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Charlotte Hornets select KJ Simpson as their second-round pick
June 27, 2024 – The Charlotte Hornets today selected guard KJ Simpson from the University of Colorado with the 42nd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. A 6-0 guard, Simpson earned First Team All-Pac-12 honors as a junior in 2023-24 after averaging 19.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.6 steals while shooting 47.5% from the field, 43.4% from beyond the three-point line, and 87.6% from the free-throw line.
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Charlotte Hornets select KJ Simpson in second round of NBA draft
Former Colorado point guard KJ Simpson has been selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 42nd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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Charlotte Hornets select Tidjane Salaün sixth overall in NBA Draft
The Charlotte Hornets selected forward Tidjane Salaün from Cholet Basket, France, with the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. A native of Paris, Salaün averaged 9.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 54 games (40 starts) this season across all competitions with Cholet Basket of the LNB Elite league, France’s top division.
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Charlotte Hornets to join California Classic Summer League for second year
The Charlotte Hornets announced today that the team will participate for the second consecutive year in the California Classic Summer League at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento from July 6-9. Games will be broadcast on ESPN networks and NBA TV.
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Grant Williams seeks 'special' success with hometown Hornets
Grant Williams, recently traded to the Charlotte Hornets, reflects on a conversation from nearly a decade ago.
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Grant Williams and Marques Bolden headline first-ever Jr. NBA Indonesia Week
May 28, 2024 – The NBA has announced that Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams and center Marques Bolden will visit Jakarta, Indonesia, from May 29 to June 2.
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Spectrum Center begins two-year renovation with official kickoff event
Work has commenced on the extensive two-year renovation project at Spectrum Center, marking the official start of the Re!magine Spectrum Center initiative.
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Brandon Miller named to NBA's All-Rookie First Team
The NBA has announced that Brandon Miller has been named to the All-Rookie First Team.
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Charlotte Hornets announce new assistant GM and vice presidents
The Charlotte Hornets have announced significant additions to their front office team.
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Hornets' trade deadline moves aim for long-term growth amid injury setbacks
The Charlotte Hornets, amid a challenging 2023-24 season plagued by injuries, made significant changes at the trade deadline.
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Hornets' Richards and Garnett to join Basketball Without Borders camp in Brazil
May 15, 2024 – The NBA and FIBA have announced that Hornets center Nick Richards and assistant coach Marlon Garnett will participate in the upcoming Basketball Without Borders Americas camp.
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Hornets Sports & Entertainment appoints new president of business operations
May 13, 2024 – Hornets Sports & Entertainment has announced the appointment of Shelly Cayette-Weston as President of Business Operations.
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Charlotte Hornets secure sixth overall pick in NBA Draft
The Charlotte Hornets secured the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft during the lottery event held in Chicago.
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Charlotte Hornets look ahead after injury-hit season for LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams
The Charlotte Hornets face the offseason with some certainty amidst the usual questions, particularly regarding the promising duo of LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams.
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Brandon Miller reflects on rookie year with Charlotte Hornets
Brandon Miller's debut season in the NBA has been marked by significant achievements and milestones.
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Hornets experts predict outcomes for NBA playoff second round matchups
The 2024 NBA Playoffs have moved past the first round, with predictions from two experts being closely watched.
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Hornets finish season with comeback win over Cavaliers
The Charlotte Hornets concluded their regular season with a comeback victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking the second consecutive year they have achieved such a feat in Cleveland.
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Marques Bolden embraces role as key player for Indonesian national basketball team
Marques Bolden, a two-way center for the Charlotte Hornets, has found a second home in Indonesia after becoming a naturalized citizen and playing for the country's national basketball team.