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Virginia Tech opens with 83-60 win over Delaware State
Toibu Lawal totaled a career-high 23 points with eight rebounds as Virginia Tech posted an 83-60 victory over Delaware State in the regular-season opener for both teams Monday night in Blacksburg, Va.,Lawal, a transfer from VCU who was making his Virginia Tech debut, showed his versatility at both e...
Strong bench play leads Timberwolves to victory over Hornets
Naz Reid came off the bench to score 25 points and grab nine rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 114-93 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night in Minneapolis.,Anthony Edwards added 21 points on 6-for-11 shooting overall and 4-for-6 shooting from beyond the arc for Minnesota...
Virginia Tech holds off Delaware State 83-60
Toibu Lawal totaled a career-high 23 points with nine rebounds as Virginia Tech held on for an 83-60 victory over Delaware State in a regular-season opener for both teams Monday night in Blacksburg, Va.,Lawal, a transfer from VCU who was making his Virginia Tech debut, showed his versatility at both...
Timberwolves, Hornets share positive outlook despite challenges
The Minnesota Timberwolves will play their third game in four nights when they tip off against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night in Minneapolis.,Minnesota is coming off a 113-103 loss on the road against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. That followed a 119-116 home victory by the Timberwolves ...
Jayson Tatum, Celtics top Hornets for 2nd time in as many nights
Jayson Tatum pumped in 29 points and Payton Pritchard hit six 3-pointers on the way to 22 points off the bench as the Boston Celtics defeated the host Charlotte Hornets 113-103 on Sunday night. ,It marked Boston's second win over Charlotte in less than 24 hours. ,Luke Kornet's 19 points and Derrick ...
Hornets get another crack at Celtics after feisty matchup
Despite tense moments between the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets during parts of their Friday night game, lots of love was displayed afterward.,They teams get together for a rematch Saturday night in a game that also will be held in Charlotte.,Many of the Celtics know Hornets coach Charles Lee...
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown help Celtics down Hornets
Jayson Tatum scored 34 points and Jaylen Brown pumped in 25 as the Boston Celtics fended off the host Charlotte Hornets in a 124-109 victory Friday night., ,Derrick White added 17 points, Jrue Holiday posted 14 points and Neemias Queta had 12 points as the Celtics responded from their overtime loss ...
Hornets coach Charles Lee highly familiar with Celtics
The Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets haven't had a lot in common in recent seasons, given the wide gap in their levels of success.,But there's a connection between the teams this season, with first-year Hornets coach Charles Lee arriving with his new team after holding a role as an assistant coa...
Hornets' bench leads high-scoring win over Raptors
Tre Mann and Cody Martin combined for 52 points off the Charlotte bench as the Hornets outscored the visiting Toronto Raptors 138-133 on Wednesday night.,27 points and Cody Martin's 25 points off the Charlotte bench were part of the Hornets' big offensive numbers in Wednesday night's 138-133 victory...
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 ...
Heat spoil Hornets coach Charles Lee's home debut
Jimmy Butler heated up in the second half, scoring 17 of his 26 points, and the Miami Heat won for the first time this season, topping the host Charlotte Hornets 114-106 on Saturday night., ,The Heat had to fend off several late-game threats to spoil the home debut for first-year Hornets coach Charl...
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-...
Trae Young piles up 38 points as Hawks edge Hornets
Trae Young poured in 38 points while stuffing the stat sheet to carry the host Atlanta Hawks to a 125-120 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.,Young hit five 3-pointers (on 14 attempts), dished out 10 assists, grabbed eight rebounds and nabbed four steals. He had little time to rest, logg...
Hornets' Brandon Miller (glute) sidelined for at least one week
Charlotte Hornets swingman Brandon Miller missed Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks and will be out at least one week due to a strained left glute.,Miller will miss at least three games before being evaluated in a week, according to the team. He played just 11 minutes before exiting in Wednesda...
Small steps for Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher with Hornets up next
No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher will attempt to get more involved offensively when the Atlanta Hawks collide with the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.,Risacher made his NBA debut on Wednesday, coming off the bench to supply seven points on 2-of-8 shooting in Atlanta's 120-116 victor...
LaMelo Ball puts up 34 as Hornets run down Rockets
LaMelo Ball paired 34 points with 11 assists and eight rebounds as the visiting Charlotte Hornets opened the season by erasing an 18-point, first-half deficit to claim a 110-105 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.,Ball carried the Hornets home down the stretch, following his errant 3-poin...
Promising foundation in place, Rockets focus on pace vs. Hornets
The Houston Rockets turned the debilitating loss of burgeoning star center Alperen Sengun, who missed the final 18 games last season with knee and ankle injuries, into a period of discovery that propelled an unexpected pursuit of a playoff berth and reshaped their philosophy offensively.,With Sengun...
Three Teams That Could Land NBA's No. 1 Pick: Where Will Cooper Flagg Be Drafted?
Cooper Flagg is widely expected to be the 2025 NBA Draft No. 1 overall pick, and these three teams will battle to tank hard enough to land the talented youngster out of Duke....
Evgeny Kuznetsov inks deal with KHL's SKA St. Petersburg
Former NHL center Evgeny Kuznetsov signed a four-year contract with SKA St. Petersburg, the KHL club announced Wednesday.,The 32-year-old Russian returned home after 11 seasons with the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes, who placed him on unconditional waivers two weeks ago for the purpose...
Canes place Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers
The Carolina Hurricanes placed forward Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers Wednesday for the purpose of terminating his contract.,Kuznetsov, 32, had one season remaining worth $7.8 million on his current contract, with the Washington Capitals retaining half of that following the teams' deal at...