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Coach Charles Lee’s Charlotte Hornets have mounting injury concerns as they prepare to open the 2026-27 NBA season on Wednesday, October 21 at the Barclays Center against the Brooklyn Nets. Center Naz Reid is showing leadership on a youthful team that cut one of its most well known veterans, Pat Connaughton. The news was revealed […] The post Hornets officially waive Pat Connaughton after 1 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBA insider reveals why Hornets moved on from LaMelo Ball despite max contract.
Naz Reid hasn't looked fully comfortable in Charlotte this preseason. For a player who spent years in Minnesota, adapting to a new team may take time.
The NBA’s final roster decisions aren’t always about the last player invited to camp. Sometimes, keeping a veteran means reconsidering a recent draft pick. That’s part of the picture in Memphis, Charlotte and Dallas, where teams are weighing trades and cuts ahead of opening night, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Grizzlies Memphis […] The post NBA Rumors: Grizzlies, GG Jackson, Hornets, Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
After reporting on Thursday morning that the Bucks and Lakers are among the teams gauging the trade market this fall, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line says in his latest Substack post that the two clubs have actually held exploratory talks with one another about a potential deal. League sources tell The Stein Line that […]
Joe Mazzulla took player empowerment to a new level by letting veteran Mike Conley handle substitution duties during the Celtics' preseason win over the Hornets.
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Herald NBA GMs high on Celtics’ Mitchell Robinson, view Mike Conley as future coach Six takeaways from Celtics’ win over Hornets in penultimate preseason game Payton Pritchard draws rave reviews after contract extension: ‘An elite competitor’ Globe Jayson Tatum, Mitchell Robinson shine together in preseason win over Hornets: 8 takeaways Kristaps Porzingis tries to clear the air on social media about mysterious illness Preseason makes perfect as Celtics experiment with double-big line...
The Hornets have added guard Latrell Wrightsell and waived DaJuan Gordon as they continue sorting through the final spots on their preseason roster, the team announced. That followed another quick exchange earlier Thursday, when Charlotte waived Wyatt Fricks and signed Gordon. Wrightsell went undrafted out of Alabama this year after averaging 13.2 points and 3.1 […] The post Hornets make multiple roster moves appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Hornets have made a series of roster moves affecting the back of their 21-man preseason roster, announcing today that they waived forward Wyatt Fricks and signed guard DaJuan Gordon (Twitter links), then waived Gordon to sign guard Latrell Wrightsell (Twitter links). Gordon, who went undrafted out of UT Arlington in 2024, has spent most […]
I feel for the Hornets fans. Granted, they were missing some big pieces this game -Coby White, Grant Williams and Kon Knueppel would all add quite a bit to their team. But, most of their fans spent the whole game trashing their own players and team. They were quite complementary of the Celtics, though. My favorites are in bold. What are yours? Lol salaun...hes in the bronny tier of whos in the argument for worst player in the league Quite honestly I wo...
The Minnesota Timberwolves acquiring LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets this offseason was one of the bigger moves that occurred. Many NBA fans and prognosticators believe that Anthony Edwards needed a second All-Star-caliber player on the team to truly contend in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves were ultimately able to get Ball, who will serve […] The post LaMelo Ball earns Magic Johnson comparison from new Minnesota teammate appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly considering potential trades as they prepare to finalize their roster ahead of the 2026-27 NBA regular season. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks are exploring possible deals to address their roster situations. The Charlotte Hornets are also above the roster limit and […] The post Lakers could trade players before season opener appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Boston Celtics secured their third consecutive preseason victory last night, defeating the Charlotte Hornets by a commanding 113–94 margin. There were many interesting takeaways from the victory, but the one that stood out most to me was the six minutes and 58 seconds we got of a Neemias Queta and Mitchell Robinson double big […]
The Boston Celtics once put an emphasis on winning the three-point battle. They still do, but their game has evolved so that it's not a big deal if they lose it! Look no further than what happened against the Charlotte Hornets!
Three preseason games, three wins, and three beautiful possession-maximized games. The Boston Celtics have now logged 311 offensive possessions (per Cleaning The Glass) as they prepare for the upcoming season. They’ve scored 381 points, winning their games by an average of 23.3 points per game. For reference, that’s 1.22 points per possession. Against the Charlotte […]
In the Celtics' 114-93 win over the Hornets, Neemias Queta and Mitchell Robinson used their first chance to play together to showcase their potential as a duo.
Adjusting to a brand-new backcourt pairing always comes with growing pains, but Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are quickly learning how opposing defenses plan to attack them. Opponents are bringing relentless physical pressure against star guard LaMelo Ball, and Edwards knows Minnesota must adapt fast. Following a physical 128-106 preseason loss to the Detroit […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards addresses teams targeting LaMelo Ball appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mitchell Robinson has embraced Joe Mazzulla’s demanding coaching style as the Boston Celtics center adjusts to a more active offensive role following his move from the New York Knicks. “He get on my ass a lot,” Robinson said of Mazzulla after Boston’s 114-93 preseason victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. “Which I, you know, […] The post Mitchell Robinson: “Joe Mazzulla has been on my ass” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to a comfortable 114-93 preseason victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday at TD Garden, helping the hosts remain unbeaten through their first three games. Tatum finished with 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists in 29 minutes. He shot 8-for-17 from the field, including three three-pointers, while adding […] The post Jayson Tatum leads Celtics past Hornets in preseason appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 114-93 in their second-to-last preseason game and final home preseason matchup at TD Garden. Bobby Manning, John Zannis, and Jimmy Toscano break down Boston’s win, key performances, and takeaways following the final buzzer. 0:00 Intro 1:42 Celtics Rotation Taking Shape 4:32 Mitchell Robinson & Celtics Bigs 9:35 Jayson [...] The post Celtics Improve to 3-0 After Win vs Hornets | Garden Report on CLNS appeared first on CLNS Media .
Celtics reporter Noa Dalzell reacts to the Celtics’ 114-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets in the third game of the Celtics preseason. Noa reacts to the Celtics’ continued elite defense (16 steals!), Payton Pritchard’s intentional playmaking, and big contributions from Neemias Queta and Jayson Tatum, among others. 0:00 Intro 0:36 Celtics Rotation & Preseason Identity [...] The post Biggest Takeaways from Celtics’ Preseason Win Over Hornets appeared first on CLNS Media .
For the second straight preseason game, the Boston Celtics rolled out their regulars. This time around, though, the game wasn't a blowout. So, a lot of the big-minute guys played the whole game.
The Boston Celtics have now crossed the halfway point of the preseason, hosting the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night and moving to 3-0 in their warmup games, claiming the win 114-93. The Celtics opted to go with the same starting five for a second straight game, opening with Derrick White, Jordan Walsh, Jayson Tatum, Paul […]
Dennis Schroder’s latest move involves a $6 million asking price and a Tarzana address packed with amenities. The Charlotte Hornets guard, who previously played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, has listed his contemporary estate following a recent trade. Schroder purchased the property for $4.275 million in February 2021. The roughly 7,000-square-foot estate includes seven bedrooms, while […] The post Dennis Schroder lists $6 million Tarzana estate after trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .