Clifford: It’s critical for Hornets to win to keep Ball
April 10, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford said it’s critical for the team to start winning if it intends to keep star point guard LaMelo Ball, who is considered a cornerstone of the franchise.
Hornets’ Ball anticipates being ready for training camp
March 20, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C (AP) — Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball said he anticipates being ready for training camp in September after suffering through an injury-plagued 2022-23 season in which he sprained his left ankle three times and fractured his right ankle, all of which limited him to 36 games.
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.
Bridges, Nets host the Hornets
March 4, 2023 GMTCharlotte Hornets (20-45, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (35-28, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Mikal Bridges and the Brooklyn Nets host Terry Rozier and the Charlotte Hornets.
Hornets: LaMelo Ball out for season after ankle surgery
March 2, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball’s season is officially over.
The Charlotte Hornets announced that the third-year point guard underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a fracture in his right ankle and will miss the remainder of the season.
Hornets face the Suns on 5-game win streak
February 28, 2023 GMTPhoenix Suns (33-29, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (20-43, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte seeks to continue its five-game win streak with a victory over Phoenix.
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.
Analysis: Russell Westbrook could help NBA playoff contender
February 14, 2023 GMTNikola Jokic and Luka Doncic are doing it. So are LeBron James, James Harden and LaMelo Ball. They are among the six players in the NBA averaging at least 15 points, six rebounds and seven assists per game this season.
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.
Porzingis makes eight 3s as Wizards beat Hornets, end skid
February 9, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 36 points and matched a career high with eight 3-pointers, and the Washington Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 118-104 on Wednesday night to stop a three-game skid.
Banchero, Magic win as Hornets struggle from foul line
February 5, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Wendell Carter Jr. added 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic took advantage of Charlotte's poor foul shooting to beat the Hornets 119-113 Sunday.
Bucks beat Hornets 124-115 for 5th consecutive victory
February 1, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Khris Middleton is making the most of his limited minutes as he works his way back from injuries that kept him from playing for much of the season.
Middleton scored 18 points and sparked a third-quarter run that put the Milwaukee Bucks ahead for good as they beat the Charlotte Hornets 124-115 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victry.
Giannis goes off in 1st half, scores 50 in Bucks’ win
January 30, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) —
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 50 points and 13 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks trounced New Orleans 135-110 on Sunday, handing the Pelicans their eighth straight loss.
Anteotkounmpo’s 50 points were five off the career high he set Jan.
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.
Phoenix faces Charlotte, seeks 4th straight victory
January 24, 2023 GMTCharlotte Hornets (13-35, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (24-24, seventh in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Suns -6.5
Rozier caps 19-point rally, Hornets end Hawks’ 5-game streak
January 22, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Terry Rozier hit three throws with 1.1 seconds remaining, and the undermanned Charlotte Hornets overcame a 19-point, third-quarter deficit to end the Atlanta Hawks’ five-game winning streak with a 122-118 victory on Saturday night.
Hornets’ Ball sidelined again by left ankle soreness
January 22, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Charlotte point guard LaMelo Ball was ruled out of the Hornets' game against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday with a sore left ankle and right knee soreness.
Ball, the third overall draft pick of 2020, is also dealing with right wrist soreness.
Hawks face the Hornets on 5-game win streak
January 21, 2023 GMTCharlotte Hornets (12-34, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (24-22, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -8.5
Charlotte PG Ball sprains ankle again against Rockets
January 19, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball left Wednesday night's game against the Houston Rockets after spraining his left ankle again.
Ball said after Charlotte's 122-117 victory that he didn’t think the injury was serious, and he didn’t plan to have X-rays on his ankle.
Ball injured again as Hornets get 122-117 win over Rockets
January 19, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Terry Rozier scored 26 points and the Charlotte Hornets held off the reeling Houston Rockets 122-117 to snap a five-game skid Wednesday night after LaMelo Ball injured his left ankle again.
Boston puts road win streak on the line against Charlotte
January 15, 2023 GMTBoston Celtics (32-12, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (11-33, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Boston will try to keep its four-game road win streak intact when the Celtics face Charlotte.
Tatum, Celtics roll past Hornets for 6th straight victory
January 15, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 17 of his 33 points in a pivotal third quarter, Malcolm Brogdon added 30 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets 122-106 on Saturday night to push their winning streak to six.
Siakam has 28 points, Raptors beat slumping Hornets 132-120
January 11, 2023 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 28 points, Gary Trent Jr. had 24 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Charlotte Hornets 132-120 on Tuesday night.
O.G. Anunoby scored eight of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and matched his career high with six 3-pointers as Toronto won its fourth straight home meeting with the Hornets and reached the midway point of the regular season at 18-23.
Indiana takes on Charlotte, aims for 6th straight home win
January 7, 2023 GMTCharlotte Hornets (11-29, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (22-18, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Indianapolis; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Indiana will try to keep its five-game home win streak alive when the Pacers face Charlotte.
Rozier, record 1st quarter lead Hornets past Bucks 138-109
January 7, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Terry Rozier scored a season-high 39 points and the Charlotte Hornets matched an NBA record with 51 in the first quarter of a 138-109 rout of the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Charlotte’s 51-point outburst tied the NBA mark for a first quarter set by Golden State against Denver in 2019.
Morant, Grizzlies overpower Hornets for 4th straight win
January 5, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ja Morant had 23 points and eight assists playing in front of relatives and friends, Desmond Bane added 19 points and 10 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Charlotte Hornets 131-107 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win.
James pours in 43 as Lakers hold off Hornets, 121-115
January 3, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LeBron James is taking giant leaps lately toward breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career scoring mark.
James scored 43 points to pull within 500 of the NBA record, and the Los Angeles Lakers avenged last month’s home loss to the Charlotte Hornets with a 121-115 victory Monday night.
LaMelo Ball has 27 points to help Hornets beat Thunder
December 30, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball had 27 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-113 on Thursday night for just their third victory in the last 14 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.
Burks, Pistons spoil Ball’s return to floor with OT win
December 15, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Alec Burks scored a season-high 27 points off the bench, Killian Hayes added 25 and the Detroit Pistons spoiled LaMelo Ball’s return to the floor with a 141-134 overtime victory against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.
Burks, Pistons spoil Ball’s return to floor with OT win
December 15, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Alec Burks scored a season-high 27 points off the bench, Killian Hayes added 25 and the Detroit Pistons spoiled LaMelo Ball’s return with a 141-134 overtime victory against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.
Ready to Ball: LaMelo returns to Hornets against Pistons
December 15, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball returned Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons after missing 11 games because of an ankle injury.
Rozier’s big 4th quarter leads Hornets past Sixers 107-101
November 24, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Terry Rozier scored nine of his 22 points in the final 5 minutes as the Charlotte Hornets rallied past the Philadelphia 76ers 107-101 on Wednesday night in a matchup of injury-riddled teams.
X-rays on Ball’s ankle negative, will miss game vs Cavaliers
November 17, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — X-rays on LaMelo Ball’s left ankle were negative, but the Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard has already been ruled out of Friday night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Hornets’ Ball re-injures ankle after stepping on fan’s foot
November 17, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball’s first home game of the season didn’t go anywhere near as well as the All-Star point guard hoped.
Not only did the Charlotte Hornets lose 125-113 to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, but Ball reinjured his left ankle when he stepped on a fan’s foot with 1:34 left in the game, an injury which likely will keep him out moving forward.
Haliburton, Pacers beat Hornets; Ball re-injures ankle
November 17, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton had 22 points and 11 assists, Myles Turner added 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Indiana Pacers beat Charlotte 125-113 on Wednesday on night in which Hornets All-Star guard LaMelo Ball re-injured his left ankle after stepping on a fan's foot.
Hornets stop 8-game slide with 112-105 win against Magic
November 15, 2022 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — LaMelo Ball had 17 points and nine assists, and the Charlotte Hornets stopped an eight-game slide with a 112-105 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.
Charlotte had seven players score in double figures, including its starting lineup.
Hornets’ Ball is back in action, scores 15 in season debut
November 13, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — LaMelo Ball is finally back with the Charlotte Hornets.
The Hornets’ point guard — an All-Star a year ago — made his season debut Saturday night at Miami and was in the starting lineup.
Strus scores 31, Heat roll past sliding Hornets 132-115
November 13, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Max Strus and the Miami Heat finally enjoyed a rare easy win.
Strus scored 31 points, one off his career high, and the Heat spoiled LaMelo Ball’s return to the Charlotte lineup by beating the Hornets 132-115 on Saturday 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.
Chicago takes on conference rival Charlotte
November 2, 2022 GMTCharlotte Hornets (3-4, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (4-4, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -5.5
Charlotte hosts Sacramento after overtime win against Golden State
October 30, 2022 GMTSacramento Kings (1-4, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (3-3, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte hosts the Sacramento Kings after the Hornets took down the Golden State Warriors 120-113 in overtime.
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.
Charlotte and Golden State to meet for out-of-conference game
October 29, 2022 GMTGolden State Warriors (3-2, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (2-3, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -9; over/under is 234