Davis’ 30 points, 22 rebounds lead Lakers past Grizzlies
March 8, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 30 points and 22 rebounds, Dennis Schröder added 17 points and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers moved into ninth place in the Western Conference with a 112-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.
Hornets snap Knicks’ 9-game win streak with 112-105 victory
March 8, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Needing two overtimes to get by Boston two nights earlier left the New York Knicks low on fuel when they returned home.
The Charlotte Hornets were happy to take advantage.
LaMelo Ball breaks ankle in Hornets’ win over Pistons
February 28, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball made six 3-pointers before breaking his right ankle in the third quarter, and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Detroit Pistons 117-106 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory.
LaMelo Ball breaks ankle, latest setback in rough season
February 28, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball’s frustrating, injury-plagued season could be over after the point guard broke his right ankle in Charlotte’s 117-106 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Ball fractures ankle in Hornets’ 117-106 win over Pistons
February 28, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball made six 3-pointers before breaking his right ankle in the third quarter, and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Detroit Pistons 117-106 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory.
Williams, Hornets send Heat to 4th straight defeat 108-103
February 26, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Gordon Hayward scored 21 points, rookie center Mark Williams had a huge game with 18 points and 20 rebounds — both career highs — and the surging Charlotte Hornets defeated the Miami Heat 108-103 on Saturday night for their season-best fourth straight win.
LaMelo Ball helps Hornets beat Timberwolves 121-113
February 25, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LaMelo Ball had 32 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and the dagger 3-pointer down the stretch to lead the Charlotte Hornets past the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-113 on Friday night.
Ball has triple-double, Hornets hand Spurs 14th loss in row
February 16, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball had 28 points, 10 assists and a season-high 12 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets beat San Antonio 120-110 on Wednesday night to send the Spurs into the NBA All-Star break with a franchise-record 14-game losing streak.
LaMelo Ball leads Hornets to wire-to-wire victory over Hawks
February 14, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball had 30 points and 15 assists, Terry Rozier added 29 points and the Charlotte Hornets held off the Atlanta Hawks 144-138 on Monday night to snap a seven-game losing streak.
Jokic’s NBA-leading 20th triple-double leads Nuggets to win
February 12, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists for his league-leading 20th triple-double and the short-handed Denver Nuggets handed the Charlotte Hornets their seventh straight defeat, 119-105 on Saturday night.
Jokic carries short-handed Nuggets past Hornets 119-105
February 12, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists for his league-leading 20th triple-double and the short-handed Denver Nuggets handed the Charlotte Hornets their seventh straight defeat, 119-105 on Saturday night.
Rozier, Washington help Hornets rally past Heat 122-117
January 29, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Terry Rozier scored 31 points, P.J. Washington had 27 and the Charlotte Hornets stopped Miami's three-game win streak with a 122-117 victory over the Heat on Sunday.
LaMelo Ball scored 13 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter as Charlotte improved to 7-16 at home.
Rozier, Plumlee lead Hornets past Bulls 111-96
January 27, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Terry Rozier scored 28 points, Mason Plumlee added yet another strong performance with 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Chicago Bulls 111-96 on Thursday night.
Hornets overcome LeBron’s comeback, hold off Lakers 134-130
December 24, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Gordon Hayward got the tiebreaking layup on a goaltending call against LeBron James with 6.3 seconds to play, and the Charlotte Hornets held off the Los Angeles Lakers 134-130 Friday night for only their second victory in 11 games.
Ball, Oubre lead Hornets past Kings to halt 8-game skid
December 20, 2022 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — LaMelo Ball scored 16 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and the Charlotte Hornets held off the Sacramento Kings 125-119 on Monday night to stop an eight-game losing streak.
Young scores 31, Hawks hold off Ball, Hornets 125-106
December 17, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Trae Young scored 31 points, Bogdan Bogdanovic made the most of his first start of the season with 28 points on 7-of-10 shooting from 3-point range and the depleted Atlanta Hawks handed the Charlotte Hornets their seventh straight loss, 125-106 on Friday night.
Charlotte takes on New York, aims to stop 3-game slide
December 9, 2022 GMTNew York Knicks (12-13, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (7-18, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hornets -4
Kuzma scores 28 points, Wizards beat Hornets; Beal limps off
November 21, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma had 28 points, 10 rebounds and five assists and the Washington Wizards, after watching star Bradley Beal limp off in the last minute, beat the Charlotte Hornets 106-102 on Sunday night.
Charlotte plays Miami on 4-game road slide
November 10, 2022 GMTCharlotte Hornets (3-9, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (4-7, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Heat -10.5; over/under is 217
Charlotte faces Portland, seeks to halt 5-game skid
November 8, 2022 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (7-3, third in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (3-8, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte will try to break its five-game skid when the Hornets play Portland.
Hornets take on the Wizards on 4-game slide
November 7, 2022 GMTWashington Wizards (4-6, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (3-7, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hornets -2.5; over/under is 221
Charlotte faces Brooklyn, looks to stop 3-game skid
November 5, 2022 GMTBrooklyn Nets (3-6, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (3-6, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hornets -5.5
Brooks scores 23 as Grizzlies rout Hornets 130-99
November 5, 2022 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Dillon Brooks scored 23 points, matching his career-high with six 3-pointers, and the Memphis Grizzlies ran past the Charlotte Hornets 130-99 on Friday night.
Desmond Bane finished with 19 points as eight Grizzlies players reached double figures.
Charlotte faces Memphis, looks to end road skid
November 3, 2022 GMTCharlotte Hornets (3-5, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (5-3, fourth in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte visits Memphis looking to stop its three-game road losing streak.
Hornets spoil Curry’s homecoming again
October 30, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — P.J. Washington scored 31 points, Gordon Hayward added 23 and the Charlotte Hornets once again spoiled Stephen Curry’s annual homecoming game with a 120-113 overtime win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.
Hornets spoil Curry’s homecoming again, beat Warriors in OT
October 30, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets were coming off a 20-point road loss to the Orlando Magic, playing on the second night of a back-to-back and without their starting front court of LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier.
Jalen Brunson, Knicks outlast Hornets 134-131 in OT
October 27, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 27 points, hitting the go-ahead basket in overtime, and the New York Knicks beat the Charlotte Hornets 134-131 on Wednesday night.
Oubre, Richards power Hornets to 126-109 win over Hawks
October 24, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 24 points, Nick Richards added a career-high 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a reserve role, and the Charlotte Hornets coasted to a 126-109 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night.
Valanciunas has big night, helps Pelicans beat Hornets
October 22, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jonas Valanciunas had 30 points and 17 rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans spoiled the Charlotte Hornets’ home opener with a wire-to-wire 124-112 victory Friday night.
Brandon Ingram was solid all around with 28 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Pelicans and C.J.
Rozier scores 24 as Hornets rout youthful Spurs, 129-102
October 20, 2022 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — With All-Star guard LaMelo Ball out with a sprained left ankle, Terry Rozier stepped up with 24 points and six others scored in double figures as the Charlotte Hornets routed the San Antonio Spurs 129-102 on Wednesday night.
Hornets’ LaMelo Ball unlikely to play in season opener
October 17, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball is expected to miss Wednesday night’s season opener against the San Antonio Spurs with a sprained left ankle.
Hornets coach Steve Clifford said Monday that Ball is doubtful for the game and is uncertain if he will make the trip out West.
Collins, Williams out for Hawks in play-in game vs Hornets
April 13, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks were missing John Collins and Lou Williams for their NBA play-in game Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets.
Collins hasn't played since March 11 because of a right ring finger sprain and a sprained right foot.
76ers take on the Hornets on 3-game skid
April 1, 2022 GMTCharlotte Hornets (40-37, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (46-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Saturday, 12:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia comes into the matchup against Charlotte as losers of three games in a row.
San Antonio faces Charlotte, aims to halt 3-game slide
March 4, 2022 GMTSan Antonio Spurs (24-39, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (31-33, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio is looking to break its three-game slide with a win over Charlotte.
Rozier, Bridges lead Hornets past Thunder 121-98
January 22, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Terry Rozier scored 24 points, Miles Bridges added 22 points and 14 rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-98 on Friday night.
P.J. Washington scored 20 and Gordon Hayward 16 for Charlotte, which has won seven of eight.
Hornets end 16-game losing streak to 76ers in 109-98 win
January 13, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Hornets didn't pop champagne or go wild in the locker room following a win over the Sixers more than five years in the making.
There was just a simple message from Gordon Hayward: On to the next game.
Oubre, Hornets set franchise record for 3s, rout Pistons
January 6, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kelly Oubre Jr. hit a career-high nine of Charlotte's franchise-record 24 3-pointers and the Hornets routed the Pistons 140-111 on Wednesday night.
Oubre had eight 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, tying an NBA record set by Milwaukee's Michael Redd in 2002.
Kyle Kuzma, Bradley Beal lead Wizards over Hornets 124-121
January 4, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma had a season-high 36 points and 14 rebounds, Bradley Beal scored 35 points, and the Washington Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 124-121 on Monday night.
Charlotte, which lost to Phoenix by a season-high 34 points on Sunday, was led by Gordon Hayward’s 27 points.
Hayward leads Charlotte against Portland after 41-point game
December 16, 2021 GMTCharlotte Hornets (16-14, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (11-18, 11th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte faces the Portland Trail Blazers after Gordon Hayward scored 41 points in the Hornets' 131-115 win against the San Antonio Spurs.
Hayward’s season-high 41 leads Hornets past Spurs 131-115
December 16, 2021 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Charlotte is finally getting healthy, and Gordon Hayward celebrated by leading the Hornets to one of their strongest performances of the season.
Hayward scored a season-high 41 points and the Hornets never trailed in a 131-115 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.
Kings take on the Hornets, seek 4th straight win
December 9, 2021 GMTSacramento Kings (11-14, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (14-13, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento will attempt to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Kings take on Charlotte.
Embiid scores 32, 76ers hold off Hornets again 110-106
December 9, 2021 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 32 points, Seth Curry added 23 points and eight assists and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets for the second time in three nights, 110-106 on Wednesday night.
Bucks pick up 8th win in a row behind Giannis’ 40 points
December 2, 2021 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored on a driving layup with two seconds left to give Milwaukee a 127-125 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night, the Bucks’ eighth consecutive victory.
Bucks beat Hornets on Antetokounmpo’s final-seconds layup
December 2, 2021 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored on a driving layup with two seconds left to give Milwaukee a 127-125 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night, the Bucks’ eighth consecutive victory.
Oubre, Hornets blister Timberwolves from long range, 133-115
November 27, 2021 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kelly Oubre Jr. matched a career high with seven 3-pointers and had 27 points off the bench, helping the surging Charlotte Hornets snap the Minnesota Timberwolves’ five-game winning streak with a 133-115 victory Friday night.
Ball scores 32 points, Hornets hold off Pacers 121-118
November 20, 2021 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball had a season-high 32 points and the Charlotte Hornets held off a furious second-half rally from Indiana's backups to beat the Pacers 121-118 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory.
Bridges, Ball lead Hornets past Walker, Knicks 104-96
November 13, 2021 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Miles Bridges scored 24 points on some high-flying dunks and athletic spin moves, point guard LaMelo Ball had a career-high 17 rebounds to go with 12 points, nine assists and five steals, and the Charlotte Hornets erased an early 16-point deficit to beat the New York Knicks 104-96 on Friday night.
Oubre scores 37 points, helps Hornets beat Grizzlies 118-108
November 11, 2021 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Kelly Oubre Jr. scored a season-best 37 points on 13-of-17 shooting and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 118-108 on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
Ball, Oubre lead Hornets past Trail Blazers, 125-113
November 1, 2021 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets signed free agent Kelly Oubre Jr. this offseason to provide energy off the bench and allow starting forward Gordon Hayward to rest a little more so he can make it through an 82-game season.
Banner night for Heat, who hang on and top Hornets 114-99
October 30, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Miami was leading the NBA in scoring defense, Charlotte was leading in scoring offense.
Defense won.
Jimmy Butler scored 32 points, Bam Adebayo had 26 points and 19 rebounds on the night his Olympic gold-medalist banner was unveiled and the Heat held on late to beat the Hornets 114-99 on Friday night.
Bridges, Hayward lead Hornets past Magic 120-111
October 28, 2021 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Miles Bridges scored 31 points, Gordon Hayward added 24 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Orlando Magic 120-111 on Wednesday night for their fourth win in five games.
Bridges, who scored 30 or more points for the third time in four games, hit a 3-pointer with 1:02 remaining to put the game away for the Hornets, whose only loss of the season came in overtime against Boston on Monday night.
Bridges scores 30 points, Hornets beat careless Cavs 123-112
October 23, 2021 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — For the second straight game, the Hornets saved their best for last.
And once again, the Cavaliers crumbled.
Miles Bridges scored 30 points, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 25 and Charlotte took advantage of Cleveland's sloppiness to open the fourth quarter in a 123-112 victory Friday night, wrecking the Cavs' home opener.
Ball scores 31 to rally Hornets past Pacers 123-122
October 21, 2021 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball scored 31 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, and the Charlotte Hornets used a 24-0 third period run to battle back and beat the Indiana Pacers 123-122 on Wednesday night.
Morant outplays Ball, Grizzlies rout Hornets 128-98
October 8, 2021 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The preseason matchup between two of the NBA’s top young point guards turned out to be a mismatch.
Ja Morant had 16 points, eight assists, five rebounds and two blocks in less than 24 minutes of action, helping the Memphis Grizzlies to a 128-98 rout of LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night.
Hornets give coach James Borrego a multiyear extension
August 9, 2021 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Hornets believe coach James Borrego can turn things around in Charlotte.
The Hornets announced Monday they’ve signed Borrego to a multiyear contract extension. Length and financial terms of the deal were not released.
AP source: Hornets pick up option on Borrego’s contract
May 26, 2021 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets have picked up the team option on coach James Borrego’s contract for next season, said a person familiar with the situation.
The person spoke to The Associated Press Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the Hornets do not publicly release information about staff contracts.
Borrego hopes tough finish drives Hornets to take next step
May 19, 2021 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — While the Charlotte Hornets found a player to build around in point guard LaMelo Ball and made significant strides this season, coach James Borrego knows there’s plenty of work to do before his young team is ready to compete with the NBA’s elite.
Pelicans beat Hornets 112-110 to keep play-in hopes alive
May 10, 2021 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans aren't ready to concede a spot in the play-in tournament just yet.
Eric Bledsoe had 24 points and 11 assists, Jaxson Hayes added 18 points and six blocks and the short-handed Pelicans kept their postseason hopes alive with a 112-110 come-from-behind victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night...