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The Portland Trail Blazers ended what is one of the most disappointing seasons in recent franchise history. Due to various factors, such as injuries and midseason trades, the Blazers ended outside of the playoffs for the first time in the last nine years. Clearly, the team is in need of an overhaul and the front […]

The Charlotte Hornets managed to snag Duke Blue Devils big man Mark Williams after he fell down to the 15th pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. This is big news for the Hornets, a franchise looking to build around the wickedly talented LaMelo Ball. Williams fills a hole at the center position Charlotte needed to […]

After a modestly successful  last year all things considered, the Charlotte Hornets are in a pretty good spot. They shocked the world by becoming playoff contenders last season behind LaMelo Ball’s heroics. Despite being knocked out in the Play-In Tournament, there’s plenty to like about this young and hungry squad. It doesn’t come as a […]

On Wednesday, a video surfaced of a Charlotte Hornets, or at the very least, a LaMelo Ball fan, hoping to film LaMelo coming out of a parking garage. Instead, he was shocked as Michael Jordan appeared. The young fan promptly asked for a photo, but Jordan’s reaction is likely not what he expected. They wanted […]

NBA free agency is always one of the hottest moments of the summer. Some seasons there are All-Stars seeking out new homes, which can shift the tide of the league. Some summers are defined by the crazy trades that can be made at the blink of an eye that nobody saw coming and that’s what […]

Having produced their first 40-win season and first winning campaign since 2016, the Charlotte Hornets may have finally turned a corner as a franchise. But with the 2022 NBA Draft fast approaching, their two first-round selections (13, 15) are key to accelerating that process. LaMelo Ball is the star of this team, but with Miles […]

Trading Russell Westbrook was always going to be difficult. The point guard is 33-years old and is owed northwards of $47 million in 2022-2023. Additionally, he is coming off of an extremely underwhelming 2021-2022 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. After missing the postseason, the general consensus believes LA is looking to deal Westbrook away. […]

The Charlotte Hornets already have a budding superstar in LaMelo Ball. Now they might bring in Mike D’Antoni, who may just be the right kind of coach to max out Ball’s potential. NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski announced that D’Antoni will meet with owner team owner Michael Jordan later this week for the Hornets’ Head Coaching […]

Miles Bridges broke out in 2021-2022 to the tune of 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists per game for the Charlotte Hornets. LaMelo Ball and Bridges made for a promising duo in Charlotte. However, Bridges is expected to command a max contract in free agency which may deter the Hornets from re-signing him, per […]

Things are pretty hectic right now for the Charlotte Hornets. Kenny Atkinson just backed out of the head coaching job for the Hornets, and now there’s a rumor about the team being hesitant to pay up for Miles Bridges. Here’s what Shams Charania reported about the Bridges situation at The Athletic: Rival executives expect Hornets […]

As terrific as LaMelo Ball was this past season, he needed some help. The Charlotte Hornets are hoping to get him just that in the 2022 NBA Draft. Sure, the Hornets are still looking around for a head coach after Kenny Atkinson spurned them and remained with the Golden State Warriors, but this means all […]

The Charlotte Hornets just hired Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as their head coach to supplant James Borrego after four years at the helm. Borrego posted a mediocre 138-163 record during his tenure, but he did help the team improve by 10 wins in each of the last two years. Unfortunately, Borrego was only […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been doing an extensive search for their next head coach, with numerous candidates interviewing for the vacancy. But, Michael Jordan and the front office have finally decided who will lead LaMelo Ball and the squad for the foreseeable future. Per Woj, the Hornets are hiring Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in the midst of putting an intriguing roster together. The franchise made it to the play-in tournament this season after securing a record of 43-39. The youthful Hornets are not far off from competing and are currently in a solid position. While most of their offseason will be centered around free-agent […]

The NBA recently released its All-NBA teams for the 2021-22 season on Tuesday. Young stars like Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, and Devin Booker have all solidified their statuses and made their marks as members of the elite list. However, aside from them, the NBA still has a ton of youthful talent that has yet to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of an extensive search for their next head coach, with the front office narrowing down their final candidates to three. Kenny Atkinson, Terry Stotts, and Darvin Ham. But, it appears the Charlotte Hornets are also eyeing the same coaches for their HC vacancy, with Ham one of […]

Charlotte Hornets superstar LeMelo Ball has been keeping busy in the summer. As it turns out, he’s decided to get some new ink done, and he isn’t shy about showing it off. A clip of the Hornets young star busting out his new hand tattoos is currently making its rounds on social media. A special […]

The Charlotte Hornets were one of the big surprise teams in the NBA early on this season. However, as the regular season unfolded, the Hornets fell apart and ended up finishing 10th in the Eastern Conference. Per the new rules, that still allowed them a chance at the post season, playing at Cleveland in the […]

Miles Bridges is going to be one of the hottest free agents in the offseason, and the Charlotte Hornets will likely do everything in their power to re-sign the 6-foot-6 forward to an extension. Bridges will not be short of suitors, though, with Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers now being linked to the […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in need of a head coach to help guide their young core to lasting success. The most recent name that has been added to the list of candidates is Mike D’Antoni. D’Antoni has led a couple of talented squads to great regular-season records. Think back to the Phoenix Suns teams with […]

The Charlotte Hornets recently fired head coach James Borrego after a second consecutive embarrassing loss in the play-in tournament. The Hornets are now starting to ramp up their coaching search, with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski bringing several names to the table as candidates to be the next head coach for LaMelo Ball and company, including Mike […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in search of their next head coach after the unceremonious firing of James Borrego. There’s reportedly one high-profile candidate that could be in the mix. According to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, former Golden State Warriors head coach and NBA analyst Mark Jackson is one name LaMelo Ball would like to see […]

After the firing of James Borrego as the Charlotte Hornets’ head coach, they are in need of someone who can run this young team. The Hornets had been trending upward in Borrego’s four-year stint at the helm. They’ve drafted fairly well in that time span by netting Miles Bridges in 2018 and LaMelo Ball back […]

After falling to the Atlanta Hawks in the Play-In tournament, the Charlotte Hornets ended their season a little earlier than they anticipated. LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and the rest of the players addressed things they need to improve on. Others talked about where they go from here as free agents and some hints at what […]

Talk of LaMelo Ball eventually joining the Los Angeles Lakers has recently emerged as a very intriguing prospect several years down the line. Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady has now shared his thoughts on this notion and the former seven-time All-Star believes that LaMelo and the Lakers are a match made in heaven. McGrady recently […]

After languishing in the middle for several seasons and enduring the loss of Kemba Walker a few years back, the Charlotte Hornets found a new hope when they drafted LaMelo Ball in 2020. Since then, the youngest Ball brother has morphed into one of the brightest stars in the NBA today. His rookie cards, meanwhile, […]

There’s no denying that the future is bright for LaMelo Ball. However, according to ESPN analyst Jay Williams, that future might not be with the Charlotte Hornets. In his mind, Williams believes that sooner or later, LaMelo is going to be the Los Angeles Lakers’ cornerstone superstar. Williams pointed out that three years from now, […]

LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets just saw their season come crashing down on Thursday after they were blown out by the Atlanta Hawks in their winner-take-all Play-In matchup. The Hornets will now regroup in the summertime as they look to strengthen their squad for next season. As it turns out, the Hornets could now […]

The Charlotte Hornets’ season was cut short for a second consecutive year by an ugly loss in the play-in tournament. After losing 144-117 to the Indiana Pacers in last season’s play-in, LaMelo Ball and company got torched 132-103 by the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. It was a rough for the Hornets, including Ball. He […]

Miles Bridges and the Charlotte Hornets came out flat in their biggest game of the year versus the Atlanta Hawks, losing 132-103. They just couldn’t seem to stop the Hawks from gaining momentum on their home floor. It seemed like every trip down the floor, the Hawks got whatever shot they wanted and needed to […]

The Charlotte Hornets exceeded expectations this season, reaching the play-in tournament. Unfortunately for them, it appears that’s as far as they will go this season. The Hornets trail by more than 20 points late in the ball game against the Atlanta Hawks. Nevertheless, it was a successful season with something to build off of. That’s […]

LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets took part in the most important game of their season on Wednesday in a do-or-die Play-In game against the Atlanta Hawks. Unfortunately for them, their trip to the arena before their big game did not exactly go according to plan. As it turns out, the Hornets’ team bus got […]

It’s been a rather forgettable season for Charlotte Hornets veteran Gordon Hayward. His injury problems have continued, playing in just 49 games. He came back on April 2nd but immediately reaggravated his foot and is now out indefinitely. With LaMelo Ball emerging as the primary playmaker and Miles Bridges proving to be a budding star, […]

After a slumping start to their 2021-22 campaign, the Atlanta Hawks have turned their season around and will be competing in the play-in tournament. Going up against a high-flying Charlotte Hornets team that’s determined to return to postseason relevance, this will certainly be no easy feat for the Hawks. However, they do possess a ton […]

The Charlotte Hornets are set to face off against the Atlanta Hawks in the 2022 NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday after both teams managed to win their season finales. The 10th-seeded Hornets will travel to Atlanta for this game, and both teams finished the regular season strong to wind up at 43-39.   Charlotte won […]

The Charlotte Hornets have quickly become one of the most exciting teams in the NBA due to their high-flying ability that produces highlight-reel material on a nightly basis. It has been somewhat disappointing to see the Hornets end in the 10th seed, but their 43-39 record still assured they would have a chance to play […]

The Charlotte Hornets closed out the regular season in style in a win over the Washington Wizards, 124-108. It was a pretty tight game in the first half, but the Hornets made the right adjustments to pull away in the second half–cutting down on turnovers and cashing in on wide open shots from deep. LaMelo […]

The Charlotte Hornets took down the Chicago Bulls in a blowout fashion, 133-117. The Hornets got off to a hot start and scored 28 straight points without missing a single shot for the first seven minutes of the game. In that span, LaMelo Ball had 13 of the 28 points and assisted on three of […]

The Charlotte Hornets blew out the Orlando Magic on Thursday night, 128-101, for a much-needed home win. The Hornets can still potentially move up to the ninth spot in the Eastern Conference if the Atlanta Hawks lose another game or two. Charlotte had a rough first quarter, but turned it on in the second to […]