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Luwawu-Cabarrot scores 21 as Nets defeat Hornets

February 23, 2020 Cory Lavalette

CHARLOTTE — Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and the Brooklyn Nets appeared to be on a mission after surrendering a 20-point lead in their last game. And it showed with almost every Nets player that played. Luwawu-Cabarrot led […]

Injured NBA prospects deal with shut-it-down conversations

January 16, 2020 The Associated Press

CHAPEL HILL — When college stars like Cole Anthony are injured, they are faced with the question of whether they should they return or just sit out the season to protect their looming draft prospects. […]

Graham scores 40, Hornets rally to beat Nets

December 12, 2019 The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Devonte’ Graham was having the best night of his career, making it easy for his coach to call plays. “That’s just good coaching, right? Brilliant, right? Find Devonte’ Graham,” Hornets coach James […]

Harris, Jordan lead Nets past Hornets

December 7, 2019 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — Seven months ago, Brooklyn Nets sharpshooter Joe Harris won the NBA All-Star Weekend 3-point contest at the Spectrum Center. On Friday night, Harris was at it again by scoring 22 points and hitting […]

Allen leads Nets over Hornets

November 21, 2019 The Associated Press

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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Williamson continues tradition of rich shoe deals for NC products

July 31, 2019 Shawn Krest

Zion Williamson’s shoes continue to attract the attention of fans and media around the nation. Williamson’s Nike’s earned headlines in February when he planted his foot a half a minute into Duke’s first game against […]

NBA free agent carousel: Where did the local products end up?

July 3, 2019 Shawn Krest

NBA free agency opened with a bang last week as teams combined to spend more than $3 billion in the first 24 hours. The spending frenzy helped fatten the wallets of several players with ties […]

NBA’s best shine at Charlotte’s All-Star Weekend

February 20, 2019 Shawn Krest

Former Duke Blue Devil Jayson Tatum hit a half-court shot to come from behind in the NBA All-Star Skills Competition, part of the festivities held last weekend in Charlotte. Tatum beat Memphis’ Mike Conley Jr. […]

NBA All-Stars come — and come back — to NC

February 13, 2019 Shawn Krest

It’s a couple years later than expected, but the NBA All-Star Weekend will take place in Charlotte this weekend. The Hornets were originally supposed to host the rest of the league two years ago, but […]

Irving-less Celtics blow out Hornets

January 30, 2019 admin

BOSTON (AP) — With Kyrie Irving again stuck to the sideline, Terry Rozier and his Celtics teammates enjoyed another run as the featured act. The talented young cast stole the show again. Rozier had 17 […]