In his first two seasons, it looked like Malik Monk was playing himself out of the Hornets’ future. Now, he’s finally found a formula that works. Malik Monk’s first two NBA seasons did not go according to plan. The prolific scorer from Kentucky was billed as a potentially scheme-busting shooter in the NBA — running
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The Charlotte Hornets nailed the draft during the tail end of the Kemba Walker era and hired the right coach, meaning they could compete in the Eastern Conference soon. While Kemba Walker thrives in Boston, the team that let him go for nothing has charted a course forward. The Charlotte Hornets, subjected to the worst
With the 2019-20 NBA season less than a month away, we’re exploring the most interesting players for each team in the Southeast Division. We’re now less than a month away from the start of the 2019-20 NBA season. Coming off one of the most interesting offseasons in recent memory, it feels like an appropriate time
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 23: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the Denver Nuggets on February 23, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and
If you were so inclined, a player’s dunking potential could be boiled down to a simple mathematic equation: (standing reach + max vertical) – 10 feet = potential to melt faces. By my face-melting formula, Miles Bridges rates out pretty well. He has an 8-foot-7.5 standing reach and although his vertical wasn’t tested at the combine
The myth of the six NBA draft picks offered for Frank Kaminsky is dead, and Frank himself has killed it. On NBA Draft night 2015, something of a perfect storm happened. As Justise Winslow tumbled down the board, the Boston Celtics allegedly scrambled frantically to find a way to trade up and take him. The
Kemba Walker wants to be a Hornet for “a long time.” The team should do everything possible to make that happen. Kemba Walker has been the face of the Charlotte Hornets for seven years, but now rumors are swirling that he could be on the move to the Big Apple when he hits free agency
With multiple players out, the Charlotte Hornets pulled out all the stops to make sure they went home from Summer League. It’s no secret that the Summer League is an exhibition. It’s no secret that teams have very little incentive to try hard to win, because the best case (at least for the Las Vegas
OAKLAND, CA – APRIL 14: Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs talks with his player Tony Parker #9 against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter during Game One of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoff at ORACLE Arena on April 14, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER:
Once one of the league’s most dominant forces, Dwight Howard is moving on to his sixth team and fourth in four seasons. A long time ago, in an NBA far, far away, Dwight Howard was an MVP candidate and the most dominant force in the league outside of LeBron James. Actually, it wasn’t that long ago
What players can the Charlotte Hornets add in NBA Free Agency to a roster that doesn’t have much wiggle room? With the Steve Clifford and Rich Cho eras coming to an end in Charlotte, the Charlotte Hornets’ cap sheet for the 2018 offseason is in a bind. The roster itself has some major holes in
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 29: Mitch Kupchak, general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks at a press conference before the game against the Indiana Pacers on November 29, 2015 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is
SACRAMENTO, CA – JANUARY 2: Malik Monk New Orleans Pelicans acquire Nikola Mirotic by Tre LyDay NBA Trade Grades: Nikola Mirotic lands with the New Orleans Pelicans by Ian Levy Malik Monk was the No. 11 overall pick in the 2017 draft, and not even a full season into his rookie year he could be
The Charlotte Hornets are struggling and reportedly fielding offers for star point guard Kemba Walker. Here are a few trades to save him from NBA purgatory. The Hornets are in a bad way. They sit firmly outside the Eastern Conference playoff picture. They are light on young talent and heavy on middling veterans on very
CHARLOTTE, NC – JANUARY 13: Kemba Walker First-time All-Star Joel Embiid moves on from Rihanna by Andrew Crowley Kid Flash Wally West will join Legends of Tomorrow full time by Nick Tylwalk As the Charlotte Hornets move through a dismal season, Kemba Walker is firmly on the trade block with the deadline on the horizon.
Dwight Howard is a Hall-of-Famer having a solid year for the Charlotte Hornets. But you still probably don’t want him shooting jumpers. Dwight Howard in his 14th NBA season, closing in on 1,000 career games 35,000 career minutes. I think it’s safe to say we’re past the point were an evolution in skill is coming.
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 04: Nicolas Batum Daniel Cormier blasts Anthony Johnson for being soft by Kristen King ALDS Game 1: Jose Altuve blasts three homers against Red Sox by Gabe Henderson The Hornets’ Nicolas Batum will miss 8-12 weeks with an elbow injury. The Charlotte Hornets suffered a major blow Thursday when the team
CHARLOTTE, NC- JUNE 26: Dwight Howard Tony Stewart still expects Kurt Busch back at Stewart-Haas Racing in 2018 by Nick Tylwalk HBO Watchmen series gets pilot order by Nick Tylwalk Dwight Howard has become well-traveled, and now we can officially see him in a Charlotte Hornets’ jersey. With an offseason trade from the Atlanta Hawks
MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 10: Frank Kaminsky Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Nylon Calculus: Skal Labissiere could be a special offensive player by Ian Levy Every MLB team’s Mount Rushmore by Dave Stevenson Frank Kaminsky and his friend amade a bet the 7-footer couldn’t throw a baseball 85 miles per hour. It didn’t end well for
The Charlotte Hornets added another piece as they try to rebuild their team through free agency. According to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer, the Hornets agreed to terms with point guard Michael Carter-Williams Saturday. The deal is worth an affordable $2.7 million and is just for one season. Carter-Williams was a hot commodity going