Charlotte Hornets

A federal judge denied former NBA player Terry Rozier's request to modify a no-contact order that restricts him from communicating with 12 players, including former Charlotte Hornets teammates, while he awaits trial on charges of sports bribery and related offenses. Rozier's attorney argued the order has ended his career, but the judge cited a recent violation where Rozier contacted someone on the restricted list, stating he believes he can disregard court orders.

The Charlotte Hornets acquired forward Dorian Finney-Smith and three second-round draft picks from the Houston Rockets in a trade pending league approval. The move provides Houston with roster flexibility and a $13 million trade exception, while Charlotte now holds 20 second-round picks over seven years. Finney-Smith, 33, averaged 3.3 points per game last season.

Ed Davis, a former NBA player who won a national championship at UNC, was arrested in a federal investigation into illegal sports betting. Davis allegedly acted as a gatekeeper for NBA player Malik Beasley, who provided information about his intended game performance to facilitate bets. The scheme involved manipulating outcomes in three 2024 games, including a Hornets-Bucks matchup where Beasley underperformed in scoring as planned.

The Charlotte Hornets traded Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and draft picks, following LaMelo Ball's trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The trade occurred days after Ball's departure, marking another significant move for the team.

The Charlotte Hornets traded forward Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round draft pick, and a 2027 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for guard Grayson Allen, forward Royce O’Neale, and a 2033 first-round pick. The trade follows the Hornets' earlier deal sending LaMelo Ball to Minnesota as part of their offseason restructuring.

The Charlotte Hornets traded Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick, and a 2027 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and a 2023 first-round pick. Separately, the Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps, and three future second-round picks. The Hornets also drafted Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr. in the recent draft.

The Charlotte Hornets traded star LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, a move discussed in a live stream on WBTV's 'The Point After.' The show also covers the World Cup, where Turkey defeated the U.S. in a group match.

The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Naz Reid and draft picks. LaMelo Ball, a 24-year-old All-Star, has a $203.9 million contract with the Hornets and averaged 20.1 points per game last season but has struggled with injuries. The trade creates an NBA-record $41 million trade exception for the Hornets and is part of broader league activity involving Julius Randle and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Charlotte Hornets traded franchise player LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for center Naz Reid and multiple draft picks, including an unprotected 2033 first-round pick. The trade aims to benefit the Hornets despite fan disappointment, as Ball's health and defensive limitations were concerns, while the team gains future assets and a two-way player in Reid.

The Charlotte Hornets are expected to sign free agent Coby White to a three-year, $74 million deal after trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The trade also provided Charlotte with center Naz Reid and multiple future draft picks. White, a North Carolina native, will step into a starting backcourt role with the Hornets.

LaMelo Ball was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid, Josh Green, and multiple draft picks. The trade includes a 2033 unprotected first-round pick and several future swaps. The move follows recent trades involving Julius Randle and aims to pair Ball with Anthony Edwards for a championship pursuit.

The Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for center Naz Reid and multiple future draft picks. The Hornets will now seek to fill the point guard vacancy, potentially re-signing Coby White, while building around rookies Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller. Miles Bridges' future with the team remains uncertain.

The Charlotte Hornets are trading star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030), and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033). LaMelo Ball, who has three years left on his contract and is eligible for a $119.2 million extension, averaged 20.1 points, 7.1 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game over 72 regular-season games.

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is the target of aggressive trade offers from multiple teams, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The Hornets are engaged in discussions but Ball prefers to remain in Charlotte. His potential trade follows recent NBA draft activity and amid concerns about his injury history.

The Orlando Magic are expected to improve their offensive performance after shooting just 33% from the floor in a Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons dominated with a 22-point third-quarter run, but the Magic's poor shooting and rebounding deficits were offset by Detroit's missed free throws. Analysts predict the Magic will rebound in Game 3, scoring over 105.5 points despite a slower-paced series.