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The Celtics host the Charlotte Hornets for the 3rd preseason game for both teams. The Celtics beat the Cavaliers in their first game and then beat the 76ers in their second game. The Hornets lost to the Nets in their first game and then beat the Bucks in their second game. The Celtics have one […]
If Miles Bridges isn't available for the Suns on opening night as a result of injury, Jordan Goodwin is the player who should take his place.
It has been more than three months since LaMelo Ball landed in Minnesota, and already played three games this preseason. The former Hornets guard is doing his part to build early team chemistry alongside Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and the others. Meanwhile, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said Ball and Edwards are meant to build […] The post Timberwolves discuss adjustments after LaMelo Ball’s arrival appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Milwaukee Bucks are back home tonight to play the Chicago Bulls in game four of the preseason. The Bucks fell to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday in an all-around clunker. Almost as soon as Milwaukee’s starters began to sub out, it looked like the offense was playing in mud, highlighted by a stellar 0/8 […]
What: Charlotte Hornets vs Seattle Seahawks When: 7:30pm Eastern Where: TD Garden; Boston, MA How to watch: NBA League Pass, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Since this game is outside of Charlotte, there isn’t going to be a local broadcast of the game. That means, as far as I can tell, you can only watch this game if you […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics preseason preview first appeared on At The Hive .
Brandon Miller talks on Hornets' season amid looming extension talks.
The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets over the summer. After six NBA seasons with the Hornets, the franchise believed it was time to move on. Having an elite point guard gives the team a better player to control the ball and make plays. Last season, the Timberwolves struggled with a reliable [...]
at Charlotte Hornets (1-1) at Boston Celtics (2-0) Wednesday, October 14, 2026 7:30 PM ET Preseason Game #3 Home Game #2 TV: NBCSB, League Pass Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, Sirius XM TD Garden The Celtics host the Charlotte Hornets for the 3rd preseason game for both teams. The Celtics beat the Cavaliers in their first game and then beat the 76ers in their second game. The Hornets lost to the Nets in their first game and then beat the Bucks in their second game. The Celtics have one mo...
The Miami Heat enter the 2026 season with strong enthusiasm around their revamped squad. In April of 2026, the Heat played the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA Play-In Tournament and lost by one point. The Heat finished the regular season 43-39, a six-win improvement from the previous season. Though the team did improve, in part […] The post Miami Heat 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview appeared first on The Lead .
Bam Adebayo expects Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball to provide all kinds of excitement.
Charlotte Hornets star forward Brandon Miller opened up about the LaMelo Ball trade, admitting it wasn't easy. "Definitely a tough moment, but we also have to realize the business side of the NBA," Miller told SiriusXM NBA Radio . "I think I always preach, I always be a brother away from home to LaMelo, Miles, Mark, even the previous guys, PJ. It keeps going." Brandon Miller on LaMelo: 'He's my actual brother' Despite the trade, Miller says he will always be available for LaMelo, as their bond...
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch believes the addition of LaMelo Ball will give his team another reliable offensive option alongside Anthony Edwards, particularly during the closing minutes of games. The Timberwolves acquired Ball from the Charlotte Hornets during the offseason in a major trade that sent Naz Reid, a 2033 first-round pick, three second-round […] The post Chris Finch expects LaMelo Ball to improve Timberwolves’ late-game offense appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch says LaMelo Ball has helped improve the team’s atmosphere since arriving from the Charlotte Hornets during the offseason. Speaking Monday at Madison Square Garden before Minnesota’s preseason game against the New York Knicks, Finch praised Ball’s personality and his relationship with Anthony Edwards. “He’s always in a great mood,” […] The post Chris Finch says LaMelo Ball has improved Timberwolves’ team chemistry appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
It’s only the preseason, but heading into Monday night, the Brooklyn Nets have given fans plenty to be encouraged by. They opened with a dominant 124-90 win over the Charlotte Hornets before taking down a star-studded Philadelphia 76ers team, 114-108, on Thursday. On Monday, the Nets traveled to Washington for their third preseason contest, taking […]
The Charlotte Hornets are beginning the season anew. One of them is that it will be Naz Reid’s first season in Charlotte after being traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for LaMelo Ball. Reid brings a wide range of skills, including a tireless work ethic. The latter of which is rubbing off on new […] The post Naz Reid’s work ethic is already inspiring his new Hornets teammate appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Star forward Kawhi Leonard will be available to play on Tuesday, per head coach Darko Rajakovic, and will suit up for the Raptors for the first time since he helped secure the team’s first championship in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. “Yes, he went through practice today,” Rajakovic said on Monday (Twitter link […]
The Nets are feeling good in the early days of preseason. They defeated the Charlotte Hornets by 34 to kick things off and followed up with a 114-108 victory against LeBron James and the new-look 76ers. Take it for whatever it’s worth at this stage, but Nets fans will take what they can get. Julius […]
The Brooklyn Nets are bringing timeless classics back to the hardwood. On Monday, the Nets unveiled their ABA-inspired Classic Edition uniforms and commemorative court ahead of the franchise’s 60th season. Both are set to debut on October 21 against the Charlotte Hornets. The throwback kit features the red, white and blue worn by the Nets […]
Bam Adebayo picked Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball over Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as the more entertaining pairing, but his motivation to do so is now being questioned. For many fans, one specific game with the LA Lakers also stood out. The debate also brought criticism of Adebayo’s own historic scoring performance. Some commenters […] The post Bam Adebayo Faces Backlash For His Comments on Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Hornets suddenly have a lot more offensive talent. What they may not have is someone who organizes all of it. ESPN identified Charlotte’s biggest roster hole as a pass-first playmaker after the team traded LaMelo Ball to Minnesota over the summer. Ball led the Hornets in assists in each of the past six seasons […] The post Hornets may have plenty of offense, but ESPN sees one thing missing appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Sixers The 76ers apparently aren’t rushing to replace Ariel Hukporti. Hukporti suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in Philadelphia’s preseason opener, leaving Adem Bona, Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker as the primary options behind Joel Embiid. Still, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports that the Sixers are unlikely to add another big man, or any […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, Magic, Anthony Black, Mavericks, Thunder, Hornets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
It feels like it was eons ago that the Dallas Mavericks traded for PJ Washington from the Charlotte Hornets, with the intention way back in 2024 of building a championship roster around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Washington exceeded expectations, starting for the Mavericks in their NBA Finals run, averaging 13.0 points and 6.6 rebounds […]
We learned a few more things about the Charlotte Hornets in their dominant preseason win over the new look Bucks. The post Four takeaways from the Hornets preseason win over the Bucks first appeared on At The Hive .
The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 105-90 in a preseason game at Spectrum Center on Sunday, October 11, building a 20-point halftime lead and maintaining control for most of the second half. Brandon Miller led Charlotte with 18 points, while Naz Reid added 16 points and Sion James scored 11 off the bench. The […] The post Brandon Miller leads Hornets past Bucks after dominant second quarter appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBA insider Marc Stein dives into why Brandon Miller is expected to land a five-year, $200 million+ contract extension with the Hornets.