Kon Knueppel vs. Cooper Flagg is the Rookie of the Year debate we didn’t expect
The Rookie of the Year race has narrowed, and it has taken a familiar turn.
Former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel are separating...
NBA drops hammer after Pistons-Hornets fight, Isaiah Stewart hit hardest
The NBA came down hard on the fallout from Monday night’s melee in Charlotte, and no one felt it more than Isaiah Stewart.
The league...
NBA Notes: Magic, Franz Wagner, Hornets, Wizards, Anthony Davis
Magic
The Magic finally got to see Franz Wagner again, and that is considered nothing but good news.
After missing nine straight games and 25 of...
Hornets not sweating fight, end of streak: ‘I think we got better tonight’
Monday night was supposed to be about the Hornets chasing history.
Instead, it turned into a full-blown scene.
A third-quarter brawl, five ejections, and an emotional...
Four ejected after massive brawl between Pistons, Hornets
Things got chippy in Charlotte. Then they got real chippy.
A third-quarter fight broke out Monday night between the Pistons and Hornets, resulting in four...
NBA Notes: Hornets, Mike Conley, Celtics, Bulls, Guerschon Yabusele
Hornets
The Hornets have waived veteran point guard Mike Conley after acquiring him earlier this week, the team announced.
If Conley clears waivers, he’ll be free...
Hornets acquire Tyus Jones from Magic, waive Pat Connaughton
The Hornets officially completed their deal for Tyus Jones late Tuesday night.
Charlotte acquired Jones from the Magic along with two second-round picks and cash...
Bulls trading Coby White to Hornets in deal involving Collin Sexton
The Bulls have decided to move Coby White, sending him to the Hornets in a trade that will bring back Collin Sexton, per Shams...
Hornets’ win over Mavs featured very best of Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel
Every so often, the NBA accidentally stumbles into a moment that feels bigger than the standings.
The Hornets visiting the Mavericks on a random Thursday...
NBA Rumors: Hawks, Onyeka Okongwu, Hornets, Miles Bridges, Wizards
Hawks
Atlanta is drawing a firm line on Onyeka Okongwu.
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Hawks have rebuffed trade inquiries for Okongwu and view...
Miles Bridges prefers to stay with Hornets past deadline: ‘I’d rather be here’
Miles Bridges has heard this song before. Every year. Every deadline. Same rumors. Same noise. Same routine.
And once again, he is tuning it out.
“Just...
Hornets’ rookies finally giving franchise some juice
The Hornets are getting a jolt from their rookie class, and for once, the excitement feels earned, writes Steve Aschburner of NBA.com.
Charlotte’s first-year group,...
Hornets’ Miles Bridges drawing interest from Bucks, Warriors, Suns, others
Hornets forward Miles Bridges is drawing real trade buzz as the February 5 deadline approaches, and the interest appears to be growing.
According to Sam...
Knicks have talked Karl-Anthony Towns trade with Grizzlies, Hornets, Magic
The Knicks have at least kicked the tires on a Karl-Anthony Towns trade, and it hasn’t been with just one team.
According to Steve Popper...
