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Taj Gibson, who plays a similar role as Temple for the Hornets, said border crossing has never been an issue over his 16 NBA seasons. “It’s always been smooth,” Gibson told the Star Friday. “With any team I was on, we never had any problem. The people at customs have been so nice, especially when we’re coming into Toronto or when leaving. They always made sure they try to get … [Read more...] about

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Shams Charania: Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball will miss the rest of the season as he undergoes two minor procedures to address ankle and wrist issues, sources tell ESPN. Ball showed toughness, playing through pain in recent weeks, before he and team consulted doctors on best course forward. … [Read more...] about LaMelo Ball out for the rest of the season

“Talk to me about Cooper Flagg specifically. People expect him to declare for the draft and be the number one overall pick. You’ve seen generational players — how good is Cooper?” Seth Curry: “He’s special, man. He does it all on both ends. I wouldn’t say he doesn’t have a weakness, but he can do everything you ask of him offensively. He can play that point-forward role, run … [Read more...] about

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The Hornets held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for their new 160,000-square-foot downtown training and performance facility. The Novant Health Performance Center project, which is estimated to cost more than $150 million, includes space for practice, training and recovery, administrative offices, retail, and orthopedic and sports medicine care. The facility is expected to … [Read more...] about

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