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Wizards, Hornets meet with each in search of rare victory
The Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets meet Saturday bearing the load of disappointing seasons as well as the weight of all of the teams above them in the Eastern Conference standings.,While the Wizards have the NBA's worst record at 10-48, the Hornets are second worst at 14-44. Three of Washi...
Hornets sign F Moussa Diabate to 3-year deal
The Charlotte Hornets signed forward Moussa Diabate to a standard three-year deal. ,Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the Hornets in their Sunday announcement. Diabate had been playing on a two-way contract. He was set to become a restricted free agent after the 2025-26 season. ,Diab...
Pistons start fast, hang on to defeat Hornets 112-102
Cade Cunningham recorded a triple-double with 19 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons never trailed while earning a 112-102 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Sunday afternoon.,Tobias Harris had 20 points and Malik Beasley supplied 17 as the Pistons won their second...
Reports: Lakers acquire C Mark Williams from Hornets
The Los Angeles Lakers acquired center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round draft pick and a swap of 2030 first-round picks, multiple outlets reported.,At 7-feet, 241 pounds, Williams fills the inside void vacated ...
Well-rested Bucks out to end four-game skid vs. Hornets
The Milwaukee Bucks will look for improved energy and a desired result when they visit the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.,After losing 125-96 on Monday in a road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Bucks go from playing one of the NBA's best teams to one of the league's worst.,The Buc...
Wizards, Hornets face off in an effort to keep building
The Washington Wizards have little to show for a rough season, although they do have a rare opportunity Monday to earn a second consecutive victory when they visit the Charlotte Hornets.,The Wizards have won just seven games this season, with the most recent of those Saturday in a 105-103 road victo...
Hornets juggling lineup changes ahead of visit from Nets
It has been tough going for the Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Hornets for much of the season.,They'll be aiming to soothe some of those woes when they meet for Wednesday night's game in Charlotte.,The Hornets are trying to sort out how to best deal with an evolving lineup, particularly if guard LaMelo...
Hornets extend winning streak to season-best 3 at Mavs' expense
LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets notched their first three-game winning streak of the season, defeating the visiting Dallas Mavericks 110-105 on Monday afternoon.,Nick Smith Jr. finished with 19 points and Mark Williams scored 10 of his 13 points in the f...
Cavs to match 9-game win streak vs. Hornets' 9-game skid
No one has been able to stop the Cleveland Cavaliers as of late, making them astronomical favorites for their game on Sunday night. ,The NBA-best Cavaliers, on a nine-game winning streak, will be playing at home against the struggling Charlotte Hornets, who are on a nine-game losing streak.,"It's a ...
Pistons overcome slow start to rally past Hornets 98-94
Tobias Harris had 24 points with 10 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons defeated the visiting Charlotte Hornets 98-94 on Friday night.,Cade Cunningham supplied 18 points for Detroit, which has won five of its last six. Malik Beasley had 12 points off the bench, Tim Hardaway Jr. chipped in 11 and Jalen ...
Evan Mobley scores career-high 41 to lead Cavs over Hornets
Evan Mobley had a huge first quarter on his way to a career-high 41 points as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Charlotte Hornets for a 116-102 victory Saturday afternoon.,Mobley, who finished with six 3-pointers and shot 16 for 23 from the field, had 23 points in Cleveland's 40-18 first...
Evan Mobley's career night leads Cavs over Hornets
Evan Mobley had a huge first quarter on the way to a career-high 41 points as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Charlotte Hornets for a 116-102 victory Saturday afternoon.,Mobley, who finished with six 3-point baskets on 16-for-23 shooting from the field, had 23 points in Cleveland's 40-...
Knicks getting back to business, host Hornets
A knockout round berth in the NBA Cup isn't cause for celebration in New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau's orbit., ,Thibodeau maintained focus on New York being ready to play when the visiting Charlotte Hornets come to the Garden on Thursday night., ,The Knicks completed a 4-0 run through East Group...
Surging Bucks top Hornets despite LaMelo Ball's 50 points
The Milwaukee Bucks survived a career-best 50-point night from LaMelo Ball to beat the visiting Charlotte Hornets 125-119 and extend their winning streak to four in a row.,Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points, 11 rebounds and six assists for Milwaukee, while Damian Lillard scored 31 points.,Ball star...
Hornets host Pistons seeking fourth straight home win
First-year Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee has shown the willingness to alter player combinations late in games, even if it might cause a bit of a stir.,That happened earlier this week when guard LaMelo Ball was off the court late in a game.,"I think every night it can be somebody different," Le...
LaMelo Ball scores 26, helps Hornets rally past Bucks
LaMelo Ball picked up the pace with a strong second half to finish with 26 points, including two free throws with 7.3 seconds left, as the Charlotte Hornets snapped a two-game skid by defeating the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 115-114 on Saturday afternoon., ,Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double for th...
LaMelo Ball carries Hornets past Bucks 115-114
LaMelo Ball picked up the pace with a strong second half to finish with 26 points, including two free throws with 7.3 seconds left, as the Charlotte Hornets snapped a two-game skid by defeating the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 115-114 on Saturday afternoon., ,Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double for th...
Magic, Hornets out to unlock combinations as NBA Cup opens
For the Orlando Magic, it has come down to finding the right combinations to fill temporary gaps in the lineup, while the Charlotte Hornets deal with injuries that have altered their rotations as well., ,When the teams meet Tuesday night in Orlando for their NBA Cup group-play opener, the Magic will...
Hornets seek growth as game against Raptors approaches
The Charlotte Hornets have been in three tight games in a promising sign for a team trying to elevate its stock this season.,Finding the necessary finishing kick is the next step for the Hornets, and they will try again when they host the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.,"It's a great group that ...
Hoping season-opening issues are fixed, Heat take on Hornets
The Miami Heat had a lot to fix between their first and second games of the season.,They will see how the attempted upgrades turn out when they oppose the host Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night.,"You don't need stats to see it," Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said of shortcomings in the team's season-...