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• Moussa Diabate's 26-27 Contract Fully Guaranteed By Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets have fully guaranteed Moussa Diabate's contract for the 2026-27 season. Diabate's contract was previously non-guaranteed. The deal would have become $250,000 guaranteed on the Hornets opening night, then fully guaranteed on the leaguewide guarantee date of January 10, 2027. Diabate started in 47 of the 73 games he played for Charlotte last season. The 6-foot-10 center average...2026
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• Feds Allege Terry Rozier Agreed To $100k Bribe

Federal prosecutors accused Terry Rozier of agreeing to manipulate his performance in an NBA game for a $100,000 bribe as part of a larger gambling scheme. Prosecutors filed two new charges against Rozier on Thursday, including bribery in sporting contests and honest services wire fraud conspiracy. The NBA and the Charlotte Hornets were named as victims in the conspiracy. Rozier, and his attorney,...2026
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• Joe Mazzulla Wins NBA Coach Of The Year Award

Joe Mazzulla, who has openly called the Coach of the Year award "stupid," won the honor Tuesday after guiding a rebuilding Boston Celtics roster to a 56-26 record and the Eastern Conference's second seed despite significant roster losses and not having Jayson Tatum until March. The NBA announced Mazzulla edged finalists J.B. Bickerstaff of the Detroit Pistons and Mitch Johnson of San Antonio Spurs...2026
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• ESPN, Athletic Have Identical Top-10 In Post-Lottery NBA Mock Drafts

The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery Sunday, securing the No. 1 overall pick for the first time since 2010. The Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls round out the top four selections. The Indiana Pacers lost their top-four protected pick to the Los Angeles Clippers, who land at No. 5. The Clippers do not fully control their own draft picks until 2030, making the acquisit...2026
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• Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer, Wilson Comprise Top 4 In ESPN's Post-Lottery Mock Draft

The Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery Sunday, securing the No. 1 overall pick for the first time since 2010. The Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls round out the top four selections. The Indiana Pacers lost their top-four protected pick to the Los Angeles Clippers, who land at No. 5. The Clippers do not fully control their own draft picks until 2030, making the acquisit...2026
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• 2026 NBA Draft Lottery: Wizards At No. 1, Ahead Of Jazz, Grizzlies, Bulls

The Washington Wizards, who had the best odds at 14 percent, have won the lottery and the No. 1 overall pick. The Utah Jazz will hold the No. 2 pick ahead of the Memphis Grizzlies at No. 3 and the Chicago Bulls at No. 4. The Indiana Pacers were fifth and must convey their selection to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of the Ivica Zubac trade at the deadline. The top four picks are expected to be s...2026
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• Feds Allege Terry Rozier Agreed To $100k Bribe
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• Brandon Miller Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Out Indefinitely

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller underwent surgery to address left shoulder instability, the team announced on Wednesday. Miller is out indefinitely, but is expected to make a full recovery. Miller averaged 20.2 points and 4.9 rebounds in 65 games this season. Miller missed 13 straight games from October to November due to a left shoulder subluxation injury....2026
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• Hornets guard Brandon Miller out indefinitely after surgery to address left shoulder instability
Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller underwent surgery on Wednesday to address left shoulder instability. Miller will be out indefinitely and additional updates on his status will be provided as appropriate, but the team said he is expected to make a full recovery. Despite the injury, Miller played in 65 games and averaged a team-leading 20.2 points as well as 4.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0...2026
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• Terry Rozier Faces Superseding Indictment As Prosecutors Allege He Solicited, Accepted Bribe
Federal prosecutors plan to file a superseding indictment against Terry Rozier, adding bribery allegations to an existing sports gambling case. A lawyer from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced the new charges Monday during a federal court hearing. The disclosure came as Rozier's attorney, Jim Trusty, was seeking dismissal of the original case. Trusty told the...2026
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• Hornets Hope To Re-Sign Coby White This Summer

When the Charlotte Hornets traded for Coby White, GM Jeff Peterson said he envisioned it being a long-term move. Peterson restated those desires at his end-of-season media availability on Monday. "Like I said when we traded for Coby, we envisioned him as somebody who's going to be with the Hornets for a long time," Peterson said about re-signing White. "He embodies what we're about in terms of jus...2026
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• How To Watch Magic Vs Pistons Playoff Game: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The quest for the Larry O'Brien Trophy begins in the Motor City this Sunday, April 19, as the Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round. Detroit (58-24) enters the postseason as the #1 seed for the first time in nearly two decades, while the Magic (45-37) arrive with significant momentum after clinching the #8 seed through the Play-In Tournament. Catch...2026
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• How To Watch Magic vs. Hornets Play-In Game: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament reaches its thrilling conclusion this Friday, April 17, with a "win-or-go-home" finale for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Charlotte Hornets host the Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center. The Hornets (44-38) are looking to bounce back after a tough loss to the Heat, while the Magic (45-37) enter with momentum following an emotional victory over the...2026
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• Erik Spoelstra Backs League Decision as LaMelo Ball Avoids Suspension

LaMelo Ball will suit up for the Charlotte Hornets in their play-in elimination clash, and despite the controversy surrounding his foul on Bam Adebayo, Erik Spoelstra believes the NBA got the decision right. The league reviewed the incident, where Ball grabbed Adebayo’s ankle during a fall, and ultimately issued a fine rather than a suspension. […] The post Erik Spoelstra Backs League Decisi...2026
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• LaMelo Ball Fined $35,000, Assessed Flagrant Foul 2 On Bam Adebayo Play

LaMelo Ball has been fined $35,000 and assessed a Flagrant Foul 2 upon league office review for making unnecessary and reckless contact with Miami Heat center-forward Bam Adebayo that created a significant injury risk. The incident occurred with 11:13 remaining in the second quarter of the Charlotte Hornets' 127-126 overtime win over the Heat on April 14 in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Ball has bee...2026
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• NBA Investigating LaMelo Ball For Tripping Bam Adebayo In Play-In

LaMelo Ball is under investigation by the NBA for tripping Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during Tuesday's play-in game, which the Charlotte Hornets won 127-126 in overtime. The league has contacted both franchises and will interview Ball, sources said. The incident is under review for a possible flagrant foul 1 or flagrant foul 2 upgrade, though sources indicated a suspension is unlikely. Adebayo ...2026
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• NBA mock draft 2025: Instant projection after Mavs win Cooper Flagg sweepstakes

Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images The 2025 NBA draft lottery is settled. Here’s our instant mock draft. The 2025 NBA Draft lottery was always going to be one of the most meaningful of the 21st century. Teams at the bottom of the standings wrestled for position all season to increase their odds at landing the No. 1 overall pick and the rights to Duke super freshman Cooper Flagg. We now ...2025
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• LeBron James made history yet again by breaking his own unprecedented record

Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images LeBron James has been playing so long he basically only has his own records left to break. LeBron James breaks the NBA’s All-Time scoring record every single time he puts the ball in the basket, but that wasn’t the only history he made while leading the Lakers to a 128-123 win vs. the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night in Los Angeles. In the v...2024
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• Another NBA player is exploring WNBA expansion — this time in Charlotte

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams wants to see a WNBA expansion team in his town. CHARLOTTE — Hornets forward Grant Williams wants to see a WNBA expansion team in Charlotte. And, he wants to see it done right. “I’ve been trying to bring a team to Charlotte for the past 2.5, 3 years, but that’s up to [WNBA Commissioner] Cathy [Engelbert] and them,” Wil...2024
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"2 percent on three-pointers for the Charlotte Hornets."

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"Just as the New Orleans Pelicans decided to return their team’s history to the Charlotte Hornets upon their rebrand, ensuring the memories of Larry Johnson, Muggsy Bogues and the beloved teams of the 90s belonged to the city of Charlotte, not a greedy owner who moved the team."

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"“You feel the full gamut when you watch those kinds of games,” Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said before the Heat played against the Charlotte Hornets at Kaseya Center."

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"Michael Jordan is finalizing the sale of the Charlotte Hornets, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski."

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"Shams Charania of The Athletic suggested he can play as soon as Sunday versus the Charlotte Hornets."

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"The Charlotte Hornets and Kelly Oubre Jr."

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"The Charlotte Hornets traded Bryant's draft rights to the Lakers for Vlade Divac in the 1996 NBA Draft"

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"That did not change Wednesday night with Steve Kerr’s squad getting blown out on the road by the Charlotte Hornets, 106-91."

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"Below is a running diary of the Lakers’ game against the Charlotte Hornets, with comments drawn from Mike Trudell’s @LakersReporter Twitter account."

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"Jordan Clarkson scored 14 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, as the Lakers took down the Charlotte Hornets."

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"Despite having played in the NBA for six years now, Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lin says security personnel at opposing arenas around the league still ask him for credentials."

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"Jordan is also the owner of the Charlotte Hornets, and two of his current players—Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Cody Zeller—are part of the Jordan Brand family."

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"Just think all the way back to the beginning of his career, when a precocious teenager was drafted out of high school by the Charlotte Hornets and immediately traded to the Los Angeles Lakers."

• Moussa Diabate's 26-27 Contract Fully Guaranteed By Hornets
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• ESPN, Athletic Have Identical Top-10 In Post-Lottery NBA Mock Drafts
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• Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer, Wilson Comprise Top 4 In ESPN's Post-Lottery Mock Draft
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• 2026 NBA Draft Lottery: Wizards At No. 1, Ahead Of Jazz, Grizzlies, Bulls
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• Hornets extend Lee after 25-win improvement
The Charlotte Hornets gave coach Charles Lee a contract extension Thursday following a season in which the team improved its win total by 25 games....2026
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• Hornets give coach Charles Lee a contract extension after 25-win improvement
The Charlotte Hornets gave head coach Charles Lee a contract extension on Thursday following a season in which the team improved its win total by 25 games. Details of Lee's new deal was not released by the team. “Charles has done an outstanding job establishing a foundation for who we want to be as a team,” Hornets president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson said....2026
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• Charles Lee, Hornets Sign Contract Extension

Charles Lee and the Charlotte Hornets have signed a contract extension. While the Hornets didn't make it out of the play-in and into the playoffs, they were one of the best teams in the NBA after a slow start to the 2025-26 season. The Hornets had a 25-win game improvement in Lee's second season as head coach. The Hornets hired Lee ahead of the 2024-25 season after he had assistant coach stints wi...2026
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• AJ Dybantsa Considered Most Probable No. 1 Pick Ahead Of 2026 NBA Draft Lottery
BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa has risen to the top of the 2026 NBA Draft board, with league executives broadly viewing him as the likely No. 1 overall selection. Dybantsa averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 35 games this season. NBA scouts cite his elite physical tools, scoring potential and defensive upside as key factors driving his ascent. No true consensus exists, however, an...2026
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• Terry Rozier Faces Superseding Indictment As Prosecutors Allege He Solicited, Accepted Bribe
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• Cooper Flagg Beats Out Kon Knueppel To Win 2025-26 NBA Rookie Of The Year

Cooper Flagg has been named the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year, beating out former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel. Flagg received 56 first place votes compared to 44 for Knueppel Flagg averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 33.5 minutes over 70 games for the Dallas Mavericks. Flagg was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft out of Duke. "This is a truly great honor,...2026
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• Moussa Diabate's 26-27 Contract Fully Guaranteed By Hornets
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• Feds Allege Terry Rozier Agreed To $100k Bribe
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• Joe Mazzulla Wins NBA Coach Of The Year Award
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• Brandon Miller Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Out Indefinitely
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• Hornets guard Brandon Miller out indefinitely after surgery to address left shoulder instability
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• Moussa Diabate Wins 2025-26 NBA Hustle Award
Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabate has won the 2025-26 NBA Hustle Award. The honor recognizes players whose effort-based contributions drive winning but rarely appear in traditional statistical categories. Diabate's impact coincided directly with Charlotte's dramatic midseason turnaround. The Hornets went 9-20 through Dec. 22 before posting a 35-18 record the rest of the way, the sixth-best w...2026
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• Charlotte's Moussa Diabaté wins NBA's Hustle Award for this season
Moussa Diabaté of the Charlotte Hornets was announced Thursday as the NBA’s Hustle Award winner for this season. The NBA uses a ranking system that takes nine stats into account — offensive box outs, defensive box outs, screen assists, contested 2-pointers, contested 3-pointers, offensive loose balls recovered, defensive loose balls recovered, deflections and charges taken. Diabaté ranked 11th o...2026
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• Brad Stevens Wins NBA Executive Of The Year For Second Time

Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens has been named the 2025-26 NBA Basketball Executive of the Year. Stevens claimed the award for the second time, having previously won it in 2023-24. Stevens earned 69 total points in voting, collecting 11 first-place votes, four second-place votes and two third-place votes. Saleh Onsi of the Atlanta Hawks finished second with 41 points...2026
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• AJ Dybantsa Considered Most Probable No. 1 Pick Ahead Of 2026 NBA Draft Lottery
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• Cooper Flagg Beats Out Kon Knueppel To Win 2025-26 NBA Rookie Of The Year
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• How To Watch Magic Vs Pistons Playoff Game: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• How To Watch Magic vs. Hornets Play-In Game: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• NBA Investigating LaMelo Ball Over Bam Adebayo Incident

The NBA has officially opened an investigation into a controversial moment involving LaMelo Ball and Bam Adebayo during Tuesday night’s play-in clash between the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat. The league is reviewing a second-quarter play where Ball appeared to trip Adebayo, a sequence that ultimately led to the Heat star exiting the game with […] The post NBA Investigating LaMelo Ball Ov...2026
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• Heat-Hornets Official Breaks Silence on Why LaMelo Ball Wasn’t Ejected for Injuring Bam Adebayo
NBA Crew Chief Zach Zarba addressed the controversial no-call that very likely altered the outcome of the play-in game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat. During the early moments of the second quarter in Tuesday night’s game, Hornets’ LaMelo Ball became tangled with Bam Adebayo, tripped the Heat center, and sent him crashing […]...2026
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• How To Watch Heat Vs Hornets Play-In Game: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
The 2026 NBA postseason officially kicks off this Tuesday, April 14, with a win-or-go-home scenario as the Miami Heat host the Charlotte Hornets in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament at Kaseya Center. Miami (42-40) finished the season strong to secure home-court advantage for this matchup, while the Hornets (44-38) look to unleash their young stars on the national stage. The winner of tonig...2026
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• How To Watch Hornets Vs Knicks, Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The 2025-26 NBA regular season concludes this Sunday, April 12, with a high-stakes Eastern Conference finale as the New York Knicks host the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden. New York (52-29) is locked in a battle for the Atlantic Division crown and a top-three seed, while the Hornets (44-37) are looking to carry momentum into the Play-In tournament after a resurgent second half of the s...2026
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• How To Watch Pistons Vs Hornets, Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
The NBA regular season is reaching its finale this Friday, April 10, as the Detroit Pistons travel to the Spectrum Center to face the Charlotte Hornets. Detroit (58-22) enters the game having already clinched the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference, a historic turnaround for the franchise. Meanwhile, the Hornets (43-37) are currently 9th in the East and are fighting to improve their Play-In position...2026
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• How To Watch Hornets Vs Celtics, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds
The Eastern Conference regular season enters its final week this Tuesday, April 7, as the Boston Celtics host the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden. Boston (60-18) enters the night as the dominant force in the league, looking to fine-tune their rotation before the playoffs, while the Hornets (28-50) aim to play spoiler in one of the NBA's toughest road environments. The Celtics have been nearly un...2026
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• How To Watch Hornets Vs Timberwolves, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds
The NBA regular season enters its critical final week this Sunday, April 5, as the Charlotte Hornets travel to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. Charlotte (42-36) enters the contest on a hot three-game winning streak, desperately clinging to the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference as they fight for guaranteed playoff positioning. Meanwhile, the Timberwol...2026
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• How To Watch 76ers Vs Hornets, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The Eastern Conference playoff race reaches a boiling point this Saturday as the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. With only a handful of games remaining in the 2025...2026
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• Can the NBA Ever Replace Kobe Bryant?
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• Michael Jordan Can't Determine Who Gets Shoe Deals Due to NBA Salary-Cap Rules
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• Michael Jordan Appears on Forbes' World's Richest Billionaires List for 1st Time
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• Steph Curry & LeBron James Were Coincidentally Born at the Same Hospital in Ohio
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• Kevin Durant's Return Is Just What The NBA Needs In 2015-16
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• Michael Jordan Comments on Shortening NBA Season and Game Length
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• Carmelo Anthony Passes 20,000-Career-Point Mark vs. Charlotte Hornets
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• Anthony Mason, Former NBA Fan Favorite, Dies at Age 48
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• Joe Mazzulla Wins NBA Coach Of The Year Award
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• 2026 NBA Draft Lottery: Wizards At No. 1, Ahead Of Jazz, Grizzlies, Bulls
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• 2026 NBA Draft Lottery On-Stage, Drawing Room, Media Representatives Announced

The attendees for the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday in Chicago has been announced by the league. The Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets share a 14 percent chance of securing the No. 1 overall pick. The Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings have an equal chance of No. 1 at 11.5 percent. The Jazz have never moved up in the lottery. The team winning the lottery in each of the past two s...2026
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• Charles Lee, Hornets Sign Contract Extension
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• Brad Stevens Wins NBA Executive Of The Year For Second Time
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• Terry Rozier Faces Superseding Indictment As Prosecutors Allege He Solicited, Accepted Bribe
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• Jeff Peterson Won't Take Shortcuts To Push Hornets Forward

Charlotte Hornets GM Jeff Peterson is proud of the progress his team made, but won't take shortcuts to push his team into the playoffs next season. The Hornets fell to the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament's game for the eighth seed. "We can't skip steps," Peterson said. "Again, I've seen it too many times and it ends up not going the way that you think it goes, in terms o...2026
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• How To Watch Magic Vs Pistons Playoff Game: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• NBA Scheduled To Hold 2026 Draft Pick Tiebreakers On Monday

The NBA is set to hold tiebreakers for selections in the 2026 NBA Draft on Monday, April 20. If the tie is between lottery teams, these tiebreakers set the order pre-Draft Lottery. The actual lottery odds will be split evenly between the tied teams. Non-lottery teams will also have their order decided by the tiebreakers. The second-round draft order will then be the inverse of the first-round. The...2026
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• Bucks To Cast Wide Net In Search For Next Coach

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking for a new head coach after parting ways with Doc Rivers after the season. For the first time since 2018, GM Jon Horst is leading a real search, since the last two hires were guarantees for the Bucks. Adrian Griffin was widely reported to be the preferred candidate of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Rivers was the only one considered when the team fired Griffin. Former he...2026
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• NBA Investigating LaMelo Ball For Tripping Bam Adebayo In Play-In
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• LaMelo Ball's layup, Miles Bridges' block at buzzer give Hornets 127-126 win over Heat in play-in
LaMelo Ball made a layup with 4.7 seconds left in overtime, Miles Bridges blocked Davion Mitchell’s attempt at a winning layup at the buzzer, and the Charlotte Hornets beat Miami 127-126 in a wild start to the NBA’s play-in games, eliminating the Heat from the playoffs on Tuesday night. Ball finished with 30 points and 10 assists and Bridges had 28 points and nine rebounds as the Hornets won thei...2026
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• Erik Spoelstra Says LaMelo Ball 'Should Have Been Thrown Out' For Tripping Bam Adebayo

Head coach Erik Spoelstra said that LaMelo Ball should have been ejected from the Miami Heat's 127-126 loss to the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in game after tripping Bam Adebayo in the second quarter. "I didn't see it [when it happened], but I don't think it's cute," Spoelstra said after the loss. "I don't think it's funny. I think it's a stupid play. It's a dangerous play. Obviously, our best p...2026
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• Give Cooper Flagg the Rookie of the Year award, you bums

Mere hours after a straw poll of NBA media members said Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel was firmly in the lead for the NBA Rookie of the Year award as the 2025-26 season winds down, Cooper Flagg made a closing argument that would put Perry Mason to shame. Flagg poured in 38 of his game-high […]...2026
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• The surging Hornets are creating a buzz the NBA can no longer ignore

Thanks to a healthy LaMelo Ball and a strong youth core, the Charlotte Hornets are on the verge of becoming true contenders....2026
• Hornets keep right on buzzing with rout of Celtics

Kon Knueppel scored 20 points and the Charlotte Hornets rolled past the Boston Celtics, 118-89, on Wednesday night. Charlotte never trailed and looked in control from the start, pushing its winning streak to six games. The victory moved the Hornets to 32-31, their first time above .500 since Oct. 26. Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball […] The post Hornets keep right on buzzing with rout of Celti...2026
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• Ace Bailey’s messy drama with the Utah Jazz, explained

Brad Penner-Imagn Images Ace Bailey doesn’t want to play for the Jazz. Now what? It hasn’t even been two days since the 2025 NBA Draft and there’s already massive drama brewing. Ace Bailey, who was selected with the 5th pick by the Jazz is blowing off the team, decided not to fly to Utah with fellow first round pick Walter Clayton Jr. Now there are questions on whether the team can convinc...2025
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• Kon Knueppel’s brothers all have names that start with ‘K’

Brad Penner-Imagn Images K. It’s a darn shame that Kon Knueppel didn’t get a chance to play for Coach K at Duke, because his family has a serious thing for the letter “K.” After being selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft we had a chance to meet Knueppel’s four brothers, and it was a tongue twister in its own right. From oldest to youngest we have ... ...2025
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• NBA mock draft 2025: Perfect picks for each team in the first round

Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here’s an updated 2025 NBA mock draft projection. Evaluating the 2025 NBA Draft class has been the ultimate rollercoaster. This group entered the year looking like it could potentially be one of the strongest classes in recent memory, but much of that optimism faded by the midway point in the season. We are left with a draft class that ...2025
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• NBA mock draft 2025: Instant projection after Mavs win Cooper Flagg sweepstakes
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