A native of Norman, Oklahoma who played his college ball for the Sooners, Trae Young has some affinity for the local NBA team. However, while the Hawks guard will be rooting for the Thunder in the NBA Finals, he tells Lauren Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that seeing Oklahoma City make a serious run at a title really just makes him more determined to take his own … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Young, Hornets, Magic, K. Johnson
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“I’m not the biggest Ace Bailey guy. Personally, if I’m Philadelphia, I’d be very, very open to trading down. I’ve heard the Pelicans at number seven like Ace Bailey. Joe Dumars there — sounds like he really likes Ace Bailey. Could try to trade up to number three to Philly or number four with Charlotte. That to me is the best-case scenario for the Sixers — you trade down from … [Read more...] about
2025 NBA Finals: Pacers-Thunder predictions, key matchups to watch in roundtable preview
Kurt Helin, Raphielle Johnson, and Noah Rubin offer their thoughts and predictions on the 2025 NBA Finals. … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Finals: Pacers-Thunder predictions, key matchups to watch in roundtable preview
Get ready for the NBA Draft on WCNC+
Every week leading up to the NBA Draft, WCNC Charlotte Sports Director Nick Carboni will interview people about what the Charlotte Hornets may do in 2025. … [Read more...] about Get ready for the NBA Draft on WCNC+
Defense or scoring: Hornets face tough draft choice
WCNC+ will have a live draft special on June 25 at 7 p.m. … [Read more...] about Defense or scoring: Hornets face tough draft choice