If the reactions on twitter are any indication of how the Hornets are doing in tonight’s draft, Kupchak and company are knocking it out of the park. Here are some fan reactions to Charlotte’s two first round selections:
Hornets Trade for Kai Jones
Hornets’ GM Mitch Kupchak wasn’t done when he got what many called the steal of the night – drafting James Bouknight with the 11th pick. Less than 10 picks later, Kupchak brokered a deal with the NY Knicks to acquire…
Hornets Select James Bouknight with the 11th Pick in the NBA Draft (Video)
Mitch Kupchak made it clear all week that he would select the best player available when the Hornets drafted 11th in the 1st round of the NBA Draft and he did just that, selecting UCONN guard James Bouknight. Bouknight averaged…
Charlotte Hornets Looking to Stay Young and Talented Ahead of Thursday’s NBA Draft
With Thursday’s NBA draft just hours away, Mitch Kupchak, general manager for the Charlotte Hornets, spoke briefly with the media about the direction the franchise is looking to go with its 11th pick. What we know is the organization is building…
NBA Draft Preview: Will The Hornets Get Their Big?
With the 11th pick in next week’s draft, The Charlotte Hornets are in a great position to address their well-known need for a big. The idea big for the Hornets would be one that can fully unlock the playmaking abilities…
Charlotte to Host Jumpman Invitational
Jordan Brand and the Charlotte Sports Foundation announced Wednesday a three-year deal to host the Jumpman Invitational. The inaugural college basketball event will be held at the Spectrum arena in Charlotte, NC starting in 2022. The event, starting December 20-21,…
Two Charlotte Hornets Named to USA Select Team
Two players from the Charlotte Hornets have been named to the USA Select Team. Miles Bridges and PJ Washington will be among the group of NBA talent assembled to help train against the USA Basketball Men’s National Team in preparation…
LaMelo Ball Reacts to Being Named Rookie of the Year
Wednesday, Charlotte Hornets guard Lamelo Ball was named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year. Here’s the moment he learned of the honor.
Charlotte Hornets’ Lamelo Ball Wins NBA Rookie of the Year
As expected, Charlotte Hornets point guard and rookie sensation Lamelo Ball has won the prestigious NBA rookie of the Year award. The announcement was made by NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, with the league expected to make it official this evening. Despite missing 21 games this…
The Bigger Picture: What Does LaMelo’s Rookie of the Year Award Mean for the Hornets?
Charlotte Hornets rookie guard LaMelo Ball virtually clinched the 2020-21 NBA Rookie of the Year 10 games into his season when he became the youngest player in NBA History to record a triple double. The Voting and Wednesday’s announcement was…