Latest Charlotte Hornets News
Diamond Sports will continue to broadcast NHL, NBA games through upcoming season
HOUSTON (AP) — The largest broadcaster of regional sports networks across the country will continue to televise games for more than a dozen NBA teams and nine NHL teams through the 2024-2025 season even as it moves through bankruptcy proceedings, according to court filings on Friday. ...
Hornets mourn the death of Pat Doughty, longtime PA announcer known as 'Big Pat'
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Pat Doughty, the Charlotte Hornets' public address announcer for the past 20 seasons, died on Wednesday, the team announced. He was 55. The Hornets said family members notified them of Doughty's death. He had kidney-related health problems and used a...
Hornets waive veteran guard Reggie Jackson less than a month after trade with Denver
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets have waived guard Reggie Jackson, less than a month after acquiring him and three future second-round draft picks in a deal with the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets traded Jackson with one year left on his $10.2 million contract because they...
Hornets keeping forward Miles Bridges after agreeing to 3-year, $75M contact, AP source says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets are keeping forward Miles Bridges after the forward was re-signed to a three-year, $75 million contract, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Saturday...
Kemba Walker returning to Hornets as an assistant as new coach Charles Lee fills out his staff
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kemba Walker is returning to the Charlotte Hornets — as a player enhancement coach. Walker, who announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday, is Charlotte’s career leading scorer with 12,009 points. He was one of several assistants who...
Four-time All-Star guard Kemba Walker announces his retirement from basketball
Four-time NBA All-Star guard Kemba Walker says he’s retiring. The 34-year-old Walker wasn’t in the NBA this past season, but did play in the EuroLeague with AS Monaco. He announced his decision Tuesday on social media. “This has all been a dream,” Walker said...
Klay Thompson is leaving the Warriors and will join the Mavericks, AP sources say
DALLAS (AP) — Klay Thompson has taken off his Golden State jersey for the last time. And the Warriors say they're going to retire it to commemorate his time with them. Thompson is moving on from the Warriors, with the four-time league champion agreeing to join the Western...
