LaMelo Ball left the Charlotte Hornets' preseason game against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter due to a sprained ankle. Ball, who was inadvertently stepped on by the Wizards' Anthony Gill, did not return to the game. "Fingers crossed that it is not something serious," said Steve Clifford following the preseason loss. Ball will undergo more tests on Tuesday. … [Read more...] about LaMelo Ball Sprains Ankle, Will Undergo Tests On Tuesday
RealGM Radio: East Over-Unders With Arturo Galletti (2022-23)
Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Arturo Galletti (@AmericanNumbers) break down the over/unders for the Eastern Conference. They discuss the win total, division, conference and title odds as well as any pertinent individual award lines for the Pacers (9:22), Magic (18:14), Pistons (25:11), Wizards (33:38), Hornets (39:47), Knicks (46:35), Bulls (52:17), Hawks (56:38), … [Read more...] about RealGM Radio: East Over-Unders With Arturo Galletti (2022-23)
Hornets Waive Isaiah Whaley; Sign Xavier Sneed
The Charlotte Hornets waived big man Isaiah Whaley. The Hornets have also signed wing Xavier Sneed. Whaley appeared in one preseason game for Charlotte. He grabbed one rebound in four minutes of play. Whaley is expected to join the Greensboro Swarm of the G League this season. Sneed appeared in nine NBA games last season between the Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz. The 6-foot-5 … [Read more...] about Hornets Waive Isaiah Whaley; Sign Xavier Sneed
Miles Bridges, Hornets Allow $7.9M Qualifying Offer To Expire
The Charlotte Hornets and Miles Bridges have allowed his $7.9 million qualifying offer to expire. The two sides could have mutually agreed to extend the qualifying offer. Bridges is a restricted free agent, but his NBA future remains in limbo due to felony domestic violence charges he faces in Los Angeles. Bridges and the Hornets could have extended the qualifying offer as late … [Read more...] about Miles Bridges, Hornets Allow $7.9M Qualifying Offer To Expire
Gordon Hayward Misses Preseason Game Due To Knee Contusion
Gordon Hayward is set to miss the Charlotte Hornets' preseason game against the Boston Celtics due to a knee contusion. Steve Clifford said that Hayward was limited after banging his knee in practice. Hayward averaged 15.9 points and 4.6 rebounds in 49 games last season. … [Read more...] about Gordon Hayward Misses Preseason Game Due To Knee Contusion