Owen O'Connor

Owen O'Connor

Apr 4, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31) reacts to his three point play against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Analyzing the ups and downs of Tidjane Salaün's first season in the NBA

How did the rookie look in his first season in the pros?

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Jan 25, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) brings the ball up court against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
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Two big trades the Charlotte Hornets could make this summer

Jeff Peterson is not shy to making big deals.

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Apr 11, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Josh Okogie (12) shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Gameday

Hornets get trampled in second half, fall to reigning champion Celtics

Hornets fall to 19-62 on the season with one game remaining.

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Nov 2, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0)  drives between Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (40) and center Al Horford (42) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-Imagn Images
Gameday

Hornets take on reigning champions in first of two-game series

The Hornets will face the Celtics for the first time since November 2nd

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Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts after a play against the Houston Cougars during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Charlotte Hornets' updated lottery odds, remaining schedule for the top four teams in the draft

How the lottery is shaping up with the season ending on Sunday

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Apr 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA;  Charlotte Hornets center center Taj Gibson (67) warms up before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images
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Taj Gibson reaches 1,000 career games on Wednesday night

The veteran big man is the 159th player in league history to join this club.

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Mar 18, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during pregame warm ups against the Atlanta Hawks at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Brandon Miller appears to be making good progress after wrist surgery in January

Miller no longer has the cast on his wrist, supporting a brace now.

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Apr 4, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Wall Street to East Trade Street: Charles Lee's journey to the Charlotte Hornets

From being a stock broker to head coach of an NBA team, it's been a long road.

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Mar 31, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) brings the ball up court against the Utah Jazz during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Gameday

Miles Bridges added to Hornets injury report ahead of Tuesday's game

Bridges is listed as questionable with left hip soreness.

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Apr 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) shoots against Chicago Bulls forward Dalen Terry (25) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-Imagn Images
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Using one-word to describe the Charlotte Hornets' key rotational players

...And why those words apply to them.

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Apr 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee directs his team against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-Imagn Images
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Hornets release injury report for Tuesday's game against Memphis

And it's not as bad as it usually is.

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Apr 4, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jaylen Sims (33) on defense against Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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How did Jaylen Sims look in his NBA debut against the Sacramento Kings?

Charles Lee had high praise for the rookie after the game.

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