/tags/charlotte-hornets Charlotte Hornets en-US Copyright Thu, 09 May 2024 17:15:05 GMT /sports/2024-05-09/charlotte-hornets-hire-celtics-charles-lee-head-coach-nba The 39-year-old Lee joins the Hornets after serving as the Boston Celtics top assistant coach. Lee will complete the Celtics’ playoff run before joining the Hornets on a full-time basis. Lee spent five seasons under Mike Budenholzer before joining the Celtics last summer. Thu, 09 May 2024 17:15:05 GMT /sports/2024-05-09/charlotte-hornets-hire-celtics-charles-lee-head-coach-nba Associated Press /news/2023-08-04/michael-jordans-sale-of-majority-ownership-of-hornets-to-gabe-plotkin-and-rick-schnall-is-finalized Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall officially acquired the majority stake of the Hornets from six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan on Thursday, bringing new thoughts and ideas on how to rebuild a franchise that hasn't been to the playoffs in the last seven seasons. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:28:27 GMT /news/2023-08-04/michael-jordans-sale-of-majority-ownership-of-hornets-to-gabe-plotkin-and-rick-schnall-is-finalized Associated Press /sports/2023-06-23/charlotte-hornets-brandon-miller-scoot-henderson-nba-draft The Hornets chose Miller, the Southeastern Conference’s player of the year as a freshman, over NBA G League Ignite star Scoot Henderson despite some potential character questions. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:52:23 GMT /sports/2023-06-23/charlotte-hornets-brandon-miller-scoot-henderson-nba-draft Associated Press /sports/2023-06-16/michael-jordan-selling-majority-ownership-stake-in-charlotte-hornets Michael Jordan is finalizing a deal to sell the majority share of the Charlotte Hornets, a move that will end his 13-year run overseeing the organization, the team announced Friday. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:21:55 GMT /sports/2023-06-16/michael-jordan-selling-majority-ownership-stake-in-charlotte-hornets Associated Press /politics/2023-06-14/north-carolina-governor-cooper-sports-horse-betting-law The Democratic governor held a bill-signing ceremony Wednesday at Spectrum Center, home to the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets. It could house one of several anticipated sportsbooks allowed at or near professional sports venues as part of the law. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:02:59 GMT /politics/2023-06-14/north-carolina-governor-cooper-sports-horse-betting-law Associated Press /sports/2023-04-11/hornets-wont-go-big-game-hunting-even-if-jordan-sells The Charlotte Hornets aren’t expected to be big spenders in free agency this summer even if Michael Jordan sells the team. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:48:09 GMT /sports/2023-04-11/hornets-wont-go-big-game-hunting-even-if-jordan-sells Associated Press /wunc-youth-reporting-institute/2023-03-22/raleigh-mike-jones-photographer-flowers-hornets-nba-interview The Raleigh-based photographer and digital designer works with the Charlotte Hornets and prominent artists. Find out more about how he has achieved these heights. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:00:15 GMT /wunc-youth-reporting-institute/2023-03-22/raleigh-mike-jones-photographer-flowers-hornets-nba-interview Caitlin Leggett /sports/2022-06-27/nba-steve-clifford-returns-charlotte-hornets-head-coach The 60-year-old Clifford spent five seasons coaching the Hornets, compiling a 196-214 record with a team that included Kemba Walker, before being fired in 2018. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:37:09 GMT /sports/2022-06-27/nba-steve-clifford-returns-charlotte-hornets-head-coach Associated Press /sports/2022-04-22/charlotte-hornets-fire-coach-james-borrego-seasons-nba-basketball Hornets president of basketball operations and general manager Mitch Kupchak made the announcement on Friday. Kupchak says the team will begin a search for a new coach immediately. The 44-year-old Borrego was 138-163 in four seasons as the Hornets coach. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:37:35 GMT /sports/2022-04-22/charlotte-hornets-fire-coach-james-borrego-seasons-nba-basketball Associated Press /sports/2021-06-17/charlotte-hornets-lamelo-ball-nba-rookie-of-the-year Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball’s versatility as a passer, scorer and rebounder earned him NBA Rookie of the Year honors despite missing 21 games with a fractured wrist. Ball was the No. 3 pick in the 2020 NBA draft. Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:21:00 GMT /sports/2021-06-17/charlotte-hornets-lamelo-ball-nba-rookie-of-the-year Associated Press