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Paul announces NBA retirement after 21 seasons

February 21, 2026 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — Future NBA Hall of Famer Chris Paul revealed last week that he has decided to step away from basketball after a 21-season career that helped define the modern point guard. A 12-time All-Star […]

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 […]

Hornets’ shooters go cold in 115-90 loss to Clippers

January 30, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — The Hornets were outscored by 17 points in the fourth quarter and dropped a 115-90 decision at home to the Clippers on Sunday afternoon. Without Gordon Hayward (NBA Health and Safety protocols), Kelly […]

The Hornets lost their 4th straight, collapsing in the final quarter against the Clippers

November 8, 2021 Cory Lavalette

LOS ANGELES — Paul George scored 20 points, Reggie Jackson added 19 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Charlotte Hornets 120-106 on Sunday night for their fourth straight victory. Luke Kennard had 18 points, […]

Duke sharpshooter JJ Redick retires after 15 NBA seasons

September 21, 2021 The Associated Press

J.J. Redick, the sharpshooter who was The Associated Press college player of the year at Duke before embarking on a 15-season NBA career, announced his retirement Tuesday. The 37-year-old Redick played with six NBA teams […]

George, Leonard lead Clippers’ rout of Hornets

March 21, 2021 The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Paul George had 21 points and 10 assists, Kawhi Leonard added 17 points and the Los Angeles Clippers emerged from two inconsistent weeks with a 125-98 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on […]

100 in 100: Forsyth County’s Chris Paul, NBA superstar

May 4, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]

Leonard’s 30 propels Clippers to 111-96 win over Hornets

October 29, 2019 The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard is only four games into his tenure back home in Los Angeles, and Paul George is still several games away from his Clippers debut. Everybody is still getting to know […]