Basketball

The Charlotte Hornets released new renderings and plans on Monday for Phase Two of renovations to Spectrum Center set to be completed this summer. Hornets Sports & Entertainment Chief Venues Officer Donna Julian laid out the main tent poles of the next stage of the arena’s “reimagining”, which will focus on the lower bowl, the […]

Duke freshman star Cooper Flagg is entering the NBA Draft and is widely projected as the No. 1 overall pick. The program announced his decision Monday on social media, following a standout season in which Flagg became just the fourth freshman to win The Associated Press national player of the year. The 6-foot-9 forward from […]

Davis Earns 2-Year Extension with Tar Heels, Through 2030

Former Hornets Star Under Investigation in Illegal Gambling Probe

A holiday skit at the Charlotte Hornets’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night took an unexpected turn, drawing backlash on social media. According to Queen City News, the skit featured the team’s mascot, Hugo, dressed as Santa, gifting a PlayStation 5 to a young fan. But after the cameras stopped rolling, the Hornets […]

Hornets Forward Grant Williams Out for Season Due to ACL Tear

Spectrum Center Done With Phase One of Renovations

Big Pat, Hornets Announcer Has Died

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Patrick “Big Pat” Doughty, the iconic voice of the Charlotte Hornets, passed away, the team announced on Wednesday. For nearly two decades, Doughty served as the public address announcer, starting with the team’s Bobcats era since 2004. The Hornets shared the news on social media: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Pat Doughty, our […]

Hornets select Tidjane Salaün with No. 6 pick in 2024 NBA Draft

Hornets Secure NBA Champion Guard Reggie Jackson

Lawsuit Targets LaMelo Ball for Allegedly Hitting Boy with Vehicle