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  • • Hornets Notes: White, Diabate, Offseason, Draft
    Hornets head of basketball operations Jeff Peterson reiterated a couple weeks ago that the team is interested in re-signing Coby White. The 26-old guard says the feeling is mutual, telling Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer that the Hornets’ employees “create a fun environment,” which he values. White also likes the on-court fit. “I think […]...2026
  • • Hornets Notes: Lee, Physicality, LaMelo, Knueppel, Offseason
    There were several positive developments for the Hornets in 2025/26, who improved from 19 to 44 wins and had the best net rating in the NBA from the start of January through the end of the regular season. Still, as Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer writes, the team extended its playoff drought to a […]...2026
  • • Southeast Notes: Knueppel, W. Carter, Keefe, Sarr
    Several members of the Hornets — including head coach Charles Lee, executive vice president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson, and Brandon Miller — recently explained why they think Kon Knueppel deserves to be named Rookie of the Year, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. “I understand why the race is tight,” Lee said. “The […]...2026
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  • • Southeast Notes: Hornets, Bitadze, T. Young
    Head coach Charles Lee had a simple explanation for why the red-hot Hornets have been the best team in the NBA since January 22, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. The Hornets have gone 16-3 since that date and have won six straight games, with each of those victories coming by at least 16 […]...2026
  • Miles Bridges prefers to stay with Hornets past deadline: ‘I’d rather be here’
    • Miles Bridges prefers to stay with Hornets past deadline: ‘I’d rather be here’
    Miles Bridges has heard this song before. Every year. Every deadline. Same rumors. Same noise. Same routine. And once again, he is tuning it out. “Just focus on winning, focus on controlling what I can control,” Bridges told Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer. “If I get traded, if I don’t get traded… I would […] The post Miles Bridges prefers to stay with Hornets past deadline: ‘...2026
  • • Hornets Notes: Bridges, Miller, Hot Streak, Schedule
    Several teams reportedly have interest in Hornets forward Miles Bridges, but he said after Saturday’s win over Washington that his preference is to remain with Charlotte, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer (subscription required). Boone points out that Bridges is often the subject of trade speculation at this time of year, so he’s not […]...2026
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  • NBA Notes: Hornets, Brandon Miller, Magic, Knicks, Landry Shamet
    • NBA Notes: Hornets, Brandon Miller, Magic, Knicks, Landry Shamet
    Hornets Brandon Miller returned Saturday after missing four weeks with a partially dislocated left shoulder and finished with 21 points and three assists in a loss to the Clippers. As Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer noted, Miller’s return was a welcome sight for a team that has seen injuries sideline him for all but […] The post NBA Notes: Hornets, Brandon Miller, Magic, Knicks, Lan...2025
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  • • Hornets’ Josh Green, Grant Williams To Miss Training Camp
    Hornets wing Josh Green and forward Grant Williams will both miss training camp as they continue to recover from their respective injuries, head coach Charles Lee recently told reporters, including Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Green underwent left shoulder surgery in June, while Williams tore the ACL and meniscus in his right knee last […]...2025
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  • NBA Rumors: Hornets, Grant Williams, Knicks, Mitchell Robinson, Nets
    • NBA Rumors: Hornets, Grant Williams, Knicks, Mitchell Robinson, Nets
    Veteran Hornets forward Grant Williams is taking a patient, measured approach in his recovery from a devastating right knee injury suffered in November 2024. For the record, the 26-year-old tore his ACL, meniscus, and other ligaments, and while he’s made meaningful progress, he told NBA reporter Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer that he’s not […] The post NBA Rumors: Hornets, Grant Wi...2025
  • • Southeast Notes: Salaun, Mann, Magic Playoff Series, Heat Picks
    Rookie Hornets forward Tidjane Salaün got thrown into the deep end earlier than expected in his career due to the team’s extensive injury list. His season had highs and lows, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer writes, but ultimately he showed glimpses of what he can be at the next level and displays what president […]...2025
  • • Hornets Notes: Ball, Simpson, Playoff Drought, Nurkic
    Hornets coach Charles Lee tried to find the bright side of the injuries that will keep LaMelo Ball out for the rest of the season, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. The team announced Friday that Ball will have arthroscopic surgery to address a right ankle impingement, along with a minor procedure on his […]...2025
  • • Southeast Notes: Williams, Wizards, Brogdon, Risacher
    Mark Williams has firmly reestablished himself as the Hornets‘ starting center after returning from injuries that kept him out of action for nearly a full calendar year, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Williams was dominant in Sunday’s loss at Phoenix, posting 24 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and a block. Most of that […]...2025
  • • Southeast Notes: Hornets, Mann, Hawks, Nance, Brogdon
    The Hornets thought they were moving past their injury woes two weeks ago when LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, Brandon Miller and Mark Williams were in the lineup together for the first time in nearly 12 months, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. However, that quartet didn’t last a full game, and the injuries have […]...2024
  • • Hornets Notes: Bridges, Ball, Micic, Williams
    Miles Bridges is getting closer to making his return as the Hornets start to overcome their early-season injury issues, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Bridges, who hasn’t played since November 19 because of a bone bruise on his right knee, was able to participate in team activities during Wednesday’s practice. “It’s good,” he […]...2024
  • • Hornets Notes: Trades, Lowry, Bridges, Hayward, Williams, Nnaji
    Entering the season, the Hornets felt they had a roster capable of contending for a playoff spot, but they’ve been plagued by injuries and have posted a disappointing 10-40 record. As Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer writes, president of basketball operations Mitch Kupchak said on Friday that he didn’t want to use those injuries […]...2024
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  • • Southeast Notes: Ball, Miller, Rozier, Bey
    LaMelo Ball missed his second consecutive game due to right ankle soreness on Monday. The Hornets star guard admits his frequent absences have taken a toll mentally and that his main focus is staying off the injury report, Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer writes. “Facts,” Ball said. “That’s pretty much my main thing.” Ball […]...2024

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  • 2026
    "The 20-year-old tells Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer he’s always looking for ways to level up his game on both ends of the court."

  • 2025
    "Mark Williams has been through enough dramatic moments this month, and now he wants to focus on helping the Hornets for the rest of the season, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer."

  • 2024
    "In an interview with Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer following today’s introductory press conference, the former Nets executive talked about the advantages of getting a jump […]"

  • 2023
    "The Hornets‘ offense was clicking before LaMelo Ball‘s ankle injury on Monday, but now coach Steve Clifford needs to find a new approach for the rest of the season, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer."

  • 2021
    "He’s special,” Rozier said, via Roderick Boone’s Hive Vibes Newsletter."

  • 2015
    ""He does everything for us," Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters after Game 5, per Roderick Boone of Newsday."

  • 2014
    "Here's what he told Newsday's Roderick Boone: When you can't run, can't jump, it's hard to play basketball, especially in this league."

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  • • Miles Bridges prefers to stay with Hornets past deadline: ‘I’d rather be here’
    2026
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  • • Southeast Notes: McNeeley, Carrington, Newell, Young, Achiuwa
    Liam McNeeley‘s preseason stats for the Hornets may not jump off the page, but he’s earned a fan in head coach Charles Lee, according to The Charlotte Observer’s Roderick Boone, who suggests the No. 29 overall pick has a chance to be the steal of the 2025 draft. McNeeley averaged just 6.4 points and 2.4 […]...2025
  • • Hornets Rookies Optimistic About Future, 2025/26 Season
    Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer recently interviewed the Hornets‘ four 2025 draft picks — Kon Knueppel (No. 4), Liam McNeeley (No. 29), Sion James (No. 33) and Ryan Kalkbrenner (No. 34) — to see how they’re adjusting to the city and preparing for their rookie seasons, among other topics. The Hornets were the only […]...2025
  • • Southeast Notes: Mann, Johnson, Riley, Newell, Martins, DeVos
    The Hornets fully expect to retain restricted free agent Tre Mann, executive VP of basketball operations Jeff Peterson said during a press conference, per Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer (Twitter link). “He’s a priority … I don’t see any reason why he’s not back,” Peterson said. The Hornets, who hold Mann’s Bird rights, must […]...2025
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  • • Hornets Sign Jaylen Sims To 10-Day Contract
    The Hornets have officially signed Jaylen Sims to a 10-day contract, the team announced today in a press release. Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer first reported that the team would be signing Sims (Twitter link). As our tracker shows, the Hornets currently have a full 15-man standard roster. However, they were able to sign […]...2025
  • • Hornets Notes: Williams, Salaün, Bridges
    It’s been a whirlwind season for Hornets center Mark Williams, who was technically traded to the Lakers ahead of last month’s deadline only to see the deal rescinded by Los Angeles for what the team called medical concerns. Williams says he has moved on from that period of uncertainty, per Roderick Boone of The Charlotte […]...2025
  • • Southeast Notes: Hornets, Adebayo, Jovic, Gill, Wizards
    The Hornets have largely done well for themselves this offseason, retaining some players, drafting Tidjane Salaun and adding Josh Green for cheap. They still have one standard roster spot open and Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer guesses that spot will remain open until closer to the start of the season. It would make sense […]...2024
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  • • Southeast Notes: Bridges, Ball, Highsmith, Wizards
    The Hornets shouldn’t expect any type of “hometown discount” in their negotiations with free agent forward Miles Bridges, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer writes in a mailbag column. Even though Bridges has stated several times that he would like to re-sign with Charlotte, Boone expects him to take the best available offer regardless of […]...2024
  • • Hornets Notes: Curry, Bridges, Williams, Ball, Lee
    Charlotte native Seth Curry was only able to suit up eight times for the Hornets after being traded to his hometown team at February’s deadline. A Grade 3 right ankle sprain ended his season early, but he anticipates resuming regular workouts soon and being fully healthy for the start of next season, writes Roderick Boone […]...2024
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  • • Southeast Notes: Bertāns, Micić, Wizards, Wagner
    Hornets forward Dāvis Bertāns joined the team alongside Tre Mann and Vasilije Micić at the February trade deadline, but wasn’t viewed as a centerpiece of the deal that sent Gordon Hayward out of Charlotte. However, as The Charlotte Observer’s Roderick Boone points out, Bertāns is performing well for the Hornets after working his way into […]...2024

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  • • Hornets Notes: Bridges, Miller, Hot Streak, Schedule
    2026
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  • • NBA Notes: Hornets, Brandon Miller, Magic, Knicks, Landry Shamet
    2025
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  • • Southeast Notes: Miller, Kalkbrenner, Connaughton, Bagley, Mosley
    Brandon Miller posted 21 points and three assists Saturday afternoon as he returned to the Hornets‘ lineup after missing four weeks with a partially dislocated left shoulder, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer (subscription required). Even though Charlotte dropped a 15-point decision to the Clippers to fall to 4-12, there’s a sense of relief […]...2025
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  • NBA Notes: Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Pelicans, Nets, Michael Porter Jr
    • NBA Notes: Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Pelicans, Nets, Michael Porter Jr
    Hornets Kon Knueppel has officially entered the Rookie of the Year conversation. As Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer noted, the former Duke standout is leading all rookies in scoring at 17.2 points a game and has already hit 41 threes. Hornets coach Charles Lee is even running sets for him to open games. “He […] The post NBA Notes: Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Pelicans, Nets, Michael Porte...2025
  • • Southeast Notes: McNeeley, Carrington, Newell, Young, Achiuwa
    2025
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  • • Southeast Notes: Williams, Nurkic, Baugh, Black, Da Silva, Sarr
    It’s been a week since the trade sending Mark Williams to the Lakers was rescinded, and he still hasn’t rejoined the Hornets, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Charlotte played three road games since L.A. decided to void the deal due to the results of Williams’ physical, and Boone believes Hornets officials are […]...2025
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  • • Southeast Notes: Ball, Adebayo, Ware, Herro, Hawks
    LaMelo Ball leads the Eastern Conference All-Star voting among guards despite the Hornets’ record. However, Ball has stepped up his game, particularly on defense, Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer writes. Ball had 23 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in Charlotte’s victory over Dallas on Monday afternoon. “His two-way play has really helped us,” […]...2025
  • • Southeast Notes: Williams, Wizards, Brogdon, Risacher
    2025
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  • • Southeast Notes: Hornets, Miller, Smith, Christopher, Risacher
    After getting off to a decent 4-5 start this season, the Hornets have plummeted down the standings over the past month-and-a-half. Monday’s loss to Houston, Charlotte’s 13th in its last 14 games, dropped the team to 7-22 on the season and inspired a players-only closed-door meeting after the game, according to Roderick Boone of The […]...2024
  • • Southeast Notes: Ball, G. Williams, Wagner Brothers, Butler
    LaMelo Ball joined Kemba Walker as the only Hornets players to reach 50 points in a game in Saturday’s loss to Milwaukee, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. At 23, he’s the third-youngest player in NBA history to achieve that mark. Ball only had 10 points at halftime, but he took over after intermission, […]...2024
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  • • Mark Williams: “Move On And Play Basketball”
    Mark Williams has been through enough dramatic moments this month, and now he wants to focus on helping the Hornets for the rest of the season, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. The 23-year-old center was traded to the Lakers two weeks ago, reportedly at the request of newly acquired star Luka Doncic, who […]...2025
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  • • Mavs Notes: Washington, Williams, Luka, First-Round Pick, Kyrie
    Two months after being traded from the Hornets to the Mavericks, P.J. Washington returned home on Tuesday night, relishing the opportunity to see his family and to play in front of the fans in Charlotte, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. “It was great, just being able to cheer for me one last […]...2024
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  • • NBA Rumors: Latest Trade Buzz on Brook Lopez and More from Around the League
    2015
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  • • Are Brooklyn Nets Ready to Blow Up Overpriced Core?
    2014
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  • • NBA Finals 2015 MVP: Andre Iguodala's Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
    2015
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  • • Hornets Notes: Smith, McGowens, Hayward, Washington
    The Hornets‘ offense was clicking before LaMelo Ball‘s ankle injury on Monday, but now coach Steve Clifford needs to find a new approach for the rest of the season, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. The team scored just 91 points Wednesday as its five-game winning streak was snapped, marking just the fourth time […]...2023
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  • • Deron Williams' Days as an NBA Star Are Officially Over
    2014
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  • • Southeast Notes: Ball, Highsmith, Haslem, Muscala, Magic
    Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball signed a five-year, maximum-salaried designated rookie extension, which could be worth up to $260MM, with Charlotte earlier this summer. During a press conference with gathered reporters, Ball and team president and GM Mitch Kupchak spoke about the new agreement, as Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. “The decision, it […]...2023
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  • • Southeast Notes: Martin, Ball, Cooks, Murray
    Cody Martin is doing his best to help the Hornets as a leader from the sidelines, but it’s not a role he enjoys, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. A troublesome left knee has limited Martin to seven games in his first season after signing a four-year, $31MM contract. Martin’s injury problems began in […]...2023
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  • • Jeff Peterson Hopes To Make The Hornets The NBA’s “Premier Franchise”
    New Hornets executive vice president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson is in the unusual position of taking over a front office in the midst of a regular season. In an interview with Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer following today’s introductory press conference, the former Nets executive talked about the advantages of getting a jump […]...2024
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  • • Kupchak: Miles Bridges’ Return ‘Polarizing Topic’
    Hornets GM Mitch Kupchak admits that retaining Miles Bridges might alienate some of the team’s fan base, Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer writes. “It obviously is a polarizing topic and not everyone may agree,” Kupchak said during a Tuesday press conference. “It’s a tough situation to be in. But we started out with the […]...2023
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  • • Return to Hornets Seems Unlikely for Kelly Oubre
    Unrestricted free agent Kelly Oubre seems unlikely to return to the Hornets, given their abundance of wing players, per Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer. The Hornets selected Alabama forward Brandon Miller with the No. 2 overall draft pick and small forward Miles Bridges is expected to return after a one-season absence. Also, guard/forward Gordon […] The post Return to Hornets Seems ...2023
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  • • Joe Johnson Trade Would Be Right Player at Wrong Price for Charlotte Hornets
    2015
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  • • Hornets Notes: Lee, Physicality, LaMelo, Knueppel, Offseason
    2026
  • • Southeast Notes: Knueppel, W. Carter, Keefe, Sarr
    2026
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  • • Southeast Notes: Miller, Kalkbrenner, Connaughton, Bagley, Mosley
    2025
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  • • Hornets Notes: Knueppel, Ball, Miller, Connaughton
    Kon Knueppel is a strong candidate in what has become a surprisingly competitive Rookie of the Year race, writes Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer (subscription required). Former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg was an overwhelming favorite for the award coming into the season, but Knueppel is leading all rookies in scoring at 17.2 PPG and […]...2025
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  • NBA Notes: Hornets, Collin Sexton, Nets, Rockets, Kevin Durant
    • NBA Notes: Hornets, Collin Sexton, Nets, Rockets, Kevin Durant
    Hornets Collin Sexton wasted no time becoming a tone-setter in Charlotte. As Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer wrote, the 26-year-old guard has emerged as one of the Hornets’ most vocal leaders, something coach Charles Lee has fully embraced. “He’s not afraid to communicate,” Lee said. “Everyone sees how hard he works every day, so […] The post NBA Notes: Hornets, Collin Sexton, Nets,...2025
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  • • Hornets Notes: Knueppel, Miller, McNeeley, Kalkbrenner, Plumlee
    Two spots in the Hornets‘ starting lineup are uncertain as the regular season approaches, and coach Charles Lee indicated they could be flexible for a while, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Moussa Diabaté was the starting center for Sunday’s preseason opener against Oklahoma City, while rookie Kon Knueppel got the nod at small […]...2025
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  • • Hornets’ Josh Green, Grant Williams To Miss Training Camp
    2025
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  • • Southeast Notes: Sexton, AJ Johnson, Richardson, Saleh
    Collin Sexton feels reinvigorated by the offseason trade that sent him from Utah to the Hornets, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer (subscription required). Sexton is only 26, but he’ll be a veteran leader in Charlotte, where he hopes to help mold his new teammates into a playoff contender. “Super excited,” he said. “Super […]...2025
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  • • Southeast Notes: Hornets, Mitchell, Burks, Hawks
    The Hornets have the ignominious honor of holding the league’s longest active absence from the playoffs, leaving them with many questions to answer heading into the off-season, according to The Charlotte Observer’s Roderick Boone. In a mailbag column, Boone writes that he expects the team to add more veteran presence to the young core, similar […]...2025
  • • Southeast Notes: Williams, Wizards, Brogdon, Risacher
    2025
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  • • Hornets Notes: Bridges, Miller, Hot Streak, Schedule
    2026
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  • • Hornets Notes: Miller, Ball, Bridges, Washington, Free Agency
    For all the outside speculation about who the Hornets would take with their No. 2 pick, general manager Mitch Kupchak says the team never wavered in its commitment to Brandon Miller, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Kupchak admits serious consideration was given to G League Ignite star Scoot Henderson, as both players were […]...2023
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  • • Joe Johnson Trade Would Be Right Player at Wrong Price for Charlotte Hornets
    2015
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