Charlotte Hornets – Hoops Habit https://hoopshabit.com NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:43:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.20 NBA Trades: Why the Charlotte Hornets should trade for Donovan Mitchell https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/26/nba-trades-charlotte-hornets-donovan-mitchell/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/26/nba-trades-charlotte-hornets-donovan-mitchell/#respond Tue, 26 Jul 2022 21:00:54 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447143 The Donovan Mitchell trade rumors have been swirling for a while now. And once the Utah Jazz traded Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the talks heated up again. As of late, the New York Knicks have emerged as the top landing spot for Mitchell, but they’re not the only ones interested. In a recent […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/26/nba-trades-charlotte-hornets-donovan-mitchell/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 3-team trade would land Terry Rozier on Phoenix Suns https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/18/nba-trades-terry-rozier-phoenix-suns/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/18/nba-trades-terry-rozier-phoenix-suns/#respond Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:00:28 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446961 **The full outline of the trade is on the third slide** The Phoenix Suns were just forced to match the Indiana Pacers’ offer sheet for Deandre Ayton. While it may have been a bit more than they hoped to pay, they will now get the chance to compete for a title again next season. A […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/18/nba-trades-terry-rozier-phoenix-suns/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 3 Terry Rozier trades to help the Charlotte Hornets https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/06/nba-trades-terry-rozier-charlotte-hornets/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/06/nba-trades-terry-rozier-charlotte-hornets/#respond Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:00:13 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446689 The Charlotte Hornets have an interesting offseason ahead of them. Their current goal should be to put a playoff team around LaMelo Ball while simultaneously planning for the future. Unfortunately, they took a step back this summer, through no fault of their own, so competing for the playoffs may have just gotten a bit harder. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/06/nba-trades-terry-rozier-charlotte-hornets/feed/ 0 5 roster moves the Charlotte Hornets need to make this offseason https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/29/5-roster-moves-charlotte-hornets-need-make-offseason/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/29/5-roster-moves-charlotte-hornets-need-make-offseason/#respond Sun, 29 May 2022 10:00:40 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444893 The Charlotte Hornets had a season of frustration. They had a few winning streaks, none more than five games, but they had as many losing streaks of a similar length. The Hornets only had the services of their franchise player, Gordon Hayward, for 49 of the possible 82 games, which had a severe impact on […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/29/5-roster-moves-charlotte-hornets-need-make-offseason/feed/ 0 3 landing spots for Miles Bridges that aren’t the Charlotte Hornets https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/12/miles-bridges-charlotte-hornets/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/12/miles-bridges-charlotte-hornets/#respond Thu, 12 May 2022 10:00:45 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444953 The Charlotte Hornets finished the season with the 10th-best record in the Eastern Conference, landing in the Play-In Tournament. Unfortunately, they were blown out in the Play-In for the second year in a row. In response, they parted ways with head coach James Borrego. It’s looking like they have some big-time decisions to make this […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/12/miles-bridges-charlotte-hornets/feed/ 0 How the Charlotte Hornets can improve this offseason https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/19/charlotte-hornets-improve-offseason/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/19/charlotte-hornets-improve-offseason/#respond Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:00:56 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444286 The Charlotte Hornets have once again failed to make the playoffs after being a Play-In team for the second season in a row. To make matters worse, the Hornets were blown out in both of their Play-In games these past two seasons. After another season with no playoffs, what will Micheal Jordan and the rest […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/19/charlotte-hornets-improve-offseason/feed/ 0 2 reasons the Charlotte Hornets should not trade for Russell Westbrook https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/10/charlotte-hornets-russell-westbrook-2/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/10/charlotte-hornets-russell-westbrook-2/#respond Sun, 10 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=443835 Despite being firmly lodged in the current Play-In race, rumors have already started swirling about what the Charlotte Hornets may be plotting this offseason. As initially reported by long-time NBA insider Marc Stein (subscription required), the Hornets have been mentioned as a team to watch regarding Russell Westbrook trade rumors. Charlotte Hornets mentioned as potential […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/10/charlotte-hornets-russell-westbrook-2/feed/ 0 Isaiah Thomas found a new home with the Charlotte Hornets https://hoopshabit.com/2022/03/31/isaiah-thomas-home-charlotte-hornets/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/03/31/isaiah-thomas-home-charlotte-hornets/#respond Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:00:34 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=443633 Isaiah Thomas is a pretty well-traveled NBA veteran, having played for 10 different NBA teams in his 10-year career. He is no stranger to adversity, whether it be through various trauma such as the loss of his sister, career-threatening injuries to his hip, or needing to find the most unconventional way back to the NBA. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/03/31/isaiah-thomas-home-charlotte-hornets/feed/ 0 NBA Trade Grades: Hornets add Montrezl Harrell for postseason run https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/12/nba-trade-grades-hornets-montrezl-harrell/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/12/nba-trade-grades-hornets-montrezl-harrell/#respond Sat, 12 Feb 2022 13:00:56 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=441903 In a trade deadline that many will remember for a long time, the upstart Charlotte Hornets got involved late in the day, adding Montrezl Harrell from the Washington Wizards and giving up Ish Smith and Vernon Carey in the process. That wasn’t the only deal the Wizards were involved in, as they somehow added Kristaps […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/12/nba-trade-grades-hornets-montrezl-harrell/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 3 Gordon Hayward trades for the Hornets to consider https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/04/nba-trades-gordon-hayward-hornets/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/04/nba-trades-gordon-hayward-hornets/#respond Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:00:16 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=441615 The Charlotte Hornets have been playing pretty well this season behind their young core. LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges have been great (although both were left off the 2022 NBA All-Star Game rosters). They currently sit at 28-24 on the season, which puts them at eighth place in the Eastern Conference. They have a shot […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/02/04/nba-trades-gordon-hayward-hornets/feed/ 0 Scary Terry Rozier has been a silent killer for the Hornets https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/25/terry-rozier-killer-hornets/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/25/terry-rozier-killer-hornets/#respond Tue, 25 Jan 2022 22:00:40 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=441108 Holding a six-point lead with just under a minute remaining, Terry Rozier protected the ball at the center of the Boston Celtics’ leprechaun logo, eager to create space with Dennis Schröder draped on him. The shot-clock dwindling down to five, the veteran from Youngstown, Ohio got free toward the Boston bench launching a deep, side-step […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/25/terry-rozier-killer-hornets/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: The Hornets need to trade for Myles Turner https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/21/nba-trades-hornets-myles-turner/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/21/nba-trades-hornets-myles-turner/#respond Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:00:41 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=440700 With the 2022 NBA trade deadline shortly on the horizon, the Charlotte Hornets should be interested in making an aggressive move to strengthen their roster. Although many potential assets could be available on the market, Myles Turner should be the top target on the team’s shortlist. The Hornets are currently sitting at seventh in the […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/01/21/nba-trades-hornets-myles-turner/feed/ 0 Charlotte Hornets: Grading their signings in NBA free agency https://hoopshabit.com/2021/09/22/charlotte-hornets-nba-free-agency/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/09/22/charlotte-hornets-nba-free-agency/#respond Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:00:48 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=435797 The Charlotte Hornets had a much quieter offseason in 2021 than they did in 2020. Having spent up big last summer they had less cap space to play with. As a result, several players from last season chose to take their talents elsewhere which could have an adverse impact on the Hornets. Devonte’ Graham chose […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2021/09/22/charlotte-hornets-nba-free-agency/feed/ 0 Charlotte Hornets: Ranking all 5 starters for the 2021-22 season https://hoopshabit.com/2021/09/20/charlotte-hornets-ranking-5-starters/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/09/20/charlotte-hornets-ranking-5-starters/#respond Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:00:37 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=435575 The Charlotte Hornets fell short of making the postseason after being crushed by the Indiana Pacers during the play-in game. But for the first time in recent history, there are legitimate signs of hope for a brighter future ahead within the organization. Much of that hope rides on one player: LaMelo Ball. One of the […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2021/09/20/charlotte-hornets-ranking-5-starters/feed/ 0 Charlotte Hornets: Michael Jordan has a preferred type, but it’s risky https://hoopshabit.com/2021/09/07/charlotte-hornets-michael-jordan/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/09/07/charlotte-hornets-michael-jordan/#respond Tue, 07 Sep 2021 19:00:08 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=435310 When it comes to team-building, Michael Jordan and the Charlotte Hornets have a particular preferred type of player. Some like them long, as long as they’re strong. Some like them short unless they won’t have enough support. Old is very risky but young can be too frisky. But the Charlotte Hornets’ type is undoubtedly raw, […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2021/09/07/charlotte-hornets-michael-jordan/feed/ 0 Charlotte Hornets: Evaluating Terry Rozier’s extension https://hoopshabit.com/2021/08/20/charlotte-hornets-terry-rozier-extension/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/08/20/charlotte-hornets-terry-rozier-extension/#respond Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:00:30 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=434537 It’s only been two years since the Charlotte Hornets decided to move on from their star player and face of the franchise Kemba Walker. The man that had to step into his shoes has filled in admirably on the court and just got his reward for doing so. Wednesday morning it was reported by Shams […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2021/08/20/charlotte-hornets-terry-rozier-extension/feed/ 0 Charlotte Hornets: 5 household free agent targets to pair with LaMelo Ball https://hoopshabit.com/2021/07/21/charlotte-hornets-free-agent-lamelo-ball/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/07/21/charlotte-hornets-free-agent-lamelo-ball/#respond Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:05:45 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=431389 The Charlotte Hornets appear to have a generational talent on their hands in LaMelo Ball after a sensational rookie year. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft had a historic rookie season that captivated the outside world and brought the spotlight back to Charlotte for the first time in a long time. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2021/07/21/charlotte-hornets-free-agent-lamelo-ball/feed/ 0 Charlotte Hornets: 5 offseason roster moves they need to make https://hoopshabit.com/2021/07/12/charlotte-hornets-5-roster-moves-2/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/07/12/charlotte-hornets-5-roster-moves-2/#respond Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:00:27 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=432248 The Charlotte Hornets made one of the biggest moves last offseason when they acquired Gordon Hayward via a sign-and-trade. In order to do this, they waived and stretched the final year of Nicolas Batum’s contract worth $27 million. The means that Hayward will effectively cost the franchise $147 million over four years, rather than $120 million. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2021/07/12/charlotte-hornets-5-roster-moves-2/feed/ 0 Charlotte Hornets: Terry Rozier has exceeded expectations this season https://hoopshabit.com/2021/05/15/charlotte-hornets-terry-rozier-exceeded/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/05/15/charlotte-hornets-terry-rozier-exceeded/#respond Sat, 15 May 2021 16:26:42 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=428655 We’re approaching the two-year anniversary of Terry Rozier signing his three-year, $56.7 million contract with the Charlotte Hornets. Although many people didn’t believe he was worthy of the large contract, Rozier promptly silenced all his doubters by carrying the Hornets throughout the 2020-21 regular season and potentially to the playoffs. After four years of craving […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2021/05/15/charlotte-hornets-terry-rozier-exceeded/feed/ 0 Charlotte Hornets: 3 goals for the final stretch of the season https://hoopshabit.com/2021/05/10/charlotte-hornets-3-goals-final-season/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/05/10/charlotte-hornets-3-goals-final-season/#respond Mon, 10 May 2021 18:00:46 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=428306 The Charlotte Hornets have been a pleasant surprise so far this season. They got lucky in the draft with LaMelo Ball falling to pick No. 3, which the Hornets owned. Some of the things that he has done this season, including being the youngest player ever to record a triple-double, bode well for the future. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2021/05/10/charlotte-hornets-3-goals-final-season/feed/ 0 Charlotte Hornets: Why they will thrive in the play-in tournament https://hoopshabit.com/2021/05/03/charlotte-hornets-thrive-play/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/05/03/charlotte-hornets-thrive-play/#respond Mon, 03 May 2021 16:00:36 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=427923 The Charlotte Hornets have been all over the place in regards to the Eastern Conference standings this season. While the season is coming to a close, the Hornets are regaining health in their team as they build momentum for the approaching playoffs. The team has positioned themselves to be a contending team, however, they might […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2021/05/03/charlotte-hornets-thrive-play/feed/ 0 Charlotte Hornets: No one can stop Miles Bridges in April. Can it – and will it – persist? https://hoopshabit.com/2021/04/13/charlotte-hornets-miles-bridges/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/04/13/charlotte-hornets-miles-bridges/#respond Tue, 13 Apr 2021 18:06:45 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=426722 There is no proper way to describe the latest at-the-rim detonation from Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges. You just have to see it. https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1381324034378371074?s=20 Seriously, what else is there to say? Sure, it’s something you could unpack frame by frame, detailing Bridges’ footwork and his reaction to that of Bogdanovic, or the fact that the […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2021/04/13/charlotte-hornets-miles-bridges/feed/ 0 Charlotte Hornets: Pass or pursue on these 3 NBA trade deadline rumors https://hoopshabit.com/2021/03/16/charlotte-hornets-nba-trade-deadline/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/03/16/charlotte-hornets-nba-trade-deadline/#respond Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:00:27 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=424946 What a year so far for the Charlotte Hornets. For a franchise that has not been a part of the national discourse much since their return to the league, this year has been magical. Much of that is due to the presumptive Rookie of the Year LaMelo Ball changing the entire personality of the franchise. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2021/03/16/charlotte-hornets-nba-trade-deadline/feed/ 0 Charlotte Hornets: LaMelo Ball is surpassing the limits of a rookie https://hoopshabit.com/2021/03/12/charlotte-hornets-lamelo-ball-limits/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/03/12/charlotte-hornets-lamelo-ball-limits/#respond Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:00:55 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=424627 The Charlotte Hornets are fun. No disrespect to Kemba Walker, but I’m not sure I ever went out of my way to watch a Hornets game before this season. But there’s plenty of reasons to love this squad. Gordon Hayward is a perfect fit, Terry Rozier is clutch, Miles Bridges can fly, and play-by-play man […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2021/03/12/charlotte-hornets-lamelo-ball-limits/feed/ 0 Charlotte Hornets: Terry Rozier is playing up to his contract https://hoopshabit.com/2021/02/20/charlotte-hornets-terry-rozier-contract-2/ https://hoopshabit.com/2021/02/20/charlotte-hornets-terry-rozier-contract-2/#respond Sat, 20 Feb 2021 15:00:24 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=423198 Terry Rozier and the Charlotte Hornets were a match made in haste. With Kemba Walker set to depart for the Boston Celtics, Charlotte worked out a sign-and-trade that netted Rozier and a second-round pick (used on Grant Riller). Rozier signed a three-year, $58 million contract and replaced the best player in Hornets franchise history. No pressure. The […]

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