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After missing the previous game, Detroit Pistons stars Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose will return to the lineup on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. Griffin and Rose sat out against the Miami Heat on Tuesday since it was the second night of a back-to-back. Good news for #Pistons:Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose are not listed […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant had one of his first unforgettable moments in his NBA career, as he netted a tremendous game-winner against the Charlotte Hornets to lead his side to a razor-thin 119-117 victory on Wednesday night. Following his heroic play, Morant spoke to reporters and shared how special this moment was to him: […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant hit the game-winning shot on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. Take a look: JA MORANT CALLED GAME. (via @BleacherReport) pic.twitter.com/yzQ8tYPXdl — SLAM (@SLAMonline) November 14, 2019 The Grizzlies won by a final score of 119-117 to improve to 4-7 on the season. Morant finished with 23 points and […]

Charlotte Hornets small forward Nicolas Batum has been cleared for contact and participated in most of Tuesday’s practice per Rod Boone of The Athletic. Batum suffered a broken middle finger in his left hand on opening night against the Chicago Bulls. Nic Batum (fractured finger) has been cleared for contact and participated in most of today's […]

Kemba Walker’s return to Charlotte was everything a player could expect after giving eight years of service to an NBA franchise. The new Boston Celtics guard struggled in the first half, failing to convert a field goal, but thrived in the second, helping the Celtics get the bragging rights over his former team, the Charlotte […]

The 2019-20 Charlotte Hornets have been surprisingly feisty to start the season, but they have a far different feel from teams of years past – mostly due to the fact that longtime point guard Kemba Walker is no longer on the team. Walker — who played eight seasons with the Hornets and was even drafted […]

The Boston Celtics ran away with a 108-87 victory over the Charlotte Hornets in Kemba Walker’s first game against his former team on Thursday. Prior to tip-off, Charlotte honored their franchise’s leading scorer with a touching video tribute that showed his best highlights during his eight-year tenure in the Queen City. Walker talked about what […]

The Charlotte Hornets have not had much to hang their hat on in their matchup with the Boston Celtics. Fortunately, small forward Cody Martin was able to provide the home crowd with something to cheer about. Martin was able to throw down a half-court lob from point guard Malik Monk to somewhat end the third […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker had gotten off to a slow start against the Charlotte Hornets. Fortunately, he has finally managed to find his footing against his old team. Walker provided fans at the Spectrum Center with a familiar sight by hitting a stepback three-pointer over forward PJ Washington, via NBA Twitter: 👏 Kemba […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker is in the midst of quite the homecoming against the Charlotte Hornets. He was finally able to provide fans at the Spectrum Center with a familiar sight. Following a slow start to the game, Walker managed to score his first field goal against the Hornets early in the third […]

Most players get showered by boos when they face their former team for the first time, but Kemba Walker certainly felt the love when he returned to “The Hive” on Thursday. The 29-year-old guard Boston Celtics guard was back at the Spectrum Center as he faced the Charlotte Hornets – the team he called home […]

The Charlotte Hornets honored their former star Kemba Walker with a tribute video prior to their matchup with the Boston Celtics. #BuzzCity will always have love for @KembaWalker. ✊🏽 pic.twitter.com/sEVk71iFQP — Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) November 8, 2019 While the Hornets never managed to make it out of the first round during the Walker era, it […]

Some thought Enes Kanter would make his return to the Boston Celtics’ lineup on Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets. However, it won’t happen: Enes Kanter will not play again tonight for the Celtics. — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) November 7, 2019 Kanter banged his knee in the second half of the Celtics’ opening night loss to […]

Kemba Walker says he watches every Charlotte Hornets game when his Boston Celtics aren’t playing. Walker returns to Charlotte on Thursday to face the Hornets, the franchise he played eight years for. “I watch every game, whenever we are not playing at the same time,” Walker said, via ESPN. “It’s exciting, actually, to see their […]

Multiple Charlotte Hornets officials had a hunch that Kemba Walker would be leaving after he was named to the All-NBA team, according to a report from Tom Haberstroh of NBC Sports. The Hornets were interested in keeping Walker aboard, but their offer was reportedly not up to par. Ultimately, the former No. 9 overall pick […]

It seems as though Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is not a fan of load management. In fact, the six-time champion has apparently told his players that they are “paid to play 82 games.” The increased debate on load management stems from the Clippers’ decision to rest Kawhi Leonard for Wednesday night’s nationally televised matchup […]

Kemba Walker suited up in a Hornets uniform for eight seasons, winning the hearts of fans along the way. However, the former No. 9 overall pick made the decision to join the Boston Celtics this summer, agreeing to the terms of a four-year, $141 million deal. On Thursday, he’ll face off against his former team […]

Kemba Walker’s awaited first game back in The Queen City will take place Thursday on national television, as the new Boston Celtics point guard returns to face the Charlotte Hornets, the team for which he played for the first eight years of his career. Walker admitted “it’s weird” being back in Charlotte, but hopes for […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Kemba Walker became a fan favorite in the city of Charlotte, as he spent the first eight seasons of his career there. And though he’s no longer with the Hornets, he tries to watch as many of their games as he can. “It’s exciting to see their growth,” Walker said via ESPN’s […]

For the first time in his career, Kemba Walker will be facing the Charlotte Hornets — the team which drafted him and where he spent his first eight years in the NBA. The new Boston Celtics guard expects the encounter to be emotional. However, the mission still stands: get that victory. “It’s coming quicker than […]

The Boston Celtics are expecting to have Jaylen Brown back in the lineup for Kemba Walker’s return to face the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. Brown has missed the last three games due to an illness and an infection. The Celtics may also get Enes Kanter back in the lineup. Kanter has played just one […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker makes his return to Spectrum Center on Thursday to face the Charlotte Hornets. Walker spent the first eight years of his career with the Hornets. The All-Star guard signed with the Celtics this summer in free agency as part of a sign-and-trade deal involving Terry Rozier. Walker doesn’t expect […]

Willie Cauley-Stein has made plenty of sacrifices after moving on from the Sacramento Kings for a chance to play with the Golden State Warriors, but none bigger than leaving a paycheck twice as big from the Charlotte Hornets. The former Kings big man knew the Warriors could offer slightly more than a minimum contract ($4.5 […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Nate McMillan was disappointed with how officials viewed the last play of the game in Tuesday’s 122-120 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Forward Jakarr Sampson was called for a foul on a 3-point shot against Devonte’ Graham, who made the first two foul shots and missed the third with 1.7 seconds […]

A lot of previously unheralded players have been introducing themselves big time this season, and Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte Graham has just joined the conversation. The 24-year-old point guard out of Kansas recorded a career-high 35 points in Charlotte’s razor close 122-120 overtime win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. Graham came off the bench […]

Michael Jordan — the greatest basketball player of all time — popped out of his seat after Terry Rozier of the Charlotte Hornets nailed the stepback jumper to break the tie against the Indiana Pacers. Peep the clip below per Bleacher Report. Notice how Jordan unleashed his signature fist pump after Rozier drained the jumper. […]

The NBA is still very much up for grabs, with less than a month’s worth of games played, but there are five teams distinguished with surprisingly good performances due to either rookies, team ball, or changing the trajectory of a franchise’s future. 5. Miami Heat The Miami Heat are tied for first in the Eastern […]

Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown could rejoin his teammates as soon as Wednesday or Thursday, when the team will travel for a matchup against Kemba Walker’s former team, the Charlotte Hornets, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Brown won’t initially travel for the team’s three-game road trip, as they’re set to face the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

Steve Kerr knew that the Golden State Warriors would have a dip in form this season. However, he probably didn’t expect to go 1-5 after suffering a horrible loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The Dubs’ head coach came clean to the press after a disappointing loss on Saturday night. He turned all the emotions his […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell is questionable to face the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Russell is dealing with a right ankle sprain: Along with Draymond Green (left index finger) missing tonight's game vs. Charlotte, the Warriors also list D'Angelo Russell as questionable (right ankle sprain) on the NBA's official injury report. — Rusty […]

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox was on the receiving end of some criticism after allegedly abandoning his team following Sacramento’s 118-111 defeat at the hands of the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. The 21-year-old certainly did not appreciate the fact that his leadership was being put to question, and Fox made sure he cleared things […]

LOS ANGELES – Kawhi Leonard’s opening week with the L.A. Clippers has been nothing short of sensational from an individual standpoint. The two-time NBA Finals MVP has amassed 27 points, 6.5 rebounds, 7.5 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game in four games with his new team, leading them to a 3-1 record. Leonard […]

The new Los Angeles Lakers duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis seem to be getting along just fine. So much so, that the pair were seen playing football during warm-ups in their matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. AD and Bron were playing football pregame 😂 (via pablo024/IG) pic.twitter.com/QyCX9bqbc1 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) […]

LOS ANGELES – Throughout the first two games of the 2019-20 season for the Los Angeles Lakers, one player above all was getting targeted for criticism, and justly so. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope struggled and struggled mightly as he couldn’t hit a shot while also feeling the wrath of superstar Kawhi Leonard in the season opener. After […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will still be without point guard Rajon Rondo when they face the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday evening. Rondo missed the first two games of the season with a calf injury. The veteran underwent a precautionary MRI on Saturday night. It confirmed a mild strain: Frank Vogel says Rajon Rondo is […]

The Charlotte Hornets have exercised the fourth-year option on Malik Monk’s contract and the third-year option on Miles Bridges’ contract, according to Rob Boone of The Athletic. The Hornets had until Oct. 31 to do so: #Hornets have exercised the fourth-year option on Malik Monk's contract and also the the third-year option on Miles Bridges […]

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Chicago Bulls in their season opener, but they lost veteran small forward Nicolas Batum to an injury. Batum suffered a broken middle finger in his hand and will be out three-to-four weeks, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports: Charlotte Hornets forward Nicolas Batum fractured the middle finger on his […]

The Charlotte Hornets may have won an entertaining match against the Chicago Bulls, but their win came at a cost. Veteran wing Nicolas Batum has gone down with an injury in his middle finger. Shams Charania of The Athletic confirmed that the small forward sustained a broken middle finger. It’s still unknown how long he […]

The Charlotte Hornets barely edged out the Chicago Bulls in what was a surprisingly entertaining duel. Moreover, PJ Washington gave the ecstatic Charlotte fans more reasons to watch the team this 2019-20. The rookie forward played a game to remember, as he finished with a team-high 27 points. Moreover, he set a record by making […]