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Hornets Coach Says Frank Kaminsky Needs To Get Stronger

Aug 31, 2015 09:32 PM EDT

Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford has high hopes for Frank Kaminsky, who is so good off the dribble that he would beat defenders, but said he needs to get stronger as he gets pushed off his lane to the rim a little bit. Clifford pointed out that this was the reason why he was taking 8-to-10 footers when he gets to the basket while playing in college.

Hornets Coach Says They're A Better Team With Kidd-Gilchrist

Cesar Tordesillas |

Aug 28, 2015 12:27 AM EDT

Chalotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford says small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist deserves his big contract extension for making them play better. The Hornets gave Kidd-Gilchrist an extension worth $52 million over four years with a player option in Year four.

NBA Free-Agency News: Hornets Gamble On Michael Kidd-Gilchrist With 4-year, $52M Extension

Cristian Andal |

Aug 26, 2015 09:36 AM EDT

The Charlotte Hornets took a gamble on 21-year-old small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and his notorious jump shot as the team signed him to a four-year, $52 million contract on Tuesday, as per ESPN.

Clippers' Shooters To Open Up Driving Lanes For New Recruit Lance Stephenson

Cesar Tordesillas |

Aug 25, 2015 10:15 PM EDT

Ex-Charlotte Hornets small forward Lance Stephenson looks forward to a break out year being surrounded by a brevy of shooters with his new team, the Los Angeles Clippers. Hornets Coach Steve Clifford noted that his team's lack of perimeter shooters kept Stephenson from getting enough space to drive into the lanes for layups.

Lebron James hopes to carry the Cavs to another finals appearance

Early NBA Predictions For The 2015-2016 Season: Who Is The Beast Of The East?

Alec Regino |

Aug 21, 2015 06:57 PM EDT

With the NBA offseason in full swing, basketball news has been relatively light as of late. The NBA news is dominated with questions like "Would Michael Jordan beat Lebron James in a 1-on-1 Game?" and "Who will represent the USA in 2016?". With the recent release of the NBA schedule however, fans can now speculate as to how their respective teams will do in the season.

Would The Suns Best Trade Markieff Morris to Bulls, Rockets, Hornets or Heat?

Cesar Tordesillas |

Aug 11, 2015 03:05 PM EDT

Disgruntled forward Markieff Morris is reportedly no longer communicating with anyone from the Phoenix Suns, which may be forcing the organization to draw up trade scenarios. The Suns will also have to trade from a position of weakness--other teams knowing Morris' is eager to leave--to resolve a distraction before training camp opens in October.

NBA Trade Rumors: Hornets Were More Willing to Trade Cody Zeller Than Noah Vonleh

Nelly Ramirez |

Jul 20, 2015 02:03 PM EDT

The Charlotte Hornets reportedly attempted to trade former no.4 overall pick Cody Zeller before they decided to shop Noah Vonleh instead, according to Gerry Washburn of Boston Herald.

Jeremy Lin Inks 2-Year Deal with Charlotte Hornets

Cesar Tordesillas |

Jul 09, 2015 03:18 PM EDT

Point guard Jeremy Lin announced he will be wearing the teal and purple colors of the Charlotte on a two-year, $4.3 million biannual exception deal. It is a far cry from his previous contract he signed with the Houston Rockets worth $30 million over four years

NBA Trade Rumors: Blazers Trade Nicolas Batum To Hornets, Fearful Of LaMarcus Aldridge Departure

Cristian Andal |

Jun 26, 2015 05:42 AM EDT

The Portland Trailblazers had traded long-limbed small forward Nicolas Batum to the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday for guard Gerald Henderson and power forward Noah Vonleh, as per ESPN.

NBA Trade Rumors: Latest on Chicago Bulls and Draft Lottery

Raymund Tamayo |

May 22, 2015 07:16 AM EDT

This summer promises to be an extremely fascinating period for many NBA teams, players and their fans in terms of roster changes and improvements. However, it looks especially interesting for the Chicago Bulls with their impending divorce with fiery head coach Tom Thibodeau.

Los Angeles Clippers / Charlotte Hornets

NBA To Hold Two Preseason Games In China Featuring Hornets and Clippers

Dino Lirios |

Mar 26, 2015 03:03 AM EDT

The National Basketball Association (NBA) takes one more step to get closer to fans in China as they schedule to preseason games in the country later this year.

Stephen Curry Constantly Asked About Playing Back Home With Charlotte Hornets

Dino Lirios |

Dec 01, 2014 06:46 AM EST

Stephen Curry, superstar for the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Golden State Warriors, is constantly being asked about playing back home with the Charlotte Hornets.

NBA Suspends Hornets' Jeff Taylor 24 Games for Domestic Violence

Cory Doyle |

Nov 20, 2014 05:36 PM EST

Jeff Taylor pleaded guilty to domestic violence and vandalizing hotel property.

Dirk Nowitzki Reaches 27,000 Career Points In Win Against Charlotte Hornets

Dino Lirios |

Nov 18, 2014 02:31 AM EST

Dirk Nowitzki, superstar forward of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Dallas Mavericks, has amassed 27,000 career points in a winning game against the Charlotte Hornets last Monday (107-80).

The Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant celebrating during game against Hornets

Lakers Finally Secure First Win Against Hornets

Dino Lirios |

Nov 10, 2014 04:07 AM EST

Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers rally against the Charlotte Hornets to get their first win in the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2014-2015 season. They won by 15 points, 107-92.

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