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New Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard has made a name for himself as someone who doesn’t take online trolls lightly. He has entertained some made to him in the past, and recently did it again by clapping back at one of his critics on Twitter. The 31-year-old replied not just once, but three times in […]

It’s no question that Dwight Howard has yet to find a team he can call home, especially after his most recent move from his hometown Atlanta to the Charlotte Hornets. With his multi-year deal only becoming a financial burden to the Hawks organization, Howard was passed along to the Hornets. Much to his demise, people on […]

Winning the NBA MVP award is the single greatest achievement a player can reach. Although winning championships is why, ideally, all players play the game, the MVP is still the biggest individual honor. While there have been 61 MVP’s in the history of the league, there are nine franchises without a single one According to […]

The Charlotte Hornets this offseason have been one of the busier teams looking to shake things up with their roster. According to Sean Deveney of Sporting News, the Hornets have expressed some interest in free agent veteran big man Jordan Hill. One player the Hornets have shown interest in, a source said, is Jordan Hill. Hill was waived by Minnesota […]

After spending a whopping $80 million on their only two signings this summer, the New York Knicks are still in search of a starting point guard, inquiring about Phoenix Suns bruising guard Eric Bledsoe and free agent point man Ramon Sessions, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. The Suns could become part of […]

The NBA Summer League 2017 enters the final stretch in Las Vegas with the playoff tournament beginning today at the Thomas & Mack and Cox Pavilion arenas. Playoffs are great for witnessing top prospects compete, but the NBA Summer League is more about young players getting experience and developing. Top 2017 NBA Draft picks Markelle […]

Haven’t been keeping up with the storm-like free agency frenzy this offseason? This guide tells everything that is to know about the signings, trades, and transactions that have transpired through this busy 2017 offseason. Take a day-by-day look since the the start of the free agency period in July 1 and read all about them in […]

The Chicago Bulls this offseason have undergone much change to their roster, and that has continued on the first official day of free agency. Jeff Goodman of ESPN is reporting that veteran guard Michael Carter-Williams has agreed to a one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets. Michael Carter-Williams has agreed to a deal with Charlotte, source […]

Conspiracy theories are very entertaining but mostly false. However, people are interested in stories about everything and anything being an elaborate scam and scheme. Unfortunately, the NBA is no exception to these theories. Fans constantly hear about the 2002 Western Conference Finals and how the league allegedly rigged the Lakers–Kings game so that the more popular team won. […]

The Charlotte Hornets during the 2017 NBA Draft last Thursday night saw former Kentucky guard Malik Monk fall into their laps at the 11th overall pick. However, it appears that the Hornets will have to wait a little bit longer to see the rookie him play as it was announced that Monk will miss the […]

Last week, Dwight Howard and the Atlanta Hawks’ 41st pick were dealt to the Charlotte Hornets for Marco Belinelli, Miles Plumlee and the No. 31 overall pick. The trade news leaked before the NBA Draft while Howard was hosting a live chat about offseason trade rumors. Only Dwight Howard could find himself in such an […]

In a bit of a surprising move prior to the 2017 NBA Draft, former All-Star center Dwight Howard was dealt to the Charlotte Hornets after just one season with the Atlanta Hawks. It has immediately created a new opportunity for Howard to get a fresh start to his NBA career, again. During his introductory press conference […]

The Charlotte Hornets recently acquired Dwight Howard in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks, but a Freudian slip may have revealed the team’s pipe dream to grab another star who reigned supreme during Howard’s peak period — Dwyane Wade. In Charlotte’s introductory presser for their draft picks Malik Monk and Dwayne Bacon, Rich Cho accidentally […]

The Charlotte Hornets traded for former Defensive Player of the Year and All-Star center Dwight Howard on Tuesday. In a trade that sent the 41st pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, guard Marco Belinelli, and center Miles Plumlee to the Atlanta Hawks, the Hornets received a good rebounder and rim-protector in Howard. Of course, he is no longer the […]

A lot of trades happened during draft night, where picks and some players were dealt as part of teams’ plans of improving their roster for next season. The Charlotte Hornets, who recently acquired Dwight Howard, completed another deal on Thursday, this time giving up the 31st selection, Duke’s Frank Jackson, to the New Orleans Pelicans […]

The long wait is over for the 2017 NBA Draft. Here’s a recap and breakdown of every pick from the night. Markelle Fultz, Washington Round 1, Pick 1 — Philadelphia 76ers Age: 19 Position: PG Stats: 23.2 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 5.9 APG Analysis: The sixth-leading scorer in the nation with a 23.2 points per game clip, […]

For those who can’t wait for Thursday’s NBA Draft, here’s a chance to test that prospect knowledge with this funny-but-true Mock Draft by NBA/Twitter personality Jared Dubin. Take your best shot at these predictions if you must… It's here one day early… MOCK DRAFT. pic.twitter.com/qpCGf1G8km — Yaya Dubin (@JADubin5) June 21, 2017 The best gem among these […]

The Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday evening made the surprising move within the Southeast division to acquire former All-Star center Dwight Howard from the Atlanta Hawks in a multi-player trade. It has immediately thrust them into the picture of being one of the more interesting teams in the Eastern Conference. In light of that move, Hornets […]

With the offseason now in full swing, players are starting to take vacations, as well as pursue some of their interests. For Dirk Nowitzki and Kemba Walker though, it’s still all about playing basketball, as they will be part of the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders campaign and become part of the teams that will showcase […]

In a move that was not talked about a lot before it happened, the Atlanta Hawks dealt the former All-Star center Dwight Howard to the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets sent guard Marco Belinelli, center Miles Plumlee and the 41st selection in the upcoming draft for Howard and the 31st selection. Howard has had a slow […]

Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard asked fans on Twitter about potential trades coming down the pipeline in this busy NBA offseason, ironically enough he was unaware that he was going to be traded just five minutes after his tweet. Not sure I've ever seen life come at somebody faster pic.twitter.com/aIuxoLzoZj — Rodger Sherman (@rodger) June […]

The afternoon of June 20th saw the Los Angeles Lakers trade D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov to the Brooklyn Nets for Brook Lopez and the 27th pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Just two hours later, another blockbuster announced via Marc Spears of The Undefeated. In what was the second major trade of the day, […]

The offseason free agency rumor frenzy is well underway with just a couple days left before the 2017 NBA Draft. Lots of rumors and potential trade deals are leaking through the media, but not too many have become official yet aside from the Philadelphia Sixers acquiring the #1 pick and the Lakers trading D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn […]

Despite everything that Michael Kidd-Gilchrist brings to the floor for the Charlotte Hornets, he has also gained notoriety for his atrocious shooting form — joining the likes of Joakim Noah, Desmond Mason, and Chuck Hayes, among others in that woeful category. Opponents never think twice in giving him free space whenever he’s at least 16 […]

After a failed effort to hold the 2017 All-Star Game in Charlotte, North Carolina, the NBA has given the city another chance by announcing it will hold its 2019 festivities there for the first time in 28 years. “We have decided to award NBA All-Star 2019 to Charlotte based on this deep connection and the […]

Despite the Charlotte Hornets failing to make the playoffs this past season, point guard Kemba Walker was one of their biggest bright spots. In his sixth season in the NBA, Walker put together his best individual campaign averaging a career-high 23.2 points, 5.5 assists, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.1 steals that helped him earn the first All-Star […]

Courtesy of Shad Moss, whose more affectionately known as rapper Lil Bow Wow, never wear anything but Jordans in the presence of Michael Jordan. Making an appearance on the Desus and Mero’s show on Wednesday, Moss told the hosts how he used to stay at Jordan’s house in Chicago when he was on tour. One time however, […]

With free agency only a couple months away, the Charlotte Hornets will look to bolster their roster to prepare for the 2017-18 season. For All-Star point guard Kemba Walker, the first free agent that comes to mind is L.A. Clippers forward Blake Griffin. “I think one of the bigger free agents this year is probably Blake […]

Georgetown University has hired New York Knicks legend and alum Patrick Ewing to be the head coach of the program, according to a report by ESPN’s Jeff Goodman. Ewing, 54, has been around the NBA coaching circles since 2003 after playing 15 of his 17 years for the Knickerbockers. The 7-footer is revered as one […]

Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller would have no conscience of big-man-on-big-man crime, stuffing Nikola Jokic under the basket with a thunderous double-clutch dunk that left local announcers breathless upon happening. The 7-footer got a little extra hang time ala Tom Chambers, riding “The Joker” for a few splits seconds before viciously slamming it all over […]

Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard Kemba Walker has some of the best handles in the business, and he put them on display in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Phoenix Suns. Walker sized up Derrick Jones, Jr. and took him straight on with a vicious left-to-right killer crossover ala Tim Hardaway, leaving him […]

Fresh out of their unsuccessful 2016-17 NCAA season that saw them lose eight of their last nine games, the Georgetown University basketball program is searching for a new man to lead them next year. The team is reportedly considering no less than the university’s most celebrated basketball alumnus, Patrick Ewing, for the recently-vacated head coach position. In […]

During the first half of the game between the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat on Thursday, Kemba Walker was in a groove and felt the need for a little celebration after shooting a three-pointer. After seeing the ball bounce on the rim and appearing to go in, Walker turned his back and celebrated with a […]

Hornets point guard Kemba Walker is now the Charlotte Ranger and an NBA game-changer, according to his new promotional skit. Urging Hornets fans to vote for their point guard as an All-Star starter for the 2017 festivities, Charlotte rolled out a ‘Charlotte Walker’ spot. Walker, along with Frank Kaminsky III, Michael-Kidd Gilchrist, and other members […]

After their strong start to the season. the Chicago Bulls had dropped four of their last five games leading up to Friday night’s matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Like the story of their campaign so far, the Bulls once again got off to a good start, leading after the first quarter, 26-22. However, they were […]

With 2:04 left in the fourth quarter of the game between the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls on Friday night, Nicolas Batum was able to secure his first triple-double of the season. The 28-year-old swingman’s stat line of 20 points, 11 rebounds and 10 dimes is already impressive as it is, but how he got […]

The smallest man to ever play in the NBA could be in the company of giants of the sport along with one of the fiercest scoring threats to ever lace them up and a four-time Defensive Player of the Year as Muggsy Bogues, Tracy McGrady, and Ben Wallace were announced as first-time nominees for the Naismith […]

Before the start of the shortened 2011 NBA season due to a lockout, former commissioner David Stern made a lot of headlines when he nixed the move that would’ve sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers following a trade with the league-owned New Orleans Hornets. Five years after, Stern made a statement to clarify […]

Kemba Walker has his eyes set on this coming All-Star Weekend’s Three-Point Shooting Contest. The Charlotte Hornets point guard has come out of the gate blazing through the first 20 games of the season, scoring a career-high 23.8 points per game and doing so much more efficiently than prior seasons. “I would love to be in […]