Hornets coach James Borrego on friction, clarity and working for Michael Jordan
Was Charlotte Hornets coach James Borrego a pushover last season? No. But did he try too hard at times to placate players in his first season as an NBA coach? …
James Borrego on how 2nd Charlotte Hornets season will be different.
Hornets coach James Borrego says there is a “clarity” about what the team is doing this season that will aid him. …
Michael Jordan sheds tear, credits mom at opening of Novant clinic in Charlotte
Hornets owner and NBA legend Michael Jordan shed a tear Thursday as he helped celebrate the opening of a medical clinic in Charlotte that his $7 million donation made possible. …
‘Maturity and growth.’ Malik Monk makes big impression, but will it last?
“Maturity and growth.” Those are the words Charlotte Hornets’ coach James Borrego used to describe Malik Monk’s performance Wednesday. Those are the traits a Hornets fan should most want Monk …
Malik Monk has a big first half in the Hornets’ preseason loss to Pistons
Malik Monk looking comfortable and effective made Wednesday a good night for the Charlotte Hornets. In the Hornets’ final preseason game, a 116-110 home loss to the Detroit Pistons, shooting …
Hornets rookie PJ Washington already looks like a veteran; is that a star path?
Is rookie PJ Washington a big deal this preseason because he so stands out? Or is it because there isn’t much else on the Charlotte Hornets’ roster that gets fans …
With so much else to overcome, the Hornets can’t survive all these turnovers
It’s been a long time since the Charlotte Hornets were this prone to turnovers. They committed 23 of them Friday in a 100-87 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, and that’s …
Hornets rookie P.J. Washington gets first start in preseason loss to 76ers
After a 14-point loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday, the Charlotte Hornets talked about a lack of energy needed to compete, Two nights later, same energy deficit, same result. …
Why Hornets rookie PJ Washington headed for ‘significant’ role, maybe even a starter
The most interesting — and potentially consequential — thing I’ve heard this Charlotte Hornets preseason: If rookie PJ Washington continues playing as well as he has demonstrated, it will “significantly” …
Hornets sign 2nd-round pick Jalen McDaniels; likely headed to Greensboro Swarm
The Charlotte Hornets have signed San Diego State forward Jalen McDaniels, the second of their two second-round picks in June. McDaniels, 6-foot-10, is considered a long-term project. He figures to …
Hornets defense was horrible; preseason fix-it time or something more ominous?
“This is not a quick fix. We’re in this for the long haul.” That’s how Charlotte Hornets’ coach James Borrego summed up the situation after the sort of preseason performance …
The Hornets defense was particularly brutal in a home preseason loss to Miami
This game didn’t count for the Charlotte Hornets, but it still ought to sting. The Miami Heat showed up in Charlotte Wednesday after playing Tuesday at home against the San …
Oct 8, 2019
Ex-N.C. governor blasts Adam Silver, NBA as hypocrites in approach to HB2 vs. China
Former N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory calls the NBA hypocritical in how it’s dealing with the demonstrations in Hong Kong vs. how it treated Charlotte and the state in 2016 during …
‘Fantastic’ start by Hornets’ PJ Washington creates a nice kind of problem
Marvin Williams knows smart and studious. That’s how he knew Charlotte Hornets rookie PJ Washington would be just fine in the NBA. Williams isn’t saying every game will be like …
Kemba Walker on playing Charlotte Hornets
Walker’s preseason debut Sunday with the Celtics will be against his former teammates. Walker planned to host them for dinner Saturday in Boston. …
