NBA predictions: Win-loss records for Nets, Bucks and every East team
The Nets and Bucks could be battling for conference supremacy all season long. Our NBA Summer Forecast kicks off with records and standings predictions for every East team.
2022 Schedule
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Preseason
2022 Schedule
4th in Southeast
Littles, former Hornets coach, dies at age 78
Gene Littles, a star basketball player at High Point University and former coach of the Charlotte Hornets, has died at the age of 78.
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Full NBA schedule drops for 2021-22 season
A trio of return games for All-Star point guards Russell Westbrook, Kyle Lowry and Kemba Walker highlighted the NBA's full schedule release Friday afternoon.
Source: Rozier, Hornets agree to $97M extension
Terry Rozier has agreed to a four-year, $97 million extension with the Charlotte Hornets, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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LaMelo Ball is entirely sure of who he is -- and he won't hesitate to tell the world. Here are five of the most interesting things "the golden child" had to say about himself in an interview with GQ.
Tre Jones drains game winner with 0.4 seconds left (0:50)
GM Kupchak: Hornets to develop trio of centers
Charlotte Hornets GM Mitch Kupchak hopes to find a star center among Kai Jones, Vernon Carey Jr. and Nick Richards while turning to veteran big man Mason Plumlee to start the season.
Bouknight goes into his bag for spinning score (0:19)
Borrego 'thrilled' after reaching deal with Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets reached a multiyear extension with head coach James Borrego on Monday.
LiAngelo Ball delights LaMelo with 4-point play (0:40)
Kai Jones soars for impressive throwdown (0:26)
Bouknight beats halftime buzzer with 'nasty' step-back triple (0:27)
James Bouknight shows off his hops to swat shot out of bounds (0:22)
Sources: Hornets finalizing extension for Borrego
The Charlotte Hornets and coach James Borrego are finalizing a multiyear contract extension, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Source: Oubre agrees with Hornets on 2-year deal
The Charlotte Hornets and Kelly Oubre Jr. have reached agreement on a two-year deal worth close to $25 million, a source confirmed to ESPN's The Undefeated.
NBA trade grades: Who wins the Devonte' Graham deal?
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Pels land Hornets PG Graham in sign-and-trade
Devonte' Graham's new deal with the New Orleans Pelicans is worth $47 million over four years.
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NBA trade grades: Who won the Hornets-Knicks draft night deal?
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NBA trade grades: What moving Mason Plumlee to Charlotte means for the Pistons and Hornets
The Pistons sent center Mason Plumlee to the Hornets in a move to create some cap flexibility.
Cody Zeller and Mike Schmitz
Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller on his part in the wild 2013 NBA Draft that included Giannis, his looming free agency, how to embrace your role in the league, much more. Plus, ESPN Draft Analyst Mike Schmitz on the latest ahead of Thursday night's draft.
2020-21 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 41 | 31 | .569 | - | W4 |
| Miami | 40 | 32 | .556 | 1 | W1 |
| Washington | 34 | 38 | .472 | 7 | W2 |
| Charlotte | 33 | 39 | .458 | 8 | L5 |
| Orlando | 21 | 51 | .292 | 20 | L7 |
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Team Stats
Points Per Game109.523rd
Rebounds Per Game43.819th
Assists Per Game26.8Tied-5th
Points Allowed112.720th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(11) | James Bouknight | SG | Connecticut |
| 2(26) | Scottie Lewis | SG | Florida |
| 2(27) | Balsa Koprivica | C | Florida State |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 23 | 42 | .354 |
| 2018-19 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
| 2017-18 | 36 | 46 | .439 |