Charlotte Hornets Articles - Page 73

With the likes of Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving, and other stars hitting the NBA free agency market, the sport is bound to endure a historic offseason. At the same time, there’s also going to be plenty of glanced over veterans available who could be the missing piece and/or player who lifts a team […]

All-Star point guard Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Hornets have had sizable gaps and a stalemate in conversations so far, which has opened a pathway for competitors like the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Celtics lead the race […]

The Boston Celtics are reportedly the front runners to sign All-Star point guard Kemba Walker this summer, according to Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News. Walker becomes an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his NBA career. The Celtics are expected to lose Kyrie Irving to the Brooklyn Nets, so they will […]

The Charlotte Hornets are still in the best position to sign Kemba Walker in free agency, but it will all depend on the contract structure the franchise is willing to offer to the All-Star guard. The Hornets are the only team who can offer a five-year deal worth $221 million to Walker. Other interested teams […]

If Kemba Walker does end up leaving the Charlotte Hornets, he may not be headed to Los Angeles or New York after all. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks are “at the front of the line” of teams trying to lure Walker away from the Hornets. […]

The Boston Celtics have emerged as a potential “stealth suitor” for All-Star point guard Kemba Walker, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Celtics are reportedly weighing their various needs all across the lineup, as the potential departures of Kyrie Irving and Al Horford could leave this a shell of what it […]

The Charlotte Hornets are facing a daunting task of not only re-signing Kemba Walker this summer but also being able to build a competitive team around him. The All-Star guard has been with the franchise for eight years now, but they haven’t been able to give him a roster that’s capable of getting past the […]

The Charlotte Hornets were one of the teams who had at least three picks in the 2019 NBA Draft held last night. They selected PJ Washington with the 12th overall pick, Cody Martin at no. 36, and Jalen McDaniels at no. 52. However, Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak revealed that it is highly likely for […]

Charlotte Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak does not anticipate his team will have to dip into the luxury tax next season, even if their prized talisman Kemba Walker is back on the roster. Walker is fresh off an All-NBA selection, qualifying him for the supermax extension that could make him $221 million over the next […]

21-year-old draft prospect Rui Hachimura hasn’t officially been selected by an NBA team yet and already, he has signed his first endorsement deal. The Japanese-born forward has reportedly put pen to paper on a lucrative endorsement contract with Japanese instant noodles company Nissin. JUST IN: @rui_8mura, who tomorrow will become the first Japanese player drafted […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has decided to stay with the team for next season by exercising his $13 million player option on the final year of his current contract. This is via NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic. Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has opted into his $13M player option for the 2019-20 […]

Charlotte Hornets general manager and president of basketball operations Mitch Kupchak is confident the team’s late second-round pick this year will not be a “draft-and-stash” guy. This was what Kupchak told the Charlotte Observer’s Rick Bonell, noting that he isn’t working under such assumption. Mitch Kupchak said he isn’t working under the assumption Hornets’ second […]

Rumors that Kemba Walker would be the third piece to the LeBron James and Anthony Davis tandem in Hollywood flared up following the blockbuster deal between the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. However, according to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer, a person close to Walker has doubts about the Charlotte […]

After completing the Anthony Davis blockbuster trade, the Los Angeles Lakers will now reportedly shift their focus on signing Charlotte Hornets free agent point guard Kemba Walker. Kemba Walker will be a top target in free agency for the Lakers after they reached an agreement in principle to trade for Anthony Davis, according to league […]

Charlotte Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak admitted that he will be very busy heading into Thursday’s draft. Kupchak confirmed to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer that they are trying to move up in the 2019 NBA Draft. Charlotte currently holds the 12th pick in the draft. If they stay in their current position, it […]

One of the most coveted free agents this offseason, Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker is weighing his decisions before the start of free agency. According to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer, Walker plans on meeting with Hornets owner Michael Jordan in the coming days, even though the star point guard has said his […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker is up for unrestricted free agency this summer. There has been a lot of speculation as to where he might land, but it sounds like he might be open to the idea of taking less money to stay in Charlotte, according to a report from Nick Carboni of NBC […]

As the FIBA World Cup draws nearer, participating teams are now in the finals stages of their preparation for the prestigious international tournament. France have recently announced their preliminary players pool, with the shortlist headed by Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert and Charlotte Hornets veteran wing Nicolas Batum. The complete list was provided in […]

The Charlotte Hornets are looking to be in a better position to get one of the top prospects in the 2019 NBA Draft. However, it remains to be seen whether or not they have the assets to strike a deal in the coming days. According to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer, the Hornets are […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has a $13 million player option for the 2019-20 campaign, and if one NBA executive is right, he would be wise to exercise it. According to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer, an NBA executive has said there is “no way” Kidd-Gilchrist will make back the guaranteed $13 million he […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has undergone successful surgery to address a chronic groin strain, the team announced Tuesday. Kidd-Gilchrist is expected to be ready for training camp. Kidd-Gilchrist had a rather disappointing 2018-19 campaign. The 25-year-old averaged a career-low 6.7 points and 3.8 rebounds in just 18.4 minutes per game. He shot 47.6% from […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams has decided to exercise his $15 million player option for the 2019-20 NBA season, according to an official report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Charlotte’s Marvin Williams has exercised his $15M player option for the 2019-2020 season, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 11, 2019 By picking up […]

Houston Rockets star Chris Paul joins a long list of NBA players who honored Charlotte Hornets point guard Tony Parker after the veteran playmaker announced his retirement. Parker is calling it a career after 18 seasons in the NBA. A four-time champion and a former Finals MVP, the French guard established himself as a San […]

Tony Parker announced his retirement from the NBA on Monday, ending a fantastic 18-year career that included four championships and six All-Star appearances with the San Antonio Spurs. Of course, Parker spent the final year of his career with the Charlotte Hornets, but I don’t think there is anyone who will even remember Parker wearing […]

Former San Antonio Spurs icon and current Charlotte Hornets point guard Tony Parker has announced his retirement from the NBA, according to a report from Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated: “I’m going to retire,” Parker told The Undefeated. “I decided that I’m not going to play basketball anymore.” The Spurs selected Parker with the […]

Miles Bridges is part of the young core the Charlotte Hornets are hoping can turn the franchise into winners. His rookie year showed a lot of promise after he was selected with the No. 12 pick by the Los Angeles Clippers and then traded on draft night to Charlotte. Bridges played in 80 games in […]

Charlotte Hornets big man Cody Zeller believes that his receding hairline has potential to be a lucrative gimmick similar to that of James Harden’s beard or Anthony Davis’ unibrow. Via Twitter, Zeller shared his thoughts on his “million dollar idea.” Introducing my next million dollar idea!!! pic.twitter.com/eimuO9mxs8 — Cody Zeller (@CodyZeller) June 8, 2019 Do […]

As the NBA world begins to prepare for a massive offseason, many teams are looking to free agency in an effort to get better. While players like Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard will dominate the presses, Kemba Walker is also planning on exploring the free agent market, but may have already ruled one team off […]

With the first three games now behind us and game 4 set to tip off on Friday night, the NBA Finals are nearing an end. Thankfully, there is never a down moment in this beautiful league and the crowning of the 2019 NBA Champions will signal the start to the increasingly hectic 2019 NBA offseason. […]

Michael Jordan, regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, just donated $1.1 million to a high school in North Carolina, in his hometown. Per Jackson Fuller of Star News Online, Laney athletic director Fred Lynch confirmed the news that Jordan would be donating $1.1 million to Laney High School. “Contrary to popular belief, […]

While Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller believes All-Star point guard Kemba Walker is a “good fit” in Charlotte, he will support whatever decision Walker makes this summer. For the first time in his NBA career, Walker becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The Hornets can offer Walker the supermax contract which would pay him […]

In an attempt to help the Charlotte Hornets raise sufficient funds for the big money deal they are about to offer soon-to-be unrestricted free agent Kemba Walker, teammate Cody Zeller decided that the best approach would be to set up his own lemonade stand. This is not a metaphor. The Hornets big man literally set […]

Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz recalled the 2017 NBA Draft. He knew he had a chance of being the eighth overall pick and going to the New York Knicks. He even thought that the New Orleans Hornets — who had the 11th pick — would select him. Per Michael Scotto of The Athletic, Mitchell […]

The Charlotte Hornets are deeply committed to keeping All-NBA point guard Kemba Walker, but they are reportedly unlikely to give him the full five-year, $221 million supermax deal he earned last month upon his selection to the All-NBA Third Team, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. “There is doubt around the NBA that the […]

All-Star point guard Kemba Walker says the fifth year the Charlotte Hornets can offer him this summer in free agency is very important to him. Walker becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason for the first time in his NBA career. The Hornets can offer Walker the supermax extension, a deal which would pay Kemba […]

Marc Stein of the New York Times reports that Charlotte Hornets All-Star guard Kemba Walker has committed to play for Team USA in this year’s FIBA World Cup tournament. Likewise, rumors are circulating that New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis is also interested in participating in the global tournament. USA Basketball has begun assembling its […]

Charlotte Hornets big man Cody Zeller has started a lemonade stand to raise money to keep All-Star point guard Kemba Walker in Charlotte. Walker becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. The Hornets can offer Walker the supermax contract this offseason, a deal which would pay Walker around $221 million over five years. The most […]

Kemba Walker is set to become one of the top free agents on the market this summer, but even though he will have a chance to play in a larger market like Los Angeles or New York, Walker says he would actually prefer to remain in Charlotte. “Oh no question, Charlotte’s definitely my first priority,” […]

The Houston Rockets could reportedly move veteran point guard Chris Paul this summer in their desire to improve their roster, and according to latest speculations, there are a numbers of teams that could be their trade partner. While no team has officially made it known that they intend to pursue CP3, Sean Deveney of Sporting […]