Hornets’ LaMelo Ball fined $100k for homophobic remark in postgame interview

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball was slapped with a $100k fine following a homophobic remark in a postgame interview. The 23-year-old made an ‘offensive and derogatory’ comment following Charlotte’s 115-114 win at home over the Milwaukee Bucks. When speaking to Hornets sideline reporter Shannon Spake postgame, Ball was questioned on the team’s strategy to stop […]

Joe Lyons  •  18 Nov 2024
DJ Augustin Retires From NBA After 14 Seasons

Former Orlando Magic guard DJ Augustin announced his retirement from the NBA on Sunday after 14 seasons. The 5-foot-11 Augustin, who turns 37 on Nov. 10, posted his heartfelt farewell message on Instagram: “Today, I’m officially announcing my retirement from the game I’ve loved for so long. Basketball has been more than a sport, it […]

James Foglio  •  04 Nov 2024
Hornets’ Brandon Miller Out At Least A Week With Glute Injury

Charlotte Hornets second-year forward Brandon Miller will miss at least a week because of a strained left glute. Miller, who turns 22 on Nov. 22, sat out the second half of the Hornets’ 110-105 victory at Houston to open the season. Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller will be reevaluated in a week after suffering a […]

James Foglio  •  26 Oct 2024
Hornets’ Seth Curry Buys Foxcroft Mansion For $6.4M

Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry and his wife, Carrie, purchased a newly built 9,426-square-foot home on Sept. 6 for $6.4 million, according to Mecklenburg County real estate records. The mansion has seven bedrooms and three half bathrooms. Built and designed by Hestia Designs in 2023, the brick home was bought by an entity tied to […]

James Foglio  •  11 Oct 2024
Knicks Officially Acquire Karl-Anthony Towns In Three-Team Trade With Wolves, Hornets

The Karl-Anthony Towns blockbuster trade involving the New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Charlotte Hornets was made official on Tuesday, according to press releases from each of the three teams. New York Knicks traded Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Towns The Knicks traded Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota for […]

James Foglio  •  02 Oct 2024
Ex-NBA Player Jeremy Lamb Dating Kings Owner’s Daughter, Anjali Ranadive

Former NBA player Jeremy Lamb, who announced his retirement from the league in August after a 10-year career, is dating Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive’s daughter, Anjali. Lamb’s girlfriend also happens to be the former general manager of the Stockton Kings, the organization’s G League affiliate. Jeremy Lamb, Anjali Ranadive shared photos of their romance […]

James Foglio  •  01 Oct 2024
Knicks Trade Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo to Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Towns

The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves finalized a blockbuster trade on Friday night involving All-Stars Julius Randle and Karl-Anthony Towns, along with perimeter threat Donte DiVincenzo, according to multiple sources. New York Knicks were able to trade Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo after Charlotte Hornets became the third team The Knicks traded Randle and DiVincenzo […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2024
Hornets Sign Center Harry Giles to One-Year Contract

The Charlotte Hornets and free agent center Harry Giles have agreed to a one-year deal, his agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management, told Shams Charania of The Athletic on Monday. The Duke alum and North Carolina native returns home for a chance to compete for a roster spot with the Hornets. Giles, 26, was […]

James Foglio  •  23 Sep 2024
Amazon Prime in Talks to Livestream Bally Sports Broadcasts of 13 NBA Franchises

Amazon Prime is in talks to become a major regional sports broadcaster for the NBA, MLB, and NHL, and could livestream Bally Sports broadcasts for 13 NBA franchises, according to Josh Kosman of The New York Post. Amazon Prime could secure all Bally Sports broadcasts for 13 NBA franchises, five MLB teams, and nine NHL […]

James Foglio  •  05 Sep 2024