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Snubbed by their first choice, the Los Angeles Lakers must resume their head coaching search
Read full article: Snubbed by their first choice, the Los Angeles Lakers must resume their head coaching searchThe Los Angeles Lakers must continue their latest coaching search with the basketball world already knowing their first choice turned them down.
Lakers conduct a public coaching search, considering Hurley and Redick, in hopes of pleasing LeBron
Read full article: Lakers conduct a public coaching search, considering Hurley and Redick, in hopes of pleasing LeBronThe Los Angeles Lakers’ reported plan to offer a massive contract to UConn coach Dan Hurley is the latest twist in the monthlong race to replace Darvin Ham.
Cavaliers to interview Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for head coaching vacancy, AP source says
Read full article: Cavaliers to interview Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for head coaching vacancy, AP source saysA person familiar with the meeting tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Cavaliers will interview Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for their head coaching vacancy in the next few days.
Cavaliers get permission to interview assistants Atkinson, Borrego for coaching vacancy, source says
Read full article: Cavaliers get permission to interview assistants Atkinson, Borrego for coaching vacancy, source saysThe Cavaliers have received permission to interview Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson and New Orleans assistant James Borrego for their head coaching vacancy.
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.
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 Irving’s first home game of the season by beating the Brooklyn Nets 119-110.
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 franchise’s 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.
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 Phoenix’s lineup and the NBA-leading Suns set a season-scoring high in a 137-106 victory over the Charlotte Hornets 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.
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 Ball’s versatility as a passer, scorer and rebounder earned him NBA Rookie of the Year honors despite missing 21 games with a fractured wrist.
Green notches triple-double, Warriors avenge loss to Hornets
Read full article: Green notches triple-double, Warriors avenge loss to HornetsGolden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, celebrates with forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in San Francisco, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)SAN FRANCISCO – Do-everything Draymond Green vowed to make up for losing his cool and costing Golden State a win at Charlotte last weekend. Terry Rozier made an off-balance jumper from the left corner as time expired for a 102-100 win by the Hornets. The Warriors have won three straight after having consecutive victories seven different times previously without winning a third in a row. It's the first matchup between the opponents this season and Charlotte has won three straight over the Kings.
Kerr: Green 'crossed the line' in Warriors' loss to Hornets
Read full article: Kerr: Green 'crossed the line' in Warriors' loss to Hornets“He crossed the line, that's the main thing,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said about Green, who has a history of in-game outbursts. Green did not participate in the Warriors' videoconference call after the game. Kerr said Green was apologetic after the game, but he will speak to him in private more about the incident. Washington finished with 15 points to help the Hornets overcame a season-high 25 turnovers to beat the Warriors without Stephen Curry. For the Warriors, it was their second tough loss in two nights after falling the Orlando Magic 124-120.
Hayward finding success in more prominent role with Hornets
Read full article: Hayward finding success in more prominent role with HornetsCharlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward, left, looks to pass against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Hayward took the road less traveled this offseason when he opted out of his contract with the high-profile Celtics and chose to come to Charlotte to take on a more prominent role and the opportunity to help build a young Hornets team into a playoff contender. When the Hornets need a basket in the fourth quarter, they often defer to Hayward. “It seems like yesterday that I was these guys — I was the young guy,” Hayward said with a laugh. Hayward said his sole focus is on helping the Hornets end a four-year playoff drought.
LaMelo Ball becomes youngest NBA player with triple-double
Read full article: LaMelo Ball becomes youngest NBA player with triple-doubleAtlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) fouls Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)CHARLOTTE, N.C. – LaMelo Ball isn't wasting any time making an impact in the NBA. “I live my life and I know what I’m capable of, so stuff like doesn’t move me like that," Ball said. “I know that's supposed to happen.”Ball replaced Markelle Fultz as the youngest NBA player to record a triple-double by 177 days. He became only the fifth rookie in NBA history to record a triple-double and the first Hornets player to do it coming off the bench.
Back to work: NBA's non-Disney clubs start team workouts
Read full article: Back to work: NBA's non-Disney clubs start team workoutsThe teams that didn't qualify for the restart of the NBA season at Walt Disney World could begin voluntary workouts Wednesday, Sept. 23, to start preparing for their next game whenever that is. Karl Anthony-Towns got to work in Minnesota and his old coach started to mold his new team in New York. After six months without one, it felt so good for some NBA teams to practice again that even Allen Iverson might've enjoyed it. “It gives us some sense of continuity, some sense of togetherness,” said Love, who didn’t want to miss the voluntary workouts. Coaches who didn't know what to expect were pleasantly surprised by the level of play they saw.