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The Charlotte Hornets huddle prior to the first half of their game at Spectrum Center on November 17, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Russel Westbrook of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Mason Plumlee #24 of the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of the game at Spectrum Center on January 28, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Russell Westbrook Is A Great Fit In Charlotte For 1 Main Reason

No one is sure where Russell Westbrook will play next season but it's becoming increasingly unlikely he's still with the Los Angeles Lakers. He was never a great fit with the Lakers lineup and the season ended in misery this week with them officially being eliminated from the playof

Brandon Marcus • 10 months ago

Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on April 03, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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NBA Insider Shares Shocking Russell Westbrook Rumor

When next season begins, it's unlikely you'll see Russell Westbrook playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. This season went so poorly for the purple and gold that they are willing to do whatever it takes to alleviate Westbrook's contract and put this dreaded season behind them. Ever

Brandon Marcus • 10 months ago

Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against Isaiah Thomas #4 of the Charlotte Hornets during the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 02, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Hornets defeated the Cavaliers 119-98.

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Isaiah Thomas Bringing New Life To The Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets weren't sure what they would get when they brought former All-Star Isaiah Thomas onto the team a few weeks ago. But it's now becoming clear that Thomas is giving the team a huge boost and is helping them once again have real potential as the postseason quickly

Brandon Marcus • 10 months ago

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Isaiah Thomas Looked Like Himself In His Hornets Debut

Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against Isaiah Thomas #4 of the Charlotte Hornets during the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 02, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Hornets defeated the Cavaliers 119-98.

Brandon Marcus • 11 months ago Many people were wondering how Isaiah Thomas would perform during his 10-day contract with the Charlotte Hornets. Thomas was downright stupendous in the G League but playing in the NBA is a lot different - there was no promise he would be as terrific when playing in the big leagues.

Former NBA Sacramento Kings player Isaiah Thomas checks in to the game for his new team, the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at Golden 1 Center on December 29, 2021 in Sacramento, California.

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Isaiah Thomas Has Hilarious Response To His Hornets Photo

Brandon Marcus • 11 months ago

Isaiah Thomas #2 of the Dallas Mavericks is guarded by Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Sacramento Kings in the first half at Golden 1 Center on December 29, 2021 in Sacramento, California.

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NBA World Reacts To The Hornets Signing Isaiah Thomas

Brandon Marcus • 11 months ago

P.J. Washington #25 of the Charlotte Hornets grabs the ball in the first half of the game against the Toronto Raptors at Spectrum Center on February 25, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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The Hornets May Be Coming Back Down To Earth

Brandon Marcus • 11 months ago

LaMelo Ball #2 (L) and Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets warm up before the start of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on February 15, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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LaMelo Ball Proving His Value As A Great Teammate

Brandon Marcus • 11 months ago

LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets gives a fist bump after the win against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on February 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan.

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The Hornets Desperately Need The All-Star Break

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago

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The Hornets Desperately Need The All-Star Break

LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets gives a fist bump after the win against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on February 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan.

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago The Charlotte Hornets were once a Cinderella story for this season of the NBA, rising from through the ranks and impressing anyone who was watching on their way to a potentially huge postseason. But things have changed for the Hornets. https://twitter.com/statmuse/status/14945083

Gordon Hayward #20 of the Charlotte Hornets attempts a shot against the Orlando Magic during the first half at Amway Center on October 27, 2021 in Orlando, Florida.

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Hornets Putting Eastern Conference On Notice Early

Lawrence Fernandez • 1 year ago

Terry Rozier #3 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers during the 2021 NBA Play-In Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 18, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Charlotte Hornets See Something Special In Terry Rozier

David Fernandez • 1 year ago

Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets blocks the shot of Rui Hachimura #8 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on May 16, 2021 in Washington, DC.

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3 Realistic Expectations For Charlotte Hornets This Season

David Fernandez • 1 year ago

Terry Rozier (Charlotte Hornets) during the Bucks v Hornets game on January 24, 2020 in Paris, France.

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3 Fixes Hornets Must Make To Truly Compete Next Season

Noel Guerra • 2 years ago

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3 Fixes Hornets Must Make To Truly Compete Next Season

Terry Rozier (Charlotte Hornets) during the Bucks v Hornets game on January 24, 2020 in Paris, France.

Noel Guerra • 2 years ago The Charlotte Hornets were two games away from making the NBA playoffs this season. That is a feat they haven't accomplished since 2016. It was still a very fun season for the franchise; and one they can build off of as well. They knocked it out of the park with their first-ro

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Does LaMelo Ball Have Potential To Win A Future MVP?

LaMelo Ball, headed to UCLA, looks on with his brother Lonzo and dad Lavar, during the 2017 Ballislife All-American game on May 6, 2017 at Long Beach City College in Long Beach, CA.

Brian Haedrich • 2 years ago LaMelo Ball has been the most exciting rookie out of the 2020 draft class. His court vision is as good as advertised, making him must-watch television as he throws a dazzling array of no-look passes and full-court dimes. The third overall pick has displayed a shooting consistency

LaMelo Ball, headed to UCLA, looks on with his brother Lonzo and dad Lavar, during the 2017 Ballislife All-American game on May 6, 2017 at Long Beach City College in Long Beach, CA.

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LaMelo Ball Vs. Lonzo Ball (How Do They Compare?)

Tyler Wells • 2 years ago