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Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand will be donating $100 million over the next 10 years to organizations fighting racial injustice. A joint statement on the donation was put out Friday afternoon: Joint Statement from Michael Jordan & Jordan Brand regarding $100m donation. pic.twitter.com/yYXWh5eBZl — Estee Portnoy (@esteep) June 5, 2020 Michael Jordan’s donation comes after […]

Charlotte Hornets majority owner and NBA legend Michael Jordan issued a statement in response to George Floyd’s death and the outpouring of protests against racial injustices this week. Jordan — through his manager Estee Portnoy — said he is “deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry” with the events that have transpired. Jordan also said […]

The Charlotte Hornets haven’t had much success over the course of their history. They have been especially bad with Michael Jordan as its team owner. It’s safe to say that the consensus greatest player of all time hasn’t seen as much success making decisions as an owner or general manager as he did playing basketball […]

Since joining the NBA in 1988, the Charlotte Hornets franchise has compiled an overall record of 1,050-1,345. The organization was called the Charlotte Bobcats from 2004 to 2014 before going back to the Hornets for the 2014-15 campaign. For this piece, we’ll be taking a look at every single trade deadline move the Hornets franchise […]

Five years ago, a 52-year-old Michael Jordan confidently said he could beat his Charlotte Hornets players one-on-one. However, he admitted he didn’t want to do that so as to not shatter their confidence. Considering Charlotte’s current roster make-up, perhaps he can confidently say that right now, as well. Hornets sophomore forward Miles Bridges recently saw […]

Jeremy Lin is the owner of one of the most compelling narratives in the history of the NBA. From a virtually unknown player, the 6-foot-3 point guard became a household name practically overnight. He made such a tremendous impact during his time with the New York Knicks, that his amazing rise to fame even earned […]

BJ Armstrong was one the key pieces for the Chicago Bulls during its first three-peat. In 1995, the 6-foot-2 point guard parted ways with the Windy City franchise, and as fate would have it, Armstrong faced off against his former team in the playoffs some three years later. Armstrong opened up about the said experience […]

Charlotte Hornets president Mitch Kupchak has a bunch of moves to make to turn the franchise into a playoff contender again. The first transaction that will help Kupchak accomplish his goal of turning the organization into a winner is trading veteran small forward Nic Batum as soon as the 2020 offseason begins. Batum has a […]

Michael Jordan is a hot topic these days. A legend of the game with the San Antonio Spurs, longtime NBA point guard Tony Parker then concluded his illustrious playing career with the Charlotte Hornets. Spending just one season in Charlotte after 17 seasons with the Spurs, Parker notably retired following the conclusion of the 2018-19 […]

The Charlotte Hornets have a lot of work to do if they aspire to be a playoff team again. The franchise had a record of 23-42 before the 2019-20 season was suspended due to COVID-19. The first year of the post-Kemba Walker era was going exactly how most pundits envisioned the campaign playing out for the […]

Before the 2019-20 season was suspended, the Charlotte Hornets were in 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings. In the first season of the post-Kemba Walker era, Charlotte had a record of 23-42 and was on its way to missing the playoffs yet again. Walker only made the playoffs twice during his tenure with the […]

NBA veteran point guard Chris Paul recently went on an Uninterrupted video interview, and one of the matters he discussed was the botched trade that would have sent him to the Golden State Warriors in 2011. Apparently, the Dubs were willing to send both Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson to the New Orleans Pelicans (then […]

Since going professional in 1988, the Charlotte Hornets franchise has an overall record of 1,050-1,345. The organization, which was called the Charlotte Bobcats at one point, has 10 playoff appearances but zero trips to the NBA Finals. The Hornets have had 11 different head coaches in franchise history. Only two were able to finish their […]

Since entering the NBA in 2002, the New Orleans Pelicans franchise has undergone a few location and name changes. The franchise was initially the New Orleans Hornets but the tragic events of Hurricane Katrina forced the team to play two years in Oklahoma City, where they were called the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets. The franchise became […]

Since entering the NBA back in 1988 as an expansion team, the Charlotte Hornets have zero championships and Finals appearances in franchise history. All-Star point guard Kemba Walker is the best player in Hornets franchise history, but he never won a playoff series with Charlotte and signed with the Boston Celtics in free agency last […]

It is now Charles Barkley’s turn to share his own anecdote about the legendary Michael Jordan. ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary, which highlights Jordan’s final NBA season with the Chicago Bulls, is set to be released on Sunday, and we certainly don’t mind hearing or reading about all sorts of MJ stories. For his part, […]

Since entering the NBA in 2002, the New Orleans Pelicans have undergone a few location and name changes. First, the franchise was the New Orleans Hornets. However, the tragic events of Hurricane Katrina forced the Hornets to play two years in Oklahoma City, where they were called the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets. The franchise finally […]

Two-time NBA champion Adam Morrison first started his career in the league with the then-Charlotte Bobcats. The Gonzaga star was selected No. 3 overall in the 2005 NBA Draft, with Michael Jordan starting to play a significant role within the organization before ultimately becoming the owner of the team. Although Morrison admittedly didn’t have many […]

CHARLOTTE- Kemba Walker may be a member of the Boston Celtics, but his moments in the purple and teal are unforgettable. Walker created a mystique that buzz city needed ever since players like Alonzo Morning, Larry Johnson, Dell Curry, and a few others left. Those three guys put the city of Charlotte on the map […]

Besides dealing Marcus Morris to the Los Angeles Clippers, the New York Knicks stood pat at the trade deadline. That’s despite a roster overstuffed with veterans on short-term deals. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the Knicks and Charlotte Hornets explored a swap that would have sent Julius Randle, Dennis Smith Jr., and a first-rounder to […]

The NBA is full of superstars and All-Star-caliber players, but many guys play an unsung role for their respective teams. Perhaps not a household name nor one filling the stat line every day, these players do the work without much attention or praise attached to their name. Here are 15 NBA players from the Eastern […]

An old video clip of the great Michael Jordan taking on a bunch of young players more than a decade ago has recently been making its rounds on social media. Los Angeles Lakers veteran swingman Jared Dudley came across the clip, and decided to share his own version of the story. According to Dudley, not […]

There are plenty of NBA teams who have declared their support for their arena staff during the coronavirus suspension, and the Charlotte Hornets are the latest team do so. The Hornets organization said a statement that the team — both players and front office — will be looking to support the employees of Spectrum Center […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler won’t play against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters that Butler’s toe injury is going to be a “day-to-day” issue moving forward: Erik Spoelstra said Jimmy Butler's toe injury is a "day-to-day" issue. — Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) March 11, 2020 Butler is one of […]

The Charlotte Hornets broadcast team had every right to celebrate on Saturday after their squad upset the Houston Rockets at home. And when James Harden picked up his 10th turnover on the night, they absolutely lost their minds. In the end, the Rockets star notched a rare but not-so-desirable quadruple-double. “THERE IT IS. OH MY […]

Michael Porter Jr. did not suit up in the Denver Nuggets’ win over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. Sought for comment on this move, head coach Michael Malone defended his decision but says that it doesn’t immediately mean that Porter Jr. won’t play in the next game. Per Mike Singer of the Denver Post, Malone […]

Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton broke out his book of tricks against Cody Martin and the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. Barton inbounded the ball off Martin, who had his back turned to Barton. The Nuggets scorer finished the play off with an easy dunk: I imagine that when this happens to you it is *extremely* […]

Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte’ Graham continues to reach new milestones as he looks to improve his candidacy for the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award. Graham became just the fourth player in franchise history to make at least 200 three-pointers in a single season during Thursday’s game against the Denver Nuggets: .@Hornets G @Devonte4Graham becomes just […]

The Denver Nuggets (41-20) currently sit in the no. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoff picture and have won six of their past 10 games. Still, head coach Michael Malone is not satisfied with the team’s recent play—and voiced his displeasure with their defensive effort in the wake of a 116-100 home loss to […]

Charlotte Hornets swingman Nicolas Batum has a few apologies to hand out, but not without an admission to make first. “This franchise has got a bright future,” Batum told Scott Fowler of The Charlotte Observer, “but I don’t think I’ll be part of it.” Batum’s contract has been one the Hornets have almost instantly regretted […]

CHARLOTTE- The Spurs came into town looking to capture a must win to stay relevant in their Western Conference playoff hunt. They managed to do that without their Hall of Fame coach in Gregg Popovich. His former go to option on the court, Tim Duncan, filled his shoes as the acting head coach for the […]

San Antonio Spurs legend turned assistant coach Tim Duncan made a triumphant head coaching debut on Tuesday, leading the team to a razor-close 104-103 victory over the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Duncan, who will be headlining the star-studded Hall of Fame class this year, eagerly filled in for Gregg Popovich who was unavailable due […]

CHARLOTTE- The Milwaukee Bucks escaped Charlotte with tough win over the scrappy Hornets bunch over the weekend. Despite the Hornets being one of the leagues least fortunate teams in the Eastern Conference, they made sure the Bucks earned their victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo finished the game with 41 points and 20 rebounds. His full arsenal of […]

The NBA has announced its decision to suspend Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Malik Monk for violating the league’s anti-drug program. Monk will be suspended indefinitely without pay, starting with Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks. The Hornets guard will be reinstated once he’s proven to be in full compliance with the NBA/NBPA’s anti-drug program. […]

The Indiana Pacers took part in rarified air, bouncing back from a 46-point loss to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday to a season-best 39-point victory against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. The massive win makes the Pacers the second team in NBA history to go from a 35-point loss to a 35-point win in consecutive […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan had numerous successes throughout his playing career. Jordan retired a perfect 6-for-6 in his NBA Finals appearances, which is part of the reason his resume stacks up against just about any other player in NBA history. But as an owner, Jordan’s teams have hardly had the same level of success. […]

Charlotte Hornets second-year swingman Miles Bridges stole the show on Friday night, as he took MVP honors in the highly-entertaining Rising Stars Challenge. Interestingly, the 21-year-old sent out a timely tweet during halftime which ended up as a precursor to what he was about to do in the second half. Bridges came out guns blazing […]

In an interview after winning Rising Stars MVP, Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges was asked whether he’s staying for the remainder of the All-Star Weekend. The small forward said yes without hesitation. He then boldly added that it was to watch Hornets teammate Devonte’ Graham win the three-point contest. “I’m going to watch Devonte’ win […]

The recently concluded Rising Stars Challenge had its fair share of entertainment, including half-court shots, 20-point performances, and high-flying dunks. Charlotte Hornets sophomore Miles Bridges of Team USA especially shined in the second half. The Hornets forward tweeted, “Alright bet” at halftime, and exploded from then on. He then followed up with a series of […]