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Twelve years after the losing their original nickname to New Orleans, Charlotte’s NBA franchise is once again the Hornets. The Hornets officially returned to Charlotte on Tuesday. Gone are the Bobcats in what the team called a re-branding. “Today is truly an historic day for our franchise, our city and our fans as we mark […]

The Mavericks already made their big splash back in February, so they were expected to be quiet this summer – but that doesn’t mean exciting times aren’t on the horizon.

The season is still young, but a number of players have already shown that they are significantly improved from a year ago. Quinn Davis analyzes five players that have stood out among the rest in the early race for Most Improved.

Former Golden State Warriors assistant coach Darren Erman was fired earlier this month because he was violating a team policy of secretly recording conversations between coaches and players, ESPN reported Tuesday. The 37-year-old Erman recorded informal discussions between players and coaches and also among coaches without anyone’s knowledge or consent, according to the ESPN report. […]

Florida coach Billy Donovan continues to say he plans to return to the Gators for his 19th season, but he admits he is still intrigued with the NBA. Donovan, speaking at the SEC spring meetings at Sandestin, Fla., on Tuesday, said previously he had spoken to a couple of teams about their coaching vacancies, but […]

With training camp right around the corner, the Los Angeles Lakers are going to have a much more defensive-oriented approach.

Basketball Insiders Nate Duncan scouts the best young talent and potential future NBA prospects at adidas Eurocamp 2014.

The news of Mike D’Antoni’s decision to resign sent additional shockwaves throughout a market in L.A. still understandably buzzing from the news from the previous day.

Shane Rhodes writes about whether Dwight Howard is a fit with the Los Angeles Lakers and how both parties will affect one another.