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April 14, 2021

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

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Hornets waive Williams, Kidd-Gilchrist; lose at home to Mavs

February 8, 2020 Cory Lavalette

CHARLOTTE — The Hornets waived former No. 2 overall pick Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and 15-year NBA veteran Marvin Williams on Saturday. The 6-foot-6 Kidd-Gilchrist was selected behind Kentucky teammate Anthony Davis in the 2012 draft, but […]

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Hornets, despite record, have reasons to be optimistic

January 29, 2020 Cory Lavalette

Coming off their one-game trip to Paris and heading into Tuesday night’s home game against the New York Knicks, the Charlotte Hornets stood at 15-31 — 12th place in the Eastern Conference and 4.5 games […]

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Young, unproven Hornets will have opportunity for minutes

October 16, 2019 Shawn Krest

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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Hornets gutted by free agency

July 3, 2019 Shawn Krest

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

June 26, 2019 Shawn Krest

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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Williams’ words, actions help Hornets break out of slump

March 9, 2019 admin

CHARLOTTE (AP) — Marvin Williams has spent the last couple of weeks encouraging his teammates not to give up, reminding them the playoffs are still a possibility despite a recent slump. On Friday night, Williams […]

Sports

Defensive switch catapults Bucks past Hornets

January 26, 2019 admin

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Seldom-used Pat Connaughton and a defensive switch sparked the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks. And Connaughton didn’t even score. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 14 rebounds and Milwaukee rallied to beat Charlotte 108-99 […]

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Hornets midseason report: Progress, room to grow

January 23, 2019 Shawn Krest

The Charlotte Hornets faced a midseason test this week, and they passed with flying colors. It was the end of a tough West Coast road swing, and the Hornets were a disappointing 1-4 with losses […]

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Hornets turn up defensive heat to crown Kings

January 17, 2019 Steve Reed | The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE (AP) — Coach James Borrego says the Charlotte Hornets can beat any team in the NBA if they bring defensive intensity. The challenge is getting that effort every game. “That’s the message right now,” Borrego […]

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Road-weary Hornets beaten in Sacramento

January 13, 2019 Brett Friedlander

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings usually try to run past opponents or win games from behind the 3-point line. They are also learning they can triumph by playing solid defense and limiting their […]

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