fractured toe, but it’s a minor injury and it shouldn’t impact his draft stock much, if at all, per ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. He should be ready for the start of the season.  With the 2020 NBA Draft just hours away, it appears that highly touted prospect Onyeka Okongwu has sustained […]

If the Charlotte Hornets don’t land LaMelo Ball in the 2020 draft, the franchise could pull the trigger on a Russell Westbrook trade with the Houston Rockets, per Marc Stein of the New York Times. Hornets owner Michael Jordan loves Westbrook, as the 2017 MVP is a Jordan Brand athlete. In the Hornets’ case, there […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is set to take place on Wednesday night, and it is still a mystery where LaMelo Ball will be selected in the first round. Just a day before the draft, Ball confirmed that he has spoken to a total of five teams, per The Observer’s Rick Bonnell. Altogether, the playmaking guard […]

It looks like Memphis big man James Wiseman is going to get drafted by either the Golden State Warriors or Charlotte Hornets. The Minnesota Timberwolves, who have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft, didn’t have much contact with Wiseman, who told reporters on Monday the Warriors and Hornets were the only two […]

It’s been a few days since it was reported that Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook wants to leave the team after just one season alongside James Harden. Since then, Westbrook’s name has been linked to numerous teams, including the Charlotte Hornets.  Joining the Hornets would turn the 32-year old guard into the team’s centerpiece and […]

While most NBA players will be — and have been — declining their respective player options in order to try to make a little extra money ahead of the 2020-21 campaign, Charlotte Hornets swingman Nicolas Batum has elected to do the exact opposite. According to a Sunday evening report from Shams Charania of Stadium and […]

There have been a few teams linked as possible trade candidates for Russell Westbrook, including the Charlotte Hornets. Mitch Kupchak, the president and general manager of the Hornets, shared a cryptic response on whether Charlotte will pursue Westbrook or not. “Some of the (media) reports that are released are accurate and some aren’t,” Kupchak said […]

As soon as reports surfaced that Russell Westbrook wanted a trade, several teams began to show interest in the former NBA MVP. One of those teams is the Charlotte Hornets. Adding a player with Westbrook’s star power may seem like a good idea on the outside, but inside the organization there have been reports of […]

The Charlotte Hornets are aware that the Russell Westbrook trade rumor mill has been going on non-stop ever since the Houston Rockets guard said he wanted out of H-Town. While big-market teams like the Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks are reportedly the frontrunners to trade for the former NBA MVP, there’s one dark […]

There is a chance Charlotte Hornets fans could see Russell Westbrook in the new team threads before long, and the new uniforms look good on “The Brodie.” Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Thursday the Hornets were intrigued by acquiring Westbrook after the former NBA MVP requested a trade from the Houston Rockets. Suddenly, Charlotte […]

The Charlotte Hornets have emerged as a trade suitor for disgruntled Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook, according to Stadium’s Shams Charania. Westbrook has requested a trade from the Rockets after a turbulent 2019-20 campaign alongside James Harden. The one-time MVP isn’t a fan of the team’s culture and wants to go back to a role […]

Anthony Edwards is one of the projected top picks in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. With that said, Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan made sure to attend one of his recent pre-draft workouts in Atlanta to get a good look at the young guard. However, surprised by the appearance of the man whom many NBA […]

Ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft, rumors are swirling around the Charlotte Hornets, including the notion the franchise is desperate to select James Wiseman — even to the point they would trade up to get him. The Locked On NBA Podcast put together an NBA Mock Draft. During it, each host of a Locked On […]

Retired NBA player Rex Chapman has become an unlikely star on Twitter. He has amassed one million followers to his account, which has  evolved from “block or charge” jokes tied to home blooper videos into a nonstop feed of positive vibes. Chapman clearly enjoys sharing amusing moments, and he brought that energy IRL to the Runnin’ […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in an interesting situation in this year’s NBA Draft. They hold the third pick in what many experts are saying is a three-player draft and all three of those players could also fit on their current team. However, there have been reports that the Hornets are willing to trade up to […]

The struggles for the Charlotte Hornets in recent years have finally paid off as they managed to snag a valuable asset in the third overall pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. The Michael Jordan-owned team is rumored to be eyeing Memphis Tigers big man James Wiseman for their rebuilding efforts moving forward. However, he […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is set to take place on November 18 and the Charlotte Hornets have their sights set on a particular player at the No. 3 overall pick. With the draft less than a month away, the Hornets are reportedly eyeing James Wiseman out of Memphis at No. 3, per Rick Bonnell of […]

The Charlotte Hornets were presented with a golden opportunity to completely change the franchise’s fate back in the 1996 NBA Draft. At the time, they were already a relevant and up-and-coming team, which occasionally made postseason trips back in the 1990’s era. Little did they know that the 13th selection of Kobe Bryant ended up […]

The GOAT has spoken. None other than Michael Jordan himself has given his two cents worth on superteams in the NBA, and it is clear that His Airness is not a fan. According to the Charlotte Hornets owner, superstars teaming up to form powerhouse teams has a detrimental impact on the league as a whole: […]

Marcus Morris Sr. joins the long list of power forwards in this year’s rather thin NBA free-agent pool. The 6-foot-8 stretch four was not supposed to be in the market for another year, since he initially verbally agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs before the 2019-20 campaign. However, he […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have finally brought back the NBA title to the Purple and Gold. But next year’s a whole new season, and it’s very rare that the entire championship roster returns to run it back. So it would be reasonable to expect that the Lakeshow might very well lose integral […]

The Charlotte Hornets are known more for acquiring talent through the NBA Draft, such as in the case of some of the franchise’s greatest players like Kemba Walker, Larry Johnson, and Baron Davis, or through trades, like Glen Rice and Eddie Jones. But the team has also been known to make splashes in free agency […]

Is Victor Oladipo out of the Indiana Pacers? If rumors are to be believed, the answer is yes. Reports are swirling that the athletic guard is looking to move elsewhere. If that happens, it will be an unfortunate parting of ways as Oladipo had his best year in the NBA just two years ago with […]

During the 2017-18 season, Dwight Howard averaged a double-double for the Charlotte Hornets and developed a solid relationship with rookie Malik Monk. However, the Hornets traded Howard during the summer of 2018 to the Brooklyn Nets since the former superstar big man was a supposed cancer in the locker room. According to Chris Mannix of […]