Cody Martin will miss at least the next four weeks following arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. Martin has not played since injuring his quad during the Hornets' season opener. Martin signed a four-year, $31.3 million deal this offseason. … [Read more...] about Cody Martin Out At Least 4 Weeks Following Knee Surgery
LaMelo Ball Could Make Return Vs Heat On Saturday Night
LaMelo Ball has yet to play this season after getting injured in the preseason. But it looks like Ball's debut for the Charlotte Hornets is on tap, possibly as soon as Saturday night. Ball will reportedly be upgraded to questionable status for the Hornets game on Saturday at the Miami Heat. But that might be just a technicality, as Ball appears poised to make his return. Ball … [Read more...] about LaMelo Ball Could Make Return Vs Heat On Saturday Night
Steve Clifford Invites Steve Nash To 'Spend A Few Days' With Hornets
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford said he invited Steve Nash to "spend a few days with us and kind of watch and give me his thoughts on things." "Nobody handles issues better than he does ... we talked on the phone for awhile and five minutes into the conversation, he's asking me about our injuries. And that's just how he is," added Clifford. Nash most recently … [Read more...] about Steve Clifford Invites Steve Nash To 'Spend A Few Days' With Hornets
Hornets Exercise Options On LaMelo Ball, James Bouknight, Kai Jones
The Charlotte Hornets exercised team options on LaMelo Ball, James Bouknight, and Kai Jones. Currently in his third season, Ball is averaging 18.3 points, 7.0 assists, and 6.4 rebounds through his first 126 games. Bouknight and Jones are both in their second season with the team. Bouknight has appeared in 35 games, with Jones playing in 23 games. … [Read more...] about Hornets Exercise Options On LaMelo Ball, James Bouknight, Kai Jones
Hornets' Interest In Russell Westbrook Based On Unloading Long-Term Salary
The interest the Charlotte Hornets previously had in acquiring Russell Westbrook from the Los Angeles Lakers was rooted in unloading long-term salary with the expectation they would sign Miles Bridges to a major contract, sources tell Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer. Bridges remains unsigned following his domestic violence arrest that occurred on the eve of the offseason. Due to … [Read more...] about Hornets' Interest In Russell Westbrook Based On Unloading Long-Term Salary