The Charlotte Hornets just became more fun to watch; as the team surrounded LaMelo Ball with a couple of solid athletes. With the 11th pick, Charlotte selected Connecticut’s James Bouknight and acquired the rights to Kai Jones from the New…
Twitter Reacts to Hornets’ Draft Night
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…
2 Shades of Blue Podcast Special Edition: The Swing Game
In this special edition episode, Terence discusses the Bucks and Suns who are tied 2-2 going into a pivotal game 5. How have we gotten here and what are the keys moving forward?
Keep That Same Energy: Chauncey Billups Hired as New Trail Blazers Coach Amid Past, but What Skeletons are Owner Jody Allen Hiding?
The Portland Trailblazers officially have named Los Angeles Clippers assistant and former NBA champion Chauncey Billups their new head coach. Billups signed a 5-year deal, replacing previous head coach Terry Stotts who the organization decided to mutually part ways with…
2 Shades of Blue Podcast: In the Spotlight
This week Royal and Terence recap the Gervonta Davis fight and discuss what’s next for Tank Davis. The NBA Playoffs are inching closer to the Finals. Will the Hawks vs Bucks be a tight series? Royal and Terence also talk…
Relax, USA Men’s Basketball Will Be Alright
Since the Dream Team, USA Basketball made their perch on the tree of exceptionalism-and rightly so. Nearly 30 years after selecting NBA players for international play in the Olympics, their missions, way more often than not, have been accomplished in…