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Charlotte Hornets defensive ace Michael Kidd-Gilchrist says Kemba Walker was his ultimate inspiration when he earned a contract extension in 2015. Kidd-Gilchrist signed a four-year, $52 million deal that year, and he thanked Walker for motivating him to be better every day. ESPN’s Zach Lowe wrote a heartfelt column on Walker’s rise to a top-tier […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist suffered a sprain right ankle and he did not return to the game vs. the Detroit Pistons. INJURY UPDATE: @hornets F Michael Kidd-Gilchrist returned to the locker room in the 2Q with a right ankle sprain. He will not return to today’s game. #Hornets30 — Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) November […]

According to a report from Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer, Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has been placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol program. As a result, he has been ruled out of Tuesday night’s exhibition game against the Miami Heat. Hornets’ Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, in NBA concussion protocol faces changing role, toohttps://t.co/iTNUa5VcGh — Rick Bonnell […]

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist appears to be one of the guys that will not be benefiting from the Charlotte Hornets’ recent team revamp. According to Hornets insider Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer, Kidd-Gilchrist is likely to be looking at an unfamiliar bench role this coming season. “As I wrote in July, it would be no surprise if […]

Just a couple of seasons ago, the consensus among the NBA fanbase was that Brandon Bass is the only true answer to the question of who is the most average player in the league. While Bass seemed like a decent selection at the time, anyone who watched at least a few Celtics games could perfectly envision […]

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 […]

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 […]

Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford is still fully committed to small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. According to the Charlotte Observer’s Rick Bonnell, Clifford went out of his way to state that Kidd-Gilchrist is still a starter despite his poor shooting. He also thinks that Kidd-Gilchrist can be a top 10 defender in the league this upcoming […]

During his early childhood, Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist went through the traumatic loss of his father at the age of three. According to Lee Jenkins of Sports Illustrated, Kidd-Gilchrist carries a copy of the Lion King movie in remembrance of a special moment between himself and his father before his passing. Kidd-Gilchrist is rummaging through […]

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 […]

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 […]

Back in 2012, the Charlotte Bobcats took a chance at a defensive specialist who was once considered one of the top high school prospects in the nation, by selecting Michael Kidd-Gilchrist with the second overall pick. Though he has not lived up to the expectations set on him yet, he has continued to develop his […]

One of the teams that surprised a lot of people last year was the Charlotte Hornets. Unheralded at the start of the season, many did not see them even making the playoffs, yet be a win away from upsetting the Miami Heat and making it to the Eastern Conference Semis. Coming off one of their […]