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The Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Hornets expressed interest in a sign-and-trade for Isaac Okoro, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The offers were discussed before Okoro agreed to a three-year, $38 million deal with the Cavs. Okoro was the last restricted free agent left on the market. … [Read more...] about Nets, Hornets Expressed Interest In Trading For Isaac Okoro

The Charlotte Hornets filled out their camp roster by signing a quartet of players. The Hornets signed guards Marcus Garrett and Caleb McConnell, forward Keyontae Johnson and center Joel Soriano to training camp deal. Charlotte has an open two-way spot, and this foursome may be competing for that one opening. Garrett played for the Hornets G League affiliate, the Greensboro … [Read more...] about Hornets Sign Marcus Garrett, Keyontae Johnson, Caleb McConnell, Joel Soriano

The Charlotte Hornets have hired DJ Bakker as head coach of the Greensboro Swarm of the G League. Bakker was most recently an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks under Adrian Griffin. Bakker also worked under Dwane Casey with the Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons. Bakker was head coach of the Motor City Cruise in 21-22. … [Read more...] about Greensboro Swarm Hire DJ Bakker As Head Coach

The Charlotte Hornets hired Ryan Lambert as their new Director of Amateur Scouting, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Lambert was previously a scout with the Thunder. … [Read more...] about Hornets Hire Ryan Lambert As Director of Amateur Scouting

Keyontae Johnson and the Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a contract, per Johnson's agency of Priority Sports. It's unclear what type of contract Johnson is signing with the Hornets at this time. Johnson spent his rookie season on a two-way contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He saw action in only nine NBA game, but started in all 38 G League games he played with the … [Read more...] about Keyontae Johnson, Hornets Agree To Deal