Rod Boone
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Tre Mann is doubtful for tomorrow's game in Indiana. Liam McNeeley (illness) is out again.
November 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Tre Mann is doubtful for tomorrow's game in Indiana. Liam McNeeley (illness) is out again.
Brandon Miller is on the mend and back on the court. Good news for the #Hornets. #nbasky
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How is the injured Brandon Miller progressing? What the Hornets are saying
The third-year swingman hasn’t played since suffering a left shoulder subluxation injury on Oct. 25. What about LaMelo Ball?
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November 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Brandon Miller is on the mend and back on the court. Good news for the #Hornets. #nbasky
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Brandon Miller, who's been cleared to resume basketball activities, has been transferred to the Greensboro Swarm for practice today. A really good sign that he's close to returnin.
November 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Brandon Miller, who's been cleared to resume basketball activities, has been transferred to the Greensboro Swarm for practice today. A really good sign that he's close to returnin.
LaMelo is not on the injury report for tomorrow's game against Toronto.
Liam McNeeley (illness) is out.
Liam McNeeley (illness) is out.
November 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
LaMelo is not on the injury report for tomorrow's game against Toronto.
Liam McNeeley (illness) is out.
Liam McNeeley (illness) is out.
City Edition Uniform night. No LaMelo but at least he's warming to in his usual slot.
November 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
City Edition Uniform night. No LaMelo but at least he's warming to in his usual slot.
LaMelo is out for tonight's game against Oklahoma City. Was on a minutes restriction last night in Milwaukee and seemed unlikely he'd play in a back-to-back.
November 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
LaMelo is out for tonight's game against Oklahoma City. Was on a minutes restriction last night in Milwaukee and seemed unlikely he'd play in a back-to-back.
Tough one in Milwaukee.
What Charles Lee said about LaMelo Ball's minutes, Kon Knueppel in #Hornets NBA Cup loss to Bucks: #nbasky
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What Charles Lee said about LaMelo Ball's minutes, Kon Knueppel in #Hornets NBA Cup loss to Bucks: #nbasky
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What Charles Lee said about LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel in Hornets’ NBA Cup loss
Rookie’s career-high 32 points came in his hometown on night Charlotte’s star point guard returned after missing five games with ankle injury
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November 15, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Tough one in Milwaukee.
What Charles Lee said about LaMelo Ball's minutes, Kon Knueppel in #Hornets NBA Cup loss to Bucks: #nbasky
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What Charles Lee said about LaMelo Ball's minutes, Kon Knueppel in #Hornets NBA Cup loss to Bucks: #nbasky
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Pat Connaughton wasn't even supposed to be on the #Hornets roster. But anyone who's followed his career shouldn't be surprised.
"He’s truly an All-Star of his role."
Spoke with Pat and gathered how he's proving his value daily with Charlotte. #nbasky
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"He’s truly an All-Star of his role."
Spoke with Pat and gathered how he's proving his value daily with Charlotte. #nbasky
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‘He’s truly an All-Star of his role’: How Pat Connaughton proves value daily
Veteran guard, who also played for Portland, was acquired from Milwaukee Bucks via trade in July.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Pat Connaughton wasn't even supposed to be on the #Hornets roster. But anyone who's followed his career shouldn't be surprised.
"He’s truly an All-Star of his role."
Spoke with Pat and gathered how he's proving his value daily with Charlotte. #nbasky
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"He’s truly an All-Star of his role."
Spoke with Pat and gathered how he's proving his value daily with Charlotte. #nbasky
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LaMelo is probable for tomorrow's game in Milwaukee.
KJ Simpson (left AC joint sprain) is also probable.
Ryan Kalkbrenner (personal reasons) is out.
Liam McNeeley (illness) is questionable.
KJ Simpson (left AC joint sprain) is also probable.
Ryan Kalkbrenner (personal reasons) is out.
Liam McNeeley (illness) is questionable.
November 13, 2025 at 11:14 PM
LaMelo is probable for tomorrow's game in Milwaukee.
KJ Simpson (left AC joint sprain) is also probable.
Ryan Kalkbrenner (personal reasons) is out.
Liam McNeeley (illness) is questionable.
KJ Simpson (left AC joint sprain) is also probable.
Ryan Kalkbrenner (personal reasons) is out.
Liam McNeeley (illness) is questionable.
As Collin Sexton finds way with the #Hornets, why isn’t he seen more in crunch time? #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article312845469.html
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article312845469.html
As Collin Sexton finds way with Hornets, why isn’t he seen more in crunch time?
Eighth-year guard Collin Sexton is averaging a career-best five assists through Charlotte’s initial 10 games.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
As Collin Sexton finds way with the #Hornets, why isn’t he seen more in crunch time? #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article312845469.html
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LaMelo is out against Milwaukee tomorrow.
Pat Connaughton (illness), Collin Sexton (right ankle strain) and KJ Simpson (L AC joint sprain) are probable.
Pat Connaughton (illness), Collin Sexton (right ankle strain) and KJ Simpson (L AC joint sprain) are probable.
November 11, 2025 at 10:03 PM
LaMelo is out against Milwaukee tomorrow.
Pat Connaughton (illness), Collin Sexton (right ankle strain) and KJ Simpson (L AC joint sprain) are probable.
Pat Connaughton (illness), Collin Sexton (right ankle strain) and KJ Simpson (L AC joint sprain) are probable.
Thoughts on the City Edition court?
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Thoughts on the City Edition court?
What inspired #Hornets City Edition uniforms? A look behind the design. #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article312845484.html
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article312845484.html
What inspired Charlotte Hornets’ City Edition uniforms? A look behind the design
Team will wear the uniform a dozen times during 2025-26 NBA season.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
What inspired #Hornets City Edition uniforms? A look behind the design. #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article312845484.html
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article312845484.html
Final: Lakers 121, #Hornets 111
Miles Bridges 34 pts, 8 rebs, 5 asts
Kon Knueppel 19 pts, 10 rebs, 9 asts
Collin Sexton 13 pts, 3 asts
Luka 38 pts, 7 asts, 6 rebs
Austin Reaves 24 pts, 7 asts, 5 rebs
That's losses now in 6 last 7 games.
Up next: vs. Milwaukee on Wednesday
Miles Bridges 34 pts, 8 rebs, 5 asts
Kon Knueppel 19 pts, 10 rebs, 9 asts
Collin Sexton 13 pts, 3 asts
Luka 38 pts, 7 asts, 6 rebs
Austin Reaves 24 pts, 7 asts, 5 rebs
That's losses now in 6 last 7 games.
Up next: vs. Milwaukee on Wednesday
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Final: Lakers 121, #Hornets 111
Miles Bridges 34 pts, 8 rebs, 5 asts
Kon Knueppel 19 pts, 10 rebs, 9 asts
Collin Sexton 13 pts, 3 asts
Luka 38 pts, 7 asts, 6 rebs
Austin Reaves 24 pts, 7 asts, 5 rebs
That's losses now in 6 last 7 games.
Up next: vs. Milwaukee on Wednesday
Miles Bridges 34 pts, 8 rebs, 5 asts
Kon Knueppel 19 pts, 10 rebs, 9 asts
Collin Sexton 13 pts, 3 asts
Luka 38 pts, 7 asts, 6 rebs
Austin Reaves 24 pts, 7 asts, 5 rebs
That's losses now in 6 last 7 games.
Up next: vs. Milwaukee on Wednesday
Charles Lee on LaMelo's health:
November 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Charles Lee on LaMelo's health:
Going 1-on-1 with Charles Lee.
On how he decides his late-game lineups, taking a look at the center position, LaMelo's play on both sides of the ball and more.
Another exclusive: #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article312743932.html
On how he decides his late-game lineups, taking a look at the center position, LaMelo's play on both sides of the ball and more.
Another exclusive: #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article312743932.html
How does Charles Lee determine game-ending lineups? Hornets coach details vision
Charlotte’s second-year coach spoke with The Observer about Ryan Kalkbrenner, LaMelo Ball and more.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Going 1-on-1 with Charles Lee.
On how he decides his late-game lineups, taking a look at the center position, LaMelo's play on both sides of the ball and more.
Another exclusive: #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article312743932.html
On how he decides his late-game lineups, taking a look at the center position, LaMelo's play on both sides of the ball and more.
Another exclusive: #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article312743932.html
NBA Cup game tonight:
November 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
NBA Cup game tonight:
'Sions don't grow on trees': Duke coach Jon Scheyer told me.
Why Sion James has fit in so quickly with the #Hornets and how one player told management ‘Ok, we’ve got to have him' leading into the NBA Draft. #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article312651207.html
Why Sion James has fit in so quickly with the #Hornets and how one player told management ‘Ok, we’ve got to have him' leading into the NBA Draft. #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article312651207.html
‘Sions don’t grow on trees’: Sion James makes smooth move from Duke to Hornets
Duke basketball product showing why Charlotte’s brass and others thought so highly of the Georgia native.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
'Sions don't grow on trees': Duke coach Jon Scheyer told me.
Why Sion James has fit in so quickly with the #Hornets and how one player told management ‘Ok, we’ve got to have him' leading into the NBA Draft. #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article312651207.html
Why Sion James has fit in so quickly with the #Hornets and how one player told management ‘Ok, we’ve got to have him' leading into the NBA Draft. #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article312651207.html
Spoke with Brandon Miller. He discussed his shoulder injury, how he's feeling and if he thinks he can return back to his usual form: #nbasky
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‘What do you think?’ Can Hornets’ Brandon Miller return to form after latest injury?
Charlotte’s rising star Brandon Miller spoke for first time Tuesday night about dealing with latest issue.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Spoke with Brandon Miller. He discussed his shoulder injury, how he's feeling and if he thinks he can return back to his usual form: #nbasky
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