The Hornets will have a few roster questions to work out in training camp, but it appears two-way players KJ Simpson and Moussa Diabate are already destined to start the season in the G League. General manager Jeff Peterson addressed that topic at a recent press conference to announce the hiring of DJ Bakker as head coach of the Greensboro Swarm, according to Schuyler Callihan … [Read more...] about Hornets Notes: Simpson, Diabate, Green, Salaun
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Brooklyn Nets Sign 2023 Charlotte Hornets Draft Pick
Former Charlotte Hornets draft pick Amari Bailey has agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Nets. The deal will bring last year’s rookie to Brooklyn before the start of training camp. The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with Amari Bailey, his agent Kevin Bradbury (@KB_radbury) of @LIFTSPORTSMNGMT told @hoopshype. The 20-year-old guard was the 41st pick of the … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets Sign 2023 Charlotte Hornets Draft Pick
Fantasy Basketball: 12-Team, 9-Cat Salary Mock Draft
Raphielle Johnson and Noah Rubin participated in an early salary mock draft with ten other fantasy analysts. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Basketball: 12-Team, 9-Cat Salary Mock Draft
Offseason Observations: Exhibit 10 Terms, Okoro, Current FAs, Stretch Provision
With the start of most NBA training camps just 11 days away (and even sooner than that for the Celtics and Nuggets), the 2024 offseason is nearing its end. Before we put a bow on the summer of 2024, we have one more installment of our "Offseason Observations" to share today, following up on similar articles published in July and August. Here are some of the under-the-radar cap- … [Read more...] about Offseason Observations: Exhibit 10 Terms, Okoro, Current FAs, Stretch Provision
How did the trade happen? VLADE DIVAC: Magic and some other players had retired, and I was one of the only veterans left. New players were coming in, and the Lakers initially wanted to trade another player for Kobe. However, Charlotte insisted on me. The Lakers really wanted Kobe, seeing him as a potential MVP, and they cleared cap space to bring in Shaquille O’Neal too. Of … [Read more...] about