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May 23, 2025

Mitch Kupchak

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Defensive struggles continue to hamper Hornets’ playoff chances

January 5, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — As the NBA season nears its midway point, the Charlotte Hornets now sit directly on the playoff bubble in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings following Monday’s 124-121 loss at Washington. The […]

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Oubre signing paying dividends for Hornets

December 8, 2021 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — In early August, Charlotte Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak made his largest move of the offseason and gambled on Kelly Oubre Jr., signing the small forward to a two-year, $26 million deal. Although […]

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Hornets, Borrego agree on multiyear extension

August 9, 2021 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — The Hornets believe coach James Borrego can turn things around in Charlotte. The Hornets announced Monday they’ve signed Borrego to a multiyear contract extension. Length and financial terms of the deal were not […]

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Hornets remake roster with busy draft, free agency

August 4, 2021 Shawn Krest

The Charlotte Hornets had a busy NBA Draft night, and things haven’t slowed down much since as the team has embarked on an offseason makeover. General manager Mitch Kupchak has been busy on the trade […]

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Hornets select Bouknight at No. 11, acquire Plumlee in trade

July 29, 2021 Cory Lavalette

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Hornets selected Connecticut guard James Bouknight with the No. 11 pick in the NBA Draft Thursday night. The 6-foot-5, 190-pound Bouknight gives the Hornets an explosive shot-maker who scores the ball […]

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Can LaMelo Ball, the NBA’s top rookie, take the next step?

June 23, 2021 Cory Lavalette

Luck was on the Charlotte Hornets’ side last May when the team jumped from the No. 8 spot to earn the third overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. And it just so turned […]

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Hornets’ LaMelo Ball named NBA Rookie of the Year

June 16, 2021 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — LaMelo Ball thought he would become NBA Rookie of the Year long before he joined the league. That belief became a reality Wednesday night as Ball’s versatility as a passer, scorer and rebounder […]

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Hornets have building blocks, look to take next step

May 26, 2021 Shawn Krest

The Charlotte Hornets’ season may have ended on a down note, but there’s reason for optimism. Charlotte won 10 more games than last season and flirted with a winning record for much of the year. […]

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Rozier’s 25 points leads Hornets past Rockets

March 25, 2021 The Associated Press

HOUSTON — Terry Rozier scored 25 points, Devonte’ Graham added 21 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Houston Rockets 122-97 on Wednesday night. The Rockets quickly returned to the loss column after snapping a 20-game […]

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Jordan: Ball has ‘exceeded our expectations’

March 10, 2021 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — Rookie LaMelo Ball has seized the attention of the NBA this season with his highlight-reel passes and a surprising ability to score, including Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan. The six-time NBA champion said […]

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