3:11 AM EDT, Fri March 29, 2024
charlotteobserver 16 hours ago

LaMelo Ball’s season is officially over. So what now for the Charlotte Hornets’ star?

LaMelo Ball’s next appearance in a Charlotte Hornets’ uniform won’t come until the fall. The star guard is officially out for the remainder of the season, the team announced on …
charlotteobserver 22 hours ago

How the Hornets’ Hugo forced the NBA to change to the rules for mascots

Michael Zerrillo’s past employment doesn’t provide much of a financial boost for his future and he’s perfectly fine with that. Zerrillo served as the original Charlotte Hornets mascot, Hugo, for …
charlotteobserver 22 hours ago

Behind the buzz: Going inside the hive with longtime Charlotte Hornets mascot, Hugo

With each step and every flop in his signature oversized white Jordans, the crowd multiplies, making it harder to put one foot in front of the other before being mobbed. …
charlotteobserver Mar 27, 2024

Hornets’ eight-game homestand is missing key players, but Brandon Miller steps up in win

Even with a franchise-record eight-game homestand on tap and the team making in its first appearance at Spectrum Center in nearly two weeks, Steve Clifford wasn’t about to sugarcoat things. …

Brandon Miller scores 31 points on career-high seven 3s as Hornets beat Cavaliers 118-111

Rookie Brandon Miller made a career-high seven 3-pointers and finished with 31 points, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-111 on Wednesday night to avenge a 23-point loss earlier in the week.
charlotteobserver Mar 27, 2024

Alonzo Mourning trade changed Charlotte Hornets. He would’ve stayed for ‘a lot less money’

Alonzo Mourning would have become the greatest player in Charlotte Hornets history — if he had only stuck around. Mourning played his first three NBA seasons with Charlotte after the …
charlotteobserver Mar 25, 2024

Bringing back Miles Bridges is ‘very crucial’ to future of the Charlotte Hornets

Upon switching uniforms, trading in Dallas’ royal blue and green for the Charlotte Hornets’ purple and teal scheme, an introduction between Grant Williams and Miles Bridges wasn’t necessary. Williams was …

Evan Mobley scores 17 as Cavaliers rebound from embarrassing loss in Miami, beat Hornets 115-92

Evan Mobley scored 17 points, Jarrett Allen added 17 and 13 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back from an embarrassing loss at Miami 24 hours earlier by beating the Charlotte Hornets 115-92 on Monday night.
Peachtree Hoops Mar 24, 2024
Hawks lifted by bench, Fernando career-night in victory over Hornets

Hawks lifted by bench, Fernando career-night in victory over Hornets

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/ A 41-point margin of victory for the hosts on their return home. The Atlanta Hawks returned to State Farm Arena after a five-game Western Conference road trip that ended 1-4. With the return home came a return to winning ways as the Hawks flattened the Charlotte Hornets 132-91 on Saturday night at State Farm Arena. Dejounte Murray led the Hawks with 28 points and 12 assists, while Bruno Fernando added a career-best 25 points off the bench. For the Hornets, Miles Bridges led with 27 points. Brandon Miller added 13 points. Both sides came into...
charlotteobserver Mar 23, 2024

March sadness in full force for Hornets: Steve Clifford blasts ‘poor effort’ vs. Hawks

Perhaps eventually, the Charlotte Hornets can call the team located down I-85 something beyond a Southeast Division foe. Just not today. “I wouldn’t say it’s a rivalry,” Hornets coach Steve …

Hot-shooting Murray's 28 points power Hawks past Bridges, Hornets 132-91

Dejounte Murray made a season-high seven 3-pointers while scoring 28 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Charlotte Hornets 132-91 on Saturday night to strengthen their hold on the final spot in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament.
charlotteobserver Mar 20, 2024

‘I think it’s going to be special’: Izzo sees bright future for Hornets’ Miles Bridges

When the brackets for this year’s NCAA Tournament were unveiled, Miles Bridges was no different than the millions of onlookers curious about the regional composition of the 68-team field. But …

Surging Magic clinch at least a play-in spot with 112-92 win over Hornets

Cole Anthony scored 17 of his 21 points in the second quarter and the Orlando Magic routed the Charlotte Hornets 112-92 on Tuesday night to clinch at least a play-in berth in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Liberty Ballers Mar 16, 2024
It wasn’t pretty, but the Sixers will take the win vs. the Hornets

It wasn’t pretty, but the Sixers will take the win vs. the Hornets

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via The Hornets gave them way more trouble than they should have, but the Sixers will take any win they can get. They’ll take what they can get but boy oh boy was that ugly. The Sixers were victorious 109-98 over the Charlotte Hornets Saturday night despite Philadelphia trying to give the game away at multiple points. Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 30 points, shooting 8-of-20, putting up three rebounds and four assists. Kelly Oubre Jr. had 22 points, shooting 8-of-16 from the field. Tobias Harris was out tonight after suffering...
charlotteobserver Mar 16, 2024

Is Grant Williams a ‘bad locker room guy?’ He responds to Boston commentator’s choice words

Mention Grant Williams’ name to Miles Bridges, inquiring about what he’s added to the Charlotte Hornets since his arrival last month, and Bridges starts ticking off a list. “He’s just …

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    LaMelo Ball’s season is officially over. So what now for the Charlotte Hornets’ star?

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    Miles Bridges

    Bringing back Miles Bridges is ‘very crucial’ to future of the Charlotte Hornets

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    Brandon Miller

    Hornets’ eight-game homestand is missing key players, but Brandon Miller steps up in win

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    Grant Williams

    Bringing back Miles Bridges is ‘very crucial’ to future of the Charlotte Hornets

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    Hawks easily dispatch Hornets, 132-91

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