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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 […]

Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard Kemba Walker becomes the first player to reach the 10,000 points plateau in franchise history. See the video below posted by the official Twitter account of the NBA for the historic moment of the Hornets’ franchise. Kemba Walker becomes the 1st player in @hornets franchise history to record 10,000 points! […]

Charlotte Hornets big man Cody Zeller was not in the mood to be friendly to folks in the shaded area tonight. He made that evidently clear when he shoved this massive jam down the throat of Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon. GOODNESS 😳 pic.twitter.com/NNqrXXxYMz — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 20, 2018 There were no reports […]

The Orlando Magic just made franchise history against the Charlotte Hornets … but it’s something they would want to forget soon. After their opening-night victory against the Miami Heat, the Magic are on the receiving end of an “L” this time around as the Hornets held them to just 10 points in the first quarter […]

The Charlotte Hornets celebrated their 30th NBA season during their season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks, and Kemba Walker put on a show. Walker poured in 41 points, two rebounds and four assists in a 113-112 loss. This was Walker’s tenth 40-point game as a member of the Hornets. His astonishing night put him in […]

Kemba Walker put on a show during the Charlotte Hornets season-opener, making the franchise’s 30th year anniversary a memorable with an incandescent 41-point performance, which set a franchise record for the highest mark in a season-opener, according to Stat Muse. The 6-foot-1 point guard was lights out, shooting 15-of-29 from the floor and 7-of-13 from […]

Charlotte Hornets swingman Jeremy Lamb is still astounded to have come out the clear winner of the starting shooting guard spot after finishing this preseason. After being on the fringe for several seasons, picking up spot starts for injured players, the dream is still not quite one he can grasp, now a full-fledged cog in […]

Despite the slew of injuries that hit the San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker reveals he doesn’t regret leaving the organization to join the Charlotte Hornets. The Spurs have been dealing with plenty of injuries to key players ahead of the 2018-19 season, with rookie Lonnie Walker IV and point guards Dejounte Murray and Derrick White […]

As another NBA season is set to begin in ten days, it’s not only the teams themselves that are putting the final touches to their roster. Fans all over the globe are also scrambling to put together the most formidable roster possible in each of their fantasy basketball leagues. To better help you in strategizing […]

Charlotte Hornets second-year man Malik Monk made a severe mistake prior to checking into the game at one point this preseason. So his teammates stuck a note right on his jersey to serve as a reminder. In their preseason game against the Miami Heat, Monk was ready to check in with just under four minutes […]

The Charlotte Hornets are undergoing an offensive transformation under James Borrego, and Nic Batum is just one of the players buzzing with excitement from the results. Last season, the Hornets averaged 108.2 points per game, which ranked them 10th in the NBA. So far this preseason, the team is averaging 112.7 points per game. This […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been implementing a 12-14-second shot clock in practices, with hopes of playing a more uptempo game, according to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. Hornets guard Malik Monk revealed this new strategy: “Way faster,” guard Malik Monk said of upping the pace. “It’s crazy that we’re learning that fast. In practice, we’ve […]

The NBA is home to biggest and brightest superstars in basketball. In a superstar-driven league, the success and relevance of a franchise is anchored on a player’s star power and talent. Although prized commodities, one thing that is certain, the league constantly evolves and changes. In the topic of change and stars, a real issue in question at this […]

The Miami Heat appear to be one of the favorites to land mercurial star Jimmy Butler. The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to unload the disgruntled star after he demanded a trade. But Tom Thibodeau and the Timberwolves want to receive the best return possible for Butler. Consequently, the Timberwolves are sending a scout to watch the […]

Nicolas Batum is just as confused as everyone else as to why he’s on a list of “other relevant individuals” to a federal trial involving a college basketball recruiting scandal. There are a number of players, coaches, personnel, and other individuals who appear on the list, but Batum is an odd name to find. Nic […]

According to a report from Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer, Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has been placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol program. As a result, he has been ruled out of Tuesday night’s exhibition game against the Miami Heat. Hornets’ Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, in NBA concussion protocol faces changing role, toohttps://t.co/iTNUa5VcGh — Rick Bonnell […]

LeBron James knows talent when he sees it and he’s already hyping up Charlotte Hornets rookie Miles Bridges. The super athletic swingman in Charlotte enthused the Carolina crowd against the Boston Celtics on Friday. In their first preseason game, Bridges completed multiple highlight-reel dunks. Bridges’ performance impressed LeBron so much, he took to Twitter to […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie guard Devonte’ Graham may have played his college ball in Kansas, but he was happy to get a chance to play at UNC, who he grew up rooting for. Graham grew up in Raleigh, where he was an avid Tar Heel fan. His new team beat the Boston Celtics 104-97 in the […]

The Charlotte Hornets have coined the nickname Buzz City for their home, but rookie forward Miles Bridges might create a new one if he keeps throwing down thunderous dunks. The Hornets rode a second half surge to beat the Boston Celtics 104-97 in the Dean Smith Center at the University of North Carolina tonight. Bridges […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego said second-year shooting guard Malik Monk could very well be an important part of the team’s reinvented offense this season at media day on Monday. Monk was drafted with the No. 11 overall pick from Kentucky, a school known for producing NBA stars. He was considered […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard Kemba Walker made it clear that he does not want to talk about his impending 2019 free agency all year long at the team’s media day on Monday. His opening address to the media let it be known that he would not be willing to answer questions […]

Former San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker is one of the remaining remnants of the golden age Spurs big 3. It was a big surprise to see him sign with another team with everybody in the league expecting he would play out the rest of his career with the Spurs. This upcoming season, we […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Former San Antonio Spurs legend and new Charlotte Hornets guard Tony Parker doesn’t want his new team to jeopardize his impressive playoff streak. The Frenchman was drafted by the Spurs with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft. The 36-year-old has played under Gregg Popovich and partnered with other […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker is confident he will make the city his home for the long haul, expressing his willingness to remain with the team during Monday’s media day. “This is where I want to be. I don’t want to be nowhere else,” said Walker, according to Steve Reed of The Associated Press. […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan was recently spotted dining with Boston Celtics co-owner Wyc Grousbeck, according to Ian Mohr of Page Six. Dining with the two were Jordan’s wife Yvette Prieto, and two fellow owners Jeanie Buss of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wes Edens. The group was reportedly seen having dinner at Scarpetta […]

Veteran point guard Tony Parker shocked the NBA community this offseason when he signed a two-year, $10 million free agent deal with the Charlotte Hornets, ending his storied run with the San Antonio Spurs. Everyone thought the main reason Parker left the Spurs to sign with the Hornets was that Charlotte offered him more money. Turns […]

The botched Los Angeles Lakers-New Orleans Hornets deal back in 2011, which saw the league cancel Chris Paul’s agreed-upon move to the Lakers, remains to be one of the most controversial non-trades in the history of the NBA. However, this was actually not the first time the league intervened with a deal of that magnitude. […]

Space Jam 2 is in the works and fans of the original are giddy with excitement. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is taking on the leading role in the film and following in Michael Jordan’s footsteps once again. Jordan, the owner of the Charlotte Hornets, played the iconic leading role in the original installment […]

Though Hurricane Florence is dissipating now, thousands of residents along the Carolina coastline will be left with a hefty financial burden. Thousands of homeowners lost electricity. Others lost everything due to flooding and high winds. Cleaning up such a disaster is both heart-wrenching and dangerous, but Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is ready to help. […]

No surprise here, two-time NBA All-Star Kemba Walker has been linked to more trade rumors this past season alone than many players will go through in their entire careers. It doesn’t tell the entire story just going off of headlines for Walker however. The Charlotte Hornets guard’s stats nearly equate out to those of five-time […]

Charlotte Hornets team owner and NBA legend Michael Jordan announced Friday that he and his team will work together with the NBA, as well as several community organizations, to provide immediate relief for victims of Hurricane Florence, which made landfall along the Carolina coastline Thursday night. Florence has already caused quite a bit of damage, […]

Frustration can be a big part of a NBA fan’s life – especially when their beloved team is not doing so well. And by ‘not so well’ we don’t just mean regularly losing games and underperforming, we are also talking about the inability to escape this misfortunate spiral. The fact that it is so easy […]

Every year a team or player rises from nowhere to take the NBA by storm, or a rookie emerges from the late lottery or later to shift a team’s fortunes. Last year, Victor Oladipo replaced Paul George on the Indiana Pacers and emerged as an All-NBA player, pushing LeBron James to seven games. Showing rapid […]

Kemba Walker has spent his entire career in Charlotte. But his future with the franchise that selected him with the 9th overall pick back in the 2011 NBA draft seems to be getting cloudier by the day. The former NCAA National Champion was quick to dismiss rumors of him getting ready to suit up for […]

Former San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker will be entering his 18th season in the league with the Charlotte Hornets. Part of the Big 3 during the golden age of Spurs basketball along with Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, seeing him as a Hornet feels weird and unusual as he spent 17 years in […]