The trifecta is complete. LiAngelo Ball is joining his brothers in the NBA. LiAngelo is signing with the Hornets and joining his brother LaMelo, as was first reported by Rod Boone of Sports Illustrated. To make the final roster, though, he’ll have to impress in the summer league. LiAngelo will play for the Hornets‘ summer […]
Read MoreHornets Reportedly Expected To Sign Another Ball Brother
It looks like there will be another Ball brother playing for the Charlotte Hornets, at least during NBA Summer League. According to Rod Boone of SI.com’s All Hornets, LiAngelo Ball is expected to sign with the Hornets in time to be on the team’s roster for the upcoming Summer League in Las Vegas, which will […]
Read MoreJason Kidd Says There’s 1 Rule For Golfing With Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan has become a famously competitive golfer during his post-basketball life. Jason Kidd, the new coach of the Dallas Mavericks and a personal friend of Jordan’s, revealed one key to playing a round with His Airness. “If you don’t know how to play fast, then you are not allowed to come back,” Kidd told […]
Read MoreTim Legler Predicts How Many Points Michael Jordan Would Average Today
One of the ways to measure if someone is the GOAT is to project how they’d perform in different eras of their respective sport. In the case of NBA legend Michael Jordan, ESPN NBA analyst Tim Legler believes his scoring dominance with the Chicago Bulls would absolutely carry over. Appearing on Thursday’s edition of Get […]
Read MoreLook: The 2021 NBA Draft Lottery Results Are In
The 2021 NBA Draft lottery results have been revealed. The Detroit Pistons will pick first when the draft commences later this summer. This year’s NBA Draft class is as strong as ever. Cade Cunningham is projected to be the first overall pick, but teams holding the No. 2, 3 and 4 picks won’t be disappointed […]
Read MoreLonzo Ball Reacts To LaMelo’s Rookie Of The Year Win
Injuries cost LaMelo Ball 21 games this season, but his play when healthy was pretty transcendent. On Wednesday, the NBA announced him as Rookie of the Year for the 2020-21 season. Ball averaged 15.7 points, 6.1 assists, and 5.9 rebounds per game, shooting 43.6/35.2/75.8 on the season. He made numerous incredible highlights throughout the season, […]
Read MoreLaMelo Ball Has 1-Word Reaction To Rookie Of The Year
LaMelo Ball added a significant achievement to his résumé this Wednesday, as he was named the 2020-21 NBA Rookie of the Year. Ball was as good as advertised for the Charlotte Hornets this season, averaging 15.7 points, 6.1 assists and 5.9 rebounds per game. Some analysts thought he wouldn’t win the award since he missed […]
Read MoreLongtime NBA Beat Writer Rick Bonnell Passes Away At 63
Rick Bonnell, the NBA beat writer covering the Charlotte Hornets for The Charlotte Observer during the entirety of their 33-year run as a franchise, has passed away. He was 63 years old. Bonnell’s passing was confirmed by his son, Jack to the Observer on Tuesday. His passing is believed to be due to natural causes. […]
Read MoreEveryone Made The Same Joke During Pacers-Hornets Game
The first ever NBA Play-In Tournament matchup didn’t exactly provide the level of excitement that many fans expected. In a wire-to-wire blowout victory, the No. 9 Indiana Pacers absolutely picked apart the No. 10 Charlotte Hornets with a near 30-point margin of victory with a 144-117 final score. Whenever a team gets run out of […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To The Hornets’ Brutal 1st Half
The first ever NBA “Play-In” tournament tipped off this evening with a matchup between the No. 9 Indiana Pacers and the No. 10 Charlotte Hornets. While rising-star rookie LaMelo Ball and his squad were the lower seed heading into this contest, the game was largely expected to be a closely-contested affair. So far, that couldn’t […]
Read MoreStephen A. Smith Has Blunt Message For Gordon Hayward
With the free-agency addition of former All Star Gordon Hayward and the No. 3 overall selection of rising star LaMelo Ball, the Charlotte Hornets posses a level of star power the franchise hasn’t seen in years. Behind the solid play of their two new centerpieces, the team found themselves in solid position heading into the […]
Read MoreHornets Announce Gordon Hayward’s Status For Tuesday
Tomorrow, the Charlotte Hornets will have their first chance at reaching the playoffs since 2016 as they take on the Indiana Pacers in the first-ever play-in round. But will they have star forward Gordon Hayward available for the big game? Unfortunately, it looks like the Hornets will have to take on Indiana without him. Charlotte […]
Read MoreHere’s What’s At Stake On NBA’s Final Regular Season Day
After 71 games and nearly five months of basketball, the final day of the 2020-21 NBA regular season is here. All 30 teams will be in action in 15 different games, with 14 of those contests having potential seeding implications for the playoffs. Here’s what’s stake on the final day of the regular season: WEST […]
Read MoreLaMelo Ball Had An Absolutely Incredible 70-Foot Assist In Return From Injury
It’s been over a month since LaMelo Ball last played live basketball, and boy did we miss seeing the rising star on the court. Ball had been sidelined since Mar. 18 when he suffered a fractured wrist. The injury was previously believed to be season-ending, but further evaluation proved otherwise. It took the talented Charlotte […]
Read MoreNBA Insider Offers Major Update On Hornets Star PG LaMelo Ball
One of the most promising stars in the NBA is returning to the hardwood this weekend. After missing 21 games due to a broken wrist, LaMelo Ball is officially back. NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic was first to report the news that Ball will return to the Charlotte Hornets’ lineup tonight against the […]
Read MoreHornets Announce Promising Injury Update For LaMelo Ball
The Charlotte Hornets announced some promising news Monday night regarding the health of star rookie point guard LaMelo Ball. Ball, who fractured his right wrist in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers on March 20, has been cleared for individual basketball activity. Ball had his cast removed earlier today and a CT scan showed […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To The Insane Miles Bridges Dunk
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has become somewhat well-know for his absurd dunking ability. On Sunday afternoon, he made his latest submission for dunk of the year in his team’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. Late in the fourth quarter of a close game, the Hornets scrambled to secure an offensive rebound. Eventually, the ball […]
Read MoreCharlotte Hornets Announce Injury Update For Gordon Hayward
Gordon Hayward has been durable for the Charlotte Hornets for most of the 2020-21 season, but unfortunately the injury bug got to him on Friday night. During last night’s Hornets-Pacers game, Hayward stepped awkwardly on Myles Turner’s foot and immediately fell to the ground in pain. He left the game in the second quarter and […]
Read MoreHornets GM Gives An Encouraging LaMelo Ball Update
When he fractured his right wrist a few days ago, it looked like LaMelo Ball‘s impressive rookie season was over. He’s had surgery to repair the damage, and Charlotte Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak is encouraged by the progress that the Rookie of the Year candidate has made already. Kupchak confirmed the four-to-five week timeline […]
Read More5 Teams Reportedly Interested In Signing Andre Drummond
With All-Star center Andre Drummond all set to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers, he’s already a popular man among playoff contenders. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Drummond will listen to sales pitches from at least five teams before making a decision. Making pitches will be the Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Los […]
Read MoreCharlotte Hornets Release Official Update On LaMelo Ball
This breakout season for the Charlotte Hornets has hit a snag, with the injury to Rookie of the Year candidate LaMelo Ball. The 2020 first-round pick fractured his right wrist in the team’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. Initially, it was feared that the injury might end the 19-year old star’s season. […]
Read MoreReport: There’s A New Recovery Timeline For LaMelo Ball
Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball has had a fantastic rookie season in the NBA. His young career has hit a bit of a bump this week, with the news that he has suffered a fractured right wrist. It’s a real blow to the Hornets, one of more exciting breakout teams of this NBA season. Ball […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To The LaMelo Ball Injury News
LaMelo Ball is the odds-on favorite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award, but the Charlotte Hornets point guard’s season might have hit a road bump. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the Hornets fear that Ball has suffered a fractured wrist injury. “Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is feared to have a […]
Read MoreLeBron James Gives Honest First Impression Of LaMelo Ball
Charlotte Hornets rookie guard LaMelo Ball is enjoying a terrific rookie season and is a frontrunner for Rookie of the Year. He’s made a strong impression on just about everyone, and LeBron James is no exception. Following the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 116-105 win over the Hornets, LeBron spoke glowingly about LaMelo Ball. He praised Ball’s […]
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