What Kemba brings to the table heading into free agency (1:18)
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
39-43, 2nd in Southeast
- 2/22W 123-110
- 2/23L 117-115
- 2/25L 121-110
- 2/27L 118-113
- 3/1W 123-112
- 3/3L 118-108
- 3/6L 91-84
- 3/8W 112-111
- 3/9L 131-114
- 3/11L 118-106
- 3/15W 116-110
- 3/17L 93-75
- 3/19L 118-114
- 3/21W 113-106
- 3/23W 124-117
- 3/24W 115-114
- 3/26W 125-116
- 3/29L 129-115
- 3/31L 137-90
- 4/1L 111-102
- 4/3W 115-109
- 4/5W 113-111
- 4/7W 104-91
- 4/9W 124-97
- 4/10L 122-114
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Kemba scores with no regard (0:23)
The latest intel on this loaded free-agent market
Here's what league execs are now saying about Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving, Jimmy Butler, Kemba Walker and the league's other top free agents.
Kemba calls Hornets his 'first priority' (1:01)
Kemba: 'Would take less' to stay with Hornets
All-Star point guard Kemba Walker says he would consider taking less than the $221 million supermax contract he's eligible to receive to re-sign with Charlotte.
Woj: Lakers, Mavs, Knicks interested in Kemba (0:45)
Hornets' Kidd-Gilchrist undergoes groin surgery
Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist underwent a surgical procedure to address a chronic groin strain.
Adrian Wojnarowski NBA
Charlotte's Marvin Williams has exercised his $15M player option for the 2019-2020 season, league sources tell ESPN. Williams, who turns 33 next week, averaged 10.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game last season, his fifth with the Hornets.
Tony Parker bids adieu to the NBA after 18 seasons (4:24)
Bowen praises Parker for staying true to himself (1:28)
Longtime Spurs guard Parker retiring at age 37
Tony Parker is retiring after 18 years in the NBA, having won four titles with the Spurs.
Bobby Marks ESPN
Tony Parker had a $5.25M non-guaranteed contract in Charlotte for the 2019-20 season. The contract had a July 4 trigger date that would become fully guaranteed if he was still on the roster. The Hornets will waive the veteran guard before July 4th.
NBA draft profile: PJ Washington (0:57)
NBA draft profile: Jalen McDaniels (0:54)
Isola: The Hornets want Kemba Walker on a discount (1:55)
Scott: Kemba is player most affected by All-NBA team (1:08)
Suns fall out of Top 4 in draft (2:33)
Bowen: Jordan is not enough to keep Walker with Hornets (1:35)
Next moves for the Hornets: Should Kemba Walker return?
Does Charlotte have a compelling case to re-sign its All-Star point guard?
Kupchak: Hornets focused on re-signing Kemba
Mitch Kupchak says the Charlotte Hornets plan to do everything they can to keep three-time All-Star Kemba Walker.
Walker uncertain about his future with Hornets
All-Star Kemba Walker says he has "a lot of different emotions" when it comes to his impending decision on whether to re-sign with the Hornets.
Walker scores 43 in likely farewell as Charlotte eliminated
Kemba Walker scored 43 points in what may be his final game with Charlotte, a 122-114 loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night that eliminated the Hornets from playoff contention on the final day of the regular season.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
All-Star guard Kemba Walker, who had 43 points in Wednesday's finale against Orlando, has no idea if he has played his last game for the Hornets. Coach James Borrego didn't sound like he planned to let Walker get away in free agency. “I love that kid,'' he said. “He inspires me. I love coaching him, and I look forward to coaching him for many years to come.''
Kemba's 43 not enough as Hornets fall to Magic (1:44)
Pistons secure final East berth; Hornets miss out
Even without Blake Griffin, the Pistons were able to secure the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference on Wednesday with a win over the Knicks. The Hornets, needing a win and a Pistons loss to get in, fell to Orlando.
2018-19 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 42 | 40 | .512 | - | W4 |
| Charlotte | 39 | 43 | .476 | 3 | L1 |
| Miami | 39 | 43 | .476 | 3 | L1 |
| Washington | 32 | 50 | .390 | 10 | L4 |
| Atlanta | 29 | 53 | .354 | 13 | L3 |
2018-19 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game110.719th
Rebounds Per Game43.823rd
Assists Per Game23.224th
Points Allowed111.817th
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(12) | PJ Washington | PF | Kentucky |
| 2(6) | Cody Martin | SF | Nevada |
| 2(22) | Jalen McDaniels | PF | San Diego State |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
| 2017-18 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2016-17 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2015-16 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2014-15 | 33 | 49 | .402 |