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LaMelo Ball sat the second half of the Charlotte Hornets matchup against the Brooklyn Nets due to right ankle soreness. Ball, who recently returned from a left ankle sprain, played ten minutes in the first quarter before missing the rest of the game. Ball said he didn't think the injury was serious but was unsure whether he would play against the Magic on Wednesday. … [Read more...] about LaMelo Ball Misses Second Half Versus Nets Due To Right Ankle Soreness

The Charlotte Hornets are signing Moussa Diabate to a three-year standard contract. Diabate has been with the Hornets on a two-way deal this season. As a result of their rescinded trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte has an open roster spot. That spot will go to Diabate, who has outplayed his two-way deal this season. In 42 games (five starts), Diabate has averaged 4.7 … [Read more...] about Moussa Diabate, Hornets Agree To Three-Year Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers have rescinded their trade for Mark Williams claiming the Charlotte Hornets had a "failure to satisfy a condition of the trade." The Lakers found multiple issues with Williams on his physical, but it was not due to his back. On the eve of the trade deadline, the Lakers agreed to acquire Williams from the Hornets for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, an … [Read more...] about Mark Williams Fails Physical, Lakers Rescind Trade With Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets are signing Elfrid Payton to a 10 Day contract. The Hornets need some depth at the position due to injuries and after trading Vasilije Micic to the Phoenix Suns at the trade deadline. Payton previously played for the New Orleans Pelicans this season. In seven games, the veteran point guard averaged 6.7 points and 6.9 assists in 20.5 minutes per game. The … [Read more...] about Hornets, Elfrid Payton Agree To 10 Day Contract

The Phoenix Suns have agreed to acquire Cody Martin, Vasilije Micic and a 2026 second round pick from the Charlotte Hornets for Jusuf Nurkic and a 2026 first round pick. Nurkic has been out of the Suns' rotation for several weeks as they have attempted to trade him. Nurkic is owed $19.4 million next season. Phoenix recently converted their 2031 first round pick into three first … [Read more...] about Suns Trade Jusuf Nurkic, 2026 First Round Pick To Hornets For Cody Martin, Vasilije Micic