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Dwight Howard did not have the greatest time with the Los Angeles Lakers. The current Charlotte Hornets big man spent just one disappointing season in L.A. along with Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash in 2012-13 before leaving in free agency. Lakers fans seemingly haven’t forgotten Howard’s unsatisfying stint, and they reminded him of that fact […]

According to a tweet this afternoon from ClutchPoints’ own Ryan Ward, the freefalling Los Angeles Lakers (11-26) have ruled rookie point guard Lonzo Ball as questionable for Friday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets with his nagging shoulder ailment. Lonzo Ball (shoulder) considered questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Hornets #Lakers — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) […]

The trade that brought Kobe Bryant from Charlotte to Los Angeles will forever go down in Lakers lore. It was a masterstroke move from then-Lakers GM Jerry West to trade for a teenager, who would one day join him among the franchise’s legends. On the other side, that deal is likely one that the Hornets […]

Nike has unveiled the “City edition” uniforms for all 30 NBA teams today and fans will surely have a lot to say about it. Here is a look at some of the new threads: Here’s a look at all of the jerseys: Nike is in the first season as the main provider of NBA jerseys. […]

The NBA Christmas season is now behind us, as we are in the final week of 2017. In just one week, the power rankings have fluctuated and new teams have moved up and down the standings. Of course, the Golden State Warriors have claimed the first spot on the power rankings for their close Christmas […]

All Thunder starters have contested over 100 shots so far this season except …..Drum roll…… Russell Westbrook He has contested 56 shots on the season. 7th on the team. Raymond Felton has contested 55… just FYI… — Andrew Schlecht (@AndrewKSchlecht) November 21, 2017 Despite his measureless hustle up and down NBA grain, Russell Westbrook is […]

On Christmas Day, the Charlotte Hornets (12-21) officially announced that they intend to send their two selections from the 2017 NBA Draft down to their G League affiliate, as stated by their Twitter account on Monday afternoon. The duo of 2017 draft picks in guard Malik Monk and forward Dwayne Bacon will both report to the […]

For the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, they overcame a pretty slow start to blow out the Charlotte Hornets on the road, 129-111, for their 10th win in 11 games. According to a blog post by Doug Smith of the Toronto Star, their hot shooting might not have been if Raptors star point guard Kyle Lowry […]

According to an article published on Tuesday by Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders, the Charlotte Hornets are rumored to be trying to move one of their players in hopes of dumping a salary. The two top candidates on their roster to be traded are 30-year-old small forward Nicolas Batum or the 2012 NBA Draft’s second overall […]

Sacramento Kings general manager Vlade Divac was part of the most famous trades in NBA history when the Los Angeles Lakers traded him to the Charlotte Hornets in 1996 for an 18-year-old named Kobe Bryant. That trade sparked the Lakers’ new dynasty in the 2000s with Kobe and Shaquille O’Neal. Divac was not pleased about […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in a rut right now. Despite the decent collection of talents in their fold, they are way below .500 at this point of season, sporting just a 10-19 record. They are 5.5 games out of the playoff picture, and could absorb more losses if they don’t change some of their ways. […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie guard Malik Monk has been pulled from the team’s rotation due to his poor defense, the New York Post’s Marc Berman reports. The Hornets are currently being coached by Stephen Silas, who is filling in for head coach Steve Clifford while Clifford takes an indefinite leave of absence from the team to […]

The Charlotte Hornets have hit a skid over the last couple of weeks dropping six out of their last seven games pushing their record to 10-19 through the first 29 games played. This downward trend has created a cloud over the team with what former All-Star center Dwight Howard has deemed as players holding their […]

When it comes to generating money, Michael Jordan still has the GOAT title safely under his belt. While many NBA players get bankrupt shortly after their retirement from basketball, Jordan is that rare kind that has made more money off the court than when he was on it. In fact, the six-time NBA champion has […]

It appears that the Charlotte Hornets once attempted to make a big blockbuster trade last year, but fell short. The Hornets have struggled this year due to injuries, and their draft picks in recent years haven’t panned out. They once had hope to get better, but that hope seems all but lost, per Zach Lowe […]

The NBA has seen many players come through the ranks. Some have played for one team and one team only. Others have made a few stops during the course of their career. And there are some who seem to be representing a couple squads every couple of years. These travelers can either be remembered or […]

Former Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino killed more dreams than just those associated with college basketball fans who thought he was on the up and up. Pitino, along with former Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich, reportedly blocked an attempt by the Charlotte Hornets to move to Louisville several years ago, per Joe Nocera, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak just relived what was possibly the worst day in Lakers history from a fan perspective. During an interview on Sirius XM NBA radio, Kupchak recalled what it was like when the blockbuster trade that landed Chris Paul with the Lakers was nixed by then-commissioner David Stern, per […]

The bank shot is a lost art in the NBA. For one, it’s not for everyone to add to their own arsenal. Dwight Howard, for example. While the Charlotte Hornets were being taken to the woodshed by the Houston Rockets Wednesday, Howard uncorked arguably the worst bank shot attempt since Dr. James Naismith decided to […]

Following eight seasons with the Orlando Magic, Dwight Howard has since played for four teams in the last six seasons. Fortunately for the 32-year-old, Howard reunited with head coach Steve Clifford after the Atlanta Hawks traded him to the Charlotte Hornets during the offseason. To begin the 2017-18 NBA season, Howard is quietly having a […]

For superstar point guard Russell Westbrook and the 2017-18 Oklahoma City Thunder, the season continues to be a rollercoaster of production with its highs and lows. However, in Monday night’s game against the visiting Charlotte Hornets, Westbrook seemed to take out a lot of his frustration on the rim as well as small forward Michael […]

The Charlotte Hornets just can’t seem to remain at full strength. The team has continued to battle injuries to their players throughout the season, and it has been reported recently that they will miss the services of Cody Zeller for the next six weeks due to a torn meniscus in his left knee, according to […]

When Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr first looked over the team’s entire schedule before the regular started, he knew that his team’s six-game road trip starting on Nov. 29 would be an extremely important stretch. “You think, ‘If we can get through this stretch in a good position, then we’ll be in great shape,’ […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George is back on the court and working out, but he remains questionable for the Thunder’s game against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night due to his lingering calf problem. Per ESPN’s Royce Young: Paul George (calf) is on the court going through a post-shootaround workout. He’s listed as questionable […]

The GOAT wants to kick the monkey off the Charlotte Hornets’ back. That’s Hornets team owner and basketball legend Michael Jordan, who gathered his players in a meeting just before the squad took on the Los Angeles Lakers at home last Saturday in hopes of detecting any issues that could be slowing the team down, […]

The Charlotte Hornets aren’t playing to their potential so far this season. While the team sport a number of talented pieces, they are just 9-16 through their first 25 games. They’re currently on a three-game losing streak, and have won just once over their last seven games. Apart from his team’s struggles, Hornets forward Nicolas […]

After reaching a significant milestone against the Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard made another impressive piece of history against the Chicago Bulls. Howard put up 25 points, 20 rebounds, and six blocks against the Bulls. In doing so, he became the first player in Bobcats/Hornets history with at least 25 points, 20 boards, […]

Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard reached another significant milestone in his storied career. He grabbed six defensive rebounds in the Hornets’ 101-87 loss to the Golden State Warriors, which were enough to see him pass Shaquille O’Neal for ninth place in the all-time defensive rebounds list. In typical Howard fashion, he didn’t let the opportunity […]

Dwight Howard is continuing to enjoy the resurgence to his career this season. He had another solid outing on Wednesday versus the Golden State Warriors, as he recorded 14 points, seven rebounds, two assists and one blocked shot, which allowed the Charlotte Hornets to keep the game competitive despite the loss. The eight-time All-Star center […]

The Charlotte Hornets will be without Cody Zeller indefinitely, after the reserve center suffered a torn meniscus, according to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. The team will also be without another big man in Frank Kaminsky against the Chicago Bulls tonight, still nursing a sprained ankle. Zeller had become Dwight Howard’s main backup, as […]

Steve Kerr won’t be coaching opposite Steve Clifford when the Golden State Warriors face the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Clifford has suddenly had to take an indefinite leave of absence from the Hornets due to health concerns. Kerr knows all too well about dealing with health issues while coaching and he expressed his empathy […]

Kevin Durant had his fun with the media prior to tonight’s clash with the Charlotte Hornets, as reporters asked him about an “underrated guy” in Kemba Walker, a notion he shut down rather quickly. “Nah, it’s not like coming to the locker room, watching film and not talking about Kemba Walker,” said Durant. “I mean, […]

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford is expected to be away from the team indefinitely as he is dealing with health concerns, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. Associate head coach Stephen Silas will take over head coaching duties in his absence. Clifford missed Monday’s game against the Orlando Magic, which the team […]

Charlotte Hornets big man Frank Kaminsky is soon about to be immortalized in bobblehead form. But he won’t be just any old bobblehead; he’ll be a Star Wars Stormtrooper bobblehead, which will be given away to 7,500 lucky fans in the Hornets’ upcoming “Star Wars Night” game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 9. […]

Since being dealt to the Charlotte Hornets, Dwight Howard is enjoying a resurgence to his career. He has been playing very well this season, and is anchoring the defense and rebounding duties for his team. Howard’s splendid start to the season also includes some impressive highlights, just like the one he did versus the Orlando […]

After missing the past two games due to a left shoulder contusion, the Charlotte Hornets could have their All-Star point guard Kemba Walker back when they play against the Orlando Magic on Monday, according to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. He is officially listed as “probable” and may see action on the night if […]

The Charlotte Hornets made their playoff ambitions clear prior to the 2017-18 NBA season. Although they have gotten off to a rough start to their end goal, the Hornets have had an unlikely player emerge as a major contributor. Former first-round pick Jeremy Lamb has enjoyed quite the resurgence after an inauspicious start to his career. […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is capitalizing on an opportunity to learn as much as he can in the pros during his first year in the league. That’s apart from just sitting on the bench and watching the game from the sidelines, as he is now relishing the significant bump in minutes afforded to him […]

Throughout his NBA career, Dwight Howard has established himself as one of the best centers in the league. He often operates inside the paint, finishing near the basket with tip-ins, and on alley-oops as well. However on Wednesday night, he showed off that he also has good handles, and can create his own shot. With […]