Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was fined $100,000 for using derogatory language during a postgame interview. Ball made an offensive comment following the Hornets victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, November 16. In an on-court interview, the Charlotte star was asked about the Hornets getting a stop on the final possession to defeat the Bucks. Ball replied, "We … [Read more...] about LaMelo Ball Fined $100K For Using Derogatory Language In Postgame Interview
Miles Bridges Out At Least Two Weeks With Bone Bruise In Right Knee
Miles Bridges has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right knee. The injury occurred after Bridges hyperextended his right knee late in the fourth quarter of the team's win on Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons. Bridges will be reevaluated in two weeks. In eight games this season, Bridges is averaging 14.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 30.5 minutes. … [Read more...] about Miles Bridges Out At Least Two Weeks With Bone Bruise In Right Knee
Nick Richards Out At Least Two Weeks With Rib Cartilage Fracture
Nick Richards will miss at least the next two weeks with a rib cartilage fracture underneath his clavicle. The Hornets did not give a firm update on Richards' return, except that he will be re-evaluated every other week. Richards will miss at least the next seven games. The Hornets are already playing without center Mark Williams, who has yet to appear this season. … [Read more...] about Nick Richards Out At Least Two Weeks With Rib Cartilage Fracture
Hornets Exercise 25-26 Options On Brandon Miller, Nick Smith Jr., Mark Williams
The Charlotte Hornets have exercised their third-year team options on guards Brandon Miller and Nick Smith Jr., in addition to exercising its fourth-year team option on center Mark Williams. Miller, the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, has appeared in 75 games (69 starts) for his career, recording 17.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 31.9 minutes per … [Read more...] about Hornets Exercise 25-26 Options On Brandon Miller, Nick Smith Jr., Mark Williams
Brandon Miller Out At Least One Week With Left Glute Strain
Charlotte Hornets wing Brandon Miller will miss at least one week due to a left glute strain. Miller was injured in the first half of the Hornets opening night victory over the Houston Rockets. The second-year wing was spotted trying to loosen up his leg/hip/back at several points in the first half. Eventually, the Hornets ruled Miller out for the rest of the game at … [Read more...] about Brandon Miller Out At Least One Week With Left Glute Strain