Fixing The Charlotte Hornets

Shane Rhodes looks at how the middling Hornets can move forward in the East.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Michael Carter-Williams Out Remainder of Season with Left Labral Tear

The Charlotte Hornets announced today the following injury update: Hornets guard Michael Carter-Williams has suffered a posterior labral tear in his left shoulder. The injury was confirmed after Carter-Williams underwent an MRI and was examined by Hornets team orthopedist Dr. Marc Cook of Novant Health. The injury occurred with 4:05 left in the second quarter […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Would Hornets Be Smart To Go Unproven?

The Hornets have a nice list of front office candidates, but should they go with an unproven operator?

Alan Draper  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: Willy Hernangomez Gets A New Beginning

Willy Hernangomez talks to Basketball Insiders about being traded to Charlotte, learning from Dwight Howard and finding a home.

Alan Draper  •  04 Dec 2023
Sources: Hornets Get Permission to Speak With GM Candidates

The Charlotte Hornets have started securing permission to interview candidates for the franchise’s vacant general manager position, league sources told ESPN. Former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak remains a front-runner to ultimately receive an offer to replace Rich Cho, but the Hornets are engaging in a wider search process and plan to start […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Tank Tracker 2018

Basketball Insiders looks at the NBA’s race to the bottom as teams jockey for lottery position.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Hornets Targeting Mitch Kupchak for High-Ranking Role

After declining to offer general manager Rich Cho a new contract, Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is planning to target former Los Angeles Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak for a high-ranking role in the organization, league sources told ESPN. Jordan is planning to continue grooming assistant GM Buzz Peterson as a foundation of Charlotte’s front office, and Kupchak is a primary […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Rich Cho Out As Charlotte Hornets GM

The Charlotte Hornets opted to not move forward with GM Rich Cho and are expected to pursue former Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Trade Deadline 2018: Grading The Trades

With the 2018 NBA trade deadline in the books, Basketball Insiders hands out trade grades.

Alan Draper  •  06 Nov 2023