Charlotte Hornets Articles - Page 73

Kemba Walker is currently under one of the friendliest long-term contracts for a star player, as his four-year, $48 million deal has him making an even $12 million every year, including this 2018-19 season after two All-Star nods. Walker reportedly would have taken as little as $10 million per year and was on the verge […]

Charlotte Hornets defensive ace Michael Kidd-Gilchrist says Kemba Walker was his ultimate inspiration when he earned a contract extension in 2015. Kidd-Gilchrist signed a four-year, $52 million deal that year, and he thanked Walker for motivating him to be better every day. ESPN’s Zach Lowe wrote a heartfelt column on Walker’s rise to a top-tier […]

Kemba Walker has established himself as one of the best point guards in the NBA. While it’s true that Walker is currently the face of the Charlotte Hornets, he never knew his fame would reach this level. Though his shot needed some work, Charlotte decided to take Walker with the ninth overall pick in the […]

Charlotte Hornets All-Star guard Kemba Walker is having the best season of his career so far. His stellar play has resulted in heaps of praise from Hornets head coach James Borrego, who says Walker is the closest thing comparable to Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. “He and Dame [Lillard] […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker is on the midst of one of the best years of his career and doing so at a great time, as his contract year could propel him into the mega-deal he’s been long overdue for. If Walker makes the All-NBA team this season, that would meet the criteria to […]

NBA fans who tuned in to watch the final minutes of Monday night’ game between the Charlotte Hornets and Milwaukee Bucks witnessed a sloppy and frenzied 43-second span that included two turnovers and four missed shots. The chaos began with a Kemba Walker turnover near the 3-point line when his pass was deflected by the Bucks’ […]

Trying to figure out the Charlotte Hornets will drive any fan crazy. Are they built for the Eastern Conference Playoffs or a high pick in the 2019 NBA Draft? Will they keep their core together or look to rebuild? One thing is for certain; it all starts and ends with All-Star point guard Kemba Walker. […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler has now nailed two game-winners through only seven games with his new team. Sunday night’s heroics against the Brooklyn Nets brought a sure sense of deja vu for his teammates, and with great reason, as it was from the same spot and with the same rhythm combination as the one […]

No one will confuse the Charlotte Hornets with a battle-tested team known for hitting clutch shots to win games. That being said, it’s hard to imagine that their late-game woes have been as bad as this video would indicate. Nevertheless, this video is five minutes worth of futility over the last few seasons: To be […]

A lot of unlucky plays have occurred in the NBA before and this play from the Charlotte Hornets after Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams’ miss would surely add to this list. As seen in the tweet by Dime, a missed shot by the Adams translated into points off a botched rebound attempt by […]

The Indiana Pacers will be without the services of All-Star Victor Oladipo in Wednesday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets due to right knee soreness, according to J. Michael of the IndyStar. With Oladipo (right knee) out, Evans is likely the starter again tonight v #Hornets — J. Michael (@ThisIsJMichael) November 21, 2018 This marks […]

With reports saying that the Charlotte Hornets are “hellbent” on keeping Kemba Walker for the years to come, what better way to convince him to stay than by acquiring another All-Star? Rumors are circulating that Charlotte has already inquired about the availability of Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal. Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer reported […]

The Washington Wizards are off to a nightmarish start to the season at 5-11, and in all likelihood, the road will only get tougher for them in the Eastern Conference with a number of teams far superior to the Wizards. Washington has been a team with lofty expectations in the last few years, but they […]

Kemba Walker basked in the chants of “MVP! MVP!” coming from the Spectrum Center after a wing 3-point attempt in crunch time hit bottom, sealing an unlikely win for the Charlotte Hornets over the Boston Celtics. Walker was coming off a rousing 60-point effort against the Philadelphia 76ers over the weekend, one that was spoiled […]

There is a new leading scorer in the NBA right now on the season, and that person is Charlotte Hornets star Kemba Walker. Walker has passed Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. Reddit user NitroXYZ pointed this out. Kemba Walker Has Overtaken Stephen Curry As The Current NBA Leader In Points Per Game For Season […]

Kemba Walker of the Charlotte Hornets received MVP chants from the crowd after their win over the Boston Celtics. Check out the clip below via the Hornets’ Instagram account. As Walker made his way to the locker room, fans chanted MVP over and over again. https://www.instagram.com/p/BqYqzqmg7V0/ In their win, Walker dropped 43 points including 21 […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker has scored 103 points over his last two games, which is a new franchise record for a two-game span. Kemba Walker has scored 103 points over his last two games, a new @hornets record for a two-game span. He beat the previous record held by Glen Rice by 20 […]

With less than a minute remaining, Kemba Walker of the Charlotte Hornets nailed a three-pointer to seal a win over the Boston Celtics. https://twitter.com/WorldWideWob/status/1064704585028259843 The Hornets won, 117-112. Kemba Walker finished with 43 points, five assists, and four rebounds. He made seven three-pointers out of 13 attempts. Jeremy Lamb also chipped in 18 points and […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is reportedly “hellbent” on keeping his All-Star point guard Kemba Walker as the team’s cornerstone player, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Walker is coming off a career-high and NBA-best 60-point game in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, further cementing his place as the team’s franchise […]

This year is Charlotte Hornets point guard Tony Parker’s 18th season in the NBA. After spending the first 17 years of his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs, Parker signed a two-year, $10.25 million free agent deal with the Hornets in July. The Hornets take on the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday night, and Sixers head coach […]

What a night for Kemba Walker. The All-Star guard scored a career-high 60 points for the Charlotte Hornets. However, Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler ruined his historic night as he nailed a game-winning three-pointer to give the 122-119 overtime win for the Sixers. Despite having the final say, Butler was the first to sing praises […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker broke former All-Star Glen Rice’s franchise record for 40-point games against the Philadelphia 76ers. Walker now has 11 such outings in his eight years with the franchise. Rice was reportedly in the building to witness Walker break his record. Kemba Walker (41) now has 11 40pt games which is […]

Blake Griffin of the Detroit Pistons was ejected after committing a flagrant II foul on Malik Monk of the Charlotte Hornets. Check out the clip below as posted by TheNoLookPass: Blake Griffin got a Flagrant 2/ejection for this foul on Malik Monk. pic.twitter.com/TFGTFJ2k31 — 𝐑𝐞𝐲-𝐑𝐞𝐲 (@TheNoLookPass) November 11, 2018 At first, it seemed that Griffin […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist suffered a sprain right ankle and he did not return to the game vs. the Detroit Pistons. INJURY UPDATE: @hornets F Michael Kidd-Gilchrist returned to the locker room in the 2Q with a right ankle sprain. He will not return to today’s game. #Hornets30 — Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) November […]

Trade rumors have swirled around Charlotte Hornets star point guard Kemba Walker in recent years, but the Hornets are committed to making the playoffs this season with Walker on the roster, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.  Charania also reports that Hornets owner Michael Jordan “has a strong desire” to ink Walker to a new […]

If only the Michigan State Spartans showed the same energy Charlotte Hornets rookie and former Spartans star Miles Bridges brought to Tuesday’s meeting with the Atlanta Hawks, then they wouldn’t be down big at the half against the Kansas Jayhawks. Here’s Bridges rising and exploding at the rim for what can be considered as an […]

On Thursday morning, the Charlotte Hornets officially unveiled the City Edition uniforms they will wear throughout the 2018-19 season. The Hornets organization has always been close with their passionate fans, and this latest jersey design pays homage to that relationship. Black will continue to be the dominant hue of Charlotte’s CE kits, with the now-famous […]

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is in his final NBA season, and he talked about one of his most memorable interactions with a fan on Tuesday night, just before his team took on the Charlotte Hornets. During the 2015-16 NBA season, the Hornets had a chance to upset the Heat in the first round of […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Tony Parker reminded all of his critics on Tuesday he’s not washed and that he has a lot left in the tank. During the Hornets’ 125-113 home win over the Miami Heat Tuesday night, Tony Parker scored 24 points and dished out 11 assists in 25 minutes of action. At 36-years-old, […]

Tony Parker of the Charlotte Hornets just logged in 19,000 points, adding yet another accolade to his stellar career. The NBA congratulated Parker on reaching the milestone via Twitter: Congrats to the @hornets' Tony Parker for surpassing 19,000 career points. #Hornets30 #ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/rrYVh3W4Rb — NBA (@NBA) October 31, 2018 It might still feel strange to […]

Charlotte Hornets second-year player Malik Monk got a boost of confidence on Tuesday with some good news from his team. NEWS: The Hornets have exercised its third-year option on guard Malik Monk. 😎 → https://t.co/AUTjtErtuI #Hornets30 pic.twitter.com/XWKlGzSzCu — Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) October 30, 2018 The 11th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft was a […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James said “I’m ready!!!!” when he thought he would take on a potential head-to-head showdown against Michael Jordan for the coveted title of greatest of all time. Yet The King, like many others, was tricked with this Sunday Night Football ad that will feature two of the NFL’s greatest quarterbacks […]

Charlotte Hornets prized rookie Miles Bridges is gaining a lot of attention with his impressive dunks and endless energy and hustle. Come All-Star Weekend, Bridges says that he is open to joining the 2019 Slam Dunk Contest and turn heads with his aerial display. Rod Boone of The Athletic tweeted out this interesting news, along […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid rolled his ankle in Friday’s practice and is questionable for the Sixers’ game against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. A disheartening note on Joel Embiid from today’s practice. Questionable for tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/NISV7wP6Gq — Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) October 26, 2018 Embiid appears to be a game-time decision for now, and the […]

Michael Jordan is dipping into his pockets to invest in a sport not named basketball. In fact, Jordan is investing in something you might not know much about — esports. Jordan is investing around $26 million in aXiomatic, the company that owns the esports giant, Team Liquid. “Now our group has both Jordan and Magic […]

Former NBA commissioner David Stern finally provided some much-needed clarity on Chris Paul’s vetoed trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, a move that would have paired him with the since-retired Kobe Bryant and written a complete different chapter in league history. His explanation, though clear, took a veiled shot at standing New Orleans Pelicans general […]

The NBA is become more progressive with each passing day, and Hornets head coach James Borrego is completely behind it’s inclusive movement. Borrego stems from Greg Poppovich’s illustrious coaching tree, so it’s no surprise that he supports more women being in leadership roles in the NBA. After all, Poppovich made Becky Hammon the NBA’s first […]

The NBA has announced that Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker and Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic are the Players of the Week for Week 1 of the 2018-19 season. Jokic guided the Nuggets to a 3-0 week while putting up monster numbers. The big man averaged 26.3 points, 10.0 rebounds and 7.3 assists […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker set the NBA’s record for most 3-pointers through the first three games of the regular season after burying 19 through the first week of action. Walker scorched the Miami Heat with seven triples and is now shooting a blistering 19-of-38 from distance in the young season, as well as […]