Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture on the playing court. Ball gave a referee the middle finger. The incident, for which Ball was assessed a technical foul, occurred with 4:02 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Hornets' 144-117 loss to the Miami Heat on Oct. 28 at Kaseya Center. … [Read more...] about LaMelo Ball Fined $35,000 For Obscene Gesture Toward Referee
Brandon Miller Out Due To Shoulder Subluxation, Will Be Re-Evaluated On Wednesday
Brandon Miller is set to miss his second straight game due to shoulder subluxation on Tuesday. Miller is set to be re-evaluated on October 29 when the Hornets return from their road trip. Miller suffered the injury during the second quarter of the Hornets' loss to the Sixers on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Brandon Miller Out Due To Shoulder Subluxation, Will Be Re-Evaluated On Wednesday
NBA Denies Claim They Shadow Suspended Terry Rozier In 2023
The NBA has denied that they were responsible for Terry Rozier ending his season following a March 23, 2023 game with the Charlotte Hornets in which he exited after just 10 minutes. The game in question is central to his arrest due to a federal investigation about gambling. ESPN's Brian Windhorst asserted that Rozier faked the injury and that he missed the final eight games of … [Read more...] about NBA Denies Claim They Shadow Suspended Terry Rozier In 2023
Terry Rozier Arrested As Part Of Illegal Gambling Investigation
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested Thursday morning in Orlando and charged with participating in an illegal sports betting scheme that used nonpublic NBA information to gain an advantage. Federal prosecutors described the case as insider trading for professional basketball, alleging players intentionally removed themselves from contests to benefit gamblers' bets. Rozier … [Read more...] about Terry Rozier Arrested As Part Of Illegal Gambling Investigation
Hornets To Keep Pat Connaughton As Possible Trade Chip
The Charlotte Hornets have decided to keep Pat Connaughton on their roster as a possible trade piece, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Connaughton, who averaged 5.3 points and 2.7 rebounds with the Bucks last year, is on a $9.4 million expiring contract. The 32-year-old is also a popular veteran in the locker room. The Hornets waived Spencer Dinwiddie last week, … [Read more...] about Hornets To Keep Pat Connaughton As Possible Trade Chip