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Insider Confirms Concerning Details Of Stephen Curry & 2 Others In Locker Room As Warriors Take Control of NBA Future

The game against Hornets turned the Warriors locker room situation concerning with Stephen Curry and his two teammates facing the after math.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors

Stephen Curry Confirms Different Allegiance Than Warriors as He Issues Major Retirement Revelation

Stephen Curry stays loyal to the Warriors but hints at retirement truths while choosing a surprising new side. Dive in to know more!!
Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry Drops Health Update Ahead of Knicks Clash as 22-YO Warriors Star Remains on Injury Report

Stephen Curry rolled his ankle on Monday. Find out what he said on the injury ahead of the Knicks clash, as their young star remains injured.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors

Stephen Curry’s Concerning Confession Keeps Everyone in Dark as Worries Over 3 Stars Dampen Warriors Mood

Stephen Curry provides an update on his health as his recent ankle injury came to light alongside the ailments of 2 other players.
Stephen Curry

Brandin Podziemski Finds Solace in Draymond Green as Steve Kerr’s Fury Over Emotional Turmoil Emerge

After the unpersuasive win over the Hornets, Draymond Green put on the leader's hat and dropped an important message to Brandin Podziemski.
Brandin Podziemski, Draymond Green, Steve Kerr

Dubnation Is Tired of Draymond Green as Refs Punish Warriors Star After Unnecessary Conduct vs Hornets

Dubnation flares up with Draymond Green's latest antics against a Charlotte Hornets star during the Monday night game.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors

What Happened to Gary Payton II? Concerning Scenes Emerge as Multiple Medical Staff Attend to Warriors Star

The Warriors-Hornets matchup's third quarter becomes eventful as Gary Payton II becomes the second player to be injured in that period.
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Golden State Warriors

Emotional Family Encounter Forces Stephen Curry’s Retirement Confession as He Clears Stance on Jimmy Butler’s Personality

An emotional Stephen Curry opens up about retirement and reflects on Jimmy Butler's personality and its impact on the Warriors.
Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry

National Reporter Drops Major Jimmy Butler Update as Key Player Remains on Warriors Injury Report Ahead of Hornets Clash

After a shocking loss against the 76ers, the Warriors take on Hornets. Will Jimmy Butler lace up tonight? Let's find out.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Orlando Magic

What Is Grant Williams’ Ethnicity and Nationality? Exploring the Hornets Guard’s Background and Roots

Grant Williams has outwardly spoken about his ethnicity and lineage and its impact on his NBA career. Here's what you need to know!
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What Happened to Nick Richards? Suns Star Left Bloodied as National Reporter Reveals Grizzly Aftermath of Julius Randle Hit

Nick Richards gives Suns fans a scare after he exited the game for a brief period upon being accidentaly hit by Julius Randle
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Lamelo Ball’s Uncomfortable Moment With Hornets HCs Hints at Locker Room Unrest as Slump Worsens in Wizards Loss

Something unusual happened during the Charlotte Hornets game tonight between LaMelo Ball and his coach, Charles Lee.
LaMelo Ball

Why Isn’t LaMelo Ball Playing? Hornets Drop Concerning Update Ahead of Mavs Game

The latest update on LaMelo Ball's availability dropped minutes before the Charlotte Hornets' clash against the Dallas Mavericks.
LaMelo Ball

Jason Kidd Drops Fresh Update on Anthony Davis as Key Player’s Injury Add to Mavs Crisis

Jason Kidd drops major update about Anthony Davis as one key Mavs star gets sidelined ahead of Hornets clash
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Hornets Announce Major Update on LaMelo Ball & Mark Williams Before Important Blazers Clash

The Hornets have dropped a major update regarding Mark Williams and LaMelo Ball's fitness ahead of their trip to Portland.
Mark Williams, LaMelo Ball

Miles Bridges Net Worth 2025: Examining Hornets Star’s NBA Salary, Endorsements and More

Miles Bridges’ financial success has been a hot topic, from his NBA salary to his lifestyle choices. Here’s a deep dive into his lifestyle.
NBA: Charlotte Hornets at Denver Nuggets

JJ Redick & LeBron James Issue Clear Message on Lakers’ Defense as Luka Doncic Gets Exposed Before 19,000 Fans

JJ Redick speaks about the Lakers and the cheat code of NBA while LeBron James opens up about Luka Doncic's role in the team.
LeBron James, JJ Redick, Luka Doncic

Bismack Biyombo Net Worth in 2025: Spurs Star’s Salary, Contract, House, and Car Collection

All you need to know about Bismack Biyombo’s journey, career earnings, investments, philanthropy, and more explored.
NBA: Washington Wizards at Oklahoma City Thunder

Lakers Broadcasters Seemingly Taunt JJ Redick’s Inexperience After NBA Refs Slap $2000 Punishment vs Portland

The Lakers are battling it out against the Portland Trail Blazers. An incident occurred which led to the broadcaster slamming JJ Redick.
NBA: Charlotte Hornets at Los Angeles Lakers

Why Isn’t Luka Doncic Playing Against Trail Blazers? Lakers Star’s Absence Explained After Shock Loss

After an injury forced Luka Doncic to be absent for 47 days continuously, he will miss another upcoming game, increasing worry for the Lakers
Luka Doncic

Mark Williams Takes Joy in LaMelo Ball Trash-Talking Lakers Star as True Feeling Over Failed Trade Emerge

LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams' expletive exchange during the Hornets' clutch win against the Lakers surfaced online.
Mark Williams, LaMelo Ball

Mark Williams’ Agent Breaks Silence on Lakers’ Snub As Hornets Star Rages on Social Media After LeBron’s Cold Remark

Mark Williams' agent opens up about the Lakers' hasty decision on his client, while the big night boosts the Hornets star's confidence.
NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Charlotte Hornets

What Is Mark Williams’ Ethnicity & Religion? Hornets Star’s Early Life, Nationality Revealed

We've compiled everything you'd wanna know about the Charlotte Hornets' big man, Mark Williams' ethnicity, nationality, and much more
NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Charlotte Hornets

LeBron James Admits Luka Doncic Is Still Struggling After Lakers Star Navigates 47-Day Hiatus

Both LeBron James and Luka Doncic open up about the latter's performance struggle as the Slovenian continues playing after a long gap.

JJ Redick Remains Bitter About NBA Ref Rodney Mott as Key Problem Adds to Lakers’ Headache

JJ Redick and his Lakers suffered a tough loss. He remains sharp about ref Rodney as a key decisions adds to his strategy problems.
NBA: Charlotte Hornets at Los Angeles Lakers

3 Instances Make Mark Williams’ Visit To Los Angeles Awkward As Rescinded Trade Drama Finally Comes To An End

Mark Williams' first game against the Lakers after rescinded trade brings out some awkward moments with LeBron James and Dalton Knecht.
NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Charlotte Hornets

About Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Hornets 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report

The Charlotte Hornets compete in the NBA as a part of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference. Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is the controlling owner of the franchise. 

As for their logo, the Charlotte Hornets have very much visualized it to suit their team’s name. Grabbing the center of attention is a teal and dark purple hornet with a vicious stinger on its body.

The team’s name is fitted in bold font on the hornet’s body, while a basketball pattern can be seen attached to the insect’s stinger. 

Furthermore, the Charlotte Hornets play their home games at the Spectrum Center. This has been their home arena since the 2005/06 NBA season and the multi-purpose arena can hold up to 19,000 fans during NBA games. 

Who owns the Charlotte Hornets?

Hall of Famer Michael Jordan showcased massive interest in buying the team in the 2000s as he is a native of North Carolina, the state where the Hornets are based. After purchasing minority stakes, Jordan then expanded his interests by purchasing a 97% stake in the team for a whopping $180 million in 2010. 

The sale was approved and Michael Jordan became the controlling owner of the Charlotte Hornets, much to the delight of his fans. Jordan’s investment in the Hornets is earning him juicy dividends by the year. 

Even though the team is not placed too potently, their value as a franchise has been on the rise. Forbes estimates the Hornets’ value at $1.5 billion, a meteoric rise since Jordan’s purchase. 

Also Read: Why did Michael Jordan Buy The Charlotte Hornets? Price, Estimated Worth and More

Head Coach and Top Executives 

James Borrego is the current Head Coach of the Charlotte Hornets. He replaced Steve Clifford and took over the role in 2018 to become the 11th head coach in franchise history. Prior to taking the Hornets job, Borrego served as the assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs and the Orlando Magic. 

Borrego enjoyed a good first season with the Hornets and is expected to guide the team past the regular-season in the upcoming years. The New Mexico native is also a 2x NBA champion, with both victories coming during his stint with the Spurs as their assistant coach. 

NBA Legend Mitch Kupchak serves as the General Manager and President of the Charlotte Hornets franchise. Kupchak was taken into the role considering his massive experience in performing an executive’s role. 

Kupchak most famously served as the Los Angeles Lakers’ GM during their dominant run in the 2000s decade. Thus, Michael Jordan hired him in 2018 to work with the Hornets.

History

The Charlotte Hornets were initially established in 1988 as an expansion team by the NBA. The initial years were a bit of a struggle, but the Hornets gained playoff status in their fifth year in the league. They famously beat the Celtics in the 1993 postseason, but were knocked out in the subsequent series. 

Similar results followed for the Hornets franchise, with stars like Dell Curry, Alonzo Mourning, Kendall Gill. However, the team’s principal owner George Shinn relocated the franchise to New Orleans, after which they had to remove the Charlotte tag. 

However, the NBA also brought in a new expansion team in 2004, which was then called “Charlotte Bobcats.” The Bobcats were then officially recognized as Charlotte’s official team, but they failed to deliver the results. 

In their ten-year history where the franchise played as the Bobcats, they only made two playoff appearances. The team had athletes like Garrett Temple, Stephen Jackson playing for them, but finishing in the playoff spot proved to be a demanding task. 

Michael Jordan took over ownership duties, and good news followed shortly. The Hornets name was returned to the franchise after New Orleans wanted to rebrand themselves as the Pelicans. One of the brightest draft picks the franchise made was the signing of Kemba Walker in 2011.

Walker went down as the 9th overall pick and spent eight years with the team. He made three All-Star appearances while playing for the Hornets, one of the very few Charlotte players to receive the honor. 

Charlotte Hornets: Mascot and Uniform

The franchise gave birth to an enjoyable new mascot to excite their fans way back in 1988. “Hugo the Hornet” or just “Hugo” is a brightly dressed Hornet who entertains fans at their home games. 

His moniker was selected by a poll that involved more than 6,000 suggestions. To add to his honor, Hugo is a 4x champion of the NBA Mascot Slam Dunk championship. 

As for their uniforms, the Hornets’ primary colors of teal, dark purple, gray, and white dominate their jerseys. For the 2019/20 season, the team wore white “Association” uniforms and teal “Icon” uniforms, and purple “Statement” Uniforms. 

Team’s Sponsors 

Online lending marketplace Lendingtree is the main sponsor of the Charlotte Hornets. The company is also the official jersey sponsor of the franchise, and they mutually agreed on a three-year extension in 2020. 

Besides Lendingtree, the Hornets have tie-ups with several other companies. ExxonMobil, Domino’s Pizza, ParkMobile are some other sponsors of the Charlotte Hornets. 

History and Achievements 

Founded 

1988
Conference

Eastern

Division 

Southeast
President/ General Manager

Mitch Kupchak

Head Coach 

James Borrego
Arena 

Spectrum Center

Championships (0)

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Conference Titles (0)

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Division Titles (0)

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Website

www.nba.com/hornets

Charlotte Hornets 2021-22 roster

2LaMelo BallPG6-6180August 22, 2001
12Kelly Oubre Jr.C6-8255August 28, 1992
0Miles BridgesPF6-6225March 21, 1998
22Vernon Carey Jr.C6-9270February 25, 2001
24Mason PlumleeC6-11254March 5, 1990
4Devonte' GrahamPG6-1195February 22, 1995
20Gordon HaywardSF6-7225March 23, 1990
10Ish SmithPG6-0175July 5, 1988
11Cody MartinSF6-5205September 28, 1995
6Jalen McDanielsSF6-9205January 31, 1998
23Kai JonesC6-11218January 19, 2001
14Nick RichardsPF7-0245November 29, 1997
5James BouknightSG6-519September 18, 2000
3Terry RozierSG6-1190March 17, 1994
25P.J. WashingtonPF6-7230August 23, 1998
21JT ThorPF6-10205August 26, 2002