Tag: Steve Clifford
East Notes: Nets, Cam Thomas, Celtics, Hornets, LaMelo Ball
Nets
Guard Cam Thomas is off to a fantastic start, averaging 26.0 points through six games, and suggested a breakout season may be in the...
East Notes: Hornets, Brandon Miller, Bulls, Hawks, Dejounte Murray
Hornets
Coach Steve Clifford was not pleased with how Charlotte got beat on the boards in their home loss to the Nets.
“If we’re going to...
East Notes: Hornets, Brandon Miller, Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis, Heat
Hornets
Coach Steve Clifford said he was impressed with the way No. 2 overall pick Brandon Miller bounced back after getting in early foul trouble...
East Notes: Bulls, Coby White, Hornets, Magic, Trevelin Queen
Bulls
It appears Coby White has won the Bulls' starting point guard job, but knows he has to play well to keep it.
“I haven’t done...
Hornets’ James Bouknight to Undergo Knee Surgery
Hornets guard James Bouknight is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic left knee surgery after suffering a meniscus injury, the team announced.
Bouknight, 23, suffered the injury...
Hornets May Be Leaning Toward Scoot Henderson at No. 2 in Draft
Hornets president of basketball operations/GM Mitch Kupchak is offering no clues on who the Hornets intend to select with the No. 2 overall pick...
Mike D’Antoni a Candidate for 76ers’ Coaching Vacancy?
Former Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni could be a candidate for the 76ers' coaching vacancy, league sources tell Hoops Wire.
The opening was created when the...
Coach Steve Clifford: Hornets Need to Start Winning to Keep LaMelo Ball
Point guard LaMelo Ball said he "plays it by day" when asked about his long-term future with the Hornets.
"I love it here," Ball said,...
Hornets’ Steve Clifford: People Who Say Just Watch NBA Fourth Quarters ‘Have No Idea What They’re Talking About’
The Hornets have been among the NBA's biggest stories of the past week, and probably not even on purpose.
All they've done is win a...
Nick Richards, Hornets Agree to Contract Extension
The Hornets and forward/center Nick Richards have agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract extension, agents Javon Phillips and Jared Mucha told Adrian Wojnarowski...
Josh Hart Expected to Opt Out, Re-sign With Knicks
Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart very well could opt out of his contract at the end of the season, then re-sign with the team, per...
East Notes: Bucks, Goran Dragic, Nets, Nerlens Noel, Hornets
Bucks
Point guard Goran Dragic will have his Bucks debut delayed by knee soreness, per Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Dragic already seems to...
Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Officially Out for Season After Surgery
Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has officially been ruled out for the season after undergoing surgery on his right ankle, the team announced in a...
Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Out for Remainder of Season
Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball is out for the remainder of the season after injuring his ankle in Monday's win over the Pistons, per...
Southeast Rumors: Wizards, Kyle Kuzma, Hornets, Heat
Wizards
Forward Kyle Kuzma continues to draw trade interest ahead of the Feb. 9 deadline, but the Wizards are rebuffing offers, per Marc Stein of...
Hornets Likely to Move Toward Rebuild in Season’s Second Half
It wasn't supposed to be this way for the Hornets. After bringing back coach Steve Clifford during the offseason, they were expected to be...
Hornets to Make Kelly Oubre Jr, Mason Plumlee Available?
The Hornets have had perhaps the NBA's most disappointing first half of the season, and they may be looking to shake things up because...
Struggling Hornets Expected to Lose Kelly Oubre Jr for 4-6 Weeks
The hits just keep coming for the Hornets, and not in a good way. It's just been that type of season, the first following...
East Notes: Wizards, Delon Wright, Hornets, Cavs, Ricky Rubio
Wizards
The Wizards improved to 5-1 when guard Delon Wright is healthy and in uniform, and coach Wes Unseld Jr. suggested that's no accident.
His impact...
Miles Bridges Attends Hornets’ Win Over Lakers
Restricted free agent forward Miles Bridges attended Wednesday's road win over the Lakers, sitting directly under the basket near the Hornets' bench.
Bridges and the...
