John Wall

Leonard hits go-ahead shot in final seconds as Clippers overcome Hornets

December 5, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — Returning to the court after a two-week injury stint, Kawhi Leonard demonstrated his five-time NBA All-Star credentials on Monday night in the Spectrum Center. In a game of back-and-forth runs, the Los Angeles […]

NBA free agency lucrative so far for NC players

July 6, 2022 Shawn Krest

A week after the NBA Draft, the league’s veterans step into the spotlight. The NBA’s silly season continues with the official opening of the free agent period. As usual, players with ties to North Carolina […]

Rozier’s 25 points leads Hornets past Rockets

March 25, 2021 The Associated Press

HOUSTON — Terry Rozier scored 25 points, Devonte’ Graham added 21 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Houston Rockets 122-97 on Wednesday night. The Rockets quickly returned to the loss column after snapping a 20-game […]

Ball ties franchise rookie record with 7 3s, Hornets sink Rockets

February 8, 2021 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — Everywhere LaMelo Ball has played basketball, people have tried to change his 3-point shot. But the 19-year-old has steadfastly refused. “I stick with it. I say, ‘This is how I shoot,’” Ball said. […]

John Wall traded to Houston for Russell Westbrook

December 2, 2020 North State Journal Staff

John Wall, the North Carolina native who starred for one season at Kentucky before being selected first overall by the Washington Wizards in 2010, has been traded to Houston. The Rockets acquired the five-time All-Star […]

Best of the rest: 100 in 100 series’ objective made for some tough choices

August 5, 2020 Brett Friedlander

Determining the “greatest” of anything is a highly subjective pursuit, especially when it comes to sports. Everyone has their own opinions on the subject, usually jaded by their allegiances to a team or school. But […]

Wizards’ Wall says he’s ‘110%’ and ‘itching’ to return

May 26, 2020 The Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Washington Wizards point guard John Wall declared himself fully recovered after two operations that sidelined him for the past 1½ years and said he is “itching” to get back on the court […]