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Rookie Miller continues to impress

April 4, 2024 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — When the Charlotte Hornets selected Brandon Miller last June with the second-overall pick in the draft, the rookie was asked by reporters who he considered his primary influence as a player. The former […]

Hornets hang on late to overcome Lakers’ comeback attempt

January 29, 2022 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — Two nights after setting a franchise record for the most points in a game, the Charlotte Hornets earned another landmark win on Friday with their first victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in […]

Hornets drop OT decision at Lakers for 5th straight loss

November 9, 2021 Cory Lavalette

LOS ANGELES — Even on a Los Angeles Lakers squad teaming with established veterans, Anthony Davis has had to take on more of a leadership role with LeBron James sidelined. On Monday night, Davis showed […]

Hornets lose regular season finale, drop to 10th in East

May 16, 2021 Howard Fendrich | The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — It wasn’t until about 30 minutes before tipoff that Bradley Beal told coach Scott Brooks he could play for the Washington Wizards in their regular-season finale. And it wasn’t until the second […]

John Wall traded to Houston for Russell Westbrook

December 2, 2020 North State Journal Staff

John Wall, the North Carolina native who starred for one season at Kentucky before being selected first overall by the Washington Wizards in 2010, has been traded to Houston. The Rockets acquired the five-time All-Star […]