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Complete details of deal sending Terry Rozier to Miami

Trade season is heating up with the deadline weeks away.

Gilbert McGregor

The latest updates on LaMelo Ball's ankle injury

LaMelo Ball's injury misfortune continued on Nov. 26, being carried to the locker room after suffering an ankle injury against the Magic.

Kyle Irving

How long is Miles Bridges suspended?

The NBA announced that the Hornets forward had been suspended as a result of an alleged domestic violence incident involving the mother of his children.

Scott Rafferty

Hornets waive Kai Jones before start of 2023-24 season

With media day and training camp for the 2023-24 season set to begin this week, Charlotte has elected to keep Jones away from the team, and there is "not currently a timetable" for his return.

Kyle Irving

How good was Dell Curry? Steph not the only legendary shooter in family

Dell probably would have started in today's NBA, but back in the 90s, 3-point shooting still wasn't totally embraced.

Stephen Noh

Victor Wembanyama shines as defender, passer in Summer League debut

The Sporting News tracked scoring updates and highlights from Wembanyama's Summer League debut.

Gilbert McGregor

Kai Jones posterizes Victor Wembanyama in Summer League debut

Jones' dunk was one of the biggest highlights of Wembanyama's first game with the Spurs.

Jacob Camenker

Why Brandon Miller will be fine despite summer league struggles

As the Hornets look to build a future with Brandon Miller at the center, here's what should — and shouldn't — be taken away from his summer league play.

Gilbert McGregor

Full rosters for each team at the 2023 California Classic

The Sporting News has you covered with the full rosters for each of the six teams participating in the 2023 California Classic.

Gilbert McGregor

LaMelo Ball inks lucrative maximum extension with Hornets

The extension will keep LaMelo Ball in Charlotte through the 2028-29 NBA season.

Gilbert McGregor

Scoot Henderson vs. Brandon Miller: Who will Hornets pick at 2023 NBA Draft?

With an incredible opportunity in front of them to acquire a franchise cornerstone, the Hornets are facing a lot of pressure to avoid another draft-day miss.

Jordan Greer

Miller says Jordan trash talking during workout

Brandon Miller came face-to-face with Jordan during his workout with the Hornets and says he got the full MJ experience.

Benyam Kidane

Why is Michael Jordan selling the Hornets?

Here's what we know about Michael Jordan's sale of the Hornets.

Scott Rafferty

Timeline of Michael Jordan's ownership of Hornets

Jordan officially purchased a majority share in the franchise for $275 million in 2010.

Benyam Kidane

Could Pelicans offer Zion Williamson to Hornets to land Scoot Henderson?

The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that the Pelicans are interested in acquiring a top pick and selecting G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson. What could New Orleans offer to Charlotte for the No. 2 pick?

Kyle Irving

How Caleb Martin went from unheralded and undrafted to playoff star

After being cut by the Charlotte Hornets in 2021, Caleb Martin has gone from strength to strength as a member of the Miami Heat.

Benyam Kidane

LaMelo Ball ruled out for remainder of 2022-23 season

LaMelo Ball fractured his right ankle in a game against the Pistons on Feb. 27.

Sam Jarden

Winners and losers from Kevin Durant's Suns debut

Kevin Durant's blockbuster move to Phoenix shook up the NBA and he made a splash in his Suns debut, showing exactly why they are billed as one of the favorites to win the NBA championship.

Benyam Kidane

Three reasons KD and Booker are destined to be NBA's most unstoppable duo

Kevin Durant has played with a number of future Hall of Famers in his NBA career. Devin Booker could be the next to join that list.

Scott Rafferty

Grading the deal that sent Matisse Thybulle to Portland

Thybulle finds a new home after struggling to find his footing in Philadelphia this season. The 25-year-old is averaging career lows across the board, including just 2.7 points in just 12.1 minutes per game.

Gilbert McGregor

Jokic joins Wilt in the record books with historic triple-double

Nikola Jokic stuffed the stat sheet with his 81st career triple-double.

Benyam Kidane

LaMelo Ball's return from ankle injury is on the horizon

LaMelo Ball reinjured the same ankle that kept him sidelined for the first 13 games of the season. Here's what we know about Ball's injury so far.

Benyam Kidane

Hornets' Gordon Hayward sidelined indefinitely with shoulder injury

Hayward missed eight games earlier this month with a shoulder injury and now looks set for a long stint on the sidelines.

Benyam Kidane

Latest updates on LaMelo Ball's ankle injury

Here's everything we know about LaMelo Ball's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

Scott Rafferty

Southeast Division Preview: Best team, biggest X-factor and more

Will the Heat continue their run of dominance? Or can another team knock Miami down the division standings?

Jordan Greer

How MJ still dominates LeBron and Steph in the sneaker wars

Who are the biggest earners in the NBA when it comes to sneaker contracts?

Nick Metallinos

Will LiAngelo Ball make the Hornets roster?

In signing a one-year deal with the Hornets, LiAngelo Ball gets an opportunity to play alongside his younger brother, LaMelo.

Gilbert McGregor

What LaMelo can take from Tony Parker to ascend to superstardom

With everything that Ball has accomplished before his 21st birthday, it feels as though he is on a fast track to superstardom, but what does that next step entail?

Gilbert McGregor

Why did the Hornets hire Clifford as head coach?

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hornets have hired Steve Clifford to fill their head coaching vacancy.

Kyle Irving

Why did Kenny Atkinson back out of Hornets coaching job? Veteran coach will stay with NBA champion Warriors

The Sporting News has you covered on the reported reasons why Kenny Atkinson stepped away from the Hornets gig and Charlotte's next steps.

David Suggs

Why Michael Jordan hired Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson over Mike D’Antoni as next Hornets head coach

Atkinson's defensive chops can raise the ceiling for a Hornets team brimming with potential.

David Suggs

Would D'Antoni be right head coach for LaMelo Ball, Hornets?

Mike D'Antoni is one of the finalists to replace James Borrego in Charlotte. Would he be the right head coach for the Hornets?

Scott Rafferty

Hawks vs. Hornets score, highlights: Atlanta advances to next Play-In game after cruising past Charlotte

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Hawks vs. Hornets on Wednesday. Check out the complete results from the Play-In Tournament game.

Jordan Greer

How to watch Hawks vs. Hornets on League Pass: International TV schedule, live streams, start time for NBA Play-In Tournament game

Last season, the Hawks made a surprising run to the Eastern Conference Finals. This season, they'll have to win two Play-In games just to make the playoffs.

Scott Rafferty

Hornets' LaMelo Ball earns high praise from #NBAHooperVision hosts Quentin Richardson, Jamal Crawford

Quentin Richardson and Jamal Crawford heaped praise on emerging star LaMelo Ball while discussing where he would rank among point guards.

Yash Matange

NBA trade rumors: News updates, possible trades, players and teams involved at 2022 trade deadline

The 2021-22 NBA Trade Deadline is a day away, set for Thursday, Feb. 10.

Kyle Irving

LaMelo joins elite company with All-Star selection

By becoming injury replacement for the 2022 All-Star Game in Cleveland, LaMelo Ball becomes the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to have earned an All-Star spot.

Yash Matange

NBA All-Star Game 2022: LaMelo Ball, Dejounte Murray named as injury replacements

LaMelo Ball and Dejounte Murray will replace the injured Kevin Durant and Draymond Green respectively at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland.

Carlan Gay

Surging Boston Celtics making a push for playoffs

The Boston Celtics have won ten of their last 14 games and all of a sudden have found themselves tied for eighth in the East playoff race with the Toronto Raptors.

Nick Metallinos

Surging Celtics continue red-hot playoff push, win sixth straight with blowout win against Nets

Courtesy of their 126-91 win in Brooklyn, the Boston Celtics have won 13 of their last 17 games. All of a sudden, they have found themselves tied for the seventh seed in the East and just 0.5 games behind the sixth-seeded Toronto Raptors.

Nick Metallinos

Is Westbrook better without LeBron?

With LeBron James and Anthony Davis sidelined, Russell Westbrook had his best scoring game of the season, continuing a trend of impressive performances in James' absence.

Yash Matange

Record-watch: Hornets pour 158 pts on Pacers

Having won the previous three games by just a combined 12 points, Charlotte blew Wednesday's night wide-open with an offensive night for the record books.

Yash Matange

LaMelo and Giddey are the NBA's jumbo-sized point guards of the future

LaMelo Ball and Josh Giddey both entered the NBA following the same path and the two will be inextricably linked because their skill sets are so similar. The duo is set to be at the forefront of modern-day point guards in the NBA for the foreseeable future.

Nick Metallinos

NBA honours Dr. King's life and legacy

From pregame addresses to halftime performances, Dr. Martin Luther King was honoured throughout the NBA action on the holiday.

Gilbert McGregor

All-Star Moment of the Night: LaMelo's must-see highlight sequence

Even though the Hornets lost the game against the Magic, LaMelo Ball provided a few "wow" highlights that were worthy of being selected as our All-Star Moment of the Night.

Nick Metallinos

LaMelo making strong 2022 All-Star bid

LaMelo Ball leads the Hornets with averages of 19.4 points, 7.6 assists, 7.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game.

Gilbert McGregor

Who had the better heat check, Oubre or Lance?

Kelly Oubre Jr. and Lance Stephenson both dropped 30+ points off the bench for the Hornets and Pacers respectively, delivering ultimate heat check games.

Benyam Kidane

Graham's miracle makes history

Appropriate for the NBA's landmark 75th season, Devonte' Graham rewrote history with his shot, sinking what is now the longest game-winning buzzer-beater in NBA history.

Gilbert McGregor

What's the craziest game-winner in NBA history?

Pelicans guard Devonte' Graham connected on a game-winner at the buzzer from the opposite 3-point line against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Is it the craziest ever? Our NBA.com Staff weighs in.

NBA.com Staff

Hornets-Kings produces dramatic finish

Despite being down seven players, the Hornets survived a 124-123 win over the Kings behind a frantic final seconds in Charlotte.

Yash Matange

Embiid's dominance turning 76ers season around

Across his last three games, Embiid is averaging 34.3 points and 11.6 rebounds as the 76ers have now won three in a row and look to build some momentum with the big man back in the lineup.

Yash Matange

Bridges firms MIP case

The Hornets were shorthanded against the Hawks but it hardly mattered, with Miles Bridges massive night helping the team to a big win. The performance was the continuation of a breakout season for Bridges, with a Most Improved Player award potentially in sight.

Kane Pitman

Ball among four Hornets placed in Protocols

LaMelo Ball is among four Hornets players to enter the NBA's Health and Safety Protocols, the team Saturday announced.

Gilbert McGregor

Muggsy Bogues credits NBL experience for LaMelo Ball's early success: "It gave him a head start'

Hornets legend Muggsy Bogues joined Quentin Richardson and Jamal Crawford during the NBA Hooper Vision live broadcast on NBA League Pass, giving special mention to LaMelo Ball.

Benyam Kidane

Who is leading each award race so far?

Who is leading the pack for each major NBA award through the first quarter of the season?

Kyle Irving

Lonzo edges LaMelo in ball Brothers showdown

Lonzo and LaMelo Ball went toe-to-toe for the third time in the NBA, with Lonzo and the Chicago Bulls coming out on top in an entertaining battle with the Charlotte Hornets.

Kane Pitman

From the driveway to the NBA: Lonzo and LaMelo face off

The two Ball brothers will go head-to-head when Lonzo and the Bulls host LaMelo and the Hornets on Monday.

Kyle Irving

Records tied & broken in Rockets-Hornets OT thriller

In a 146-143 high-scoring thriller, the young Rockets upset a high-seeded Eastern Conference team for a second straight game. As a result, there were plenty of records tied or broken over the course of this 53-minute entertainer. Here's a look at some of them

Yash Matange

John Wall could return to the Houston Rockets

John Wall has not suited up for Houston this season but the Rockets are discussing having the five-time NBA All-Star resume playing in the near future.

Nick Metallinos

Hornets continue surge, win 5th straight at home

The Charlotte Hornets are back among the Eastern Conference's top teams after winning eight of their last nine games, including five straight at home.

Nick Metallinos

MJ happy as LaMelo, Hornets find their 'shine'

For the first time in Michael Jordan's ownership tenure, Charlotte is a player in the East -- thanks largely to his phenom guard, LaMelo Ball.

S Powell, NBA.com

LeBron, AD roast Kuzma's giant pink sweater

Kyle Kuzma arrived at Capital One Arena with the world's biggest pink sweater and he sure had social media buzzing.

Benyam Kidane

Sunday's top highlights and best performers

Nine games on Sunday included a historic performance by the reigning Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo as eight of the nine home teams recorded wins. In case you missed any of the action, here's a recap with the best game, top performance and highlight from the slate.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's top highlights and best performers

An exciting nine-game slate provided plenty of action and thrilling performances headlined by the marquee contest between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. In case you missed anything, we got you covered with the best game, top performers and the final scores.

NBA.com Staff

Who's the better passer: LaMelo or Trae?

Ahead of Charlotte and Atlanta facing off on Sunday, our NBA Global staff debate which one of the team's point guards is the better passer.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's (ET) best game, top fantasy performers

Just six games on Friday but plenty of action and competitive games to look back on. In case you missed anything, we got you covered with the top highlight, best game and top fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

Way-too-early 2020 NBA Redraft

On the one-year anniversary of the 2020 NBA Draft, our NBA Global staff held a redraft of the lottery.

Scott Rafferty

Thursday's best game, top fantasy performers

A huge 11-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around, headlined by the marquee contest in Milwaukee between the two most recent NBA Champions in the Bucks and Lakers.

Yash Matange

LaMelo's playmaking growth on full display

LaMelo Ball dished out a career-high 14 assists to lead the Hornets to a 97-87 win over the Washington Wizards.

Benyam Kidane

Monday's best game & top fantasy performers

Seven games around the league on Sunday, headlined by big wins for the Lakers, Hornets and Hawks. If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.

Benyam Kidane

LaMelo and the Hornets searching for consistency

It's been a rollercoaster ride to start the season for Charlotte, with the young Hornets searching for consistency on both ends of the floor. A brilliant fourth quarter defensive effort against Golden State gave a glimpse into the future of the franchise.

Kane Pitman

Saturday's best game & top fantasy performers

With a huge 11-game slate, there was plenty of action around the NBA on Saturday. If you missed any of it, we had you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.

NBA.com Staff

League Pass game of the day: Heat vs. Nuggets

With eight games on today's NBA schedule, we've got you covered with where to watch and what to keep an eye on.

Gilbert McGregor

Clippers beat Hornets with 22-0 run, win 4th straight

Over the final seven minutes, the Clippers went on a game-sealing 27-4 run. The loss was the fourth straight for the Hornets, who had started the season positively by winning five of their first seven.

Yash Matange

LaMelo learning to lead young Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets collapsed late against the LA Clippers, with LaMelo Ball going cold down the stretch. The rising star discussed his fourth quarter minutes postgame, in a continuation of of the young guard learning how to lead his squad.

Kane Pitman

Monday's best game & top fantasy performers

An exciting eight games cap-off the first week of November as the NBA schedule slowly heads towards its first holiday - Thanksgiving. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

Yash Matange

Thursday's best game & top fantasy performers

What a day of hoops it was around the NBA with eleven games on the slate. Three games where decided by one possession, with monster performances across the league. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

Kane Pitman

Trail Blazers big W vs. Clippers headline Saturday's slate

This was a fun night around the NBA. We had rookie battles, vintage veteran performances and statement wins. If you missed any of the action check in here for the scores, highlights and best performances of the night.

Kane Pitman

Tatum's big night highlights big night of NBA action

Nine games filled the slate on Tuesday, as the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets looked to remain undefeated in the early going. If you missed any of the action jump in right here for all the news, highlights and recaps of the day's play.

Kane Pitman

Tuesday's games turn into dunk-a-thon

We're only one week into the season, but Tuesday's action served up a handful of dunks we just might revisit when it comes time to crown Dunk of the Year.

Benyam Kidane

Curry, Bridges named Players of the Week

Golden State's star guard and Charlotte's high-flying forward take home the Week 1 honors.

NBA.com Staff

Melo headlines Monday's top performers

The Lakers pick up their first win of the season, while the Charlotte Hornets made it a 3-0 start for the first time in franchise history. We've got you covered with all the action from Sunday's six-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

Hornets' historic start a sign of things to come

For the first time in franchise history, the Hornets opened the season with three consecutive wins. Behind rising star LaMelo Ball, the team is poised to make their mark in the Eastern Conference.

Gilbert McGregor

LaMelo hears 'MVP' chants as Hornets stun Pacers

The Charlotte Hornets stunned the Indiana Pacers in the season opener, rallying from a huge deficit to pull out the win. LaMelo Ball starred for the Hornets, finishing with 31 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.

Kane Pitman

Highlights, final scores from Thursday's action

An entertaining opening night was followed by an action-packed 11-game slate on Day 2 of the NBA's 75th anniversary season. Follow along for all your final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

Yash Matange

What to watch on League Pass today

The 2021-22 NBA season is underway and there are 11 games of action with 22 teams making their season debut. We have you covered with the perfect plan of attack to consume as many games as possible.

Kyle Irving

Hornets sign LiAngelo Ball to non-guaranteed deal

LiAngelo Ball has signed a non-guaranteed deal with the Charlotte Hornets. Ball impressed with the team during Las Vegas Summer League and the expectation is that he will play with the franchise's G League affiliate.

Kane Pitman

Top performers, highlights from Day 11 of preseason

Day 11 of the preseason provided seven games on the slate, with game winning jump shots, highlight reel dunks and big time individual performances throughout. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with scores, highlights and news from the days play.

Kane Pitman

Top performers, highlights from Day 9 of preseason

Day 9 of the preseason was a busy one with seven games on the schedule. Catch up on all the highlights and big performances as we recap the day's play.

Kane Pitman

Top performers, highlights from Day 5 of preseason

Just three games on the slate for Day 5 of preseason but don't be fooled into thinking the highlights were hard to come by. Check in here to catch up on all the scores

Kane Pitman

Fact or Fiction: What to expect from LaMelo in Year 2

LaMelo Ball exceeded all expectations in his first NBA season, taking home Rookie of the Year honours. After leading the Hornets to the Play-In Tournament last season, what will the phenom have in store for his team in Year 2?

Kyle Irving

Can LaMelo lead the Hornets to the playoffs?

Despite injuries to multiple key players last season, the Hornets won 33 games and snuck into the Play-In Tournament as the 10th seed. For the upcoming season, can Charlotte build on a good offseason to improve their record from last year to advance to the playoffs?

Yash Matange

Top performers, highlights from Day 2 of preseason

The first multi-game slate of the 2021-22 NBA preseason and there was no shortage of action. We've got you covered with the final scores, top performers, biggest storylines and more from Day 2.

NBA.com Staff

Borrego expects big things from LaMelo

LaMelo Ball dazzled in his rookie season but can he go to the next level in year two?? Head coach James Borrego believes he is prepared to do so.

Kane Pitman

Can't miss preseason games

It's been a short offseason but the excitement for the 2021-22 season is building. Before we get to opening night we hit the preseason with games just days away. Check out this list of matchups you won't want to miss.

Kane Pitman

Biggest takeaways from Media Day

The 2021-22 NBA season is officially here as team's assembled for Media Day ahead of training camp. We've got you covered with all the biggest storylines from around the league.

Benyam Kidane

Teams primed to surprise in 2021-22

The Raptors and Hornets are two of the teams our NBA.com Staff believe could be better than expected in the upcoming NBA season.

NBA.com Staff

Siakam among players primed for bounce-back seasons

Coming off down years for their standards, the new NBA season is a fresh start for several players to find their way back to previous heights. We take a look at seven bounce-back candidates, headlined by Ben Simmons, Pascal Siakam and Kristaps Porzingis.

Benyam Kidane

LaMelo's best moments

During his rookie campaign, it almost felt as though LaMelo Ball would do things that no rookie could on a nightly basis. It's why he ran away with the league's Rookie of the Year award. Look back at some of the moments that encapsulate his campaign.

Gilbert McGregor

Way too early League Pass rankings

We all do it, we all spend hours flicking through games, trying to find the ideal matchup to keep an eye on. While this list is admittedly way too early, here are the top ten teams to watch on NBA League Pass when the season rolls around!

Kane Pitman

What does Rozier's extension mean for Charlotte?

The Charlotte Hornets emerged as one of the must see teams in 2020-21, with the backcourt of LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier producing excellent seasons. Shams Charania of The Athletic has reported that Rozier has agreed to a four-year extension with the team, extending the duo's time together in Buzz City.

Kane Pitman

Can LiAngelo carve a path to the NBA?

A member of the Hornets Summer League team, LiAngelo Ball is making a name for himself, proving that he isn't a novelty addition to the summer squad of his younger brother's franchise. Can it translate to a concrete opportunity in the league?

Gilbert McGregor

LiAngelo making the most of Summer League

In two Summer League games, LiAngelo Ball has shown to be a capable 3-point shooter as he looks to find a way onto the Charlotte Hornets roster.

Benyam Kidane

The best shooters, passers, defenders in free agency

This free agency class is highlighted by a number of All-Stars and former All-Stars, but it's not just top-heavy. There is plenty of talent throughout, with a number of players who will be in high demand based on specific skills they bring to the table. We've broken down the best free agents, both overall and by position, so now gear up for the free agency period with a look at the best shooters, passers, defenders, rim protectors and 3-and-D specialists available.

Gilbert McGregor

One Play: Comparing Giddey's playmaking to LaMelo

Comparisons between Josh Giddey and LaMelo Ball are inevitable as two big, playmaking guards that went through the NBL's Next Stars program to achieve their dreams of being drafted into the NBA. Take a look at one play that depicts the similarity in the biggest strength of these two young guards.

Kyle Irving

Melo wins 'breakthrough athlete' at ESPYs

Fresh of winning the NBA's Rookie of the Year award, Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball added another piece of hardware to the trophy cabinet.

Benyam Kidane

NBA 2020-21 All-Rookie teams revealed

Headlined by Rookie of the Year LaMelo Ball, the NBA has announced the All-NBA Rookie teams.

Kane Pitman

Complete list of ROY winners

The Charlotte Hornets' LaMelo Ball pips Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton to win the 2020-21 Rookie of the Year award. He is the third player to win the annual award with Charlotte, joining Larry Johnson (1991-92) and Emeka Okafor (2004-05).

NBA.com Staff

LaMelo named Rookie of the Year

The No. 3 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, LaMelo Ball has been crowned Rookie of the Year for the 2020-21 NBA season. Ball appeared in 51 games this season, averaging 15.7 point, 6.1 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game.

Scott Rafferty

Our picks for MVP, DPOY, MIP and more

Who should take home this season's hardware? Now that the regular season has drawn to a close, our NBA.com Staff share their picks for each end-of-season award, from Most Valuable Player to Coach of the Year.

NBA.com Staff

Pacers dominate Hornets to advance in Play-In

Banged up and shorthanded coming in, the Indiana Pacers shook off a swathe of injury concerns to obliterate the young Charlotte Hornets from the outset. Using a balanced offence, Indiana led from start to finish to advance in the Play-In Tournament.

Kane Pitman

One reason to watch each Play-In team

There will be six Play-In games to decide which teams get the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds in each conference. If the high stakes of each game wasn't enough, here's one reason to pay attention to each team in this season's Play-In Tournament, from LaMelo Ball's audacious passes to LeBron James' transition game.

Scott Rafferty

Pacers host Hornets in win-or-go-home game

The 9-10 Game in the Play-In Tournament takes the tagline of "win or go home" literally. In the East, the Pacers host the Hornets in hopes of making their sixth-straight postseason appearance. Meanwhile, Charlotte will look to make only its fourth playoff appearance in franchise history and first since 2016.

Yash Matange

Biggest X-factors in Play-In Tournament

The stage is set for the first-ever expanded Play-In Tournament! You know who the stars are on each team in the Play-In games, but who are the biggest X-factors set to play a role in their team's chances of qualifying for the playoffs?

Kyle Irving

How Monday's results impacted playoff picture

It was a busy season finale. There was a lot to be determined in regards to playoff positioning on a 15-game slate. If you missed any of the action, jump in and catch up on the scores from each contest, as well as how each result impacted the playoff picture.

NBA.com Staff

How Sunday's results impact the playoff picture

The race for seeding continues to take shape, with Sunday's six-game slate causing plenty of movement in the playoff picture.

NBA.com Staff

Who should be Rookie of the Year?

Welcome back to the final NBA Rookie Ladder of the 2020-21 NBA season! This time around, we will provide you with our final rankings for the 2021 Rookie of the Year race, with the players in the top-five of the ladder projected as our pick to make the All-Rookie First Team. Take a look and see how the final results shaped out.

Kyle Irving

Highlights, scores from Wednesday's action

The Warriors, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat and Pacers all picked up pivotal wins as the race for the Play-In Tournament continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action from Wednesday's 11-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

Monday was set for a packed slate with a number of games that hold playoff implications, headlined by a massive matchup between the Celtics and Heat, the Knicks and Clippers and Suns and Lakers.

NBA.com Staff

Lonzo tops LaMelo in battle of Ball brothers

The New Orleans Pelicans are clinging to hopes of reaching the Play-In Tournament. A 112-110 win over the Charlotte Hornets keeps them alive, with Lonzo and LaMelo Ball battling down the stretch in an entertaining matchup.

Kane Pitman

Highlights, top performers from Saturay's action!

A huge ten game slate filled Saturday night, with a number of game carrying significant Play-In implications including a battle between the Lakers and Trail Blazers. Keep it right here for all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers!

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

Seven games on Tuesday night, included a re-match of the classic game from two nights ago between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

There were eight games on the slate for Monday with several games that held playoff implications. Tune in for the final scores from headliners like Nets-Bucks, Celtics-Blazers, Heat-Hornets and Raptors-Lakers.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights from Sunday's action

Sunday's 10-game slate delivered plenty of memorable performances as the race for playoff seeding continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action below.

NBA.com Staff

How did LaMelo look in first game back?

After missing the last 21 games with a fractured wrist, the Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball returned to action in Sunday's contest against the Pistons. How did the Rookie of the Year-hopeful play in his first game back?

Kyle Irving

LaMelo to return vs. Pistons

LaMelo Ball has missed the Hornets last 21 games after suffering a fractured wrist on March 20. He appeared in each of the team's first 41 games prior to the injury, earning Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month honours three times with averages of 15.9 points, 6.1 assists and 5.9 rebounds per game.

Gilbert McGregor

Will Ball still be Rookie of the Year?

Rookie superstar LaMelo Ball is set to return from a 21-game absence due to a fractured wrist, giving him 10 more games to leave his lasting impression on the Rookie of the Year award. He was the frontrunner prior to the injury, but No. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards did everything he could to surpass him while he was out. Our NBA.com Staff discusses if Ball has done enough to take home the honours.

NBA.com Staff

Top performers, highlights from Thursday's games

Ten games filled the schedule on Wednesday night, with playoff implications littered throughout. Play-In tournament seeding and postseason clinches were all on the line in a series of intriguing matchups. Keep up to date with all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers right here!

NBA.com Staff

Is Bridges the best in-game dunker today?

Is Miles Bridges the best in-game dunker in the NBA today? The Hornets forward has always been a high-flier, but he's thrown down a number of dunks this season that defy the laws of gravity. Here are his five-best to date, including a poster that would make Vince Carter proud.

Scott Rafferty

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

Just six games around the NBA tonight, but there was plenty of matchups with playoff implications. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

There were seven games of NBA action with plenty of storylines to follow in a big matchup between the Celtics and Hornets, Kevin Durant's return for the Nets versus the Suns and other games with playoff implications like Grizzlies-Blazers and Bucks-Hawks.

NBA.com Staff

5 players primed to make their playoff debuts

The 2021 playoffs are just around the corner and we can expect to see some fresh faces gracing the NBA's biggest stage.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

Seven games on the Saturday slate, with a host of teams in action that find themselves in a fight for Play-In Tournament seeding.

NBA.com Staff

With return on horizon, can Ball catch Edwards?

Welcome back to our 2020-21 NBA Rookie Ladder! Every other Friday, we will provide you with updated rankings to track which first-year players are leading the Rookie of the Year race. There wasn't any movement in the top five this week, but with LaMelo Ball's return on the horizon, the star guard has his work cut out for him if he's going to catch Anthony Edwards.

Kyle Irving

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

With the race for playoff spots heating up, we've had an action-packed five-game slate on Wednesday. Follow along for all the live scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Ball cleared for basketball activity

Ball has been sidelined since March 20 after suffering a fractured right wrist against the LA Clippers. Since then, the Hornets have gone 8-7 and remain in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Benyam Kidane

Rozier's big night boosts playoff hopes

Terry Rozier continued his scorching form with 34 points and 10 assists against the Trail Blazers as the Charlotte Hornets cling to the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference standings.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights, scores from Monday's action

With a month remaining until the league's Play-In Tournament, the NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate and a few marquee matchups. We've got you covered with the best from each one.

NBA.com Staff

What is the Dunk of the Year?

Anthony Edwards almost jumping over Yuta Watanabe. Miles Bridges going full Vince Carter on Clint Capela. Kawhi Leonard putting Deandre Ayton on a poster. There have been a number of dunks this season worthy of the Dunk of the Year title, but which one is the front-runner heading into the final stretch?

Scott Rafferty

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

From Luka Doncic's game-winning heroics to Steph Curry's red-hot shooting night and triple-doubles from Jokic and Westbrook, there was no shortage of standout performances around the NBA on Thursday.

NBA.com Staff

📺 5 must-watch teams over the final month

With the race for playoff spots heating up over the final month of the season, these teams are locked in tight battles in their respective Conferences.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights and top performers from Wednesday’s action

With just over a month left in the regular season, the schedule rolled on with a seven-game slate and a number of storylines to follow. We've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from another busy day of action.

NBA.com Staff

Monday's recap!

The NBA season rolled on with a 10 game slate and plenty of action to follow. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats and highlights from each one, as well as the day's top fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's highlights & top performers

There were nine games of NBA action this Saturday with a handful of must-see matchups. We'll have you covered with final scores, highlights and more from all the action.

NBA.com Staff

Who took the top spot from injured Ball?

Welcome back to our 2020-21 NBA Rookie Ladder! Every other Friday, we will provide you with updated rankings to track which first-year players are leading the Rookie of the Year race. LaMelo Ball's injury has paved the way for a different first-year player to take the top rank since the first week of this ladder, but who claimed that spot? Also, a new rookie enters the top five for their first time this season.

Kyle Irving

Thursday's recap

Kevin Durant made a perfect return, the Knicks lost another heartbreaker and the Suns and Jazz played out a classic. Catch up on a busy night around the association with the scores, news and highlights!

NBA.com Staff

OTD: Parish becomes all-time leader in games played

Parish, while playing for the Charlotte Hornets in 1996, surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's tally of 1,560 games.

Yash Matange

Hayward out at least four weeks with injury

In his first season with the Hornets, Gordon Hayward is averaging 19.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game. The Hornets (25-23) currently have the Eastern Conference's fourth-best record.

Scott Rafferty

Hayward exits with foot sprain in Hornets win

Already without LaMelo Ball, the Hornets suffered another injury blow, with Gordon Hayward exiting the game against Indiana with a foot sprain.

Kane Pitman

Saturday's scores

Ten games on tap for Saturday including a marquee matchup in Portland between the Blazers and Bucks.

Kane Pitman

Friday's highlights & top performers

With the play-in tournament just over a month away, the race for playoff seeding is heating up. A seven game slate on a Friday saw a number of those teams jostling for positions meet in an exciting night of hoops around the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

How the Hornets became must-see TV

When you're trying to decide what teams to watch on any given night, what are some of the deciding factors? As the combination of close games, intriguing players and a captivating narrative make for a must-watch product, look no further than the Hornets. With LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, Gordon Hayward and company, Charlotte has quickly become the League Pass darling of the 2020-21 NBA season.

Kyle Irving

Wednesday's recap

Only four games on Wednesday but no shortage of action as a dunk of the year contender was produced along with a big upset and a contender out West finding their groove.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

Kyle Kuzma, Devin Booker, CJ McCollum and Aron Gordon impressed on Monday's four-game slate! Catch up on all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

OT thriller: Suns survive late flurry from Hornets

The Suns were in the driver's seat of this contest, leading by 12 points with just over five minutes to play in the game, looking like they were going to cruise to a win. The Hornets came charging back with a 14-2 run led by Devonte' Graham to send the game into overtime, but Devin Booker and Phoenix would hold on to close things out.

Kyle Irving

Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

A massive ten game slate filled the schedule on Saturday, with a number of new faces suiting up for teams as the dust settles on the trade deadline.

NBA.com Staff

Ball (wrist) re-evaluated in four weeks

Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball suffered a fractured wrist in Saturday's loss to the Clippers, putting the remainder of his rookie season in jeopardy. Following surgery on his wrist injury, the team announced the Rookie of the Year front-runner may not be out for the season, after all, and is set to be re-evaluated in four weeks.

Kyle Irving

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

We had 11 games on deck and 22 teams in action on a busy day in the NBA. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights, as well as the top fantasy performers from the games.

NBA.com Staff

The NBA League Pass Alert All-Stars

From the ankle-breakers to the crunch time scorers and the highlight-reel machines, these 10 players have made their teams appointment viewing this season.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

There was no shortage of standout performances on a busy Tuesday in the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Ball out for 'rest of season' with injury

In 41 games of the 2020-21 season, 21 of which he started, the 19-year-old averaged 15.9 points, 6.1 assists, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals on 45.1% shooting from the field, and 37.5% from beyond the arc.

Yash Matange

Highlights and top performers from Sunday's action

Sunday's five-game slate served up plenty of impressive performances around the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's action, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Is Edwards challenging Ball for top spot?

Welcome back to our 2020-21 NBA Rookie Ladder! Every other Friday, we will provide you with updated rankings to track which first-year players are leading the Rookie of the Year race. Is Anthony Edwards catching up to LaMelo Ball for the top spot? Where did first-year players end up following a top five shuffling?

Kyle Irving

LBJ and LaMelo put on a show

Intentional or not, LeBron James sent a message to one of the league's rising stars, as the Los Angeles Lakers handled LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center.

Kane Pitman

Highlights & top performers from Friday

Six games on the ticket for Friday night including a showdown between LaMelo Ball and LeBron James as the surging Charlotte Hornets looked to continue their strong play.

NBA.com Staff

NBA sets new record for triple-doubles in a single day

The previous record of five was set just four days ago on Sunday (AEDT), but it didn't take long for the record books to be re-written with six players stuffing the stat sheet on today's 10-game slate.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

It was a busy Thursday in the NBA, with 10 games on deck! We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued Monday, with an action-packed seven-game slate. Scroll down to catch up on all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Sunday's action

The second half of the NBA season continued with an eight-game slate. We've got you covered with all the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the night.

NBA.com Staff

#NBATopShotThis: LaMelo's absurd 3-pointer

The highlight-reel plays keep coming from LaMelo Ball, with this smooth 3-pointer, earning our NBA Top Shot moment of the day.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

The second half of the 2020-21 NBA season was underway and tonight was the first full slate of games since the break. Headlined by Nets-Celtics, there was plenty of enticing matchups ahead.

NBA.com Staff

The One Year Away All-Stars

A number of players were left just short of achieving that first-time All-Star status this season. From playoff heroes like Fred VanVleet and Jamal Murray to emerging young talents like LaMelo Ball and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, there's no shortage of names sitting on the fringe. We examine all the players who are poised to make that jump to All-Star status next season.

Kyle Irving

NBA.com's updated award picks at halfway point

Before the start of the 2020-21 season, our NBA.com Staff made their predictions for each end-of-season award, from MVP and DPOY to MIP and COY. With half of the season now in the books, which ones are we sticking with and which ones are we changing?

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

There were 10 games to look forward to on an action-packed Thursday in the NBA.. Follow along below for all your live updates, scores, stats and highlights from each game

NBA.com Staff

Melo & Melo duel as Trail Blazers snap 4-game skid

The Portland Trail Blazers knocked down a franchise-record 24 3-pointers en route to a comfortable 123-111 win, led by season-high tallies across the board from 17-year veteran Anthony.

Yash Matange

Scores & highlights fromTuesday's action

We had seven games on deck around the NBA on Tuesday. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

Hornets' 'Miracle after Midnight' Pt. 2 in Sacramento

Multiple young guys came up clutch late in the fourth quarter, as the Hornets came back from eight down in the final 53 seconds to provide a sequel to the franchise's 'Miracle After Midnight' game in 2016.

Yash Matange

Hield becomes fastest to 1,000 3-pointers

With his seventh triple of the night, Hield notched his 1,000th career 3-pointer in just his 350th game.

Benyam Kidane

Dray dimes lift Warriors over Hornets

Draymond Green and the Warriors avenged a loss to the Charlotte Hornets last week in a career-night for the Golden State veteran.

Kane Pitman

Saturday's scores and highlights

The Lakers got back on track, Boston held off Indiana and the Utah Jazz lost for just the seventh time this season.

NBA.com Staff

A deep dive into LaMelo's shooting

LaMelo Ball's jump shot was seen as a weakness coming into the NBA, and yet he's made 35.0 percent of his 3-point attempts with more than half of his rookie season in the books. What's been the key to his success as a shooter and can he continue to light it up from the perimeter? NBA.com's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look.

Scott Rafferty

LaMelo shines in 4th Q takeover vs. Suns

Ball scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half, including a string of clutch plays down the stretch to lead the Hornets to a 124-121 win over the Phoenix Suns.

Benyam Kidane

Scores, highlights from Thursday action

There were nine games of NBA action on this Thursday, headlined by a clash between surging Eastern Conference opponents in the Raptors and Heat, a heavyweight battle out west between the Lakers and Jazz and much more.

NBA.com Staff

Ingles, Jazz light up from deep in record-breaking performance

The Jazz set a new franchise record for 3-pointers for the third time this season, knocking down 28 in their 132-110 win over the Hornets.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

We had plenty of stars in action on Tuesday's six-game slate. Scroll below for the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

Because of two postponements, there were only five games of NBA action this Sunday. But with the first rematch of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Lakers headlining the slate, there was plenty to follow.

NBA.com Staff

LaMelo has found the perfect home in Charlotte

Ball could well have ended up in a Warriors uniform on draft night, but so far, things couldn't be working out better in Charlotte. The 19-year-old leads all rookies in points, rebounds, assists and steals per game, building an early case for Rookie of the Year.

Benyam Kidane

Rookie Ladder: No. 1 pick Edwards is climbing

Welcome back to our 2020-21 NBA Rookie Ladder! Every other Saturday, we will provide you with updated rankings to track which first-year players are leading the Rookie of the Year race. Who is the new rookie that entered the top five? How high did No. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards climb up the ladder? The latest ladder may surprise you.

Kyle Irving

LaMelo Ball's jersey the highest-selling in Australia

LaMelo Ball is the first rookie to top the list in Australia, coming ahead of the likes of Steph Curry and LeBron James.

Benyam Kidane

NBA postpones upcoming games for Spurs and Hornets

The games are being postponed due to four Spurs players testing positive and additional contact tracing for players on both San Antonio’s and Charlotte’s rosters, and in order to ensure the health and safety of players on both teams.

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Running diary of Monday's action

Feel the love with a full 10-game slate of NBA action on Monday, as some of the league's hottest teams and biggest names are in action. Follow along for live updates throughout the day.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for Monday's action

Monday's NBA action includes an exciting set of 10 games. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the star-studded action.

Yash Matange

Running diary from Saturday's 11-game slate

Saturday's 11-game slate did not disappoint with a handful of monster performances like 40-point outings from Luka Doncic, Terry Rozier and Nikola Vucevic and 30-point outings from Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for Saturday's action

Get ready for the weekend with an 11-game slate on Saturday. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the star-studded action.

Scott Rafferty

Ball making starting role his own in Charlotte

Ball's play and impact on the team - backed by his numbers - in his fifth straight start after 20 games of coming off the bench is proving that the team's decision to include him in the starting lineup was right. His game against the Rockets put him alongside some of the NBA's greats like Stephen Curry, Jason Kidd, LeBron James, and Luka Doncic.

Yash Matange

Running diary from Tuesday's action

LeBron James' overtime heroics led the Lakers to victory, headlining a busy eight-game slate on Tuesday. Catch up on all the day's scores, news, stats and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

Live updates from Monday's action

It's a super day in the NBA with five games on the docket. From Charlotte to Los Angeles, we've got you covered with live score updates, news, stats and highlights from throughout the day.

Running diary from Saturday's action

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics to a huge comeback over the Clippers, headlining an action packed nine-game slate. Catch all the scores, news and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

Did any rookie take the top spot from Ball?

Welcome back to our 2020-21 NBA Rookie Ladder! Every other Saturday, we will provide you with updated rankings to track which first-year players are leading the Rookie of the Year race. Did any rookie challenge LaMelo Ball for the top spot? Who are the new rookies making their first appearance on the ladder?

Kyle Irving

Players primed to make return to All-Star stage in 2021

In what is a truly unique season, there are several former All-Stars like Steph Curry and Gordon Hayward who should find themselves selected to the big stage after missing out in recent years. We take you through the list of players making their way back amongst the game's elite.

Gilbert McGregor

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