Youth Helps Hornets Win on Black Friday

In their black Mint City jerseys, the Charlotte Hornets were able to hold on for a 110-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was the Hornets’ second win at home this week, previously beating a depleted 76ers team Wednesday. Charlotte…

Long Term Approach: With LaMelo Ball’s Injury, It’s Time for the Hornets to Give the Young Players Burn

After a couple of tune up games coming off of a sprained ankle, LaMelo Ball was finding his groove against the Pacers. In 37 minutes, Ball scored 26 points on 10-17 shooting and 5-8 from 3. Ball was finding his…

Can’t Finish: Hornets’ Losing Streak Slides to Seven

The Charlotte Hornets fought hard vs the Miami Heat, but once again they had issues closing in a 117-112 overtime loss. After the Hornets’ victory over the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors, Charlotte has now lost seven straight. The…

Comeback Kid: Dennis Smith Jr Has Been a Bright Spot for the Hornets

When Dennis Smith Jr. was signed by the Charlotte Hornets, I wrote that it was a very low risk, potentially high reward move. Smith fougt injuries prior to his arrival in the Queen City, but has also had some success…

Hornets Fought Hard, But Fall Short Versus Pelicans

The Charlotte Hornets battled hard and almost came back versus a Pelicans team that handled the Brooklyn Nets opening night. Ultimately, they didn’t have quite enough to complete the comeback. Charlotte cut it to 99-97, but New Orleans countered with…

Hornets Take Over the Alamo: Observations from Charlotte’s Season Opener vs San Antonio

The Charlotte Hornets kicked off their 2022-2023 season in Texas versus the Spurs. Charlotte started off strong, leading the game 38-22 at the end of the first quarter and didn’t let up against a Spurs team that is clearly in…

It’s Time for Michael Jordan to Get In Front of the Camera

Preface; As an NBA owner, Michael Jordan is arguably the most unfairly criticized in the NBA. It’s my belief that he’s an easy scapegoat due to his status as a former player. If he was simply another billionaire who got…

Charlotte Preseason Primer: It’s Time to Give the Keys to LaMelo Ball with No Restrictions

The Eastern Conference was loaded last season with 10 teams finishing above .500. A lot of squads in the Eastern Conference made moves this off-season to load up to compete. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets were relatively quiet when it came…

Low Risk, High Reward: Hornets sign Dennis Smith Jr.

The Hornets signed Dennis Smith Jr. this afternoon to add depth at the guard position – an area they clearly needed it heading into the season. Smith is a former number nine pick in the 2017 draft and for his…

Racism, Sexual Harassment & Workplace Misconduct: The NBA Dropped the Ball with Robert Sarver’s Punishment

On five different occasions Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver repeated the “N-word” while recounting statements from others, made sexually related comments toward female employees, made inappropriate comments about female employees’ physiques, had inappropriate physical conduct towards male employees, admitted…

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