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Hornets remake roster with busy draft, free agency

August 4, 2021 Shawn Krest

The Charlotte Hornets had a busy NBA Draft night, and things haven’t slowed down much since as the team has embarked on an offseason makeover. General manager Mitch Kupchak has been busy on the trade […]

Hornets select Bouknight at No. 11, acquire Plumlee in trade

July 29, 2021 Cory Lavalette

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Hornets selected Connecticut guard James Bouknight with the No. 11 pick in the NBA Draft Thursday night. The 6-foot-5, 190-pound Bouknight gives the Hornets an explosive shot-maker who scores the ball […]

Hornets have building blocks, look to take next step

May 26, 2021 Shawn Krest

The Charlotte Hornets’ season may have ended on a down note, but there’s reason for optimism. Charlotte won 10 more games than last season and flirted with a winning record for much of the year. […]

Hornets, without Ball, win in San Antonio

March 23, 2021 The Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO — Charlotte won without the free-wheeling and fast-paced offense the Hornets enjoyed with LaMelo Ball, though they would rather have their rookie point guard back. Gordon Hayward scored 27 points, Terry Rozier added […]

Hornets rally, move 2 games over .500 with win over Kings

March 16, 2021 Cory Lavalette

CHARLOTTE — Terry Rozier scored 26 points, Gordon Hayward added 25 and the Charlotte Hornets overcame a 15-point deficit in the second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 122-116 on Monday night for their fourth […]

Rookie Cole Anthony scores 21 to lead Magic past Hornets

January 26, 2021 Cory Lavalette

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Magic rookie point guard Cole Anthony is getting more comfortable the more he plays in the NBA. Anthony’s comfort level showed Monday night when he posted a career-best scoring performance and […]

Ball, Hornets dominate Mavs’ home opener in 118-99 win

December 31, 2020 The Associated Press

DALLAS — LaMelo Ball scored 22 points, Miles Bridges had 20 points and a career-high 16 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets blew out Dallas 118-99 in the Mavericks’ home opener Wednesday night. Terry Rozier, who […]

Ball, Hayward key additions for Hornets

December 9, 2020 Shawn Krest

By all accounts, the Charlotte Hornets had an excellent draft night. And, by most of those same accounts, everything they’ve done since has been questionable. Picking third in the NBA Draft, the Hornets were a […]

Graham returns, Hornets topple Knicks

February 27, 2020 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — Hornets coach James Borrego wants Devonte’ Graham to finish his second NBA season strong, rather than limping down the stretch. That’s why Borrego gave Graham the night off Tuesday, in hopes that he […]

Graham, Hornets rally to beat Timberwolves

February 13, 2020 The Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — The young Charlotte Hornets are riding some positive vibes into the All-Star break. Devonte’ Graham scored 28 points and Malik Monk added 25 to lead the Hornets to a 115-108 comeback win over […]