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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 […]
Gordon Hayward has retired from the NBA after 14 seasons, he announced Thursday on social media. “Today, I am officially retiring from the game of basketball,” Hayward wrote. “It’s been an incredible ride and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped me achieve more than I ever imagined.” Gordon Hayward was selected ninth overall by […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
