Hornets plan to retain forward PJ Washington this offseason

The Charlotte Hornets are interested in retaining forward PJ Washington this offseason, per multiple sources. Washington is currently in the final year of his original contract, but he also earned an $8.4 million qualifying offer for the 2023-24 season. His $5,808,435 team option for this season was exercised in October 2021. “Someone I would try […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jan 2023
Phoenix Suns Among Teams Who Have ‘Increasing Interest’ In Charlotte’s Jaden McDaniels

Even with the struggles the Charlotte Hornets are having this season, Jalen McDaniels game is still developing and he’s having a breakout year for the team. He struggled to find minutes in the rotation last season under James Barrego and his thrived in his knew role with head coach Steve Clifford this season. That is […]

Zach Wolpin  •  10 Jan 2023
Hornets’ Gordon Hayward (hamstring) doubtful against Bucks

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (left hamstring soreness) has been downgraded to doubtful for Friday night’s road game versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Kelly Oubre Jr. (left hand surgery) remains out indefinitely as well. Oubre is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left hand. Entering tonight’s intraconference […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jan 2023
LaMelo Ball fourth youngest in NBA history to reach 1,000 assists

LaMelo Ball became the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to reach 1,000 assists on Wednesday night, in the Charlotte Hornets’ 131-107 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. At 21 years, 135 days old, the third-year player reached the mark behind only LeBron James (20 years, 102 days), Stephon Marbury (21 years, 12 days), and Trae Young […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023
Kelly Oubre Jr. Will Miss 4-To-6 Weeks To Undergo Surgery On Torn Ligament

It’s been a brutal season so far for the Charlotte Hornets. They are second to last in the Eastern Conference at 10-28 and are 3-7 in their last ten games. Injuries have are an enormous reason why the Hornets are struggling this season. Charlotte has had some of their best players miss a number of […]

Zach Wolpin  •  03 Jan 2023
LaVar Ball wanted LaMelo Ball to play for the Lakers

LaVar Ball, the father of Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball, at one point wanted his youngest son to play for the Los Angeles Lakers. Nowadays, that will never happen. Lonzo Ball, LaVar’s firstborn, was selected second overall by the Lakers in the 2017 NBA Draft. However, Lonzo only played two seasons with Los Angeles. In […]

James Foglio  •  21 Dec 2022
Gordon Hayward Plans To Play Tonight Vs The Atlanta Hawks

The Charlotte Hornets have struggled mightily through the first third of the season. They have the worst record in the NBA at 7-21 and are on a six-game losing streak. Charlotte has had a number of their star players miss time this season and it has hurt the team. Nine different players have started a […]

Zach Wolpin  •  16 Dec 2022
LaMelo Ball Optimistic On Returning To Hornets Lineup Tonight

It’s been a season to forget so far for the Charlotte Hornets. The team has a 7-20 record which is last in the Southeast Division and fourteenth place in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte are 3-7 in their last ten games and are on a five-game losing streak. Luckily, some reinforcements may be on the way […]

Zach Wolpin  •  14 Dec 2022
LaMelo Ball Steps On Fans Ankle In Last Nights Loss And Reinjures Left Ankle

The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Indiana Pacers last night, 125-113. LaMelo Ball was in his third game back this season after missing the first 13 games. He lead the Hornets in scoring last night with 26 points and also had six assists and five three-pointers in the game. With 1:34 left in the game, […]

Zach Wolpin  •  17 Nov 2022