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Miles Bridges has been playing like a man possessed in his fourth year in the league. Many can make an argument that he has been the Charlotte Hornets’ best player, right up there with the reigning Rookie of the Year, LaMelo Ball. He might not dictate the pace of the game like Ball, but he […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers came into Spectrum Center and took a win away from the Charlotte Hornets. Miles Bridges and Co. dug themselves in a major hole in the first 12 minutes of play, going down by 19 points after the opening quarter 40-21. “We’ve been able to dig ourselves out of holes in the past, […]

The Charlotte Hornets improved to 5-2 after a win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. This was arguably one of the Hornets’ most cohesive team wins. They finished the game with 36 assists and it’s worth noting LaMelo Ball didn’t lead the squad in assists in the victory. It was Miles Bridges, who […]

The Charlotte Hornets bombed out of the NBA play-in tournament after a blowout loss to the Indiana Pacers, but James Borrego’s status as head coach is secure. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported the Hornets are exercising the option on Borrego’s contract for the 2021-22 season. He will stay on the bench as Charlotte builds […]

With the NBA typically at the forefront when it comes to social justice and the fight against racial injustice, such a notion quickly went into full effect on Tuesday as the verdict in the trial of George Floyd was finally announced. With former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin being found guilty on all three counts, […]

Turns out, even head coaches are not spared from getting drenched inside the locker room following a career milestone. Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego learned about this on Sunday, shortly after he clinched his 100th career win in his team’s 109-101 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Things looked pretty standard inside the locker […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been nothing short of fantastic since entering the league. The third overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft already seems like a lock to take home the Rookie of the Year award. Ball is averaging 14.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. His scoring is […]

LaMelo Ball has been as advertised in his rookie season: an offensive difference-maker. Coming off the bench for the Charlotte Hornets, Ball is averaging 14.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game in 27.7 minutes per contest. The rookie has been a sight to behold for head coach James Borrego. A career […]

LaMelo Ball continues to improve on a nightly basis for the Charlotte Hornets. This is becoming apparent in so many ways, one such example being a recent game this past Friday against the Utah Jazz. LaMelo Ball finished with a career high 34 points on 14-27 shooting. Sure, he took a lot of shots, but […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been pleased with how Gordon Hayward has performed thus far in his first season with the team. Among all of his abilities, James Borrego — the head coach of the Hornets — believes that Hayward’s playmaking ability is his most valuable trait. “The biggest thing is he’s been a gem as […]

The Charlotte Hornets have provided what appears to be a positive update on the status of Gordon Hayward, who was forced to exit Wednesday’s tilt against the Dallas Mavericks due to a hip injury. According to Hornets head coach James Borrego, Hayward seems to have dodged a major injury here: James Borrego said Gordon Hayward […]

LaMelo Ball has given the Charlotte Hornets a jolt on the offensive end of the floor, in large part due to his passing ability. When Ball has the rock in his hands, he keeps everyone guessing on what he is going to do, including James Borrego — the head coach of the Hornets. Asked James […]

CHARLOTTE- The Spurs came into town looking to capture a must win to stay relevant in their Western Conference playoff hunt. They managed to do that without their Hall of Fame coach in Gregg Popovich. His former go to option on the court, Tim Duncan, filled his shoes as the acting head coach for the […]

After leading by as many as 20 points, the Charlotte Hornets found themselves down by six points with less than two minutes remaining in their game against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. The team looked defeated and most of the guys had their heads down. However, Hornets head coach James Borrego found a way […]

CHARLOTTE- After falling to the Atlanta Hawks, the Charlotte Hornets bounced back for a much needed win over the Washington Wizards 114-107. Devonte’ Graham had another stellar outing in front of the buzz city crowd. He finished with 29 points (6-11 3-pointers) to go along with six assists in a nail bitter. Despite the new […]

LOS ANGELES – Kawhi Leonard’s opening week with the L.A. Clippers has been nothing short of sensational from an individual standpoint. The two-time NBA Finals MVP has amassed 27 points, 6.5 rebounds, 7.5 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game in four games with his new team, leading them to a 3-1 record. Leonard […]

Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego admitted that ‘no one’ foresaw Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers turning into a dominant player back when he was with the San Antonio Spurs. Per Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer, Borrego recalled his days as an assistant under Gregg Popovich with the Spurs. Back then, Leonard […]

Terry Rozier is set to play a big role for the Charlotte Hornets this season. After publicly saying that he has long been ready to lead his own team, the pressure is on him to walk the talk. While most people are pessimistic about his ability to be a star, head coach James Borrego has […]

Miles Bridges is currently the Charlotte Hornets’ best chance at developing a home-grown All-Star. Before the second-year forward comes close to reaching that potential, though, it’s imperative the Hornets begin prioritizing certain aspects of his development. Are they projecting Bridges more as an on-ball creator or off-ball finisher? Are they comfortable with him switching onto […]

The Charlotte Hornets are finally rebuilding. After letting franchise player Kemba Walker go in free agency and making little effort to improve the roster, the Hornets are poised to be one of the league’s worst teams, waiting to reap the benefits of that status next June with a high lottery pick. Just because Charlotte is […]

Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego will demand better defense from his team in the 2019-20 season. Not much is expected from the Hornets in the upcoming season. Especially since they lost two of their top scorers in Kemba Walker and Jeremy Lamb. But this doesn’t mean that they won’t be working on several things. […]

The Charlotte Hornets let Kemba Walker leave in free agency to embark on a long-awaited rebuild. With training camp quickly approaching, what can we expect from James Borrego’s team in the 2019-20 NBA season? Roster Bottom line: Charlotte is the least talented team in basketball, and it’s not particularly close. Terry Rozier was the Hornets’ […]

The Charlotte Hornets had a rough offseason. They lost All-Star Kemba Walker, as well as their second-best playmaker in Jeremy Lamb. To replace the production lost, the team signed Terry Rozier to three-year, $58 million deal. Now that Rozier has been paid, Hornets head coach James Borrego explained what he expects the point guard to […]

The Charlotte Hornets are finally embracing a youth movement. For rising second-year pro Miles Bridges, his team’s drastic shift in approach, thankfully, is poised to amount in far more consistent playing time than he received as a rookie. In an interview during his team’s Summer League game agains the Chicago Bulls, Hornets coach James Borrego […]

Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego addressed the elephant in the room during his end-of-the-season press conference with reporters. Everyone in Charlotte, from fans to the media, wants to know what the franchise is going to do with veteran small forward Nicolas Batum, who arguably has one of the worst contracts in the NBA. Batum […]

The San Antonio Spurs are set to retire the No. 20 jersey of legendary guard Manu Ginobili on Thursday, the same day that the club suits up for a home showdown versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. There have been many people vital to Ginobili’s path in reaching such a milestone, with current Charlotte Hornets head coach […]

After two consecutive losses on Saturday and Monday, the Charlotte Hornets were back to winning ways on Friday as they were able to secure a 116-100 victory against the Washington Wizards. Following the win, Hornets head coach James Borrego shared how pleased he was with the victory, stating that their hard work over the past […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams blew up on Friday against the Washington Wizards, as he led his team to a tight 112-111 victory against their Eastern Conference rivals. Following an outstanding performance from the 32-year-old veteran, Hornets head coach James Borrego was singing the praises of Williams, stating that he has been the driving force […]

Charlotte Hornets sophomore shooting guard Malik Monk continued his hot streak on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Following the team’s 100-92 win, Hornets head coach James Borrego had nothing but good things to say about his young guard and how he has recently elevated his game. “Marvin was great, Malik was great,” Borrego said, via […]

First-year NBA head coach James Borrego is very proud of his Charlotte Hornets at the moment. While Charlotte has had a rocky season thus far into the latest NBA campaign, the Hornets are now 5-2 over the team’s last seven games — a stretch that Borrego is attributing to the franchise’s success on the defensive […]

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Sacramento Kings on Thursday at home, and head coach James Borrego says the team’s second unit is a big reason why the club was able to come away with a win versus the feisty Kings. The Hornets beat the Kings by a final score of 114-95. Charlotte All-Star point guard Kemba […]

On Friday night, the Charlotte Hornets dispatched of the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte was led by Marvin Williams for much of the game. Williams was 7-for-11 from three-point range and scored a game-high 24 points. Hornets head coach James Borrego spoke highly of Williams after the game and he believes that Williams is vital to Charlotte. […]

Marvin Williams is dealing with a shoulder injury, but he’s not letting it hold him back. Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego has nothing but effusive praise for the veteran and he’s labeling him a “warrior” for his speedy return to action. “You’ve got to give Marvin a lot of credit; most guys would not […]

Charlotte Hornets All-Star guard Kemba Walker is having the best season of his career so far. His stellar play has resulted in heaps of praise from Hornets head coach James Borrego, who says Walker is the closest thing comparable to Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. “He and Dame [Lillard] […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Charlotte Hornets haven’t exactly been an entertaining team to watch in the past few years. They haven’t made the playoffs since the 2015-16 season, and their star player, Kemba Walker, might not be long for the franchise. However, Hornets fans have something new to be excited about after new head coach James Borrego had nothing […]

The Charlotte Hornets will head into this upcoming season with only one guaranteed starter. New head coach James Borrego says that man is star point guard Kemba Walker, according to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer. The Hornets have tried to reassemble the pieces for a playoff run, first dealing Dwight Howard away and then signing […]

With new coach James Borrego steering the wheel next season, Dwayne Bacon expects the Charlotte Hornets to make a comeback to the postseason after a two-year drought. The Hornets’ developing young sophomore recently sat down with Hornets.com, per Sam Perley. “We want to get back to the playoffs,” Bacon stated when quizzed on the team’s […]