Hornets coach Steve Clifford impressed by LaMelo Ball

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford is impressed by third-year guard LaMelo Ball. On Friday, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer caught up with the veteran basketball coach to discuss expectations. “Asked Steve Clifford who’s impressed him most so far,” said Boone. “He said it was hard to single out one person but mentioned LaMelo […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Hornets sign guard Dennis Smith Jr. to one-year deal

The Charlotte Hornets have signed free agent guard Dennis Smith Jr. to a one-year deal. Per team policy, the terms of this contract were undisclosed. The fifth-year guard was selected ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2017 NBA Draft. During his rookie 2017-18 season, in 69 starts, Smith Jr. averaged a career-high 15.2 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Stephen Curry: “If I played for a team not named Warriors, it would be Hornets”

After Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry received the key to the city in Charlotte on Thursday, he said that if he played for an NBA team not named the Warriors, it would be the Charlotte Hornets. “I’ve always said I wanted to finish my career at Golden State because of how much it means […]

James Foglio  •  05 Sep 2022
Montrezl Harrell’s felony marijuana charge reduced to misdemeanor

On Wednesday, free agent center Montrezl Harrell’s felony marijuana charge was reduced to a misdemeanor possession charge in a Madison County (Kentucky) courthouse, according to multiple sources. If the 28-year-old remains in a positive legal standing over the next 12 months, the misdemeanor will be removed from his record. This could lead to a potential […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Boston Celtics announce pre-season schedule with return on October 2

The Boston Celtics have announced their pre-season schedule ahead of the upcoming 2022-23 campaign which begins in mid October. Ime Udoka’s team will look to get over the final hurdle and bring a championship home to Boston after coming so close to an 18th ring in June, falling short to Steph Curry and the Golden […]

Joe Lyons  •  03 Aug 2022
Hornets’ PJ Washington and girlfriend Alisah Chanel expecting first child

Hornets forward PJ Washington and girlfriend Alisah Chanel started dating in September 2021. Now, the couple is expecting their first child together. The Louisville, Kentucky native will soon be a father of two. In June, PJ received a tattoo of his girlfriend’s name on his hand. Last year, PJ separated from his ex-girlfriend, Brittany Renny, […]

James Foglio  •  03 Aug 2022
NBA Twitter Reacts to LaMelo Ball Changing Jersey to No. 1

LaMelo Ball will officially be wearing No.1 for the Charlotte Hornets during the 2022-2023 NBA season. After two seasons of wearing No.2 with his brother, Lonzo, LaMelo returns back to wearing No.1, which he’d worn all his life. Ball intended on making the switch last season but he filed his request to the league too […]

Gia Nguyen  •  29 Jul 2022
Devonte’ Graham arrested for DWI in Raleigh, North Carolina

Devonte’ Graham was arrested on Thursday morning for driving while impaired in Raleigh, North Carolina. The fourth-year player was pulled over by State Highway Patrol at Capital Boulevard and Peace Street around 3 a.m. Per multiple reports, no one was injured on the road prior to Graham getting pulled over. As of 10:45 a.m. this […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
Mitch Kupchak on Miles Bridges: “We’re going to bring him back.”

Mitch Kupchak, the Hornets general manager, commented on forward Miles Bridges when asked about his situation. He said, “As an organization, we love Miles, ok? And we’re going to bring him back. He’s been great for the franchise, and I believe, with his work ethic, he’s only going to get better.” A few weeks ago, […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024