Charlotte Hornets

Kendrick Perkins claims the Hornets must choose between LaMelo Ball and their head coach amid growing tension.

Grant Williams is expected to make his season debut tomorrow at Utah, according to the Hornets (Twitter link), who have officially listed the 27-year-old as probable to suit up against the Jazz. Williams, who is in his seventh NBA season after being selected No. 22 overall in the 2019 draft, has been sidelined since November […]

As Bobby Portis becomes available on the trade market, we explore trade packages that would enable the Lakers. Warriors, Suns, and Hornets to acquire him.

The Charlotte Hornets came into their game against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday looking to add to their current win streak. However, to get a win, the Hornets were going to have to do so without Brandon Miller as he was ejected after picking up two technical fouls. Brandon Miller was ejected early in the […] The post Brandon Miller gets tossed after 2 techs vs. Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Hornets are adjusting LaMelo Ball’s usage in back-to-backs to keep him fresher and more effective late in games.

For the first time since his rookie season, Charlotte Hornets star point guard LaMelo Ball will be coming off the bench in Thursday night’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Replacing Ball in the starting lineup is veteran point guard Collin Sexton. Collin Sexton will start at point guard tonight for […] The post Why Hornets’ LaMelo Ball isn’t starting for first time since 2021 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As rumors surround the Toronto Raptors regarding moves the team will make ahead of February’s trade deadline, there is no doubt interest to add with the success they’ve been having to start the season. After the Raptors had a walk-off winner against the Charlotte Hornets, it’s easy to see the heights that the team could […] The post NBA rumors: Raptors linked to Trey Murphy III trade, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green gave Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel his flowers for an impressive rookie season. Green says he told the fourth overall pick what he thought of him after a 132-125 win. Knueppel helped the Hornets beat the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, which was their most impressive win of the […] The post Draymond Green drops surprising Hornets’ Kon Knueppel take appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Toronto Raptors could miss the services of Brandon Ingram in the next few games after suffering a thumb injury against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. He sustained it in the second quarter and did not return to the game. Toronto survived with a one-point win, 97-96, courtesy of Immanuel Quickley’s walk-off three-pointer. Raptors coach […] The post Raptors’ Brandon Ingram day-to-day with thumb sprain appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Toronto Raptors escaped a wild one against the Charlotte Hornets, 97-96, at Spectrum Center on Tuesday, with Immanuel Quickley delivering the game-winning three-pointer as time expired. The Hornets took the lead, 96-94, with 1.6 seconds left after LaMelo Ball’s drive, sending the home fans into a frenzy. The Raptors, however, remained composed, as Quickley […] The post Raptors’ Immanuel Quickley dooms Hornets with walk-off winner appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Toronto Raptors were dealt an early blow against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday after star forward Brandon Ingram suffered a thumb injury. Ingram sustained it in the second quarter at Spectrum Center and was taken out at the 5:58 mark. “Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has suffered a right thumb sprain and will not return […] The post Raptors’ Brandon Ingram exits game vs. Hornets with thumb injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Although he had an excellent December in being named the NBA’s Western Conference Rookie of the Month for the second straight time, Cooper Flagg‘s energy and production have noticeably dipped over the past few games as the Mavericks forward adjusts to the rigors of an 82-game season, writes Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News. […]

We’re putting this in capital letters so it sinks in quicker: THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS DEFEATED THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER. Read it again: THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS DEFEATED THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER. Yes, the lowly Hornets completed a massive upset of the league-leading Thunder by 27 points, 124-97, stunning the fans at Paycom Center and freezing hell […] The post Fans react to Thunder’s stunning upset loss to Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Golden State Warriors lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 131-94 on Friday night without Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green. Curry tweaked his ankle during Wednesday's win against the Hornets. Green was out due to rest, with Butler missing the game because of an illness. Jonathan Kuminga was also out due to lower back soreness.

The Oklahoma City Thunder must have thought that Monday night would see a return to winning ways for them after Devin Booker snatched away a win from them the previous day. But LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets had other plans. Instead of rolling over for the reigning champions, the Hornets decided to blow out […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball adds to Thunder’s bad night with bonkers horse shot appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Charlotte Hornets will be facing the Oklahoma City Thunder, and they could be without a few of their key players for the matchup. Kon Knueppel is on the injury report with a right hip contusion, and Brandon Miller has a left knee contusion. Both players have played well this season, and though the Hornets […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller land on injury report for Thunder showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints .