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Recent News About Carolina Hornets
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Hornets hire D.J. Bakker as Greensboro Swarm head coach
August 27, 2024 – Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson announced today the organization has hired D.J. Bakker as head coach of the Greensboro Swarm. Bakker becomes the fourth head coach in franchise history. A veteran with 11 years of NBA coaching experience, Bakker most recently served as an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks (2023-24).
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Charlotte Hornets reveal full schedule for upcoming NBA season
The Charlotte Hornets have unveiled their schedule for the 2024-25 regular season.
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Hornets announce schedule for Emirates NBA Cup's second annual competition
The Charlotte Hornets have released their schedule for the Group Play stage of the Emirates NBA Cup 2024, the NBA's second annual in-season competition. The Hornets will begin Group Play at Orlando on November 12 and then play at Brooklyn on November 19. Their home game against New York on November 29 will be broadcast on NBA TV, and they will conclude Group Play against Philadelphia on December 3.
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Shelly Cayette-Weston outlines vision as new president of business operations
Shelly Cayette-Weston Outlines Vision as Hornets Sports & Entertainment’s New President of Business Operations
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Charlotte Hornets finalize health & performance staff for 2024-25 season
August 12, 2024 – Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson announced today the team has finalized its health and performance staff under Dr. Trent Salo, Charlotte’s new Vice President of Player Health and Performance. Salo’s staff will continue to partner with the team’s official healthcare provider, Novant Health, and its team of physicians and medical infrastructure. The investment in the new health and performance staff demonstrates ownership’s commitment towards enhancing the team’s basketball operations.
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Hornets announce preseason schedule for upcoming season
August 7, 2024 – The Charlotte Hornets announced their 2024-25 preseason schedule today. The team will play home games at Spectrum Center on October 6 against New York and October 8 against Miami. Tickets for these games will be available at a later date.
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Charlotte Hornets waive forward Leaky Black
August 1, 2024 – Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson announced today the team has waived forward Leaky Black.
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Hornets sign Moussa Diabate to two-way contract
Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson announced today that the team has signed forward Moussa Diabate to a two-way contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Charlotte Hornets' Josh Green & Vasilije Micić set for Paris Olympics
For the first time in 20 years, the upcoming Summer Olympics will open in Paris with two players from the Charlotte Hornets representing their respective national teams.
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Charlotte Hornets announce passing of long-time PA announcer Pat Doughty
The Charlotte Hornets have announced the passing of their long-time public address announcer, Pat Doughty. In a statement released today, the organization expressed its sorrow over the loss.
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Hornets waive guard Reggie Jackson after recent acquisition
Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson announced today that the team has waived guard Reggie Jackson.
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Hornets conclude successful Summer League campaign with victory over Nets
The Charlotte Hornets concluded their Summer League campaign in Las Vegas with a notable victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Although they narrowly missed the semifinals, the team made a strong impression. Forward Brandon Slater led the Hornets with 30 points on 10-of-16 shooting, including six three-pointers, in a 97-90 win.
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Hornets dominate Blazers as Matt Morgan scores perfect 36 points
Thanks to Matt Morgan's exceptional performance, the Charlotte Hornets rebounded strongly to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 84-68 on Friday night at COX Pavilion in Las Vegas, NV.
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Matt Morgan embraces leadership role as veteran on Hornets' Summer League roster
Matt Morgan, a Concord native and seasoned basketball player, is embracing his role as a veteran in the Summer League.
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Late errors cost Hornets perfect Summer League record against Celtics
A couple of costly slip-ups down the stretch wiped away the Charlotte Hornets’ perfect Summer League record on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in an 89-84 loss to the Boston Celtics at COX Pavilion in Las Vegas, NV.
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Hornets extend Summer League winning streak with victory over Denver Nuggets
The Charlotte Hornets secured an 80-66 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, July 16, at COX Pavilion in Las Vegas, NV. This win extends their Summer League winning streak to five games, including a 3-0 record from the California Classic.
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Hornets re-sign Seth Curry to undisclosed terms
July 15, 2024 – Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson announced today the team has re-signed guard Seth Curry. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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How marching drills shaped Jake Stephens' basketball career
Jake Stephens, a 6-foot-11, 270-pound center on the Charlotte Hornets’ 2024 Summer League roster, had only one Division I scholarship offer entering his senior year at Musselman High School in 2017. This opportunity came from Virginia Military Institute (VMI), located two hours from his hometown of Bunker Hill, WV.
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Charlotte Hornets re-sign forward Miles Bridges
Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson announced today that the team has re-signed forward Miles Bridges. Per team policy, the terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Smith and Miller lead Hornets to victory over Knicks in Summer League
A strong performance by Nick Smith Jr. and Brandon Miller led the Charlotte Hornets to a narrow 94-90 victory over the New York Knicks in a Summer League game held in Las Vegas, Nevada.