At The Hive 6 hours ago
The Hornets look for a season sweep against the Dallas Mavericks
Photo by Jacob Kupferman/ Charlotte and Dallas face off for the second time in two days in an early afternoon tipoff. What: Charlotte Hornets (24-51) versus Dallas Mavericks (36-38) When: 1:00 PM EST Where: Spectrum Center; Charlotte, NC How to watch: Bally Sports Southeast, NBATV The Hornets and the Mavs squared off on Friday in Dallas and, shockingly, a depleted Charlotte team beat the Mavericks 117-109 behind 28 points from PJ Washington and 25 from Gordon Hayward. The same two teams face off again this afternoon but this time it will be on the Hornets home court....
charlotteobserver Mar 24, 2023
Analysis: A timely shift might’ve occurred for the Hornets in Dallas. And it should continue
This was going to be the plan anyway. Even before the latest injury dominoes fell for the Charlotte Hornets, essentially forcing their hand to fly in a few reinforcements to …
At The Hive Mar 24, 2023
Charlotte Hornets at Dallas Mavericks game thread
This picture is from tonight. NBA rigged. | Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The Hornets have a chance to clinch a worst record than the Magic tonight. I guess we get to watch Mark Williams again, which is cool. This is now an open thread!
At The Hive Mar 24, 2023
Preview: Hornets travel to Dallas on second night of back to back
Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via The Hornets take on a Mavericks team fighting to get out of the play in. What: Charlotte Hornets (23-51) at Dallas Mavericks (36-37) When: 8:30pm EDT Where: American Airlines Center; Dallas, TX How to watch: Bally Sports Southeast, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets—Association (white), Mavericks—City (blue) Injury Report CHA: LaMelo Ball—out (ankle), Cody Martin—out (knee soreness), Terry Rozier—doubtful (foot discomfort), Kelly Oubre—questionable (shoulder strain), Mark Williams—probable (thumb sprain), Dennis...
Swarm and Sting Mar 24, 2023
3 improvements the Charlotte Hornets need to implement
Nick Richards recently re-signed with the Charlotte Hornets. The 7’0 center will bring rebounding and shot-blocking to a suddenly improved defensive team. After spending large parts of the season near the bottom of the league in points allowed per possession, they are currently 20th in the league in that statistic. In fact, over the last […] 3 improvements the Charlotte Hornets need to implement - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
At The Hive Mar 24, 2023
Recap: More players get injured as Hornets lose to Pelicans, 115-96
Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Terry Rozier, Kelly Oubre, and Dennis Smith Jr. all left the game early with various ailments. The Charlotte Hornets have no guards left. Terry Rozier (foot), Kelly Oubre (shoulder), and Dennis Smith Jr. (illness) all left early as the Hornets lost to the New Orleans Pelicans, 115-106. The Pelicans jumped out to a quick 9-1 lead as Jonas Valanciunas rewarded Nick Richards’ new contract extension by eating his lunch to start the game. A couple of PJ Washington 3-pointers stabilized the Hornets, and they were able to play more...
charlotteobserver Mar 23, 2023
Surprise! More injury woes pile up for the Hornets in their relentlessly unforgiving season
Given their uphill climb has nearly reached its exhaustive peak, there’s a certain mentality required for the Charlotte Hornets to push through these final two-plus weeks. “I think it comes …
At The Hive Mar 23, 2023
Charlotte Hornets at New Orleans Pelicans game thread
Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via People forget that the Pelicans traded the 42nd overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft to Mitch Kupchak, where he selected 15 million-dollar man Nick Richards. We’ll have to see what David Griffin does with the 2024 second-rounder they got in return. Thanks, New Orleans! This is now an open thread!
Swarm and Sting Mar 23, 2023
Happy Birthday Gordon Hayward! Top 3 moments as a Charlotte Hornet
Gordon Hayward turns 33 today. Hayward has been with the Charlotte Hornets since the 2020-2021 NBA season. His signing was a surprise to many around the league. Following a productive, but injury-plagued season in Boston, many expected Hayward to accept his player option of $34 million dollars. When he declined, it was newsworthy. Signing with […] Happy Birthday Gordon Hayward! Top 3 moments as a Charlotte Hornet - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
At The Hive Mar 23, 2023
Preview: Hornets begin final multi-game road trip of season against Pelicans
Photo by Jacob Kupferman/ Armed with a newly-extended Nick Richards. What: Charlotte Hornets (23-50) at New Orleans Pelicans (35-37) When: 8:00 PM EST Where: Smoothie King Center; New Orleans, La. How to watch: Bally Sports Southeast, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets — City (granite); Pelicans — Association (white) Injury report CHA: LaMelo Ball (ankle surgery), OUT; Cody Martin (knee soreness), OUT; Mark Williams (thumb sprain), OUT. NOP: Jose Alvarado (leg), OUT; E.J. Liddell (knee), OUT; Zion Williamson (hamstring), OUT. The Charlotte Hornets have hit the road...
Swarm and Sting Mar 23, 2023
Nick Richards signs extension with Charlotte Hornets
Nick Richards signed an extension with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal will keep Richards in Charlotte for another three seasons. Richards has averaged 7.9 points and 6.1 rebounds per game this season. The Hornets came into the season desperately needing more production from its center position. The lack of […] Nick Richards signs extension with Charlotte Hornets - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
charlotteobserver Mar 23, 2023
Hornets podcast: Assistant coach Bob Beyer on player development, Steve Clifford’s passion
You may not be aware of it, but Bob Beyer wears a lot of hats for the Charlotte Hornets. In this week’s episode of The QC Hornets’ Nest, the longtime …
charlotteobserver Mar 22, 2023
Nick Richards and Charlotte Hornets agree to a contract extension, sources say
Nick Richards is having a career year, and he has been rewarded for it. The Charlotte Hornets agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract extension with Richards on Thursday, league …
At The Hive Mar 22, 2023
Hornets sign Nick Richards to three-year, $15M contract extension, per reports
Photo by Al Bello/ The third-year big is under contract for three more seasons. Nick Richards and the Charlotte Hornets have agreed on a three-year, $15M contract extension, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards has agreed on a three-year, $15 million contract extension, his agent Javon Phillips and Jared Mucha of @excelbasketball tell ESPN.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 22, 2023 Since Richards was drafted in the second-round and didn’t sign a prorated NBA rookie-scale contract, there are very few restrictions on when...
charlotteobserver Mar 22, 2023
Not so fast: Is Michael Jordan really selling his stake in the Charlotte Hornets?
Less than a week after a report surfaced that Michael Jordan was in serious talks to sell a large part of his stake in the Charlotte Hornets to a group …
