Kemba: 'Would Take Less' To Stay With Hornets
Three-time All-Star point guard Kemba Walker says he'd be willing to work with the Hornets and would take less than the supermax $221 million contract he's eligible to receive to re-sign with Charlotte.
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Hornets Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Undergoes Successful Surgical Procedure
The Charlotte Hornets have announced that forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist underwent a successful surgical procedure on Tuesday to address a chronic groin strain.
Tony Parker Says He's Retiring From NBA After 18 Seasons
Four-time NBA champion Tony Parker announced Monday he’s retiring after 18 seasons.
Hornets' Kemba Walker Selected To 2019 USA Basketball Men's National Team Training Camp
USA Basketball Chairman and National Team Managing Director Jerry Colangelo today announced that Hornets guard Kemba Walker will be among 20 players attending the Aug. 5-9 USA Basketball Men’s National Team training camp that will be used to select the 2019 USA World Cup Team.
CHEERS!! The SEC Votes To Allow Alcohol Sales In Stadiums, With Conditions
Bottoms up, Southeastern Conference. The powerhouse league bellied up to the bar Friday and voted to allow the sale of beer and wine at sporting events.
Kemba Walker Named Third Team All-NBA; Qualifies For Supermax Extension
Kemba Walker was the final All-NBA selection but all that matters is that he made it. By doing so, he became eligible to receive a five-year contract extension worth about $221 million from the Hornets if he opts to stay in Charlotte, a reward the NBA put in recently as further incentive to keep players with their current teams.
NO LUCK FOR BUZZ CITY
The Hornets had a one percent chance of hitting the jackpot in this year's NBA Draft Lottery. It didn't happen. No luck for Buzz City once again. Charlotte didn't move up, but it didn't move down either. Following Tuesday night's…
New Orleans Wins NBA Draft Lottery, Right To Pick No. 1; Hornets Pick 12th
The Pelicans bucked seriously long odds Tuesday night, winning the NBA draft lottery and the right to have the first chance at selecting the former Duke star next month — and potentially pairing him with Anthony Davis, in what would immediately become one of the league’s most intriguing frontcourt duos.
Clemson Let’s Go Of Hoops Assistant Coach Amid Corruption Trial
Clemson has parted ways with men’s basketball assistant coach Steve Smith after his voice was heard on a federal wiretap involving defendant Christian Dawkins on the ongoing trial into college corruption.
Hornets Auctioning Limited Edition Air Jordan Shoes Designed By Michael Jordan
The Charlotte Hornets are auctioning 65 pairs of exclusive All-Star 2019 inspired Air Jordan 1 sneakers designed by Michael Jordan.
Charlotte Hornets Name John Focke Radio Play-By-Play Broadcaster
The Charlotte Hornets announced today that John Focke has been named the team’s new radio play-by-play broadcaster.
UNC's Hatchell Resigns After Finding From Program Review
North Carolina women’s basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell had built a Hall of Fame career over more than three decades with the Tar Heels, including a national championship and becoming the Atlantic Coast Conference’s all-time winningest coach.
Zion Williamson Entering NBA Draft After 1 Year At Duke
Zion Williamson is leaving Duke after one high-flying season to enter the NBA draft.
Kemba Walker Prepares For Potential Free Agency With Hornets Season Over
Kemba Walker is close to embarking on unchartered territory, NBA free agency.
Walker Scores 43 In Likely Farewell As Charlotte Eliminated
Kemba Walker can become a free agent in July. He offered little insight into whether he will be back after the Hornets were eliminated from playoff contention Wednesday with a 122-114 loss to the Orlando Magic on the final night of the regular season.
Walker, Hornets Keep Playoff Push Going, Beat Cavs 124-97
Kemba Walker scored 23 points and Charlotte kept its late-season postseason push going by pulling away in the fourth quarter for a 124-97 win Tuesday night over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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