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Terry Rozier is proving the Hornets made the right decision in Kemba Walker sign-and-trade deal
By Chase Whitney February 21, 2021 Photo: Chris Carlson / AP Photo The Charlotte Hornets’ offseason moves were not well received when the franchise entered the rebuild. Signing Gordon Hayward was universally criticized and the year prior, general manager Mitch Kupchak and his staff were...
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Charlotte journalist explores the mysterious story of former NFL Super Bowl champion Jim Duncan in new podcast series
By John Bauman February 15, 2021 It all started with an itch, one of those back-of-your-mind thoughts that quietly eats at you… what the hell really happened here? Reporter Bret McCormick was looking into a request from a restaurant owner in Fort Mill about local...
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Gordon Hayward deserves to be an NBA All-Star
By Chase Whitney February 9, 2021 Photo: AP / Jacob Kupferman The Charlotte Hornets took a gamble on Gordon Hayward when they signed him to a four-year $120 million contract after three years with the Boston Celtics, and it has paid off unequivocally. He’s returned...
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Is it finally time for Malik Monk to shine?
By Chase Whitney February 1, 2021 Photo: Alex Cason Since being drafted 11th overall in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets, Malik Monk has endured his fair share of ups and downs. He was expected to make an impact as a reserve combo...
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Chris Paul-produced docuseries on North Carolina Central University basketball team coming to ESPN+ on February 12
By CLTure News February 1, 2021 The Undefeated, a sports and culture website owned and operated by ESPN, has announced a new all-access docuseries on the North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team coming to ESPN+ on February 12. Executive produced by North Carolina native...
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Watch this LaMelo Ball highlight reel to the backdrop of Madlib-produced beat “The Buzz”
By CLTure News February 1, 2021 Photo: AP image / John Raoux Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball has been keeping the city buzzin’ throughout the NBA community with his dazzling passes this season. Since his arrival in Charlotte, Ball has captivated his massive social media audience,...
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Naomi Osaka has invested in North Carolina women’s professional soccer team, North Carolina Courage
By CLTure News January 28, 2021 North Carolina Courage, the affiliate professional women’s soccer team of North Carolina FC, has announced that tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has invested in the franchise. Osaka, a three-time Grand Slam winner and Forbes’ highest-paid female athlete in 2020, is...
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Has Gordon Hayward been worth the money so far for the Charlotte Hornets?
By Chase Whitney January 22, 2021 Photo: AP Photo / Chris Carlson When the Charlotte Hornets signed Gordon Hayward to a four-year, $120 million contract– a move that arguably made the biggest splash of the NBA offseason– the reaction was polarizing. Some fans and national...
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Here’s what we know about Scott Fitterer, new GM of the Carolina Panthers
By Zach Goins January 14, 2021 The Panthers search for a new general manager has come to a close, as the team announced on Thursday night that Seahawks’ vice president of football operations Scott Fitterer has accepted the position. Fitterer, 47, will bring a long...
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What’s the best starting lineup and rotation for the Charlotte Hornets?
By Chase Whitney January 11, 2021 Photo: AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman With the stellar play of rookie LaMelo Ball and the improvement shown by Miles Bridges in the early going, Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego has not had an easy job mapping out the team’s...
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