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Max Muhleman, who revolutionized seat licensing and helped bring pro sports to Charlotte, dies at 88

Dec. 19, 2024 17:05 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sports marketer Max Muhleman, who was credited with the concept of developing the permanent seat license in professional sports and helping the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets land expansion teams, has died at 88. Muhleman died on Saturday in...

Charlotte finally gets starting five on the floor, only to lose Brandon Miller to sprained ankle

Dec. 16, 2024 22:20 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — For at least three quarters, the Charlotte Hornets had their projected starting five on the floor together for the first time this season. And then, another brutal injury. Hornets forward Brandon Miller left Monday night’s 121-108 loss to the...

Maxey scores 40, George adds 33 as 76ers top Hornets 121-108 to spoil Ball's return to the floor

Dec. 16, 2024 21:50 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, Paul George added 33 points as the Philadelphia 76ers spoiled LaMelo Ball’s return to the floor with a 121-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Maxey and George were combined for 12 for 21 on 3-pointers. ...

Joel Embiid's sinus fracture 'not nearly as severe' as previous 2 facial fractures, per Nick Nurse

Dec. 16, 2024 19:26 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse expressed optimism about Joel Embiid’s return to action, saying his recent sinus fracture is “not nearly as severe” as the two previous facial fractures sustained by the 2023 NBA Most Valuable Player in his career. ...

With LaMelo Ball's return, Hornets have all 5 starters on floor for first time this season

Dec. 16, 2024 18:57 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball returned to action Monday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, meaning the Charlotte Hornets had all five starters on the floor at the same time for the first time this season. Ball missed the previous seven games with a strained calf. ...

Dosunmu and Giddey lead the Bulls past the struggling Hornets 109-95

Dec. 13, 2024 22:50 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Giddey had 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Chicago Bulls beat the struggling Charlotte Hornets 109-95 on Friday night. Ayo Dosunmu scored 19 points as Chicago bounced back from two straight losses. Coby White added 18 points. ...

Miles Bridges returns to Hornets' lineup for game against Bulls

Dec. 13, 2024 19:58 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — The struggling Charlotte Hornets got a boost in their front court on Friday, with forward Miles Bridges returning to the lineup against the Chicago Bulls on Friday night after missing 10 games because of a bruised right knee. The 6-foot-7 Bridges had not played since...

Brandon Miller's late free throws help Hornets beat the Pacers 113-109 and snap 8-game skid

Dec. 08, 2024 20:09 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Brandon Miller hit two free throws in the final seconds and finished with 26 points as the Charlotte Hornets snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 113-109 win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. Vasa Micic added 18 points and nine assists as Charlotte...

Tiafoe returns to Charlotte's arena to watch Cavs and Hornets after playing Alcaraz in exhibition

Dec. 07, 2024 19:08 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Frances Tiafoe wore a Charlotte Hornets jersey when he beat Carlos Alcaraz in an exhibition tennis match. A day later, Tiafoe returned to the Spectrum Center to watch the Hornets play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. Tiafoe hit souvenir...

Mobley scores career-high 41 points as Cavaliers beat Hornets 116-102

Dec. 07, 2024 15:51 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Evan Mobley scored a career-high 41 points, Donovan Mitchell added 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their strong start with a 116-102 victory over the injury-riddled Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Mobley scored...