Tag: Charlotte Hornets

Michael Jordan in talks to sell majority stake in Hornets franchise: Source

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Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is in talks to sell a majority stake in the franchise, and a person briefed on the details of the negotiations confirmed to the athlete Thursday. ESPN first reported the news. Here’s what you need to know: Jordan is reportedly in talks to sell its majority stake to a group led by Hornets minority owner Gabe Plotkin and Hawks minority owner Rick Schnell. The six-time NBA champion became the majority owner of the Charlotte franchise — then known as the Bobcats — in March 2010.…

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Kevin Durant impresses as the Phoenix Suns debut under more interest

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CHARLOTTE, NC — The first sign that life had changed for the Phoenix Suns came well before Wednesday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. Four hours before the tip was received, a line had already formed outside the Ritz-Carlton on East Commerce Street, two blocks from Spectrum Center. A girl holds a sign that reads: “PHX Suns Welcome KD.” A boy is holding jersey number 35. Another is holding a pair of high-tops. Over time, the crowd swelled. A boy named Carter arrives wearing Devin Booker’s purple T-shirt. A man in…

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Hollinger: Why Victor Wembanyama race might not be widespread down the stretch

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That alarm bell you just heard? It’s tank o’clock in the NBA. The trade deadline has passed, the All-Star break is over and now it’s time for the league’s bottom feeders to get down to the dirty business of acting in the enterprise’s best long-term interests. With two franchise-caliber talents available at the top of the draft in French center Victor Wembanyama and G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson, the temptation will be strong for teams to give themselves the best possible odds at May’s lottery. However, the actual mechanism…

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NBA Power Rankings: Sixers make jump to contenders tier; Nuggets rise; Team-by-team quarter analysis

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Game flow! Teams would love to be great from the first quarter through the fourth quarter every single night, but that’s not realistic for all 30 teams. We have some teams who consistently start slow and then turn it on. We have teams that begin with a fury and then fade away, hoping to hang on desperately to the victory. Some teams are bad in the first and fourth quarters, but great in the middle. And vice-versa. Some teams come out of halftime with their hair on fire and some…

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NBA All-Star Game 2023: Team James vs Team Antetokounmpo Draft Rosters

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SALT LAKE CITY — The NBA All-Star teams were set for Sunday’s game in a first-of-its-kind stadium-style draft about half an hour before warning. Here’s what you need to know: Team LeBron (led by Michael Malone, Denver). LeBron James (Lakers)Joel Embiid (76 years old)Kyrie Irving (Mavericks)Luka Donjic (Mavericks)Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)Jaylen Brown (Celtics)Paul George (Clippers)Tyrese Halliburton (Pacers)Julius Randle (Knicks)Daron Fox (Kings)Jaren Jackson Jr. (grizzlies) Team Giannis (coached by Joe Mazzola, Boston) Giannis Antetekounmo (Bucks)Jason Tatum (Celtics)Ja Morant (Grizzlies)Donovan Mitchell (jazz)Laurie Markkanen (jazz)Damian Lillard (Blazers)Jrue Holiday (bucks)Gilgos Alexander Tea (Thunder)DeMar…

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Throwback: Zombie Celtics rivalry

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Want this content straight to your inbox every day for free? Register here. How many games do you have to play to win MVP? Let’s discuss. Zombie Celtics rivalry Down four starters, the Celtics nearly beat the Bucks We spent all of yesterday at The Bounce outdoing the Bucks and Celtics in the fight for East supremacy. What happened? Al Horford, Jason Tatum, Marcus Smart And Jaylen Brown missed all of the game! Fortunately, the remaining Celtics took it seriously and pushed the money into overtime last night. Sam Hauser…

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At LaMelo’s Ball, an accidental reconstruction of The Pursuit of Happyness

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Houston – The game was still a long way off – no hint against the Rockets for another eight hours – but LaMelo Ball’s competitive juices were already in high gear. The 21-year-old doesn’t like to lose, it’s a concept that’s ingrained in his DNA – from Chino Hills, California, to Australia and now Charlotte. The Hornets point guard wants to win everything – Even a simple knockout game in the early morning shootout round. The only problem here is that I just lost the ball – to an assistant…

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NBA Trade Deadline: What Shams Hears About Jacob Boltel, John Collins, Fred VanVleet & More

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There’s less than a month left before the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline, and with team executives ramping up conversations, notable names for this year’s market are starting to emerge. John Collins of Atlanta and Jay Crowder of Phoenix remain on the trading block, and discussions surrounding both are expected to continue to heat up in the coming days. However, one organization emerges at each deadline as the main focus of the entire NBA. This season, it could be San Antonio. Spurs center Jacob Boltel has gained significant commercial interest…

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The Lakers’ struggles in times of crisis continue to see them lose to the Hornets

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LOS ANGELES – First, there was a turnover. Then there was Goaltend. And finally, the flying shoe. The Lakers’ 134-130 loss to the Charlotte Hornets featured a comedy of crunch time mistakes that were all too common for Los Angeles. “It wasn’t just a stretch, it was the whole game,” LeBron James said when asked about the team’s late-game fouls. Going into Friday’s contest, the Lakers were the worst team in the league. Their opponent, the Hornets, entered as the second worst team in the league. There was a force…

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Hollinger’s Showcase notebook: Suns’ $4 billion sale renews NBA expansion buzz

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LAS VEGAS — Usually the G League Winter Showcase marks a beginning point for a big chunk of the NBA’s trade conversations. Even in our networked/texting/Zooming world, face time matters. Nearly every exec in the league spends at least a day here hobnobbing. Front office members and staffers see each other at the two courts where the event is held, and perhaps at the bar at the end of a long day, too, since virtually everyone is in the same hotel. Relaxed without the prying eyes of fans around, they…

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