Basketball

Charlotte Hornets Firing Head Coach James Borrego

The Charlotte Hornets announced Friday that they are firing head coach James Borrego.

Hornets Need Defense, Rim Protection To Take The Next Step

While the Charlotte Hornets improved their win total by 10 games over last year’s abbreviated 72-game season, the end result was ultimately the same: a blowout loss in the play-in tournament.

Miles Bridges Fined $50K For Throwing Mouthpiece Into Crowd

The NBA has fined Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges $50,000 for throwing his mouthpiece into the crowd after being ejected from Wednesday night’s play-in loss to the Hawks in Atlanta.

Young, Hunter Lead Hawks To 132-103 Play-In Rout Of Hornets

Trae Young bounced back from a sluggish start to score 24 points and De’Andre Hunter led a third-quarter surge that carried the Atlanta Hawks to a 132-103 play-in rout of the Charlotte Hornets.

Hornets Top Wizards 124-108, Fail To Improve Play-In Seeding

The Charlotte Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 124-108 on Sunday behind 25 points from Terry Rozier and 24 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists from LaMelo Ball, but were unable to improve their seed heading into the Eastern Conference play-in tournament.

Former Purdue, Charlotte, USF Coach Lee Rose Dies At 85

Lee Rose, who led Purdue and Charlotte to the men's Final Four, has died. He was 85.

Herro Scores 35, Heat Beat Hornets 144-115 For 5th Straight

Tyler Herro scored 35 points off the bench and the Miami Heat moved closer to clinching the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 144-115 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

Jayhawks Rally, Rock North Carolina 72-69 To Win NCAA Title

The Jayhawks brought their fourth NCAA title back to Allen Fieldhouse on Monday thanks to a second-half flurry that erased a 16-point deficit and eventually overcame North Carolina 72-69 in an epic battle of power programs.

Got Game: Will The Tar Heels Win The National Title?

Join the Got Game team as they debate if the Tar Heels will win the national title.

Kansas, North Carolina Leaning On Dynamic Duos In Title Run

The winner of Monday night’s national championship game in New Orleans could come down to which team can slow the other's dynamic duo.

Local Businesses Preparing For The Blue Devils And The Tar Heels Match Up

Anthony Tolbert is planning to watch the much anticipated UNC vs. Duke match-up at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille Saturday.

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UNC, Duke Set For 1st NCAA Meeting In Final Four

Duke and North Carolina are taking their much talked about and often debated men’s basketball rivalry on the road to a place its never been.

Bridges, Ball Help Hornets To 125-114 Win Over Knicks

Miles Bridges scored 31 points and LaMelo Ball had 20 points and 15 rebounds to help lead the Charlotte Hornets past the New York Knicks 125-114.

Duke-Carolina, Kansas-Nova Set For Epic Final Four Showdowns

Duke and North Carolina will meet for the 257th time but first in the NCAA Tournament when they tip off Saturday night in the Final Four in New Orleans.

Ball Scores 33 Points, Hornets Spoil Irving's Home Debut

LaMelo Ball had 33 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets spoiled Kyrie Irving’s first home game of the season by beating the Brooklyn Nets 119-110.