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Appearing on Friday’s episode of NBA Today (YouTube link) in the wake of the news that Jazz guard Keyonte George had signed a five-year, $157.5MM rookie scale extension with Utah, Shams Charania of ESPN pointed to a handful of other 2023 first-round picks who are candidates to sign their own contract extensions before the October […]
Three of the brightest stars from the 2023 NBA Draft class – Victor Wembanyama, Amen Thompson, and Keyonte George – have already received lucrative rookie-scale contract extensions, and several others could reportedly be next in line to get paid as their rookie deals are set to expire after the upcoming season. According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania , there is currently growing optimism surrounding potential extensions for Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson and Charlotte ...
The Timberwolves could replicate what made last year’s Hornets so entertaining while adding more star power, depth, and two-way talent around LaMelo Ball.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards took aim at LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and new teammate LaMelo Ball in an Adidas commercial promoting his latest signature shoe. Ahead of “The Cold Blooded Anthony Edwards 3” releasing Friday, Sept. 18, Edwards joked about James’ decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers instead of potentially joining him in […] The post Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards roasts LeBron James for hairline, LaMelo Ball for bad driving in Adidas bit appeared first o...
Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards had plenty of jokes for LeBron James , Jaylen Brown and his new teammate LaMelo Ball in his new "Minnatlantasota" comedy series, created as part of an Adidas campaign. Edwards showed no mercy when discussing James, joking that the new Philadelphia 76ers star was supposed to join him in Minnesota before ultimately deciding against the move. "Speaking of old school, you see where Big Dog ended up? He was gonna join me in Minnesota, but I guess his...
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has never lacked for swagger, and he brought his confident persona to a new commercial for his Adidas signature shoe.
The Los Angeles Lakers did not make ESPN’s top 10 teams with the best futures over the next three seasons, ranking 13th in the outlet’s 2026-27 outlook. The Lakers were placed behind the Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks and […] The post Lakers ranked 13th in ESPN’s three-year NBA outlook appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Charlotte Hornets seem keen on bolstering their frontcourt depth, as they’ve been frequently linked to Domantas Sabonis this offseason. However, if recent reports are to be believed, a potential trade isn’t happening anytime soon. In a recent Bleacher Report livestream, NBA insider Jake Fischer revealed the Sacramento Kings’ steep asking price for Sabonis has [...]
Listen now (66 mins) | James Plowright of BuzzBeat returns to the show to review the Hornets’ offseason moves.
Not a lot happens in the NBA in September, but the Charlotte Hornets did a few things that are probably worth knowing if you're invested in the team, but none of them on their own got me motivated to write something about it. The post Hornets announce streaming partner, make roster moves, and more first appeared on At The Hive .
The WTA Finals, the elite season-ending event in women’s tennis, will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the next three years in a move that organizers hope will create “the Super Bowl for women’s sports.” The tournament will be played at the Spectrum Center, home of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, the WTA and the Charlotte Sports Foundation announced Wednesday. The year’s top eight singles players and doubles teams qualify for the event, which is usually held in November. “Our ambition is...
Real Madrid have officially signed Nick Smith Jr. through the end of the 2026-27 season, the Spanish club announced Wednesday, September 16. The 22-year-old guard joins Real Madrid after three seasons in the NBA, where he appeared in 147 games for the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers. Smith entered the NBA after playing at […] The post Real Madrid officially signs Nick Smith Jr. appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Real Madrid have officially signed Nick Smith Jr. through the end of the 2026-27 season, the club announced. The 22-year-old guard arrives in Madrid after spending the first three seasons of his professional career in the NBA with the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers. Smith played 30 regular-season games for the Lakers last season, averaging 6.2 points and 1.0 assist in 12.5 minutes per game. He shot 43.5% from the field and 39.5% from three. Smith also appeared in six playoff games fo...
The Charlotte Hornets are frequently being linked to Domantas Sabonis this offseason. However, any potential blockbuster trade remains uncertain. In his Bleacher Report NBA insider updates, Jake Fischer revealed that the Sacramento Kings' asking price remains steep and is unwilling to be met by the Hornets and other teams for Sabonis. "Right now, there's going to be continued disconnect between the Kings wanting to get back positive value and draft compensation for Sabonis compared to other te...
For the first time in franchise history, the Charlotte Observer will enter a Hornets season without a reporter dedicated to covering the team. Rod Boone announced Monday that his position was eliminated by McClatchy last week, exactly 10 days before his five-year anniversary with the newspaper. Seven of his colleagues also lost their jobs. The […] The post Charlotte Observer eliminates Hornets beat writer position appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Another round of layoffs has brought dramatic cuts to a city’s local newspaper. On Monday, Hornets beat reporter Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer shared on social media that the paper eliminated his position, along with seven colleagues, in the latest round of McClatchy cuts. Boone said that the news came “less than 48 hours…
LaMelo Ball is coming off a career-low in minutes per game to stay healthy for the Hornets.
Nick Smith Jr. is leaving the NBA for Europe after agreeing to a one-year contract with Real Madrid. The free-agent guard reached an agreement with the Spanish powerhouse, his agents Lucas Newton and Calvin Andrews of Klutch Sports told HoopsHype. Smith spent his first three NBA seasons with the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers. […] The post Nick Smith Jr. signs with Real Madrid appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Kings may want to trade Domantas Sabonis. Other teams may want him. The problem, as usual, is the price. Sacramento has explored the market for Sabonis since at least last season’s trade deadline, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Toronto and Charlotte both discussed potential deals with the Kings, with the Raptors’ interest described […] The post Domantas Sabonis trade remains possible, but Kings’ price may be the problem appeared first on Hoops Wire .
As the Knicks continue their search for a third center, we examine two options that have emerged one the team's radar.
Bismack Biyombo completed his fifteenth season last June. The Congolese big man was drafted in 2011 and spent a large portion of his career with Charlotte. He’s also played for the Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies, and Oklahoma City Thunder before joining the San Antonio Spurs in February of 2025. Biyombo has […]
New Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga previews partnership with LaMelo Ball and Rudy Gobert.
Opening night — October 21 vs. the Charlotte Hornets — is still six weeks away and the internet is filled with hope, tempered by widespread predictions of calamity and doom, but one thing is certain and is likely to be throughout the season — Mikal Brown Jr. along with Egor Demin are the focus of […]
Topps unveiled a triple autograph card on Thursday featuring a trio of standout rookies from the 2025-26 NBA season—Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg, San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper and Charlotte Hornets sharpshooter Kon Knueppel.
If the Hornets do land Domantas Sabonis, it will have been made possible by the Suns taking their cast offs in various trades across the last two seasons.