NBA PM: Hornets Rookies May Become Key Contributors

Some key injuries may force Charlotte’s rookies into becoming effective role players earlier than expected, writes James Blancarte.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: 50 NBA Predictions for 2017-2018

As he always does, Joel Brigham makes 50 predictions for the forthcoming NBA season.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Nicolas Batum Will Not Need Surgery on Injured Elbow

The Charlotte Hornets announced today that guard/forward Nicolas Batum will immediately begin rehab to address the tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. The injury, which occurred in the first quarter of Charlotte’s preseason road contest against the Detroit Pistons on October 4, 2017, will keep him out an estimated time frame […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Michael Jordan Donates $7 Million to Medical Clinics

Hornets owner Michael Jordan is donating $7 million to launch medical clinics that he hopes will help at-risk communities in Charlotte. It’s the largest philanthropic donation ever by the former NBA champion. The donation will fund two Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Clinics, which are projected to open in 2020. Source: The Associated Press on […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Will Nicolas Batum’s Injury Doom The Charlotte Hornets?

With Batum out six-to-eight weeks, the Hornets need contributions from Jeremy Lamb and Malik Monk.

Alan Draper  •  30 Oct 2023
Hornets’ Nicolas Batum to Miss 6-8 Weeks with Elbow Injury

Charlotte Hornets swingman Nicolas Batum is expected to miss at least six to eight weeks after an MRI on Thursday revealed a torn ligament in his left elbow, the team announced. Batum was injured in the first minute of Wednesday’s preseason game against the Pistons. He did not return. Source: ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Taxation Without Title Contention

Nine teams are over the luxury tax heading into the 2017-18 season, but how many are title contenders?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Charlotte Hornets 2017-18 Season Preview

The Basketball Insiders team breaks down a Charlotte Hornets team trying to return to the playoffs.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Steve Clifford: Dwight Howard Will Start for Hornets, Zeller to Come Off the Bench

The new Charlotte Hornets starting lineup will look an awful lot like the one that completed last season. Coach Steve Clifford said Friday that his projected starters, going into training camp Sept. 26 at Spectrum Center, are Kemba Walker at point guard, Nic Batum at shooting guard, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist at small forward, Marvin Williams at […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021