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LaMelo Ball was selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2020 NBA Draft, meaning that his father, LaVar Ball, will be a popular figure in Buzz City as well. With his son set to play for Michael Jordan, LaVar shared whom he believes is the greatest player of all time. While speaking to Shannon Sharpe […]

Despite the fact that the Charlotte Hornets are only one year removed from acquiring point guard Terry Rozier from the Boston Celtics in exchange for fellow floor general Kemba Walker, the Eastern Conference franchise still decided to select soon-to-be rookie point guard LaMelo Ball with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. […]

Michael Jordan and the Charlotte Hornets were interested in acquiring former MVP Russell Westbrook from the Houston Rockets, but that plan became an afterthought following the 2020 draft, where the team selected LaMelo Ball with the third overall pick. Per Marc Stein of the New York Times, Charlotte was only going to pursue a Westbrook […]

The New York Knicks made a final push to sign Gordon Hayward by offering the small forward a four-year deal instead of a two-year contract. However, Hayward wound up signing with the Charlotte Hornets since Michael Jordan gave him a four-year deal worth $120 million, per Marc Stein of the New York Times. The Knicks, […]

The Charlotte Hornets took a big risk when they signed Gordon Hayward to a four year $120 million deal. Hayward’s lone All-Star appearance occurred in the 2016-17 season when he played for the Utah Jazz. Since then, he’s played in 125 of a possible 239 games for the Boston Celtics. On the daily Locked On […]

The NBA’s first-ever November version of free agency has been wild. There have been plenty of head-scratching moves since free agency kicked off this past Friday. Let’s take a look at the initial two losers of NBA free agency in 2020. Loser No 1: Charlotte Hornets The Charlotte Hornets entered free agency with plenty of […]

Gordon Hayward is trying to please a new fan base after signing with the Charlotte Hornets last week. He may have made his job a lot harder after a snippet of him rapping during his Butler days resurfaced. Hayward appears on a track with evidently a couple of friends or teammates and delivers some wonky, […]

The Charlotte Hornets eventually won the Gordon Hayward sweepstakes, though the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers both did their best to sign Hayward. Zach Lowe of ESPN said on The Lowe Post the Celtics and Pacers each offered Hayward four-year deals north of $100 million: “You want to clown the contract?” Lowe said, via RealGM. […]

Gordon Hayward’s massive $120 million deal to move to the Charlotte Hornets has been one of the biggest shockers of free agency. Hayward gave up a $34.2 million player option with the Boston Celtics for 2020-21, and many were dumbfounded with this decision to bail on a boatload of cash. However, he proved all those naysayers […]

Gordon Hayward has agreed to become a member of the Charlotte Hornets, which has awarded the Hornets franchise their first major signing through free agency in recent memory. Hayward agreed to four-year, $120 million contract with Buzz City on Saturday—more than most executives thought he was worth in such a weak market. Still, the Hornets […]

After making a big splash in free agency and signing Gordon Hayward, the Charlotte Hornets are in the midst of adding the finishing touches to their roster. Charlotte was able to reach an agreement with big man Bismack Biyombo, returning the center to a franchise with which he’s spent a majority of his career, according […]

Days after they drafted LaMelo Ball with the 3rd overall pick, the Charlotte Hornets signed free agent forward Gordon Hayward to a massive four-year, $120-million deal. Hayward took to Twitter to express his excitement on joining the Hornets. In reaction, Ball gave his stamp of approval to their big free agent signing with a simple […]

Gordon Hayward has agreed to a four-year, $120 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets, inciting a lighthearted apology from the Phoenix Suns’ Mikal Bridges. I just wanna apologize for talking 💩 about Hayward declining that 30 M’s 😂😂😂😂😂 he knew wtf he was doing i am sorry — Mikal Bridges (@mikal_bridges) November 21, 2020 Similar […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Terry Rozier posted a rather cryptic IG story about being “shipped out of the city.” Some Hornets fans are speculating that Rozier is going to get traded soon after the franchise drafted LaMelo Ball and signed Gordon Hayward in free agency. “Sometimes you get shipped.” Terry Rozier appears to have his […]

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 […]