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5-Foot-3 Muggsy Bogues Shares Emotional Moment With Stephen Curry’s Father After Hornets Make Major Announcement
Muggus "Muggsy" Bogues, the 5‑foot‑3 former Hornets point guard, receives an emotional jersey‑retirement announcement during a Jr. NBA promo shoot. While reading from a teleprompter, Bogues learns his No. 1 jersey will be raised on February 11, 2027 at the Spectrum Center, making him the franchise’s third player honored alongside Bobby Phills and Dell Curry. Dell Curry, whose father Stephen watched, joins the celebration, and Hornets owners Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin praise Bogues’ 10‑year playing stint and two‑decade ambassador role. The ceremony will coincide with a game against the Bucks, with tickets now on sale.
Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons: Game 5 preview and discussion
Start time, how to watch, injuries, betting lines, and a place to chit chat about the Hornets vs the Pistons. The post Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons: Game 5 preview and discussion first appeared on At The Hive .
Former NBA star Malik Beasley set to enter guilty plea with league for betting scandal
Former NBA guard Malik Beasley, a former Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves player, has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges tied to a sports‑betting and bribery scheme. Indicted in June 2026 alongside ex‑player Ed Davis, Beasley will enter his plea on Dec. 9, 2026 in Brooklyn. Prosecutors allege he deliberately underperformed in four games (Cavaliers, Hornets, Clippers, Nets) during the 2023‑24 season to affect proposition bets, with Davis reportedly loaning him money for the plot. The scandal ended Beasley’s NBA run; Detroit withdrew a $42 million contract after learning of the investigation. The case also involves four other defendants.
Hornets To Retire Muggsy Bogues’ No. 1 Jersey On Feb. 11
The Charlotte Hornets will retire Muggsy Bogues’ No. 1 jersey on Feb. 11 during halftime of the home game vs. the Milwaukee Bucks, making him the franchise’s third player honored alongside Dell Curry and Bobby Phills. A 14‑year NBA veteran and the league’s shortest player at 5‑foot‑3, Bogues logged 8.8 points, 8.8 assists and 1.7 steals per game over 632 games, helping turn the expansion club into a playoff contender in the mid‑1990s. The ceremony also highlights his long‑standing community work and role as an NBA ambassador.
Hornets can provide Warriors with Kristaps Porzingis lifeline they desperately need
The Golden State Warriors need to move Kristaps Porzingis' contract for a useful player. The Charlotte Hornets may provide that opportunity.
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Hornets, Naz Reid, Spurs
Rookie Cameron Boozer bursts onto the NBA scene, tallying 48 points and 35 rebounds in his first three games – a feat not seen since Shaquille O’Neal in 1992‑93 – and posting a 25‑point, 13‑rebound, six‑assist line against Golden State that makes him the third‑youngest to hit those marks. The Grizzlies ride his all‑around impact to a 3‑0 start. Meanwhile, the Hornets lean on Naz Reid’s 20‑point, 8.7‑rebound average and Grayson Allen’s 20‑plus outings to offset injuries, posting a 2‑1 record despite a 47‑point loss to Atlanta. In San Antonio, rookie Tarris Reed Jr. earns a glimpse of fourth‑quarter minutes behind Victor Wembanyama, offering defensive spark and rebounding as the Spurs scout depth options.
Hornets to retire legend Muggsy Bogues’ jersey
The Charlotte Hornets will retire Muggly "Muggsy" Bogues' No. 1 jersey on Feb. 11, 2027, confirming ESPN’s Shams Charania. Bogues, the NBA’s shortest player at 5‑ft‑3, spent a decade (1988‑98) with the Hornets, becoming the franchise’s all‑time leader in assists, steals and minutes. He averaged 7.7 points and 7.6 assists over 14 seasons, peaking with a 10.8‑point, 10.1‑assist line in 1993‑94. The ceremony honors his impact and inspirational story for undersized athletes, ensuring the No. 1 will never be worn again in Charlotte.
Hornets to retire Muggsy Bogues’ No. 1 jersey
The Charlotte Hornets will honor franchise icon Muggty Bogues by retiring his No. 1 jersey on February 11, 2027. Standing at just 5‑foot‑3, Bogues—NBA’s shortest ever player—made a lasting impact as a dynamic point guard and a symbol of perseverance. The ceremony will celebrate his contributions to Charlotte and his unique place in basketball history.
Muggsy Bogues to Have Jersey Retired by Hornets, Holds Record as Shortest Player in NBA History
The Charlotte Hornets are set to honor one of the most beloved players in franchise history later this year.
Long Island Nets unveil camp roster with NBA, local connections
The Long Island Nets reveal a 17‑player training camp roster ahead of their 11th G League season, which kicks off Nov. 7 against the Greensboro Swarm. The lineup includes three two‑way contracts—Chaney Johnson, Grant Nelson and rookie Tyler Bilodeau (currently injured)—as well as Brooklyn’s recent draftees Joshua Jefferson, Drake Powell and Ben Saraf. Familiar faces from the Nets’ Summer League, such as Dion Brown, Dain Dainja, Ben Humrichous, Aaron Scott and Dwight Murray, round out the squad, with Scott and Murray joining via trades. Notable additions feature former Boston Celtics wing Aaron Scott, former Maine Celtics forward Jonathan Pierre, and DJ Rodman, son of Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman. Isaiah “Zay” Wong brings the most NBA experience, having played for the Hornets and Pacers.
Davis and Young aren’t enough. Wizards fall to Charlotte Hornets
Despite Anthony Davis’ 29 points and 10 rebounds and Trae Young’s crafty play, the Washington Wizards fall 112‑107 to the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte on Oct. 27, 2026. Moussa Diabate sets a career‑high with 11 offensive rebounds, while Brandon Miller erupts for a new personal best 39 points, blasting from the rim, mid‑range and three‑point line. A late‑game injury to Justin Champagnie and questionable shot selection from Davis further hurt Washington. The Hornets dominate the offensive‑rebound factor (39.2% vs. 22.7%) and pace the game, ultimately sealing the win.
Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards: Game 4 recap and analysis
Brandon Miller soared to a new career high 39 points scored as he led the Hornets to a gritty win over the Washington Wizards. The post Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards: Game 4 recap and analysis first appeared on At The Hive .
Brandon Miller erupts for career-high 39 points in Hornets’ win
Brandon Miller erupts for a career‑high 39 points as the Charlotte Hornets defeat the Washington Wizards 110‑103 on Oct. 27, 2026. Miller scores 27 of those points in the second and third quarters, sparking a comeback that puts Charlotte at 3‑1 in the 2026‑27 season. The win, secured at the Spectrum Center, highlights Miller’s emerging role as the Hornets’ offensive catalyst.
Injury Notes: Pacers, Adams, Dybantsa, Hornets, Jones
The Pacers’ Ben Sheppard faces meniscus surgery Wednesday after a left‑knee tear, likely a meniscectomy that could sideline him just a few weeks, coach Rick Carlisle says. Meanwhile, center Ivica Zubac’s ankle sprain improves—he entered the arena boot‑free—but guard Andrew Nembhard sits out with a back issue. Elsewhere, the Rockets’ Steven Adams is out until at least early November with a right soleus strain, Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa misses his fourth game but is progressing, and the Hornets have no timelines for Coby White, Kon Knueppel or Grant Williams despite “positive steps.” Nuggets forward Spencer Jones hopes to debut within the next three games after bilateral hamstring management.
Wizards at Hornets final score: Washington loses 110-103
The Washington Wizards fall to the Charlotte Hornets 110-103 on Oct. 26, marking Charlotte’s 3-1 start to the 2026-27 season. The Hornets out‑rebound the Wizards 54-41 and win despite a lower shooting percentage, while Brandon Miller tops Charlotte with 39 points and Anthony Davis leads Washington with 29. The Wizards sit at 2-2 after AJ Dybantsa misses the game with an ankle sprain, but is expected to return soon. Washington’s next matchup is against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET.
Hornets’ Brandon Miller goes off for eye-popping career-high in win vs. Wizards
The Charlotte Hornets improve to 3-1 after a 110-103 victory over the Washington Wizards on Oct. 27, 2026, highlighted by Brandon Miller's career‑high 39 points. Miller hit 5 of 10 from beyond the arc and earned a Steph Curry‑style three‑point record, while Moussa Diabate grabbed 17 rebounds and Grayson Allen added 15 off the bench. With Kon Knueppel sidelined, Miller’s breakout cements his push for a $209 million extension through 2032, silencing doubts about the team’s post‑LaMelo Ball direction. The Hornets now turn their sights to a matchup with the 3‑0 Detroit Pistons.
Anthony Davis needs more help for Wizards to contend after offense grinds to halt
The Washington Wizards got a star performance from Anthony Davis, but their offense looked dreadful in a loss to the Hornets.
Heat’s Bobby Portis gets into heated confrontation with Daniel Gafford
In a chippy second quarter of the Miami Heat vs. Dallas Mavericks clash at Kaseya Center, Bobby Portis confronted Daniel Gafford after Gafford fouled Giannis Antetokounmpo, leading to shoving and shouting. Both teams entered the game 0-3, with Miami trailing the Hornets 115-110 and Dallas down after a 122-106 loss to the Spurs. The Heat lead in the third quarter, and Portis has contributed 10 points, six rebounds and two blocks, while Gafford posts six points, six rebounds, three assists and two blocks.
Wizards’ Trae Young shows off early connection with Anthony Davis on lob-dunk
In Charlotte, Washington Wizards guard Trae Young showcases an early chemistry snap with veteran Anthony Davis, delivering a spectacular backwards lob that leads to a thunderous dunk and silences the crowd. Despite the highlight, the Wizards fall short as Hornets rookie Brandon Miller erupts for 31 points, keeping Charlotte’s lead late. Washington outshoots Charlotte 47.2%‑43.8% but sputters from three, hitting 4‑of‑19 compared to the Hornets’ 11‑of‑34. The Young‑Davis duo hints at a promising partnership, though they need more time to translate it into wins.
Hornets’ Brandon Miller makes NBA history at a speed that would impress Stephen Curry
Brandon Miller turned heads in Charlotte’s win over Washington on Oct. 27, 2026, hitting three threes before halftime and reaching his 500th career three-pointer in just 170 games – the second‑fastest pace in NBA history, trailing only Duncan Robinson. Miller’s 18 points helped the Hornets build a 54‑44 halftime lead despite missing Kon Knueppel, while Moussa Diabate added 12 rebounds. The feat eclipses Stephen Curry’s 221‑game timeline and underscores Miller’s value as a $209 million franchise cornerstone. The Hornets held off the Wizards in an action‑packed night, showcasing Miller’s emerging star power.
NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Spurs, Wizards, Alex Sarr
The Heat, now front‑court anchored by Giannis Antetokounmpo, sit 0‑3 and must quickly gel under Erik Spoelstra, with Bam Adebayo and Giannis expected to lead the turn‑around. Meanwhile, the Spurs notch their first win (1‑2) after a low‑scoring start, though Victor Wembanyama warns the team is still far from playoff form. In Washington, rookie Alex Sarr logs a season‑high 10 points and three blocks against Chicago, showcasing play‑making for Anthony Davis as the Wizards sit 2‑1 without AJ Dybantsa. The roundup highlights early‑season struggles and key players tasked with steering their clubs forward.
Wizards at Hornets Discussion
The Washington Wizards play their 2nd straight game on the road. Tonight they will face the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. tonight. Watch the game on the Monumental Sports Network. Go Wizards!
Miles Bridges trade gets worse after early success of Hornets' Allen, O'Neale
The Suns are already struggling to make it work with Miles Bridges, while Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale have settled immediately with the Hornets.
LaMelo Ball Drops Confident Quote as Anthony Edwards, Wolves Start Undefeated After Hornets Trade
The Minnesota Timberwolves have started the 2026-27 season with a 3-0 record, and their splashy summer addition, LaMelo Ball, is feeling good.
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