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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 […]

The Charlotte Hornets are already assured of a play-in tournament spot, but they are not satisfied with that. This is a team that should have been a lock for the actual NBA Playoffs, but injuries and COVID-19 have derailed a lot of the Hornets’ plans. Still, they have remained resilient and are picking up some […]

For those who don’t know Miami Heat swingman Max Strus, they are probably familiar with him now. That is after he sent Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball dropping to the floor with a fake move. Midway through the first quarter of the contest, Strus got the ball on the left wing and made it look […]

The Charlotte Hornets are heading to the play-in to get their shot at making the playoffs. However, while LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges believe they are a dangerous team, they admit they need to do one thing to ensure they make it to the next round. What is that exactly? Well, it’s plain and simple: […]

The whole world knows that LaMelo Ball is big time. Since being selected in the 2020 NBA Draft, Ball has done nothing but put on a show. The flair and style that many were worried about wouldn’t transition to the NBA, did. He has breathed life back into the Charlotte Hornets organization and is aiming […]

The Charlotte Hornets have hovered around .500 all season long. As of this article’s publication, they are ranked ninth in the Eastern Conference and expect to compete in the play-in tournament. However, LaMelo Ball believes that the Hornets are just one piece away from becoming an elite force in the Eastern Conference.  “I ain’t gonna […]

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball’s unorthodox path to the NBA only makes sense for a player of his one-of-a-kind upbringing and style of play. After playing high school basketball as a 14-year-old and being banned from playing at the NCAA level, he joined the Lithuanian team BC Vytautas to continue his career. Around this point, […]

The Charlotte Hornets fell to the Denver Nuggets on Monday, 113-109. They played a pretty solid game overall, recording 33 total assists and knocking down shots when they mattered most. Their two best young players in Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball put up 27 and 22 points respectively. However, they gave up a lot of […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in do-or-die mode for the rest of the regular season. After beating the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night, they own the tiebreaker and currently have the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. They can think their first-time All-Star, LaMelo Ball, for a lot of their recent success. The former Rookie of […]

He’s back. Kyrie Irving made his much, much, much-anticipated home return on Sunday and while the outcome isn’t what Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets were hoping for, they’ll still take it. Coming into Sunday’s showdown the Charlotte Hornets, their squad led by second-year star LaMelo Ball, were just one game behind the Nets for […]

LaMelo Ball showed some promise in his first season in the NBA. He helped lead the Charlotte Hornets to the doorstep of a playoff berth as a rookie. In his second season, he is putting it all together. He made his first appearance in the All-Star Game and is averaging 19.8 points, 7.3 assists and […]

Without a doubt, LaMelo Ball has lived up to expectations during his second season in the NBA. After winning the Rookie of the Year award, the sophomore has taken the All-Star leap after being named as a reserve for Team Durant. At the same time, the Charlotte Hornets’ star is improving all facets of his […]

LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets were certainly hoping to be in the playoff picture and avoid partaking in the play-in tournament for the second-straight year. Unfortunately, that’s not the case, with the team currently in ninth place at 35-35. But, get this. The Hornets literally have a .500 record in every way imaginable. Via […]

Karl-Anthony Towns just dropped a 60-point masterpiece when the Minnesota Timberwolves matched up against the San Antonio Spurs recently. After hitting 61% of his shots from the field and 63% from beyond the arc, the first pick from the 2015 NBA Draft silenced his critics on his way to a career-high performance. The thing is, […]

The Charlotte Hornets gave Isaiah Thomas another chance at returning to the NBA recently, signing him to a 10-day contract. After impressing James Borrego and serving as a leader for this young squad, the Hornets have awarded IT with another one. Via Rod Boone: Per a league source, the #Hornets are expected to sign Isaiah […]

The Charlotte Hornets found their way back in the win column Friday night versus the New Orleans Pelicans, 142-120. After dropping their last two, this was a must win game for them as they look to claw for a playoff or Play-In tournament spot. In the win, LaMelo Ball had a bounce-back game after struggling […]

The Charlotte Hornets have now lost two straight after falling to the Boston Celtics, 115-101. To add insult to injury, LaMelo Ball struggled to find his rhythm all game long. The Hornets made it a close game throughout the first half and were only trailing by four to one of the hottest teams in the […]

A couple of years ago, the two young guards to look out for in the hobby were Luka Doncic and Trae Young. Without a doubt, the gravity of these All-Stars and their respective rookie cards on the market are beyond description. But the thing is, there are two new guards that are getting a good […]

Can you name all the teams Isaiah Thomas has now played for? Well, he officially added another one to the list after making his debut for the Charlotte Hornets. Thomas tore up the NBA G League last week, landing him a 10-day deal with the Hornets, who are currently on the outside looking in for […]

The Charlotte Hornets were one of the better, surprising stories in the NBA midway through the season. However, over the last five weeks, the Hornets have hit a lull and have lost 11 of their previous 14 games. Their struggles have seen them fall all the way to the #9 seed in the Eastern Conference. […]

The Charlotte Hornets went into Fiserv Forum to face the Milwaukee Bucks and looked void of life after losing 130-106. After the first quarter, the game was knotted up at 32. Halfway through the second quarter is where things got kind of scary. The Bucks outscored the Hornets 44-21, helping Milwaukee build and insurmountable lead […]

LaMelo Ball almost won Sunday’s contest for the Charlotte Hornets against the Detroit Pistons. Almost. Unfortunately, Lady Luck didn’t smile in his favor as the Pistons went on to win the game in overtime. Still, what LaMelo did was pretty remarkable and clutch. After PJ Washington recovered a missed Miles Bridges shot to tie the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans potentially have a huge problem on their hands with franchise cornerstone Zion Williamson. He was not included in a recent email to season ticket holders and was called out by former Pelicans guard JJ Redick as a “detached” teammate after Williamson never reached out to CJ McCollum in wake of the […]

The Charlotte Hornets struggled mightily heading into the All-Star break, going 1-9 over their last 10 games. The All-Star festivities provided a nice reprieve for the Hornets, including LaMelo Ball, who showed out in the All-Star Game in Cleveland. Ball finished with 18 points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals in the star-studded affair. […]