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Lakers Broadcasters Accuse Austin Reaves of Unreasonable Behavior After Risking $4000 vs Hornets

The Lakers are stretched thin as Austin Reaves risks getting fined for his behavior. Broadcaster call out his unreasonable response.
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What Happened To Austin Reaves? Heated Outburst vs NBA Refs Puts Lakers Star In Danger At Hornets Game

Lakers suffer massive setback as Austin Reaves gets ejected from Hornets clash after a heated altercation with an official.
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What Are Dennis Smith Jr’s Ethnicity and Religion? Everything to Know About Former Hornets Guard’s Family Roots

Former Charlotte Hornets point guard Dennis Smith Jr background explored highlighting his highschool and college basketball days.
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LaMelo Ball Net Worth 2025: Hornets Star’s Salary, Contract, Investments, and Car Collection

All you need to know about LaMelo Ball's earnings, including NBA contract, endorsements, investments, and lifestyle choices.
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Is LeBron James Playing Tonight? All Details On Injury Reports, Line-Ups & More For Lakers vs Hornets

LeBron James' status, Luka Doncic's impact, and a Lakers-Hornets showdown fueled by trade drama—who’s in, who’s out, and what to expect?
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Jazz

JJ Redick Announces Important Luka Doncic Update as 3 Lakers Stars Leave Injury Report vs Hornets

The Lakers will face the Hornets for their next matchup. Find out Luka Doncic's status among others as JJ Redick provides an update.
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Charlotte Hornets Are Healing From Lakers’ Dispute as Front Office Makes Silent Move With $29.9 Million Star

Hornets make major move with $29.9 million veteran star after fallout with the Lakers on the Mark Williams trade.
NBA: Milwaukee Bucks at Charlotte Hornets

Luka Doncic’s Status Against Hornets Revealed as LeBron James Nurses Ankle Injury

Will Luka Doncic and LeBron James play for the Lakers in the upcoming Charlotte Hornets game? Click here to find out.

National Reporter Confirms Rob Pelinka’s Major Loss After Adam Silver Clears the Air Over Hornets Trade

Rob Pelinka's major heartbreak exposed amidst Adam Silver's explanation to Lakers' failed Hornets trade.
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Adam Silver Confirms Status on Lakers-Hornets Dispute as Dalton Knecht’s Mental Toll Receives Permanent Solution

Adam Silver provides the latest update on the Charlotte Hornets' protest against the rescinded trade. It ends Knecht's mental agony.
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Who Is Wendell Moore Jr.? Everything to Know About Former Duke Star Signing for Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets have picked up Wendell Moore Jr. after the Pistons waived him. But what has his career looked like?
NBA: Detroit Pistons at Brooklyn Nets

LaMelo Ball and NBA Fans Hype LiAngelo Ball’s All-Star Activity After Real Mental State of Hornets Star Surfaces

Fans react as LaMelo Ball praises his brother's All-Star debut as a performer right after the Hornets player was snubbed from the event
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Cleveland Cavaliers

Dalton Knecht Issues Strong Statement at NBA Rising Star Game as Mark Williams Trade Continues to Haunt Him

Dalton Knecht’s trade drama isn’t over—Charlotte won’t let it go. Are the Hornets desperate, or do they have a case?
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What Happened Between Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Nick Smith Jr.? Magic Star Frustrates Orlando After Early Ejection

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Nick Smith Jr. stir up controversy with technical foul actions that result in ejection.
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National Reporter Offers Solution to Lakers’ Public Dispute With Hornets as Dalton Knecht’s Agent Avoids Media Inquiries

The Mark Williams-Dalton Knecht trade isn't over yet, as the situation reached Adam Silver's table. Will the rookie stay with the Lakers?
NBA: Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers

Ex-NBA Star’s Mark Williams Claim Turns Eerily True as Lakers Escape Near Disaster

What did former NBA plater Jeff Teague predict before the Lakers' trade to bring in Mark Williams' fell apart.
NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Charlotte Hornets

Rob Pelinka Clears Stance on Lakers’ Issues as Hornets Take Action Against Failed Trade Drama

As the Charlotte Hornets look to dispute the Lakers' rejection of Mark Williams, Rob Pelinka provides a new update on a key issue.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers-Press Conference

Dalton Knecht’s Mental Toll From Hornets Trade Revealed as NBA Forced to Intervene in Lakers’ Failed Trade

Dalton Knecht’s world just got flipped upside down—and now the NBA is stepping in. What’s really going on?
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Lakers Announce Major Bronny James Health Update After Scary Incident in Front of Savannah Spread Panic

A new update has been released by the Lakers on Bronny James as his G League incident had scared Savannah James.

What Happened to LaMelo Ball? Hornets Star Leaves Nets Game as Injury Woes Continue

Charlotte Hornets suffer massive setback as LaMelo Ball is forced to leave Nets clash due to unfortunate ankle injury.
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LaMelo Ball Send Cryptic Message on Social Media Following NBA All-Star Snub as Adam Silver Confirms Final Injury Replacement

Hornets' star guard LaMelo Ball sent out a message to the NBA world amid the latest All-Star snub post Giannis Antetokounmpo's exit.
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How Many Games Has Mark Williams Missed? Revisiting Hornets Star’s Concerning Injury History After Failed Lakers Trade

Mark Williams's injury history with the Charlotte Hornets highlights his unsuccessful trade with the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Charlotte Hornets

What Happened to Moussa Diabate? Providing Latest Injury Update on Hornets Star After Returning to Locker Room Against Pistons

Find out what happened to Moussa Diabate on Sunday as the Hornets took on the Pistons. Read the latest development here.
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Charlotte Hornets

Where Is Brandon Miller From? Diving Deeper Into the Hornets Star’s Ethnicity and Nationality

A college sensation, the pressure of the big stage has fit Hornets star Brandon Miller like a glove. But what's the story about his culture?
NBA: Charlotte Hornets at Phoenix Suns

Significant Update on LaMelo Ball Drops Ahead of Pistons Game as Hornets Cope With Failed NBA Trade

The Charlotte Hornets have provided an update on LaMelo Ball amid the failed transfer of another one of their stars.
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Who Is LiAngelo Ball’s Ex-Partner Nikki Mudarris? All You Need to Know About the Ex-Hornets Star and Rapper’s Dating Life

LiAngelo Ball relationship over the years with Nikki Mudarris explored, highlighting her background and career.
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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