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• Suns Narrow Head Coach Candidate List To 8 CandidatesThe Phoenix Suns have narrowed their list for the next head coach to eight candidates. These eight candidates will advance to a second round of interviews over the next week. The eight candidates are Sean Sweeney, David Fizdale, James Borrego, Johnnie Bryant, Jordan Ott, Steve Hetzel, Micah Nori and Dave Bliss. Sweeney is currently an assistant coach on Jason Kidd's staff with the Dallas Mavericks...2025See more Phoenix Suns -
• Mavericks Win 2025 NBA Draft Lottery; Spurs, Sixers, Hornets In Top-4The NBA held its 2025 Draft Lottery in Chicago on Monday with the Dallas Mavericks winning the lottery with a 1.8 percent chance. The San Antonio Spurs moved up to No. 2 ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers at No. 3, and Charlotte Hornets at No. 4. Cooper Flagg is the presumptive No. 1 pick with Dylan Harper expected to be selected at No. 2. The draft is expected to open up considerably after the first...2025Read about Dallas Mavericks -
• Hornets Still Betting on LaMelo Ball, But for How Long?At some point, the Charlotte Hornets are going to have to take the next step in their rebuild. They’ve been accumulating assets for the better part of five years now. So far, that’s gotten them little more than frustration, injuries and a seat at the lottery table. Eventually, they’ll have to start winning, or start […] The post Hornets Still Betting on LaMelo Ball, But for How Long? appeare...2025 -
• Lakers 'Couldn't Live With What They Saw' On Mark Williams' PhysicalThe Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams at the deadline after he failed the team's physical examination. "[The Lakers] just couldn't live with what they saw," a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN regarding Williams' physical examination results. Williams was specifically requested by Luka Doncic as his preferred lob partner from availab...2025See more articles Los Angeles Lakers -
• Teams Have Serious Concerns About Depth Of 2025 NBA Draft Beyond Top-2The 2025 NBA Draft early entry list has been released, revealing a much smaller pool of 106 early entrants compared to 195 last year. This significant decrease is primarily attributed to the growing influence of NIL deals in college basketball. Cooper Flagg is the consensus No. 1 pick regardless of which team secures the top selection on lottery night. The Duke freshman and national player of the ...2025Check it out Cooper Flagg -
• Charlotte Hornets 2024-25 fantasy basketball season recap: injuries plague Hornets once again
Another injury-riddled season resulted in another trip to the lottery, but there is hope for the future in Charlotte....2025
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• LaMelo Ball Instructed By Charles Lee To 'Get Stronger' In OffseasonCharles Lee delivered a clear mandate to Charlotte Hornets' franchise cornerstone LaMelo Ball during Monday's exit interviews, emphasizing the need for physical development heading into next season. "He's got to get stronger," Lee stated plainly when discussing offseason priorities for the 6-foot-7, 190-pound point guard. Lee noted that opposing teams regularly deployed more physical defensive str...2025Continue with Charles Lee -
• Grizzlies’ Rookie Jaylen Wells Suffers Broken Wrist On Scary Fall
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells has suffered a broken wrist after a scary fall against the Charlotte Hornets. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Wells is awake, alert, and moving his extremities after being taken off the court on a stretcher. The injury occurred late in the first half in a game the Grizzlies went on […] The post Grizzlies’ Rookie Jaylen Wells Suffers Broke...2025See more Memphis Grizzlies
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• Jaylen Wells Injury Update Following Scary CollisionMemphis Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells was taken off the court on a stretcher Tuesday night after a terrifying fall during a matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. The incident happened as Wells completed a fastbreak dunk off a pass from Ja Morant. While coming down, he was clipped from behind by Charlotte’s K.J. Simpson, causing him […] The post Jaylen Wells Injury Update Following Scary Collis...2025See more articles Jaylen Wells -
• Dwight Howard Elected To Hall Of Fame On First BallotDwight Howard has been elected as a first-ballot member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday. The eight-time All-Star and three-time Defensive Player of the Year averaged 15.7 points and 11.8 rebounds across 18 NBA seasons with the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards ...2025See more articles Dwight Howard
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Charlotte Hornets injury and suspension
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• Jaylen Sims, Hornets Sign 10 Day ContractThe Charlotte Hornets signed wing Jaylen Sims to a 10 Day contract. Sims spent the bulk of the season with the Hornets G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm. In 49 games with the Swarm, the 6-foot-6 wing averaged 19.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. Sims shot 44% from the field, including 37.5% from behind the arc. Charlotte added Sims via a hardship exception. The Hornets have L...2025See more articles Greensboro Swarm -
• Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Out For Season Due To Ankle, Wrist Issues
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball will miss the remainder of the regular season due to issues with his right ankle and wrist. Ball will undergo minor procedures to help address both issues. There will be an arthroscopic surgery done for his right ankle impingement. The 23-year-old superstar has not played at least 50 games […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Out For Season Due To...2025
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• LaMelo Ball Out For Season With Ankle, Wrist Surgeries
LaMelo Ball will miss the rest of the season as he undergoes two minor procedures to address right ankle and wrist issues. Ball had played through pain in recent weeks before he and the team consulted doctors and determined these procedures will allow him to have a full and productive offseason. Ball has dealt with ankle injuries over recent years, missing at least 25 games in each of the past thr...2025
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• Knicks injury update: Jalen Brunson is out of a walking boot and should return before the playoffs
On Thursday evening, the Knicks were on the road to face the Charlotte Hornets. The Knicks were without all-star PG Jalen Brunson for the seventh straight game. Brunson suffered an ankle injury in a 113-109 loss to the Lakers on March 6. New York is 3-4 in their last seven games without the all-star PG. […] The post Knicks injury update: Jalen Brunson is out of a walking boot and should ret...2025See also Jalen Brunson
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• Mitchell Robinson Out Thursday Due To Injury RecoveryThe New York Knicks ruled Mitchell Robinson out for Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets due to injury recovery. The game is the second of a back-to-back. Robinson finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds against the Spurs on Wednesday. Deuce McBride is also listed as questionable with a groin contusion....2025Continue with Mitchell Robinson -
• Hornets Expected To Re-Explore Trade Market For Mark Williams
The Charlotte Hornets are expected to re-explore the trade market for center Mark Williams this offseason. Rival executives believe Charlotte will look to trade Williams again, after the failed trade to the Los Angeles Lakers at the trade deadline. The Hornets and Lakers had agreed to a swap of Williams for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2030 first-round pick swap and a 2031 first-round pick. Howev...2025Continue with Mark Williams
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• Steph, GP2 provide updates after injury scares in Warriors' winThe Golden State Warriors avoided serious injuries to Steph Curry and Gary Payton II in their win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night....2025Visit the page Golden State Warriors
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• Ellis ruled out of Kings-Hornets game with right ankle injurySacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis left Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets early after sustaining an injury in the second quarter....2025See more Sacramento Kings
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• Luka Doncic Spent All-Star Break 'Getting Mind Off Basketball'Luka Doncic spent the All-Star break away from basketball as he continues to process his trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic has been an All-Star every season except for this one and when he was a rookie. "Honestly, I was getting my mind off basketball a little bit," Doncic said Wednesday. "But, I'm just excited to come back and play. I missed a lot of time. I've neve...2025See also Luka Doncic -
• Report: ‘Optimism’ Around Lakers LeBron James Can Play Tonight vs. Hornets
According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, there is “optimism” around the Los Angeles Lakers that LeBron James can play tonight (2/19) against the Charlotte Hornets. LeBron is dealing with a left foot injury. He didn’t play in the All-Star Game. Shams says there’s optimism that LeBron can play tonight vs the Hornets pic.twitter.com/l2taPGAX0f […] The...2025See more articles Shams Charania
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• Report: LeBron James Could Miss Lakers’ Next 2 Games
According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, LeBron James could miss the Los Angeles Lakers‘ next two games. The Lakers face the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday (2/19) and the Portland Trail Blazers (2/20) on Thursday. LeBron, 40, is dealing with a left foot injury. Breaking: LeBron is likely to miss the next 2 Lakers […] The post Report: LeBron James Could Miss La...2025Visit the page LeBron James
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• LaMelo Ball Misses Second Half Versus Nets Due To Right Ankle Soreness
LaMelo Ball sat the second half of the Charlotte Hornets matchup against the Brooklyn Nets due to right ankle soreness. Ball, who recently returned from a left ankle sprain, played ten minutes in the first quarter before missing the rest of the game. Ball said he didn't think the injury was serious but was unsure whether he would play against the Magic on Wednesday....2025Continue with Brooklyn Nets
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• Hornets Explore Options To Dispute Lakers' Decision To Rescind Mark Williams' Trade
The Charlotte Hornets have been in contact with the NBA to explore their options to dispute the Los Angeles Lakers' failed physical assessment of Mark Williams. The Hornets are considering their options to challenge the maneuver by the Lakers. The Lakers traded Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first round pick and a 2030 pick swap to the Hornets for Williams. The Lakers subsequently ...2025See also Los Angeles Lakers
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• Nets' strong defensive stretch continues in 97-89 win over HornetsNic Claxton scored 16 points and the Brooklyn Nets pulled away after LaMelo Ball was lost to another ankle injury and beat the Charlotte Hornets 97-89 on Monday night....2025Click for news about Nic Claxton
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• Hornets, Elfrid Payton Agree To 10 Day ContractThe Charlotte Hornets are signing Elfrid Payton to a 10 Day contract. The Hornets need some depth at the position due to injuries and after trading Vasilije Micic to the Phoenix Suns at the trade deadline. Payton previously played for the New Orleans Pelicans this season. In seven games, the veteran point guard averaged 6.7 points and 6.9 assists in 20.5 minutes per game. The Hornets are without L...2025Visit the page Elfrid Payton -
• Breaking down the Hornets' roster after busy NBA trade deadlineAfter another season of their star players missing significant time due to injuries, the Charlotte Hornets decided to tear down and rebuild...again....2025 -
• Injury update on Hornets forward Josh Okogie
The Charlotte Hornets announced today that additional evaluation on forward Josh Okogie’s left hamstring revealed a left hamstring strain. He suffered the injury in the third quarter of Charlotte’s game against the LA Clippers last night. Okogie is listed as out tonight against the Denver Nuggets and will be reevaluated in three weeks. Additional updates … Continue reading "Injury update on ...2025Continue with Josh Okogie
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• Russell Westbrook Out Saturday Due To Left Hamstring StrainRussell Westbrook will miss the Denver Nuggets' game against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night due to a strained left hamstring. Westbrook suffered the injury in Friday night's win over the Sixers. Peyton Watson will also miss the game with a sprained right knee....2025See more Russell Westbrook -
• Josh Okogie Diagnosed With Left Hamstring Strain, Will Be Re-Evaluated In Three Weeks
Josh Okogie was diagnosed with a strained left hamstring, reported the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Okogie, who suffered the injury on Friday night against the Clippers, will be re-evaluated in three weeks. Okogie is averaging 10.0 points and 3.4 rebounds in seven games with the Hornets....2025Visit the page Josh Okogie
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• Terry Rozier Investigated By Feds In Illegal Gambling InquiryTerry Rozier is being investigated by federal prosecutors to determine whether he manipulated his performance as part of an illegal sports betting scheme. The same investigation has already led to a criminal charge and a lifetime ban from the NBA for former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter. Rozier hasn't been charged with a crime or accused of wrongdoing. It couldn't be learned if investigato...2025Check it out Terry Rozier
