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Unusual betting patterns surrounding play of Terry Rozier in 2023 game with Charlotte investigated

Jan. 30, 2025 14:14 PM EST

MIAMI (AP) — Unusual betting patterns surrounding the play of then-Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier in a game nearly two years ago are now under investigation by federal prosecutors, part of the same probe that led to the lifetime ban of Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter, the NBA confirmed...

Keon Johnson scores 18 points as Nets beat Hornets 104-83 to snap 7-game losing streak

Jan. 29, 2025 21:32 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Jalen Wilson added 15 points and Tosan Evbuomwan had 14 for the Nets, who never...

Charlotte's LaMelo Ball leaves game against Lakers in second quarter with left ankle injury

Jan. 27, 2025 22:02 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball left Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter with a left ankle injury. He did return and the Hornets lost 112-107. Ball had just made a 3-pointer off one foot and was...

Anthony Davis scores 42 points, grabs 23 rebounds as Lakers top Hornets 112-107 for 4th straight win

Jan. 27, 2025 21:51 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge first quarter from the All-Star center to build a 23-point lead before beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night for their fourth straight win. LeBron James had 22...

LaMelo Ball scores 25 points to help the Hornets beat the Pelicans, 123-92

Jan. 25, 2025 22:05 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball scored 25 points, Miles Bridges had 22 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-92 on Saturday night. Seth Curry had 16 points on 4-of-6 3-point shooting. The Hornets had a 27-8 first-half run and led 63-45 at the break. ...

Simons scores 27 points as Trail Blazers beat Hornets 102-97 for 4th straight victory

Jan. 24, 2025 21:42 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 17 of his 27 points in the second half, Jerami Grant added 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 102-97 on Friday night for their fourth straight win. Deni Avdija had 18 points and Dononvan Clingan...

Hornets guard Brandon Miller out for the season after surgery on his right wrist

Jan. 23, 2025 17:21 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller will miss the rest of the season after having surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist. The Hornets confirmed the surgery on Thursday, saying the team will provide updates as he progresses. Miller underwent...

Bane, Kennard help the Grizzlies build early lead in 132-120 victory over the Hornets

Jan. 22, 2025 22:42 PM EST

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 24 points, Luke Kennard added 23 on a season-high seven 3-pointers and the Memphis Grizzlies built an early lead and beat the Charlotte Hornets 132-120 on Wednesday night. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 22 points, and Ja Morant had with 16 points...

Hornets to air 5 home games this season on free over-the-air television for first time in 17 years

Jan. 22, 2025 14:44 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — For the first time since the 2007-08 season, the Charlotte Hornets will air free over-the-air television to local audiences. The Hornets, Gray Media, Capitol Broadcasting and FanDuel Sports Southeast announced Tuesday they are partnering to simulcast five...

Ball, Bridges each score 23 to lead Hornets over Mavs 110-105 for 3rd straight win

Jan. 20, 2025 14:58 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-105 on Monday to extend their winning streak to a season-high three games. Nick Smith Jr. added 19 points and Mark Williams overcame foul...