Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Hornets playing spoiler down the stretch of the NBA season:PJ Washington with 43 points last night vs. OKC Thunder

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Charlotte Hornets playing spoiler down the stretch from Sean Keane, with YardBarker.com/www.yardbarker.com The Charlotte Hornets have been out of the playoff race for months. But they can still crush other teams’ playoff dreams. The Hornets keep wreaking havoc in the (pillow) fight for the final spot in the West play-in. Charlotte's win in OKC pulls … Charlotte Hornets playing spoiler down the stretch of the NBA season:PJ Washington with 43 points last night vs. OKC Thunder

Could Kemba be coming back to Charlotte??? Hornets and Walker reunion might be in the works

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Hornets ‘considering reunion’ with four-time All-Star Kemba Walker from Victor Barbosa, with YardBarker.com/www.yardbarker.com Prior to spending last season with the New York Knicks, and the previous two with the Boston Celtics, Kemba Walker suited up for the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets over the first eight years of his career. The stint with the team that selected him … Could Kemba be coming back to Charlotte??? Hornets and Walker reunion might be in the works

Charlotte Hornets’ Miles Bridges has burned some bridges as domestic altercation gets out of hand

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Hornets’ Miles Bridges arrested for felony domestic violence from Hoops Rumors, with Rory Maher, and from www.yardbarker.com/YardBarker.com Miles Bridges, who’s set to hit restricted free agency after the Hornets tendered him a qualifying offer, was arrested on felony domestic violence charges in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to TMZ Sports. Bridges was allegedly involved in … Charlotte Hornets’ Miles Bridges has burned some bridges as domestic altercation gets out of hand

Charlotte Hornets’ Miles Bridges throws his mouthpiece at Atlanta Hawks fan after Bridges gets ejected and has to leave the game

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After ejection, Miles Bridges throws mouthpiece in stands, hits Hawks fan from Larry Brown Sports, with Larry Brown, and from YardBarker.com/www.yardbarker.com Miles Bridges lost his composure and snapped toward the end of his Charlotte Hornets’ season-ending loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Bridges’ Hornets were down big 112-81 to the Hawks with just … Charlotte Hornets’ Miles Bridges throws his mouthpiece at Atlanta Hawks fan after Bridges gets ejected and has to leave the game

Train stops right in front of Charlotte Hornets bus, and the Hornets have to get out and walk to their game vs. Atlanta Hawks

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Hornets players had odd mishap before play-in game against Hawks from Larry Brown Sports, with Darryn Albert, and from YardBarker.com/www.yardbarker.com The Charlotte Hornets had a curveball thrown at them before their most important game of the season. Prior to Wednesday’s play-in tournament game against the Atlanta Hawks, the Hornets fell victim to a mishap with … Train stops right in front of Charlotte Hornets bus, and the Hornets have to get out and walk to their game vs. Atlanta Hawks

Charlotte Hornets hot, as they score a Franchise-Record 158 points

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Hornets score franchise-record 158 points, including 87 in second half from Jordan Wolf, with YardBarker.com/www.yardbarker.com The Hornets’ offense was on another level Wednesday. An all-time level, really. Charlotte scored 158 points in its win over Indiana, a new franchise record and the most points ever allowed by the Pacers. The Hornets also scored 87 points … Charlotte Hornets hot, as they score a Franchise-Record 158 points

After one practice in Greensboro with the Swarm, Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball is rolling again

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Hornets’ LaMelo Ball cleared from COVID protocol, assigned to G League from Hoops Rumors, with Alex Kirschenbaum, and from YardBarker.com/www.yardbarker.com Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has cleared the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, the team announced (Twitter link). Ball was assigned to Charlotte’s NBA G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, to get back into … After one practice in Greensboro with the Swarm, Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball is rolling again

Muggsy Bogues says Ball is bringing the Buzz back to the Bugs:Charlotte Hornets are playing exciting basketball

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Charlotte Hornets 130-127 over the Atlanta Hawks last night, and they are currently getting it done without starters LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier, who are out with sickness or injury, and it might be COVID-related, but Charlotte is still getting it done, and they won on Sunday, and now face the Philadelphia 76ers this evening…Muggsy … Muggsy Bogues says Ball is bringing the Buzz back to the Bugs:Charlotte Hornets are playing exciting basketball

Rick Bonnell, award-winning sportswriter for the Charlotte Observer, gone at age 63:Covered Charlotte Hornets since 1988

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Rick Bonnell, an award-winning sportswriter for more than 33 years at The Charlotte Observer, was found dead in his home Tuesday. He was 63. Bonnell was The Observer’s first beat reporter to cover the Charlotte Hornets during their inaugural season in 1988-89, and he was still breaking stories on the Hornets beat throughout this past … Rick Bonnell, award-winning sportswriter for the Charlotte Observer, gone at age 63:Covered Charlotte Hornets since 1988

Charlotte Hornets’ GM Mitch Kupchak says LeMelo Ball could return this season

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Mitch Kupchak: Hornets not yet ruling LaMelo Ball out for season from Hoops Rumors with Luke Adams and coming in today from YardBarker.com/www.yardbarker.com After suffering a broken wrist last week, Hornets guard LaMelo Ball underwent surgery to repair the fracture. Initial reports suggested Ball was expected to miss the rest of the season, but the … Charlotte Hornets’ GM Mitch Kupchak says LeMelo Ball could return this season

LaMelo Ball and Charlotte Hornets bust loose for 118-99 win over Dallas Mavericks:Ball breakout with 22 points

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The Charlotte Hornets evened their season record at (2-2) on Wednesday night, with their 118-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, in Dallas… Hornets’ rookie guard LaMelo Ball led the team in scoring, with 22 points….And though Ball did not start for Charlotte, he came off of the bench, and gave the team his best 29 … LaMelo Ball and Charlotte Hornets bust loose for 118-99 win over Dallas Mavericks:Ball breakout with 22 points

Charlotte Hornets select LaMelo Ball with the #3 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft

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from www.nba.com: CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LaMelo Ball is thrilled to have a chance to play for the Charlotte Hornets. But the 6-foot-7 point guard is more excited to play for the one of the greatest basketball players of all time in Michael Jordan. “Man, straight blessing, for real,” Ball said of the six-time NBA champion … Charlotte Hornets select LaMelo Ball with the #3 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft

Charlotte Hornets fire radio announcer John Focke after Racial Slur/Racial Tweet

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from www.yahoo.com:/YAHOO Sports! **********The Charlotte Hornets announced on Thursday that they have fired radio announcer John Focke for a violation of the team’s social media policy.********** Focke tweeted in August about a playoff game between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz. Instead of the word “Nuggets” in the phrase below, Focke wrote the n-word in … Charlotte Hornets fire radio announcer John Focke after Racial Slur/Racial Tweet

Charlotte Hornets Suspend Broadcaster John Focke Indefinitely:Hornets suspend broadcaster after tweet about Jazz-Nuggets game that contained racial slur

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Hornets suspend broadcaster after tweet about Jazz-Nuggets game that contained racial slur from Nick Bromberg, at YAHOO Sports!…www.sports.yahoo.com…CLICK HERE The Charlotte Hornets said Tuesday that radio announcer John Focke had been suspended indefinitely after he sent a tweet about the Nuggets’ Monday win over the Jazz that included a racial slur. “The Charlotte Hornets are … Charlotte Hornets Suspend Broadcaster John Focke Indefinitely:Hornets suspend broadcaster after tweet about Jazz-Nuggets game that contained racial slur

Charlotte Hornets Radio Voice Slips Up on Twitter:John Focke has apologized for using the “N-word”

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from Rick Bonnell, with the Charlotte Observer: Charlotte Hornets radio play-by-play announcer John Focke issued an apology on Twitter late Monday night for what he said was an accidental use of an offensive word. Focke, who just completed his first season with the Hornets, was tweeting about the Utah Jazz-Denver Nuggets playoff game Monday afternoon. … Charlotte Hornets Radio Voice Slips Up on Twitter:John Focke has apologized for using the “N-word”

Videos from Fred Whitfield basketball jersey retirement ceremony on Monday night at Southeast Guilford High School

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Click Below for all of the Fred Whitfield videos at his #15 jersey retirement ceremony, on Monday night, at Southeast Guilford High School…. We open with the Fred Whitfield ‘This is your Life’ video presentation… Click On Below…. Video presentation continues…. Conclusion of Video Presentation… Fred Whitfield speaking here… Fred Whitfield addresses the gathering…. Final … Videos from Fred Whitfield basketball jersey retirement ceremony on Monday night at Southeast Guilford High School

Fred Whitfield(Southeast Guilford HS) receives important honor/award from the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce

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Fred Whitfield(Southeast Guilford High School), president and chief operating officer of the Charlotte Hornets, has been named the Economic Growth Champion of the Year by the Charlotte Chamber for his work in brokering a deal to repeal House Bill 2……. “In 2017, Fred Whitfield emerged as that individual when he stepped up to – personally … Fred Whitfield(Southeast Guilford HS) receives important honor/award from the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce

Where are they Now? P.J. Hairston(Dudley HS/UNC) with Rio Grande Valley Vipers(Houston Rockets) NBA D-League

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P.J. Hairston, former Dudley Panther and North Carolina Tar Heel, is still with the NBA and now he is on the roster and working for the Houston Rockets D-League team, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers…..Info on P.J. as he gets set to play in the NBA for the Houston Rockets and the Rio Grande Valley … Where are they Now? P.J. Hairston(Dudley HS/UNC) with Rio Grande Valley Vipers(Houston Rockets) NBA D-League

P.J. Hairston(Dudley HS) helps lead the Charlotte Hornets to victory over New York Knicks on Saturday night:P.J. with 20 pts./10 boards

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P.J. Hairston(Dudley HS/UNC) had one of his best overall NBA outings on Saturday night with 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Charlotte Hornets, in the ‘Bugs’ victory over the New York Knicks, 97-84.. A very good game for P.J. and Hairston’s Hornets with 20/10 plus he held the Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony to 10 points … P.J. Hairston(Dudley HS) helps lead the Charlotte Hornets to victory over New York Knicks on Saturday night:P.J. with 20 pts./10 boards