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August 18, 2022

LaMelo Ball

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Hornets go big by drafting Duke’s Mark Williams at 15th

June 29, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — Last week’s NBA Draft was a roller coaster for the Charlotte Hornets, and after the ride, there were varying opinions on how the team used its three picks, including two selections in the […]

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Hornets likely to prioritize size, defense in NBA Draft

June 22, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — Two seasons ago, the Charlotte Hornets pulled off a feat that they have historically failed at during their franchise’s history — nailing a first-round pick in the NBA Draft. LaMelo Ball, the No. […]

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Kenny Atkinson backs out of Hornets head coaching job

June 18, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — The head coaching search for the Charlotte Hornets that appeared to be finished over a week ago is back underway. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson has reportedly […]

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Hornets ink Mitch Kupchak to multiyear extension

May 25, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — The architect of the current Charlotte Hornets will be around for the next few seasons. General manager Mitch Kupchak, who also serves as the Hornets’ president of basketball operations, signed a multiyear contract […]

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Mike D’Antoni emerges as serious candidate for Hornets’ coaching vacancy

May 18, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — Although James Borrego’s successor as Charlotte Hornets head coach has not yet been announced, one name seems to be leading the pack. According to Substack reporter Marc Stein, Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak […]

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Hornets begin search for next coach

April 27, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — Above a doorway in the Charlotte Hornets’ locker room inside Spectrum Center is a photograph of the box score from the team’s 144-117 loss to Indiana in the Play-In Tournament last May. The […]

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Hornets stung by poor defense in ’20-21 

April 19, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — The Hornets’ 2021-22 season saw key players make notable strides as the team increased its win total by 10 games from last year. However, Charlotte (43-39) still failed to make the NBA playoffs […]

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Young, Hawks dominate Hornets in blowout Play-In game performance

April 13, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — For the second season in a row, the Hornets’ fate rested on the Play-In Tournament game between the ninth and 10th seeds in the Eastern Conference.  And for the second consecutive year, the […]

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Hornets gear up for Play-In Tournament game in Atlanta 

April 13, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — For the second season in a row, a 10th-seeded Charlotte Hornets team will play in a win-or-go-home road game against a ninth-seeded opponent to keep its postseason hopes alive in the Eastern Conference […]

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Rozier, Ball lead Hornets over Wizards, will be 10th seed in Play-In Tournament

April 10, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — In the regular season finale with Play-In Tournament implications, the Hornets did their part by beating the Washington Wizards 124-108 in Charlotte. Unfortunately, the Eastern Conference’s three other Play-In Tournament teams also won […]

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