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Allen leads Nets over Hornets
NEW YORK — Without Kyrie Irving for the third straight game due to an injured right shoulder, the Brooklyn Nets used a trio of players to pick up the slack. Jarrett Allen led the way […]
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Hornets’ surprising start led by Devonte’ Graham
What if we tried to hold a tanking, and no one messed up? After a decidedly unpleasant offseason, the Charlotte Hornets have been one of the pleasant surprises in the NBA this season. The Hornets […]
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Celtics tops Hornets in Kemba’s return to Charlotte
CHARLOTTE — As he peered up at the video board suspended above the court, Kemba Walker broke into a wide smile and tears trickled down his cheeks. The Hornets honored their all-time leading scorer with […]
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Young, unproven Hornets will have opportunity for minutes
Through two preseason games, All-Star guard Kemba Walker is averaging 12 points, two assists and hitting nearly two-thirds of his 3-point shots. Unfortunately for the Hornets, Walker is doing that — and will be doing […]
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It’s a new day in the NBA, and a welcomed change
LAS VEGAS — There is no favorite. This is what the NBA wanted. And needed. The biggest piece of valid criticism about the league in recent years has been it was predictable. Golden State got […]
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Hornets gutted by free agency
College basketball is practically the state religion in North Carolina, and area fans are used to their favorite team needing to replace most of the previous season’s production. That experience should help everyone cope with […]
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Hornets draft results do little to relieve free agency uncertainty
With the Charlotte Hornets’ free agent activity likely focused on finding ways to keep key contributors Kemba Walker and Jeremy Lamb — or replace them — the team’s easiest path to significant improvement was through […]
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Walker uncertain about his future with Hornets
CHARLOTTE — There’s a part of Kemba Walker that wants to play his entire career with the Charlotte Hornets. There’s another part that wants to compete for an NBA championship before he’s too old. With […]
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Hornets just miss playoffs, look to hold onto free agents
The Charlotte Hornets missed the postseason for the third straight season, which is tied for the fifth-longest current playoff drought in the NBA, behind Sacramento, Phoenix, New York and the Lakers. The team made some […]
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No Magic for Hornets as playoff hopes end in disappointment
CHARLOTTE (AP) — Kemba Walker’s season is over with the Hornets. Now the question becomes whether the franchise’s leading scorer and three-time All-Star is done playing in Charlotte for good. Walker can become a free […]