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CHARLOTTE — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 110-105 by the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Kyrie Irving (33 points, four rebounds, three assists, three steals) and LaMelo Ball (23 points, nine assists, seven rebounds, two steals) each led their teams in the game. Although the Mavs’ defeat was frustrating, Irving had nothing but positive things to […]

The Charlotte Hornets have fallen out of contention for a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference this year, in part thanks to injuries to LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller and in part thanks to a roster that has been inconsistent for most of the season. After a fairly competitive start to the season, the Hornets […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick in the NBA with this next cross-conference meeting on the early slate. The Dallas Mavericks (23-19) will visit the Charlotte Hornets (10-28) in the first head-to-head matchup between the two sides. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Hornets prediction and pick. The Dallas Mavericks are currently seventh in […]

As if the Charlotte Hornets haven’t been through the gutter in terms of their injury luck already, more bad news beset the seemingly snakebitten franchise. Instead of being able to celebrate a hard-fought 125-123 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night, the Hornets received news that sophomore forward Brandon Miller, one of the fastest-rising […]

When there’s an opportunity for LiAngelo Ball to attend a game and support his brothers Lonzo and LaMelo, best believe he will be there. Friday night featured a matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets at the United Center. Lonzo repped the home side, while LaMelo played for the road team. LiAngelo can be […]

After being teammates for most of their lives, Lonzo and LaMelo Ball have not had many chances to face each other head-to-head. Both players’ injuries have further limited those opportunities, making Friday night’s Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets matchup a rare occasion. Both players called the opportunity to face each other “a blessing” ahead of […]

During the last several years, the Charlotte Hornets have lurched their way through poor management decisions, poor play and poor health. The 2024-25 NBA season was supposed to mark a noticeable shift for the franchise. A playoff berth was never a plausible goal, but first-year head coach Charles Lee imbued the Spectrum Center with something […]

The Chicago Bulls play host to the Charlotte Hornets Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Bulls prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Hornets-Bulls NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Hornets-Bulls Odds Charlotte Hornets: +4 (-110) Moneyline: +152 […]

The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly willing to discuss the availability of Nick Smith Jr., their 27th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, according to The Stein Line. Rival teams have disclosed that Charlotte is open to including Smith Jr. in trade discussions as the franchise navigates a challenging season with a 9-28 record, despite […]

The best teams in NBA history get talked about a lot, and rightfully so. Teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, and San Antonio Spurs are always relevant, and that is mainly because they are almost always good. The success of these teams has led to their fans having a lot of […]

It had become abundantly clear in recent weeks that Nick Richards was the Phoenix Suns’ primary trade target ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. After exploring avenues to add Richards from the Charlotte Hornets last season, Pthe Suns got a deal done for a player they have long admired at the cost of Josh […]

The Charlotte Hornets stole a win on the road against the Utah Jazz, 117-112. This win was powered by what fans and media like to call the core four. The group featuring LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Mark Williams, and Miles Bridges combined for 103 points. Mark Williams reacts to Hornets’ win over Jazz After the […]

The Charlotte Hornets are trading center Nick Richards and a second-round pick for the Phoenix Suns’ Josh Okogie and three second-round picks, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. As a starter, Richards is averaging 11.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks in nine starts. While Okogie comes into Charlotte and can provide more depth at […]

The Charlotte Hornets are on the road to take on the Utah Jazz Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Hornets-Jazz NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Hornets-Jazz Odds Charlotte Hornets: […]

The Charlotte Hornets are struggling mightily to put wins on the board this season, winning just eight of their first 36 games in 2024-25. That puts them at the 14th spot out East. On the bright side, despite the losing, Brandon Miller still feels like he and the Hornets as a whole are improving. “I […]

LaMelo Ball’s net worth in 2025 is $40 million. Ball is a point guard who plays for the Charlotte Hornets. He is a Rookie of the Year winner and a onetime All-Star. He is also the brother of fellow NBA player Lonzo Ball and rapper LiAngelo Ball, who recently signed a big contract with Def […]

The Phoenix Suns are spiraling in a way that nobody expected this season. Injuries to both Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal have cost the Suns, and the team has struggled mightily when either one of them has been on the sideline. As a result, the Suns currently sit at just 18-19 and are in 11th […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is putting up shots at a rapid pace. Ball is taking the most NBA shot attempts per minute since Wilt Chamberlain in the 1960s, per HoopsHype. Ball’s throwing up about 25 total field goal attempts per game, per Reddit. LaMelo Ball is taking the most shots per minute since Wilt […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Charlotte Hornets and the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Suns prediction and pick. The Phoenix Suns look to bounce back from a disappointing home loss to the Charlotte Hornets when the two teams meet again […]

The NBA has postponed more games due to the Los Angeles fires, as the Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs, and Los Angeles Clippers vs Charlotte Hornets games have been postponed, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. This news comes at a scary time for many across the city and the league. For instance, […]

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards has emerged as a potential trade target for the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers, according to NBA Insider Brett Siegel. Both teams are reportedly exploring moves ahead of the league’s February 6 trade deadline, with an eye on bolstering their rosters for the stretch run of the season. […]

It’s been a bad week for pretty much everyone in the Southern California region with the raging wildfires prompting hundreds of thousands to evacuate, LA celebrities and A-listers included. But one SoCal famous name is having the week of his life, with Liangelo Ball’s viral song Tweaker the talk of the music and sports world […]

As the Charlotte Hornets’ 2024-25 NBA season nears its midpoint, trade rumors are beginning to swirl around the struggling franchise. With an 8-27 record, the Hornets find themselves once again at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Their underwhelming performance, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, has left many wondering if a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers returned winless from a two-game road trip against the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks. While they were hopeful that a game against the struggling Charlotte Hornets would help them get back on track, that contest will have to wait. The wildfires in Southern California caused immeasurable damage in the Pacific Palisades, […]

The Hornets are struggling and on a massive losing streak, while the Lakers are playing better now despite some inconsistent play. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Lakers prediction and pick. The Hornets were among the worst teams in the NBA last season and look just as bad this season. They […]

With Jimmy Butler growing unhappy in Miami, it looks like an era in South Beach is coming to an end. Butler was the focal point for the Miami Heat, leading them to a pair of NBA Finals appearances in 2020 and 2023. Although the era saw Butler and crew exceed expectations, none of the Finals […]

The Charlotte Hornets returned home to take on the Phoenix Suns and snapped a 10-game losing streak, beating them 115-104. Snapping that streak seemed to have breathed some new life into this team, and LaMelo Ball kept it real after the game. “Nobody likes losing, especially consecutively like that – L after L after L. […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the unluckiest teams in the league on the injury front, causing them to fall down the NBA standings. They entered their Tuesday night contest with a 7-27 record, a worrying sign of continued incompetence on the basketball court. But with the Hornets being more and more healthy as […]

The Suns are struggling and have lost four straight entering this game. The Hornets have been one of the worst teams in the NBA and have lost 10 straight games entering this game. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Hornets prediction and pick. The Suns were among the most disappointing teams […]

The Charlotte Hornets visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday evening. LaMelo Ball is on the injury report for this contest, listed as questionable due to left ankle and left wrist sprains. Here’s everything we know about Ball’s injury and his playing status vs the Cavs. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Charlotte Hornets and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The Charlotte Hornets will face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The Hornets (7-26) are struggling, […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Charlotte Hornets and the Detroit Pistons on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Pistons prediction and pick. The Charlotte Hornets (7-25) face off against the Detroit Pistons (15-18) on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Little Caesars Arena. The Hornets […]

Michael Jordan is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time. Jordan is also among the most intriguing and marketable personalities in NBA history. His post-NBA earnings are why Michael Jordan has a net worth of $3.5 billion in 2025. For all the achievements and accolades he collected throughout his legendary career, His Airness […]

The Chicago Bulls visit the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. LaMelo Ball is on the injury report and is listed as doubtful. Ball is dealing with left ankle and right wrist soreness while suffering from an illness after going for 31 points in a buzzer-beating loss to the Washington Wizards. Here’s everything we know about […]

The Charlotte Hornets take on the Chicago Bulls at home for their last game of the year. Unfortunately for them, they’ve lost seven straight games and most of that has been due to the injuries to their star players LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller in a few games with some nagging injuries. Ball has played […]

We’re set to bring you another betting prediction and pick as we kick this week off in the NBA, heading to the Eastern Conference for this next tilt between familiar foes. The Chicago Bulls (14-18) will visit the Charlotte Hornets (7-24) as both teams try to break recent losing streaks. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with […]

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball didn’t exactly have a smooth path to the NBA. While Ball was always considered to be a very good NBA prospect back during his early high school days at Chino Hills, his pathway to the league was anything but ordinary and included a stint in Lithuania. During a recent interview […]

The Washington Wizards performed well from top to bottom in their 113-110 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night, but Jordan Poole stole the headlines with his game-winning three-pointer in the final seconds. The former NBA champion’s heroic shot is his latest highlight amid a career year, and his teammates can’t say enough about […]

The Thunder are red-hot entering this matchup, while the Hornets are struggling. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a prediction and pick for the Thunder vs. Hornets. The Thunder have looked amazing this year, largely thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his MVP-caliber season. Jalen Williams has also been great in the backcourt. […]