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Healthy LaMelo Ball shines in 1st game since January, scoring 34 points in Hornets' win
Read full article: Healthy LaMelo Ball shines in 1st game since January, scoring 34 points in Hornets' winLaMelo Ball looked like the superstar that nagging ankle injuries have kept him from being for most of the last two seasons in Charlotteโs opener Wednesday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns scores 10 points in abbreviated preseason debut with New York Knicks
Read full article: Karl-Anthony Towns scores 10 points in abbreviated preseason debut with New York KnicksJalen Brunson thought twice about going 1-on-2 in transition, instead dribbling back outside and flipping the ball behind him to Karl-Anthony Towns, who made a 3-pointer with a defender in his face.
Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 1 for Los Angeles Clippers against Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks
Read full article: Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 1 for Los Angeles Clippers against Luka Doncic and Dallas MavericksKawhi Leonard will miss the Los Angeles Clippersโ playoff opener against the Dallas Mavericks.
Steve Clifford wins final game as Charlotte coach, Hornets beat playoff-bound Cavaliers 120-110
Read full article: Steve Clifford wins final game as Charlotte coach, Hornets beat playoff-bound Cavaliers 120-110Nick Smith Jr. scored a season-high 24 points and Steve Clifford won his coaching farewell as the Charlotte Hornets rallied to beat the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers 120-110.
Wizards snap 16-game losing streak with 112-100 victory over Hornets
Read full article: Wizards snap 16-game losing streak with 112-100 victory over HornetsKyle Kuzma scored 28 points, Deni Avdija added 18 and the Washington Wizards snapped their 16-game losing streak with a 112-100 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
Bucks roll to 123-85 blowout of Hornets for their third consecutive victory
Read full article: Bucks roll to 123-85 blowout of Hornets for their third consecutive victoryGiannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, Damian Lillard had 23 points and Bobby Portis scored 21 as the Milwaukee Bucks pounded the Charlotte Hornets 123-85 for their most lopsided victory of the season.
Dell Curry cherishes chance to call both sons' game as Stephen and Seth face off in Hornets-Warriors
Read full article: Dell Curry cherishes chance to call both sons' game as Stephen and Seth face off in Hornets-WarriorsFor the first time, Dell Curry had the chance to broadcast a game featuring not one but both of his NBA-playing sons at Chase Center: Stephen Curry and his Golden State Warriors hosting Seth Curry and the Charlotte Hornets โ dadโs old team where he now works on the broadcast.
Pistons' Isaiah Stewart arrested for assault for punching Suns' Eubanks during pregame altercation
Read full article: Pistons' Isaiah Stewart arrested for assault for punching Suns' Eubanks during pregame altercationDetroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart was arrested for assault Wednesday for punching Phoenix Suns center Drew Eubanks at the arena hours before the teams played.
Charges against Miles Bridges connected to domestic violence case dropped
Read full article: Charges against Miles Bridges connected to domestic violence case droppedCourt documents show that criminal charges connected to a domestic violence case against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges have been dropped because of โinsufficient evidence."
Bridges and Charlotte's newcomers lead Hornets past Pacers for 2nd straight win, 111-102
Read full article: Bridges and Charlotte's newcomers lead Hornets past Pacers for 2nd straight win, 111-102Miles Bridges had 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 111-102 to improve to 2-0 since the arrival of five new players via trade.
Rivers wins No. 1,099 as Bucks trounce Hornets 120-84 to send Charlotte to its 10th straight loss
Read full article: Rivers wins No. 1,099 as Bucks trounce Hornets 120-84 to send Charlotte to its 10th straight lossDoc Rivers won his 1,099th regular-season game to move into eighth place on the NBAโs list, Damian Lillard scored 26 points in his return from a two-game injury absence and the Milwaukee Bucks cruised past short-handed Charlotte 120-84 to send the Hornets to their 10th straight loss.
Hornets send Gordon Hayward to Thunder for 3 players, 2 second-round draft picks, AP source says
Read full article: Hornets send Gordon Hayward to Thunder for 3 players, 2 second-round draft picks, AP source saysA person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets are sending often-injured forward Gordon Hayward to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for guard Tre Mann, forward Davis Bertans, point guard Vasilije Micic and second-round draft picks in 2024 and 2025.
Raptors overcome 45-point game from Miles Bridges to beat Hornets 123-117
Read full article: Raptors overcome 45-point game from Miles Bridges to beat Hornets 123-117RJ Barrett scored 23 points, Jakob Poeltl had two big plays in the 90 seconds and the Toronto Raptors overcame a career-high 45 points from Miles Bridges to beat Charlotte 123-117 and hand the Hornets their ninth straight loss.
Anthony Davis has 3rd career triple-double, Lakers beat Hornets 124-118
Read full article: Anthony Davis has 3rd career triple-double, Lakers beat Hornets 124-118Anthony Davis had 26 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists for his third career triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to defeat the short-handed Charlotte Hornets 124-118.
Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points in the first half to set Timberwolves franchise record
Read full article: Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points in the first half to set Timberwolves franchise recordKarl-Anthony Towns has scored 44 points in the first half, a franchise record for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Hornets' Miles Bridges denied access to Canada for NBA game due to legal problems, AP source says
Read full article: Hornets' Miles Bridges denied access to Canada for NBA game due to legal problems, AP source saysCharlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has been denied entrance to Canada due to his past legal problems and will not be available to play Monday night in Toronto against the Raptors, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
Knicks rout Hornets, earn wild-card spot in East to advance in the In-Season Tournament
Read full article: Knicks rout Hornets, earn wild-card spot in East to advance in the In-Season TournamentJulius Randle had 25 points and 20 rebounds, RJ Barrett scored 16 points, and the New York Knicks advanced to the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament with a 115-91 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.
Mother of slain Alabama woman files suit against Hornets' Brandon Miller, 2 others
Read full article: Mother of slain Alabama woman files suit against Hornets' Brandon Miller, 2 othersThe mother of a woman killed near the University of Alabama in January has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court against current Charlotte Hornets rookie Brandon Miller and two other men.
Hornets' Miles Bridges turns himself in after arrest warrant issued over protection order
Read full article: Hornets' Miles Bridges turns himself in after arrest warrant issued over protection orderCharlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has turned himself in after a warrant was issued for an alleged protection order violation stemming from a domestic violence case last year.
Hornets' Miles Bridges faces more domestic allegations, clouding his future on and off the court
Read full article: Hornets' Miles Bridges faces more domestic allegations, clouding his future on and off the courtHornets forward Miles Bridgesโ latest legal issues have clouded his future on and off the basketball court.
Michael Jordan's sale of majority ownership of Hornets to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall is finalized
Read full article: Michael Jordan's sale of majority ownership of Hornets to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall is finalizedThe Charlotte Hornets say the sale of the majority stake in the franchise from six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall has been finalized.
Hornets' Miles Bridges apologizes for 'pain and embarrassment' from domestic violence investigation
Read full article: Hornets' Miles Bridges apologizes for 'pain and embarrassment' from domestic violence investigationCharlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has apologized for โthe pain and embarrassmentโ caused by the domestic violence investigation that kept him out of the league last season.
Michael Jordan's decision to sell the Hornets leaves some team decisions in flux
Read full article: Michael Jordan's decision to sell the Hornets leaves some team decisions in fluxThe timing of Michael Jordanโs decision to sell his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets leaves the franchise in flux, with several key personnel decisions upcoming.
Michael Jordan selling majority ownership stake in Charlotte Hornets
Read full article: Michael Jordan selling majority ownership stake in Charlotte HornetsMichael Jordan is finalizing a deal to sell the majority share of the Charlotte Hornets, a move that will end his 13-year run overseeing the organization, the team announced Friday.
Dwane Casey steps down as Pistons coach, will join front office
Read full article: Dwane Casey steps down as Pistons coach, will join front officeDwane Casey announced Sunday in a post-game press conference that he is stepping down as head coach of the Detroit Pistons and will be moving to the front office.
NBA, players still talking about new deal as deadline looms
Read full article: NBA, players still talking about new deal as deadline loomsNBA Commissioner Adam Silver says he's hopeful that a new collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players can get done by the end of this week, though he stopped short of predicting that a deal would actually get struck.
Kevin Durant scores 23 points in Charlotte in Suns debut
Read full article: Kevin Durant scores 23 points in Charlotte in Suns debutKevin Durant scored 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting in his Suns debut, helping Phoenix snap the Charlotte Hornetsโ five-game winning streak with a wire-to-wire 105-91 victory Wednesday night.
Ball fractures ankle in Hornets' 117-106 win over Pistons
Read full article: Ball fractures ankle in Hornets' 117-106 win over PistonsLaMelo Ball made six 3-pointers before breaking his right ankle in the third quarter, and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Detroit Pistons 117-106 for their fifth straight victory.
Hawks' Young expresses 'love and respect' for fired McMillan
Read full article: Hawks' Young expresses 'love and respect' for fired McMillanTrae Young says he has โnothing but love and respectโ for former Atlanta Hawks coach Nate McMillan and expects to have no input in the hiring of McMillanโs replacement.
Nuggets' Jokic has career-high 27 rebounds in triple-double
Read full article: Nuggets' Jokic has career-high 27 rebounds in triple-doubleNikola Jokic had 40 points and a career-high 27 rebounds in yet another triple-double to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Charlotte Hornets 119-115 on Sunday night.
Burks, Pistons spoil Ballโs return to floor with OT win
Read full article: Burks, Pistons spoil Ballโs return to floor with OT winAlec Burks scored a season-high 27 points off the bench, Killian Hayes added 25 and the Detroit Pistons spoiled LaMelo Ballโs return to the floor with a 141-134 overtime victory against the Charlotte Hornets.
Hornets' Bouknight unconscious, had gun before DWI arrest
Read full article: Hornets' Bouknight unconscious, had gun before DWI arrestA police report says Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight was found intoxicated and unconscious in a parking lot with his vehicle in drive when he was arrested for DWI.
Hornets' Ball leaves preseason game with sprained ankle
Read full article: Hornets' Ball leaves preseason game with sprained ankleCharlotte Hornets All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball sprained his left ankle in the third quarter of a preseason game against the Washington Wizards when he got his foot stepped on while driving to the basket.
Hornets' Bridges pleads not guilty to domestic violence
Read full article: Hornets' Bridges pleads not guilty to domestic violenceProsecutors say Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles to felony domestic violence charges after being accused of assaulting his girlfriend in front of their two children last month.
Hornets forward Bridges facing 3 domestic violence charges
Read full article: Hornets forward Bridges facing 3 domestic violence chargesCharlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is facing three felony domestic violence charges in Southern California after being accused of assaulting his girlfriend in front of their two children last month.
Report: Pistons expected to sign free agent Kevin Knox II to a 2-year-$6 million deal
Read full article: Report: Pistons expected to sign free agent Kevin Knox II to a 2-year-$6 million dealThe Detroit Pistons and free agent forward Kevin Knox II have agreed to a 2-year-$6 million deal, The Athletic reports.
Hornets forward Miles Bridges arrested on eve of free agency
Read full article: Hornets forward Miles Bridges arrested on eve of free agencyCharlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has been arrested in Los Angeles on the eve of NBA free agency after a warrant was issued, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
NBA, former Michigan State star Miles Bridges arrested on felony domestic violence charges
Read full article: NBA, former Michigan State star Miles Bridges arrested on felony domestic violence chargesNBA player and Michigan native Miles Bridges has been arrested in Los Angeles in a reported domestic violence incident.
Hereโs why Detroit won the NBA Draft, and itโs not even close
Read full article: Hereโs why Detroit won the NBA Draft, and itโs not even closeWhen the league first announced the lottery, the Detroit Pistons, to many fans, got hosed, as experts believed this yearโs draft was a four-person race featuring Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith, and Jaden Ivey.
Detroit Pistons acquire No. 13 overall pick Jalen Duren in 3-team trade on NBA draft night
Read full article: Detroit Pistons acquire No. 13 overall pick Jalen Duren in 3-team trade on NBA draft nightThe Detroit Pistons have reportedly traded for Memphis star Jalen Duren -- who was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the No. 13 overall pick in the NBA draft -- as part of a three-team trade involving the New York Knicks.
AP source: Kenny Atkinson agrees to be Hornets next coach
Read full article: AP source: Kenny Atkinson agrees to be Hornets next coachThe Charlotte Hornets have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson to be their next head coach, says a person familiar with the situation.
Young, Hunter lead Hawks to 132-103 play-in rout of Hornets
Read full article: Young, Hunter lead Hawks to 132-103 play-in rout of HornetsTrae Young bounced back from a sluggish start to score 24 points and DeโAndre Hunter led a third-quarter surge that carried the Atlanta Hawks to a 132-103 play-in rout of the Charlotte Hornets.
Ball scores 33 points, Hornets spoil Irving's home debut
Read full article: Ball scores 33 points, Hornets spoil Irving's home debutLaMelo Ball had 33 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets spoiled Kyrie Irvingโs first home game of the season by beating the Brooklyn Nets 119-110.
Olynykโs buzzer-beater in OT ends Pistonsโ skid vs. Hornets
Read full article: Olynykโs buzzer-beater in OT ends Pistonsโ skid vs. HornetsKelly Olynyk made a fadeaway jumper from the baseline at the overtime buzzer and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 127-126, their first victory over the Hornets in nearly 4 1/2 years.
Ex-Huskies star Bouknight tossed; No. 24 UConn tops Xavier
Read full article: Ex-Huskies star Bouknight tossed; No. 24 UConn tops XavierFormer UConn star James Bouknight of the Charlotte Hornets was tossed from his courtside side by a game official in the second half as the No. 24 Huskies held off Xavier 72-61.
Hornets break franchise record with 158-126 win over Pacers
Read full article: Hornets break franchise record with 158-126 win over PacersThe Charlotte Hornets broke the franchiseโs single-game scoring record on Wednesday night and notched the highest point total in the NBA this season in their 158-126 rout of the Indiana Pacers.
Booker scores 24 points, depleted Suns rout Hornets 133-99
Read full article: Booker scores 24 points, depleted Suns rout Hornets 133-99Devin Booker scored 24 points, Jalen Smith tied a career high with 19 points and 12 rebounds and the short-handed Phoenix Suns hammered the Charlotte Hornets 133-99.
Devin Booker returns, NBA-leading Suns rout Hornets 137-106
Read full article: Devin Booker returns, NBA-leading Suns rout Hornets 137-106Devin Booker had 16 points in his return to Phoenixโs lineup and the NBA-leading Suns set a season-scoring high in a 137-106 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.
Ball, 3 other Hornets in NBA's health and safety protocols
Read full article: Ball, 3 other Hornets in NBA's health and safety protocolsFour Charlotte Hornets players, including last yearโs Rookie of the Year LaMelo Ball, have been placed in the NBAโs health and safety protocols on Saturday, an indicator they have tested positive of the coronavirus.
Bridges, Rozier help Hornets snap Warriors 7-game win streak
Read full article: Bridges, Rozier help Hornets snap Warriors 7-game win streakTerry Rozier had a big jump-ball win and made two late free throws to help the Charlotte Hornets snap the Golden State Warriorsโ winning streak at seven, 106-102 on Sunday night.
Hornets pull away, beat Nets 111-95 for first 3-0 start
Read full article: Hornets pull away, beat Nets 111-95 for first 3-0 startMiles Bridges had 32 points and nine rebounds, Ish Smith added 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter and the Charlotte Hornets improved to 3-0 for the first time by beating the Brooklyn Nets 111-95.
Media company Ozy is shutting down as problems mount
Read full article: Media company Ozy is shutting down as problems mountOzy is shutting down less than a week after a New York Times column raised questions about the media organizationโs claims of millions of viewers and readers, while also pointing out a potential case of securities fraud.
Hornets' LaMelo Ball selected NBA Rookie of the Year
Read full article: Hornets' LaMelo Ball selected NBA Rookie of the YearCharlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ballโs versatility as a passer, scorer and rebounder earned him NBA Rookie of the Year honors despite missing 21 games with a fractured wrist.
Sabonis leads Pacers past Hornets 144-117 in play-in round
Read full article: Sabonis leads Pacers past Hornets 144-117 in play-in roundDomantas Sabonis had 14 points, 21 rebounds and nine assists, and the short-handed Indiana Pacers routed the Charlotte Hornets 144-117 in the Eastern Conferenceโs first play-in game.
As regular season ends, NBA's play-in games take shape
Read full article: As regular season ends, NBA's play-in games take shapeThe NBAโs new play-in tournament begins Tuesday night, and it took until the 146th and final day of this compressed season to determine who is going where for the playoffs.
Dapper Labs, creators of NBA Top Shot, get $305M in funding
Read full article: Dapper Labs, creators of NBA Top Shot, get $305M in fundingCanadian blockchain technology company Dapper Labs has secured $305 million in private funding, some of it from current and former NBA players, including Jordan, to scale up its virtual NBA trading card site, the company said Tuesday, March 30, 2021. โ Canadian blockchain technology company Dapper Labs has secured $305 million in private funding โ some of it from current and former NBA players, including Michael Jordan โ to scale up its virtual NBA trading card site, the company said Tuesday. Vancouver, British Columbia-based Dapper says NBA Top Shot has rung up $500 million in sales and registered more than 800,000 accounts since its public beta testing phase began in October. Besides the NBA, Dapper partners include Warner Music Group, Ubisoft, and UFC. Current players listed as investors in Dapper include Kevin Durant, Kyle Lowry, Spencer Dinwiddie and Klay Thompson.
Michigan woman helps break NBA officiating barrier
Read full article: Michigan woman helps break NBA officiating barrierJenna Schroeder and Natalie Sago made up two-thirds of the officiating crew that night. She started refereeing when she was 17 to make some extra money, but now itโs her dream job and sheโs breaking down barriers. There are currently five full-time women as referees in the NBA and two others who are not on staff during this season. Schroeder said women empowering women and supporting each other is how to break into male-dominated worlds. โI want my daughter to think her mom is strong enough to break barriers and do whatever she has to do,โ Schroeder said.
The Latest: Astros to allow 50% capacity for games in April
Read full article: The Latest: Astros to allow 50% capacity for games in AprilHouston hosts 14 games in April -- Oakland and Detroit visit for three each, the Los Angeles Angels and Seattle play four times. ___The Charlotte Hornets will allow approximately 5,000 fans to attend NBA home games beginning March 26 against Miami, or about 25% percent of the Spectrum Centerโs seating capacity. Thatโs a 10% increase from the 3,000 fans that were allowed to attend home games beginning March 13. ___The Preakness will be run in front of a limited capacity of 10,000 fans at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on May 15. AdSince the pandemic was declared in March 2020, the Ad Council has mobilized the industry to launch a multi-pronged communications effort to combat COVID-19.
AP Source: LaMelo Ball expected to miss rest of season
Read full article: AP Source: LaMelo Ball expected to miss rest of seasonCharlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball holds his right wrist during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. Ball is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a broken right wrist, according to a person familiar with the situation. He appeared to be hurt after a fall in the Hornets' 125-98 loss to the Clippers in Los Angeles on Saturday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)CHARLOTTE, N.C. โ Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball is expected to miss the remainder of the NBA season due to a broken right wrist, according to a person familiar with the situation. Ball appeared to be hurt after a fall in the Hornetsโ 125-98 loss to the Clippers in Los Angeles on Saturday.
The Latest:
Read full article: The Latest:FILE - New York Knicks' Patrick Ewing encourages fans to cheer in the final seconds of their playoff game against the Charlotte Hornets in New York, in this Saturday, April 26, 1997, file photo. Patrick Ewing and Georgetown are back in the NCAA Tournament. (AP Photo/Adam Nadel, File)The Latest on the first round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):___The second full day of the NCAA Tournament is underway and Georgetown started it by kneeling down. The Hoyas locked arms and took a knee during the national anthem ahead of their game against Colorado. Coached by its former star, Patrick Ewing, Georgetown is a 12 seed after making March Madness with a four-win-in-four-day streak through the Big East Tournament.