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• Charlotte Observer, Hornets Beat Reporter Rick Bonnell Passes Away at 63
Rick Bonnell, a sportswriter who covered the Charlotte Hornets for the newspaper, Charlotte Observer since the team’s inaugural season back in 1988, has passed away. He was 63 years old. Bonnell’s excellence covered the versions of Hornets (or Bobcats) that excited Buzz City with their upset of the Boston Celtics in 1993 to the historically bad Bobcats […] The post Charlotte Obse...2021
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• Michael Jordan’s statement on shocking passing of Hornets reporter Rick Bonnell
Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan expressed his grief over the sudden passing of Charlotte beat reporter Rock Bonnell on Tuesday. According to The Charlotte Observer where he worked, Bonnell was their first beat reporter for the Hornets during their inaugural season in 1988-89 season. He had been on the job for 33 years, and he […] The post Michael Jordan’s statement on shocking p...2021
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• Gordon Hayward suffers right hand injury vs. Jazz, status revealed
Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward exited today’s game against the Utah Jazz with an injury to his right hand. Per Rick Bonnell of The Observer, Hornets coach James Borrego said Hayward is classified as day-to-day. An MRI test is expected to be done to check Hayward’s status. Hornets coach James Borrego said Gordon Hayward is […] The post Gordon Hayward suffers right hand i...2021
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• The real reason Gordon Hayward left the Celtics for Hornets
Gordon Hayward finally broke his silence about the real reason he opted out of his contract with the Boston Celtics and accepted an offer from the Charlotte Hornets this past offseason. Ahead of his Hornets debut against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, the 30-year-old swingman said he wanted a clean slate, per Rick Bonnell of […] The post The real reason Gordon Hayward left the Celtics...2020
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• Hornets waiving and stretching Nicolas Batum after failing to find a trade
The Charlotte Hornets will waive Nicolas Batum, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. According to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer, the Hornets will use the stretch provision on the veteran forward. So it’s a stretch, as first reported by @theobserver https://t.co/5og1RPeLNq — Rick Bonnell (@rick_bonnell) November 29, 2020 Charlotte had been trying to trade Nicolas […] The po...2020
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• Hornets waiving and stretching Nicolas Batum to sign Gordon Hayward to $120M deal
The Charlotte Hornets will be waiving and stretching the final year of Nicolas Batum’s contract in order to create cap space to sign Gordon Hayward, according to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. Batum, who signed a five-year, $120 million contract with the Hornets in 2016, will be entering the final season of his contract this […] The post Hornets waiving and stretching Nicolas ...2020
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• Gordon Hayward suffers right hand injury vs. Jazz, status revealed
2021

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• Malik Monk Reinstated By NBA
The NBA has reinstated Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk following his suspension for violating the league’s anti-drug program, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports. The 22-year-old was sidelined without pay on Feb. 26, two weeks before the shutdown. Monk missed a total of eight games while suspended by the league, a penalty that was […] The post Malik Monk Reinstated By NBA...2020
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• Hornets coach James Borrego pledges his support for suspended guard Malik Monk
Speaking to reporters before Wednesday’s game, Hornets coach James Borrego pledged his support for shooting guard Malik Monk, who has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of the NBA’s anti-drug program, relays Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. Borrego said he hasn’t talked with Monk since the suspension was announced this morning. “All of us face different things in life; it’s how yo...2020
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• Report: Hornets star Malik Monk out 6-8 weeks with fractured thumb
The Charlotte Hornets are not even fully into their summer yet and have already received some bad news.Taking part in Summer League action in Las Vegas, 2017 first-round pick Malik Monk suffered a fractured right thumb.According to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer, Monk will be sidelined for the next 6-8 weeks. While the timeline suggests Monk will be back in time for training camp, this mea...2018
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• Southeast notes: Olynyk bonus, Hornets' busy summer
Kelly Olynyk is poised to cash in a pair of bonuses included in the contract he signed with the Heat last summer, as Bobby Marks of ESPN tweets. Olynyk’s deal, which included a base salary of about $10.61M for 2017-18, featured a $400K bonus if Miami secured a playoff berth — the team clinched its postseason spot on Tuesday night.In addition to that $400K, Olynyk is also in line to receive another...2018
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• Southeast notes: Carter-Williams' injury, Sessions staying with Wiz
After signing with the Hornets during the 2017 offseason, Michael Carter-Williams has served as the team’s primary point guard behind Kemba Walker. However, Carter-Williams’ season appears to be in jeopardy.As Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer writes (via Twitter), the former Rookie of the Year suffered a left shoulder injury on Sunday and is currently weighing whether to elect for surgery or...2018
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• Sean McDermott to Bills: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Roy Hibbert Injury: Updates on Hornets Center's Knee and Return
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"Per Rick Bonnell of The Observer, Hornets coach James Borrego said Hayward is classified as day-to-day."

2020
"However, as the team goes through another rebuild, general manager Mitch Kupchak says team owner Michael Jordan is “100 percent on board with what we’re doing,” according to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer."

2019
"According to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer, Gasol still anticipates landing with the Hornets, though the situation became less clear after a trade failed to materialize on Tuesday night after appearing close."

2018
"With trade rumors swirling around Kemba Walker over the last several days, Hornets owner Michael Jordan spoke to local beat reporter Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer on Monday night to set the record straight."

2017
"That left McDermott with little to speak of at corner, but Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer praised him for getting the most out of his players: McDermott is a well-respected coach who is closing in on two decades in the NFL, and it seemed as though he was due for a head coaching chance after getting passed over so many times previously."

2016
"" Batum has also built a strong rapport with head coach Steve Clifford, going so far as to say Clifford's extension would likely play a role in his decision about whether to stay in Charlotte, per Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer: Not only are the Hornets keeping around one of their better players, they're also hedging their bets at 2-guard with Jeremy Lamb on the bench."

2015
"Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer confirmed the report."

2014
" Jordan, who has made himself more present in his ownership role than ever before over the last 24 hours, told Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer he preferred an extension over the restricted free agency route."

• The real reason Gordon Hayward left the Celtics for Hornets
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• Hornets waiving and stretching Nicolas Batum to sign Gordon Hayward to $120M deal
2020

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• The 5 teams potential top pick LaMelo Ball confirmed he spoke to before NBA Draft
The 2020 NBA Draft is set to take place on Wednesday night, and it is still a mystery where LaMelo Ball will be selected in the first round. Just a day before the draft, Ball confirmed that he has spoken to a total of five teams, per The Observer’s Rick Bonnell. Altogether, the playmaking guard […] The post The 5 teams potential top pick LaMelo Ball confirmed he spoke to before NBA Dra...2020
• LaMelo Ball ‘not performing very well’ during draft interviews
LaMelo Ball, the younger brother of New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball, is reportedly not performing very well during his draft interviews, per Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. Ball was expected to be one of the first players selected in the 2020 draft, but it looks like his draft stock is slipping. Via […] The post LaMelo Ball ‘not performing very well’ during dr...2020
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• RUMOR: Hornets’ surprising pick at No. 3 in 2020 NBA Draft
The 2020 NBA Draft is set to take place on November 18 and the Charlotte Hornets have their sights set on a particular player at the No. 3 overall pick. With the draft less than a month away, the Hornets are reportedly eyeing James Wiseman out of Memphis at No. 3, per Rick Bonnell of […] The post RUMOR: Hornets’ surprising pick at No. 3 in 2020 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints....2020
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• Charlotte coach James Borrego believes in Hornets' free agency pitch
Hornets coach James Borrego has developed a notable recruiting pitch for impending free agents this summer, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer writes. Charlotte is slated to have a respectable amount of salary-cap space after the season, allowing the Hornets to consider multiple talents who are set to reach the open market. “I feel like basically every guy we’ve drafted has shown some real pro...2020
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• Bismack Biyombo explains decision to pass on Hornets buyout
Veteran center Bismack Biyombo, whose four-year, $68M contract will be up at season’s end, tells Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer that he could have gotten a buyout and that he considered the possibility, noting that “a lot of (teams were) calling.” However, he opted to stick with the Hornets and play out the rest of his contract in Charlotte, explaining that he wanted to continue to be a ve...2020
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• Hornets GM: Michael Jordan is '100 percent on board with what we’re doing'
The Charlotte Hornets haven’t made the playoffs since 2016 and haven’t won a postseason series since returning to the NBA as the Bobcats in 2004. However, as the team goes through another rebuild, general manager Mitch Kupchak says team owner Michael Jordan is “100 percent on board with what we’re doing,” according to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. “We made a decision to take a certain a...2020
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• James Borrego is keeping his rookies in line
Hornets head coach James Borrego has a unique way of keeping rookie forwards Caleb Martin and Jalen McDaniels galvanized to give maximum effort in Charlotte, as Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer relays. If their play is not to the level of their teammates, they will be sent down to develop with the team’s G League affiliate the Greensboro Swam. “It’s their job to put pressure on me to keep th...2020
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• Veteran forward Marvin Williams finalizes buyout with Hornets, plans to join Bucks
Veteran forward Marvin Williams has finalized his buyout agreement with the Charlotte Hornets, according to the Charlotte Observer’s Rick Bonnell (Twitter link). Williams is on track to join the Milwaukee Bucks once he clears waivers on Monday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (tweet). Forward Dragan Bender will reportedly be the player released by Milwaukee to make room. Williams is m...2020
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• Hornets coach James Borrego pledges his support for suspended guard Malik Monk
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• Veteran forward Marvin Williams finalizes buyout with Hornets, plans to join Bucks
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• Mavericks interested in trading for Michael Kidd-Gilchrist?
The Dallas Mavericks could see some value in a forgotten man. Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reported on Friday that Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is among the possibilities for Dallas ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Bonnell says that the Mavs want another defender for the playoffs but that discussions have not progressed beyond a “kicking tires” level. Kidd-Gichrist...2020
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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 post Hornets To Sign Ray Spalding To Two-Way Deal...2020
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• Mavericks reportedly expected to target All-Star Kemba Walker
The Dallas Mavericks might have a tremendous one-two punch of the future in Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. But that’s not going to stop the Mark Cuban-led team from attempting to make a splash in free agency. According to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer, the expectation is that Dallas will make signing Hornets All-Star guard Kemba Walker a priority when the summer comes calling. “Two s...2019
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• Mavericks to make big push to sign Kemba Walker?
The Mavericks are the biggest threat to the Hornets for unrestricted free agent Kemba Walker, longtime Hornets beat writer Rick Bonnell reports. Bonnell cites two knowledgeable sources who indicate Dallas will make the high-scoring point guard their top free agent target. Dallas could plug him into its backcourt to create a formidable trio alongside rookie sensation Luka Doncic and recently-acquir...2019
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• Report: Mavericks to make big push to sign Kemba Walker
The Mavericks are the biggest threat to the Hornets for unrestricted free agent Kemba Walker, longtime Hornets beat writer Rick Bonnell reports. Bonnell cites two knowledgeable sources who indicate Dallas will make the high-scoring point guard their top free agent target. Dallas could plug him into its backcourt to create a formidable trio alongside rookie sensation Luka Doncic and recently-acquir...2019
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• 10 NBA stars stuck on bad teams after the trade deadline
For some players, the NBA trade deadline can result in a change for the better. Take Marc Gasol and Tobias Harris, for example. Instead of playing out the season on mediocre teams, both appear set to contend for an Eastern Conference title after landing in Toronto and Philadelphia, respectively. However, not every player was so lucky. Here are 10 NBA stars stuck on bad teams after the trade deadli...2019
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• Report: Hornets talking to Wizards about star G Bradley Beal
It was reported earlier in the week that the downtrodden Washington Wizards are willing to move every single player on their underperforming roster. That includes star teammates Bradley Beal and John Wall, who seem to be at odds with one another. Now, according to this report from Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer, the Hornets have had discussions with Washington surrounding Beal. “The Charlo...2018
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• Hornets shouldn't wait to sign Kemba Walker to massive extension
After Kemba Walker‘s explosive 60-point performance Saturday against the 76ers, Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer argues that the Hornets shouldn’t overthink things and offer Walker the full max contract extension this summer. Walker will be an unrestricted free agent as he enters his age-29 season and despite recent struggles for the Hornets, Bonnell points out the importance of keeping Walk...2018
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• 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 that interview. But he may be soon.As Rick Bonnel...2018
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• Al Jefferson: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation Surrounding Free-Agent Center
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• Hornets vs. Heat: Game 7 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• Nicolas Batum Reportedly Traded to Hornets for Noah Vonleh and Gerald Henderson
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• Nicolas Batum, Hornets Agree to New Contract: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
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• Bismack Biyombo explains decision to pass on Hornets buyout
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• Marvin Williams has carved out nice role with Bucks since buyout
Marvin Williams looked at three Eastern Conference contenders when he started considering a buyout with the Hornets, writes Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. Williams thought about playing for the Bucks, Raptors or Celtics, and Milwaukee was the first team to express interest. The move has worked out well as he is playing 17 minutes per night as the primary backup at power forward. “The easi...2020
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• Hornets GM: Michael Jordan is '100 percent on board with what we’re doing'
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• 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 clutch play of promising youngsters Devonte’ Graham, P...2020
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• 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 Biyombo won’t get another contract like the one h...2019
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• 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 Biyombo won’t get another contract like the one h...2019
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• Report: Unclear if Hornets will be buyers or sellers at deadline
While it may be a little too early to determine with certainty whether the Hornets will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer suggests in his latest mailbag that he expects the team to be more focused on improving this season’s roster than acquiring future assets. However, they’re unlikely to take on much salary in any deal, since they’re only about $3....2018
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• Report: Hornets talking to Wizards about star G Bradley Beal
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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. Boylan contends GM Koby Altman told him owner Dan Gi...2018
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