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There are 9 games remaining this season for the Charlotte Hornets. It has been a disappointing one in a lot of regards. After barely missing out on the playoffs this past two seasons, and with its best player fresh off his first All-Star appearance, one could be forgiven for having had higher expectations for this […] 3 Charlotte Hornets players that need to play - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Gerald Wallace “Crash” sneaks in as the only professional before he was drafted. While not a Charlotte Hornets player, he was a part of the Charlotte Bobcats’ expansion draft. He had three largely unremarkable seasons with the Sacramento Kings, he started a total of nine games and never averaged more than five points in any […] Charlotte Hornets’ best NBA draft picks in history 5-1 - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Nearly 28 years to the day that he returned from his first retirement from basketball, there are reports Michael Jordan will be sharing his majority share in the Charlotte Hornets franchise. Jordan purchased the majority share from Robert Johnson, the NBA’s first majority Black owner. Jordan took control in 2010 for $275 million. Jordan has […] Michael Jordan may sell majority stake in Charlotte Hornets - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Charlotte Hornets have several decisions to make this off-season. Its most important decision is likely who they will take in the upcoming NBA draft in June. The event is always important for teams because of the financial implications. The Hornets’ best player is LaMelo Ball, and he currently makes just over $8.5 million dollars. […] The Best Charlotte Hornets NBA draft picks in franchise history, 10-5. - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Well, I’ve decided that the Charlotte Hornets have done all they could do with the season. From Melo’s early ankle sprains and current fracture to Miles Bridges’ overall mess, I find it challenging to sit and watch games anymore. I do enjoy seeing Mark Williams, who is 100% the center we have needed since forever, […] The Charlotte Hornets Have Reached an Impasse. What’s next? - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

In the most recent mailbag, lifelong Charlotte Hornets fan, Zac Fleming posed the question about getting Gerald Wallace’s jersey retired. The question was one of several that were asked and answered on the mailbag, but it certainly created the most intrigue out of all the post’s queries. Apparently, Fleming had been trying to get this […] Charlotte Hornets should retire Gerald Wallace’s jersey - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Charlotte Hornets are 7-5 in their last 12 games. After a season of losses, the Hornets have become better defensively, and have subsequently started winning more. Over the last 10 games, the Hornets have the 2nd highest defensive rating in the NBA. A large part of that improvement is due to Mark Williams starting […] Charlotte Hornets fans finally don’t have to worry about NBA draft - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Hi everyone! Mailbags are an opportunity to hear more about what the thoughts are from the fan base. It’s one thing to analyze a game, but taking questions from fellow Charlotte Hornets fans builds a sense of community. It also helps to have more voices in the room. Unlike the kitchen, there can never be […] Charlotte Hornets mailbag: questions that need answers - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Things were looking good. The Charlotte Hornets and their fans were riding high. After a season full of losses and embarrassments, the team had strung together five straight wins. Kelly Oubre Jr., who was having a career year, was finally back from injury. The team was as close to healthy as it had been in […] 3 straight Charlotte Hornets losses have silver lining - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

So far this season, the Charlotte Hornets have won just 20 of the 64 games they’ve played. But since trading away their starting center for practically nothing, they had won five straight games in a surprising fashion until they were defeated by Phoenix in Kevin Durant’s Suns’ debut on Wednesday. Many Hornets fans online, including […] The Hornets Are Suddenly Playing Better Basketball - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

As the Charlotte Hornets prepare for their first game since LaMelo Ball was ruled out for the season, they will be prepping for a Wednesday showdown with the Phoenix Suns. The fourth-ranked Western Conference team will head to Charlotte to play the Hornets with their newly acquired player Kevin Durant. Durant is coming off his […] Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns: A tale of 2 very different teams - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

When the news broke about LaMelo Ball’s fractured right ankle, the writing was on the wall. Now, the writing is in ink. Shams Charania announced today that Ball would be done for the season. Ball joins PJ Washington and Cody Martin on the injured list for the Charlotte Hornets. He was previously on it this […] Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball season recap statistically - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

JT Thor started for just the second time this season. The 6’10 205 pounds forward made sure to mention in the postgame interview with George Lynch and Ashley Shahahmadi that the Charlotte Hornets were undefeated in the two games he was on the court for tip-off. The 20-year-old, athletic forward has had an up-and-down career […] Charlotte Hornets JT Thor continues to fight for his spot - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

After being selected just after the 2022 draft lottery, many Hornets fans were rightfully excited over the thought of having a young athletic center in Mark Williams alongside Lamelo Ball. The excitement was for good reason, as Williams was the 2022 Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive player of the year and made All-Conference his second year […] Mark Williams: Why the wait is worth it - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Injuries are a part of basketball. Everyone who has ever played or watched the games knows this. But it sure seems like the Charlotte Hornets can never have a healthy stretch of games from their most important players. It’s a trend that re-emerged on Monday night. The Hornets welcomed the Detroit Pistons Monday evening for […] Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball injury latest in painful season - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More