Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 1 for Los Angeles Clippers against Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks
Kawhi Leonard will miss the Los Angeles Clippersโ playoff opener against the Dallas Mavericks.
Wizards snap 16-game losing streak with 112-100 victory over Hornets
Kyle Kuzma scored 28 points, Deni Avdija added 18 and the Washington Wizards snapped their 16-game losing streak with a 112-100 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
Bucks roll to 123-85 blowout of Hornets for their third consecutive victory
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, Damian Lillard had 23 points and Bobby Portis scored 21 as the Milwaukee Bucks pounded the Charlotte Hornets 123-85 for their most lopsided victory of the season.
Pistons' Isaiah Stewart arrested for assault for punching Suns' Eubanks during pregame altercation
Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart was arrested for assault Wednesday for punching Phoenix Suns center Drew Eubanks at the arena hours before the teams played.
Charges against Miles Bridges connected to domestic violence case dropped
Court documents show that criminal charges connected to a domestic violence case against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges have been dropped because of โinsufficient evidence."
Bridges and Charlotte's newcomers lead Hornets past Pacers for 2nd straight win 111-102
Miles Bridges had 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 111-102 to improve to 2-0 since the arrival of five new players via trade.
Raptors overcome 45-point game from Miles Bridges to beat Hornets 123-117
RJ Barrett scored 23 points, Jakob Poeltl had two big plays in the 90 seconds and the Toronto Raptors overcame a career-high 45 points from Miles Bridges to beat Charlotte 123-117 and hand the Hornets their ninth straight loss.
Anthony Davis has 3rd career triple-double, Lakers beat Hornets 124-118
Anthony Davis had 26 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists for his third career triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to defeat the short-handed Charlotte Hornets 124-118.
Hornets' Miles Bridges denied access to Canada for NBA game due to legal problems, AP source says
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has been denied entrance to Canada due to his past legal problems and will not be available to play Monday night in Toronto against the Raptors, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
Hornets' Miles Bridges turns himself in after arrest warrant issued over protection order
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has turned himself in after a warrant was issued for an alleged protection order violation stemming from a domestic violence case last year.
Hornets' Miles Bridges faces more domestic allegations, clouding his future on and off the court
Hornets forward Miles Bridgesโ latest legal issues have clouded his future on and off the basketball court.
Hornets' Miles Bridges apologizes for 'pain and embarrassment' from domestic violence investigation
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has apologized for โthe pain and embarrassmentโ caused by the domestic violence investigation that kept him out of the league last season.
Michael Jordan's decision to sell the Hornets leaves some team decisions in flux
The timing of Michael Jordanโs decision to sell his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets leaves the franchise in flux, with several key personnel decisions upcoming.
Hornets' Bridges pleads not guilty to domestic violence
Prosecutors say Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles to felony domestic violence charges after being accused of assaulting his girlfriend in front of their two children last month.
Hornets forward Bridges facing 3 domestic violence charges
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is facing three felony domestic violence charges in Southern California after being accused of assaulting his girlfriend in front of their two children last month.
Hornets forward Miles Bridges arrested on eve of free agency
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has been arrested in Los Angeles on the eve of NBA free agency after a warrant was issued, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
AP source: Kenny Atkinson agrees to be Hornets next coach
The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to terms on a contract with Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson to be their next head coach, says a person familiar with the situation.
Young, Hunter lead Hawks to 132-103 play-in rout of Hornets
Trae Young bounced back from a sluggish start to score 24 points and DeโAndre Hunter led a third-quarter surge that carried the Atlanta Hawks to a 132-103 play-in rout of the Charlotte Hornets.
Ball scores 33 points, Hornets spoil Irving's home debut
LaMelo Ball had 33 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets spoiled Kyrie Irvingโs first home game of the season by beating the Brooklyn Nets 119-110.
Bridges, Hornets hold off short-handed Lakers, 117-114
Miles Bridges had 26 points, Ish Smith provided a huge boost off the bench with 22 points on 10-of-12 shooting and the Charlotte Hornets held off the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 117-114 on Friday night.
Booker scores 24 points, depleted Suns rout Hornets 133-99
Devin Booker scored 24 points, Jalen Smith tied a career high with 19 points and 12 rebounds and the short-handed Phoenix Suns hammered the Charlotte Hornets 133-99.
Devin Booker returns, NBA-leading Suns rout Hornets 137-106
Devin Booker had 16 points in his return to Phoenixโs lineup and the NBA-leading Suns set a season-scoring high in a 137-106 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.
Bridges, Rozier help Hornets snap Warriors 7-game win streak
Terry Rozier had a big jump-ball win and made two late free throws to help the Charlotte Hornets snap the Golden State Warriorsโ winning streak at seven, 106-102 on Sunday night.
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Hornets pull away, beat Nets 111-95 for first 3-0 start
Miles Bridges had 32 points and nine rebounds, Ish Smith added 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter and the Charlotte Hornets improved to 3-0 for the first time by beating the Brooklyn Nets 111-95.
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USA Select team loses 3 players over virus-related concerns
The USA Select Team will be without three players for the remainder of Olympic training camp for coronavirus-related reasons, though there are no indications that any cause for concern exists past those players.
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Hornets' LaMelo Ball selected NBA Rookie of the Year
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ballโs versatility as a passer, scorer and rebounder earned him NBA Rookie of the Year honors despite missing 21 games with a fractured wrist.
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Sabonis leads Pacers past Hornets 144-117 in play-in round
Domantas Sabonis had 14 points, 21 rebounds and nine assists, and the short-handed Indiana Pacers routed the Charlotte Hornets 144-117 in the Eastern Conferenceโs first play-in game.
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Hayward finding success in more prominent role with Hornets
Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward, left, looks to pass against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Hayward took the road less traveled this offseason when he opted out of his contract with the high-profile Celtics and chose to come to Charlotte to take on a more prominent role and the opportunity to help build a young Hornets team into a playoff contender. When the Hornets need a basket in the fourth quarter, they often defer to Hayward. โIt seems like yesterday that I was these guys โ I was the young guy,โ Hayward said with a laugh. Hayward said his sole focus is on helping the Hornets end a four-year playoff drought.
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Spurs have 4 players positive, Atlanta has All-Star concerns
Meanwhile, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms โ whose city was picked to play host to the NBA All-Star Game and skills competitions on March 7 โ raised major concerns about the notion of fans coming to the city for the events. Their games are halted because they were the last team to play the Spurs, losing to them on Sunday. AdThe NBA does not reveal which players tested positive, but its announcement of the latest postponements said the Spurs had positive tests among players โ and did not mention coaches. โUnder normal circumstances, we would be extremely grateful for the opportunity to host the NBA All-Star game, but this is not a typical year," Bottoms said. โI have shared my concerns related to public health and safety with the NBA and Atlanta Hawks.