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Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has signed a $7.9 million qualifying offer for the 2023-24 season, per Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul. The 6-foot-6 wing is now set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. Bridges, 25, cannot be traded until Dec. 15, 2023. More importantly, the Michigan State product has veto power over […]
Kelly Oubre Jr. is slated to test the open market this offseason and will likely not re-sign with the Charlotte Hornets, per sources. The frontcourt is full at the moment. Charlotte selected Alabama forward Brandon Miller second overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. Then there’s Gordon Hayward, Miles Bridges, Cody Martin, and others. “With Brandon […]
Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, the team announced Thursday morning. Williams, 21, was selected 15th overall by Charlotte in last year’s draft. It is unknown when the 7-foot-1 big man out of Duke will be able to return to the court. The Hornets revealed […]
The Charlotte Hornets are projected to select Alabama freshman forward Brandon Miller No. 2 overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, according to sources. Hornets G.M. Mitch Kupchak is working to improve Charlotte’s frontcourt, and the 6-foot-9, 200-pound wing is expected to be a suitable teammate for LaMelo Ball. In 37 starts with Alabama in the […]
The highest-paid NBA mascots in 2023 might surprise a number of fans. Although the average NBA mascot salary is about $60,000 annually, five are earning at least $100,000. Out of the 30 NBA teams, there are four clubs that still have not adopted a mascot — Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and […]
Former Charlotte Hornets guard LiAngelo Ball, 24, is expecting his first child with girlfriend Nikki Mudarris, 32, of VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood.” The 6-foot-5 guard announced the news to his millions of Instagram followers Friday afternoon. “BIG thank you to @people for giving us this platform to share this wonderful news with the world. […]
Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford will have a small margin of error next season if he wants to retain LaMelo Ball, per sources. Charlotte has $39 million in salary cap space entering free agency. The Hornets also have a total of five draft picks for the 2023 NBA Draft, including two in the first round. […]
P.J. Washington became the sixth player in Charlotte Hornets history to record at least 40 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a single game. In Tuesday night’s 137-134 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the forward scored a career-high 43 points in 38 minutes as a starter. Along with amassing six boards, five assists, […]
Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards has agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract extension, per sources. The 7-foot center was selected 42nd overall out of Kentucky in the 2020 NBA Draft. Through 58 appearances this season, Richards is averaging career highs of 7.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.1 blocks, and 18.2 minutes per game. Plus, the […]
In 2010, the Charlotte Hornets were valued at $275 million, and now the NBA franchise is worth approximately 6.18 times more since majority owner Michael Jordan invested in the team. Over the course of 13 years, the Hornets’ value has increased to $1.7 billion. Michael Jordan bought the Hornets, which were then known as the Bobcats, […]
