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  • • Hornets To Sign Ray Spalding To Two-Way Deal
    The Charlotte Hornets are expected to sign free agent forward Ray Spalding to a two-way contract, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports. Spalding most recently played with the G League affiliate of the Houston Rockets. In 20 games with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the 22-year-old has averaged 15.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per […] The...2020
  • • Hornets' James Borrego praised for deftly blending young players, veterans
    Hornets head coach James Borrego had done an admirable job this season finding plenty of playing time for his youngsters without alienating the veterans on the roster, as Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer details. Borrego vowed during the preseason that he wouldn’t let salaries dictate which players get the most minutes and has stuck to that a...2020
  • • Hornets' youth movement a relative success so far this season
    At the midpoint of the Hornets’ 2019-20 NBA season, the team has shown growth under second-year head coach James Borrego, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer notes. Bonnell goes on to report that the Hornets are the only team with a losing record who are still among the top 10 in the league in net rating in clutch time, thanks mostly to the clut...2020
  • • Kemba Walker: Graham is struggling because opponents respect him
    Breakout Hornets point guard Devonte’ Graham is shooting just 27% from the field over the last nine games, and that’s a sign that opponents are respecting him, former teammate Kemba Walker told Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer. “You learn, you grow and you adapt,” Walker said. “He’s showing the whole NBA how good a player he is, so that kind ...2020
  • • Donte Jackson rips Panthers coaches after rout
    Things are bad enough for the Panthers, who fired their coach last week. Now after a frustrating 40-20 loss to the Falcons, they’re firing on each other. Via Scott Fowler of the Charlotte Observer, Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson wasn’t thrilled with the defensive calls dialed up by interim coach Perry Fewell and the rest of [more]...2019
  • • Hornets Rick Bonnell believe Bismack Biyombo's new deal is possible
    Bismack Biyombo‘s four-year, $68M contract has been viewed for years as an albatross, but as that deal nears its end, the Hornets aren’t simply waiting for it to expire. In a regular role off the bench this season, the veteran center has played some of the best ball of his career, averaging a career-best 7.8 PPG with 4.0 RPG in just 16.2 MPG. While...2019
  • • Hornets Rick Bonnell believes Bismack Biyombo's new deal is possible
    Bismack Biyombo‘s four-year, $68M contract has been viewed for years as an albatross, but as that deal nears its end, the Hornets aren’t simply waiting for it to expire. In a regular role off the bench this season, the veteran center has played some of the best ball of his career, averaging a career-best 7.8 PPG with 4.0 RPG in just 16.2 MPG. While...2019
  • • Some thoughts on the Charlotte Hornets
      View this post on Instagram       A post shared by Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) on Nov 30, 2019 at 7:14pm PST The Hornets are 8-13 this season, their first in many years without Kemba Walker. They’re actually winning more games than many expected. Here’s the Charlotte Observer with some opinions: The word t...2019
  • Hornets’ Tender Provides No Clarity For Jalen McDaniels’ Future In Charlotte
    The Hornets selected Jalen McDaniels with the No. 52 overall pick in June’s draft and there’s uncertainty around what Charlotte’s plans are for the 6’10” forward. Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports that the Hornets have issued him a tender, though that doesn’t quite provide any clarity on the situati...2019
  • • Hornets coach doesn't know where Nicolas Batum fits in team's system
    Hornets coach James Borrego isn’t sure how Nicolas Batum fits into his plans for next season, Borrego admits to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer. Batum was placed in a variety of roles but had another disappointing season and was briefly benched by Borrego. The team’s highest-paid player has two years and $52.5M remaining on his contract, mak...2019

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  • • Panthers expect Cam Newton to be ready for training camp
    New Panthers owner David Tepper sparked panic among the team’s fan base when he compared Cam Newton‘s shoulder situation to Andrew Luck‘s and seemed to hint that Newton could miss the entire 2019 season. Less than a week later, it was announced that Newton underwent another shoulder surgery. That only increased the uncertainty surrounding his statu...2019
  • • Michael Kidd-Gilchrist likely to exercise player option
    Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will likely exercise his $13M player option this summer rather than testing the free agent market, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer opines in his latest mailbag. Kidd-Gilchrist has been moved to a reserve role this season and has an injury history, Bonnell notes, but he’s also well-liked in the organizat...2018
  • • Panthers waive T Corey Robinson
    After acquiring Marshall Newhouse from the Bills on Tuesday, the Panthers waived fellow offensive tackle Corey Robinson, according to Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio.Like Newhouse, Robinson was sent to the Panthers via trade, as Carolina shipped a conditional 2020 seventh-round pick to Detroit in exchange for the 26-year-old. Those conditions wer...2018
  • • Report: Panthers sign OT Chris Clark
    The Panthers are bringing in some offensive line help, signing tackle Chris Clark according to Jourdan Rodrigue of the Charlotte Observer (Twitter link).The move is in response to Carolina placing starting right tackle Daryl Williams on injured reserve. Williams went down in the Week 1 opener against the Cowboys, a huge blow to an already depleted ...2018
  • • Cancer survivors Jameson Taillon, Chad Bettis to face off Tuesday night
    As sports fans, there is nothing we love more than a heartwarming story. The storyline often doesn’t get any better than what will take place on Tuesday night when the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates face off.Two pitchers who overcame great odds to get back on the mound will face off with a very similar story. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jam...2018

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  • • Hornets To Sign Ray Spalding To Two-Way Deal
    The Charlotte Hornets are expected to sign free agent forward Ray Spalding to a two-way contract, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports. Spalding most recently played with the G League affiliate of the Houston Rockets. In 20 games with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the 22-year-old has averaged 15.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per […] The...2020
  • • Hornets' youth movement a relative success so far this season
    At the midpoint of the Hornets’ 2019-20 NBA season, the team has shown growth under second-year head coach James Borrego, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer notes. Bonnell goes on to report that the Hornets are the only team with a losing record who are still among the top 10 in the league in net rating in clutch time, thanks mostly to the clut...2020
  • • Kemba Walker: Graham is struggling because opponents respect him
    Breakout Hornets point guard Devonte’ Graham is shooting just 27% from the field over the last nine games, and that’s a sign that opponents are respecting him, former teammate Kemba Walker told Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer. “You learn, you grow and you adapt,” Walker said. “He’s showing the whole NBA how good a player he is, so that kind ...2020
  • • Hornets Rick Bonnell believe Bismack Biyombo's new deal is possible
    Bismack Biyombo‘s four-year, $68M contract has been viewed for years as an albatross, but as that deal nears its end, the Hornets aren’t simply waiting for it to expire. In a regular role off the bench this season, the veteran center has played some of the best ball of his career, averaging a career-best 7.8 PPG with 4.0 RPG in just 16.2 MPG. While...2019
  • • Hornets Rick Bonnell believes Bismack Biyombo's new deal is possible
    Bismack Biyombo‘s four-year, $68M contract has been viewed for years as an albatross, but as that deal nears its end, the Hornets aren’t simply waiting for it to expire. In a regular role off the bench this season, the veteran center has played some of the best ball of his career, averaging a career-best 7.8 PPG with 4.0 RPG in just 16.2 MPG. While...2019

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  • • David Tepper frontrunner to buy Panthers?
    The Panthers may be on the verge of having a new owner soon. David Tepper is the frontrunner to succeed Jerry Richardson and buy the Charlotte, N.C.-based franchise, Joe Person, Katherine Peralta and Rick Rothacker of the Charlotte Observer report.Tepper refuted an April report that he was out of the mix to make this acquisition, and it appears the...2018
  • • Coaching notes: Searches by Hornets, Knicks, Kenny Smith
    As we relayed last weekend, the Hornets have been granted permission to interview Spurs assistant Ettore Messina for their open head coaching position. With Messina’s Spurs still alive in the postseason – and Gregg Popovich away from the team to be with his family following the death of his wife – the veteran assistant isn’t currently available for...2018
  • • Carolina Panthers reportedly could sell for nearly $3 billion
    The Carolina Panthers are up for sale, and they’re expected to fetch a handsome amount. According to one report, experts are saying the franchise could be sold for $2.3-$2.8 billion.The Charlotte Observer reported Thursday on the status of the Panthers sale and provided a profile on each of the reported buyers.NFL Network reported that billionaire ...2018
  • • First prospective Panthers buyer emerges
    The Panthers are the only NFL team up for sale, and the club may have its first serious bidder. South Carolina businessman Ben Navarro is “actively” exploring a potential purchase of the Carolina franchise, according to Jourdan Rodrigue and Katherine Peralta of the Charlotte Observer. Incumbent owner Jerry Richardson put the Panthers on the market ...2018
  • • Panthers place GM Marty Hurney on leave following harassment allegations
    The Panthers have placed interim general manager Marty Hurney on paid leave following allegations of harassment from his ex-wife, according to Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer.Hurney’s ex-wife, Jeanne, originally filed for a restraining order last Friday, but a judge denied the request given there was no evidence Hurney committed domestic vi...2018

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    • • Cavs: Former assistant coach Boylan's lawsuit 'frivolous', 'shameless cash grab'
      Former Cavaliers assistant coach Jim Boylan has filed an age-discrimination lawsuit against the franchise, which the team has labelled “frivolous” and a “shameless cash grab,” according to an Associated Press report. Boylan, 63, worked five seasons under former coaches David Blatt and Tyronn Lue but did not have his option picked up this summer. Bo...2018
    • • Report: Panthers, Daryl Williams far apart in talks
      There’s a “monster gap” between the Panthers and Daryl Williams in contract negotiations, a source tells Jourdan Rodrigue of the Charlotte Observer. The source added that it would be “shocking” if a deal came together between now and the start of training camp in July.Williams, a fourth-round pick in 2015, is eligible for free agency after the seas...2018
    • • Report: Carolina Panthers could sell for as much as $2.8 billion
      Owner and co-founder Jerry Richardson is in the process of selling his Carolina Panthers. It comes on the heels of Richardson himself being involved in a sexual misconduct scandal that the public became aware of late in the 2017 season.For Richardson, it has to be a bitter pill to swallow. He’s the original owner of the expansion franchise. Since i...2018
    • • Pistons, Suns could be interested in Kemba Walker?
      Kemba Walker was the subject of a Woj Bomb on Friday morning, with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reporting that the Hornets are open to the idea of moving their standout point guard. While there had been some speculation about Walker becoming a trade candidate with Charlotte struggling, Woj’s report represented the first time the 27-year-old’s availabi...2018
    • • Cam Newton wants Panthers to remain in Charlotte after sale
      Disgraced owner and founder Jerry Richardson will sell his Carolina Panthers at some point following the 2017 season. That process likely begins now, especially with another individual taking over day-to-day operations in Charlotte.Depending on whom the team is sold to, there could be some questions about whether the Panthers remain in North Caroli...2017

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