Charlotte Hornets Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/charlotte-hornets/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:36:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-BBI-Favicon-36x36.png Charlotte Hornets Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/charlotte-hornets/ 32 32 Jeremy Lamb Retires From NBA After 10 Seasons https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/jeremy-lamb-retires-from-nba-after-10-seasons/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:36:25 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=335619 Jeremy Lamb announced his retirement from the NBA via Instagram on Wednesday. The 6-foot-5, 180-pounder played 10 seasons (2012-22) in the league as a small forward and shooting guard. “Basketball has been good to me throughout my entire life, so this decision didn’t come easy, but I have decided to retire from the game that […]

The post Jeremy Lamb Retires From NBA After 10 Seasons appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Seth Curry Re-Signs With Charlotte Hornets https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/seth-curry-re-signs-with-charlotte-hornets/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:24:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312825 The Charlotte Hornets have reportedly agreed to re-sign Seth Curry to a one-year deal. Before the start of the offseason, the team waived the sharpshooting guard. Curry was acquired at the NBA Trade Deadline when the Hornets traded P.J. Washington to the Dallas Mavericks. Curry went from a legitimate title contender to a team in […]

The post Seth Curry Re-Signs With Charlotte Hornets appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Charlotte Hornets Head Coach Charles Lee Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, And Wife https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/news-nba-coaches-charles-lee/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:22:51 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312362 User Note: This page is updated as of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The Charlotte Hornets have been on a highway to nowhere for quite some time now, failing to make it out of the first round of the playoffs since 2002. Now, they have enlisted the highly-touted assistant coach from the world-champion Boston Celtics, Charles […]

The post Charlotte Hornets Head Coach Charles Lee Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, And Wife appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Brandon Miller Has Scored 3rd-Most Points By Hornets Rookie https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/brandon-miller-has-scored-3rd-most-points-by-hornets-rookie/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:15:36 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=310146 Brandon Miller has now scored 1,270 points through 73 games (67 starts) of his NBA career, the third-most points by a Charlotte Hornets rookie in franchise history. Only Larry Johnson (1,576) and Alonzo Mourning (1,639) scored more points during their rookie seasons. Miller, 21, passed Rex Chapman (1,267) for third most on the Hornets’ all-time […]

The post Brandon Miller Has Scored 3rd-Most Points By Hornets Rookie appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Tre Mann Becomes 12th Hornets Player to Swipe 7 Steals in Game https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/tre-mann-becomes-12th-hornets-player-to-swipe-7-steals-in-game/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:36:53 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=310126 Tre Mann became the 12th Charlotte Hornets player to swipe seven steals in a single game, in Wednesday night’s 115-114 victory against the Atlanta Hawks. His seven steals are also a career high. Mann, 23, joined Eddie Jones (9), Kemba Walker (8), Jason Richardson (8), Gerald Wallace (8), Brevin Knight (8), Raymond Felton (7), Muggsy […]

The post Tre Mann Becomes 12th Hornets Player to Swipe 7 Steals in Game appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Brandon Miller 1st NBA Rookie to Score 32+ Points on 100% TS in a Game https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/brandon-miller-1st-nba-rookie-to-score-32-points-on-100-ts-in-a-game/ Sat, 06 Apr 2024 13:49:31 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=309694 Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller became the first rookie in NBA history to record at least 32 points on 100% true shooting in a single game, during Friday night’s 124-115 win over the Orlando Magic. Miller, 21, ended his outing with 32 points, six rebounds, two assists, one steal, and a block in 39 minutes […]

The post Brandon Miller 1st NBA Rookie to Score 32+ Points on 100% TS in a Game appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Hornets coach Steve Clifford will move to front office after season https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hornets-coach-steve-clifford-will-move-to-front-office-after-season/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:30:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=309476 Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford is stepping down after the season and currently working to finalize a front office role with the franchise, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Clifford informed his assistants and players of the news Wednesday morning. The New England native will coach Charlotte’s final seven games beginning Wednesday night against the Portland […]

The post Hornets coach Steve Clifford will move to front office after season appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Hornets Shut Down LaMelo Ball (Ankle) for Season https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hornets-shut-down-lamelo-ball-ankle-for-season/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:12:05 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=308802 The Charlotte Hornets are shutting down fourth-year guard LaMelo Ball for the remainder of the 2023-24 season, as he continues to rehab a right ankle injury, the team announced Thursday. Ball has been out since Jan. 27, when he was sidelined in the second game of a back-to-back. The 2022 All-Star also missed nearly seven […]

The post Hornets Shut Down LaMelo Ball (Ankle) for Season appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Brandon Miller makes career-high seven 3-pointers, ties Hornets’ rookie record https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/brandon-miller-makes-career-high-seven-3-pointers-ties-hornets-rookie-record/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:45:59 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=308773 Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller made a career-high seven 3-pointers, tying the franchise rookie record for most in a single game, during Wednesday night’s 118-111 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 6-foot-9 wing recorded 31 points, six rebounds, one assist, and a block in 35 minutes of action. He also finished 11-of-19 (57.9%) shooting from […]

The post Brandon Miller makes career-high seven 3-pointers, ties Hornets’ rookie record appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Hornets’ plan for new NBA practice facility approved by Charlotte City Council https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hornets-plan-for-new-nba-practice-facility-approved-by-charlotte-city-council/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:03:36 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=308670 The Charlotte Hornets’ plan for a new NBA practice center was approved by Charlotte City Council on Monday night, according to Erik Spanberg of Charlotte Business Journal. The City Council voted 7-1 to approve changes to a 2022 agreement with the Hornets. This new deal will allow the NBA franchise to build a practice center […]

The post Hornets’ plan for new NBA practice facility approved by Charlotte City Council appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Brandon Miller becomes 3rd-fastest Hornets rookie to reach 1,000 career points https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/brandon-miller-becomes-3rd-fastest-hornets-rookie-to-reach-1000-career-points/ Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:37:05 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=307795 Charlotte Hornets rookie forward Brandon Miller reached 1,000 career points in his 60th career game. He is the third-fastest Hornets rookie to record 1,000 career points behind only Alonzo Mourning (53 games) and Larry Johnson (55 games). In Charlotte’s 107-96 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday night, Miller logged 14 points, four rebounds, one […]

The post Brandon Miller becomes 3rd-fastest Hornets rookie to reach 1,000 career points appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Hornets rookie Vasa Micic records a career-high 25 points vs. Grizzlies https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hornets-rookie-vasa-micic-records-a-career-high-25-points-vs-grizzlies/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:00:58 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=307603 Charlotte Hornets rookie guard Vasa Micic posted a career-high 25 points on 9-of-10 (90%) shooting from the field and 5-of-6 (83.3%) from 3-point range in Wednesday night’s 110-98 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Micic, 30, also tallied eight assists and two steals in 30 minutes as a starter. Through 45 games (six starts), he’s averaging […]

The post Hornets rookie Vasa Micic records a career-high 25 points vs. Grizzlies appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Hornets held to season-low 26 points in first half against Bucks https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hornets-held-to-season-low-26-points-in-first-half-against-bucks/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:50:26 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=305543 The Charlotte Hornets scored a season-low 26 points in the first half of Tuesday night’s 123-85 blowout loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, passing their previous first-half low of 29 points against the Golden State Warriors last week. Tre Mann led the Hornets with just seven points after two quarters. Charlotte trailed 58-26 at half time. […]

The post Hornets held to season-low 26 points in first half against Bucks appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Hornets sign center Marques Bolden to a 10-day contract https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hornets-sign-center-marques-bolden-to-a-10-day-contract/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:48:08 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=304063 The Charlotte Hornets are signing free agent center Marques Bolden to a 10-day contract, agent Michael Johnson Jr. of All Day Group told Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.  Bolden, 25, went undrafted in 2019 out of Duke University and signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was waived by Cleveland […]

The post Hornets sign center Marques Bolden to a 10-day contract appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> The Dallas Mavericks are not sad to see Grant Williams go https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/the-dallas-mavericks-are-not-sad-to-see-grant-williams-go/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:14:46 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303567 The Dallas Mavericks were one of the most active teams during the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline. One of those moves involved parting ways with Grant Williams (and a lightly protected first round pick) in exchange for PJ Washington. It’s sad to see players go. But at the end of the day, the NBA is a […]

The post The Dallas Mavericks are not sad to see Grant Williams go appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Hornets’ Brandon Miller leads all NBA rookies in points, steals, & 3-pointers in February https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hornets-brandon-miller-leads-all-nba-rookies-in-points-steals-3-pointers-in-february/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:27:25 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303312 Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller leads all NBA rookies in points, steals, and 3-pointers in the month of February. Through six games this month, Miller is averaging 25 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.0 block, and 34 minutes per game. He’s also shooting 49.6% from the floor, 42.9% from 3-point range, and 85% […]

The post Hornets’ Brandon Miller leads all NBA rookies in points, steals, & 3-pointers in February appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Hornets trade P.J. Washington to Mavericks for Grant Williams, Seth Curry, & first-round draft pick https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hornets-trade-p-j-washington-to-mavericks-for-grant-williams-seth-curry-first-round-draft-pick/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:50:28 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303030 The Charlotte Hornets are trading forward P.J. Washington to the Dallas Mavericks for forward Grant Williams, guard Seth Curry, and a first-round draft pick. Dallas is sending Charlotte a lightly-protected 2027 first-rounder. The Mavericks had only three draft assets at their disposal — a 2027 first-round draft pick, a 2025 second-round draft pick (via Toronto), […]

The post Hornets trade P.J. Washington to Mavericks for Grant Williams, Seth Curry, & first-round draft pick appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Thunder trade Tre Mann, Davis Bertans to Hornets for Gordon Hayward https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/thunder-trade-tre-mann-davis-bertans-to-hornets-for-gordon-hayward/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:30:30 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303016 The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading guard Tre Mann and forward Davis Bertans to the Charlotte Hornets for forward Gordon Hayward, according to reports. Hayward, 33, is on an expiring four-year, $120 million contract. His 2023-24 salary is $31.5 million. His deal carries a $1.8 million trade bonus that Charlotte would be responsible for paying […]

The post Thunder trade Tre Mann, Davis Bertans to Hornets for Gordon Hayward appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Is Brandon Miller developing into a star wing scorer? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/brandon-miller-scoring-development-charlotte-hornets-nba-analysis/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 19:24:21 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302853 Key Highlights Brandon Miller is averaging 16.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists as a rookie for the Charlotte Hornets Over his past 11 games, he’s averaging 23.6 points on 61 percent true shooting and has scored at least 20 points nine times during that span He leads all rookies in three-pointers made with 100 […]

The post Is Brandon Miller developing into a star wing scorer? appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Hornets’ Brandon Miller on pace to become 11th NBA rookie to average 15+ points, 2+ 3-pointers in a season https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hornets-brandon-miller-on-pace-to-become-11th-nba-rookie-to-average-15-points-2-3-pointers-in-a-season/ Sat, 03 Feb 2024 16:21:41 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302325 Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller is currently on pace to become the 11th NBA player in history to average at least 15 points and two 3-pointers per game in a rookie season. Miller would join Allen Iverson (23.5 PPG, 2 3P), Stephen Curry (17.5 PPG, 2.1 3P), Damian Lillard (19 PPG, 2.3 3P), Lauri Markkanen […]

The post Hornets’ Brandon Miller on pace to become 11th NBA rookie to average 15+ points, 2+ 3-pointers in a season appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Miles Bridges becomes 1st Hornets player to record 30 points, 15 rebounds, & 5 assists in a game https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/miles-bridges-becomes-1st-hornets-player-to-record-30-points-15-rebounds-5-assists-in-a-game/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:58:08 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302118 Miles Bridges became the first Charlotte Hornets player to post 30 points, 15 rebounds, and five assists in a single game, during Wednesday night’s 117-110 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Bridges, 25, finished 11-of-20 (55%) shooting from the floor and 6-of-13 (46.2%) from 3-point range. His six 3-pointers tied his career high. This was his […]

The post Miles Bridges becomes 1st Hornets player to record 30 points, 15 rebounds, & 5 assists in a game appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Hornets center Nick Richards records a career-high 21 points vs. Pistons https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hornets-center-nick-richards-records-a-career-high-21-points-vs-pistons/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:42:30 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=301429 Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards posted a career-high 21 points on 9-of-13 (69.2%) shooting from the floor and 3-of-4 (75%) at the foul line in Wednesday night’s 113-106 loss to the Detroit Pistons. It was his first game with 20 or more points since Charlotte’s 126-109 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Oct. 23, 2022. […]

The post Hornets center Nick Richards records a career-high 21 points vs. Pistons appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Potential Destinations for Gordon Hayward https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/potential-destinations-for-gordon-hayward/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:16:35 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=301327 It seems as if the 10-31 Charlotte Hornets are kicking off a fire sale. They recently traded Terry Rozier for Kyle Lowry. Now, trade rumors are circulating centered around their small forward, Gordon Hayward. The former All-Star has only played 168 games in four seasons with the Charlotte Hornets. During that span, he has averaged […]

The post Potential Destinations for Gordon Hayward appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Analyzing the Terry Rozier trade for the Miami Heat https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/analyzing-the-terry-rozier-trade-for-the-miami-heat/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 20:17:00 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=301111 Key Highlights: When analyzing a trade, you need to look at it from an on-court and asset perspective Terry Rozier is a great on-court fit for what the Miami Heat need The Heat may have paid less than they needed to here (depending on when the pick ends up conveying) Terry Rozier is now a […]

The post Analyzing the Terry Rozier trade for the Miami Heat appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Heat trade Kyle Lowry, 2027 first-round draft pick to Hornets for Terry Rozier https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/heat-trade-kyle-lowry-2027-first-round-draft-pick-to-hornets-for-terry-rozier/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:00:25 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=301105 The Miami Heat are trading guard Kyle Lowry and a protected 2027 first-round draft pick to the Charlotte Hornets for guard Terry Rozier, according to sources. Miami owes the Oklahoma City Thunder a top-14 protected first-rounder in 2025 and an unprotected pick in 2026. The first to Charlotte is two years after the pick to […]

The post Heat trade Kyle Lowry, 2027 first-round draft pick to Hornets for Terry Rozier appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]>