Nick Richards

Embiid, 76ers slide past shorthanded Hornets in OT

December 7, 2021 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — A 43-point performance from Joel Embiid, highlighted by six crucial points in overtime, steered the Philadelphia 76ers to a 127-124 road win over the Charlotte Hornets Monday night. It was a season-high offensive […]

Shorthanded Hornets lean on 3-pointers to top Hawks

December 6, 2021 The Associated Press

ATLANTA — Miles Bridges scored 32 points and the Charlotte Hornets, without four players, leaned on their best 3-point shooting game of the season and beat the Atlanta Hawks 130-127 on Sunday night. Bridges made […]

Hornets tie franchise record with 23 3-pointers in win over Timberwolves

November 26, 2021 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — The continued early-season offensive production from the young Charlotte Hornets is proving to be no fluke. The Hornets (13-8) picked up their eighth win in nine games with a 133-115 victory over the […]

Hornets nearly blow 25-point lead but hold on for 5th straight win

November 20, 2021 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — Chasing their fifth win in a row, the Charlotte Hornets saw a 25-point lead over Indiana dissolve on Friday night as they narrowly escaped the Pacers with a 121-118 victory at home. LaMelo […]

Hayward’s career-high 44 points lead Hornets past Hawks

January 7, 2021 The Associated Press

ATLANTA — Gordon Hayward scored a career-high 44 points and the Charlotte Hornets recovered after trailing for the first time in the fourth quarter and beat the Atlanta Hawks 102-94 on Wednesday night. The Hornets […]

Hornets show inconsistency, potential in early preseason

December 16, 2020 Shawn Krest

The Charlotte Hornets have rebuilt their roster over the offseason and are considered a fringe playoff contender. The rosiest projections have the Hornets competing for a spot in the play-in tournament for the final few […]

Ball, Hayward key additions for Hornets

December 9, 2020 Shawn Krest

By all accounts, the Charlotte Hornets had an excellent draft night. And, by most of those same accounts, everything they’ve done since has been questionable. Picking third in the NBA Draft, the Hornets were a […]