2023/24 In-Season NBA Trades
2023/11/2023-24-in-season-nba-trades.htmlHornets acquire Davis Bertans, Vasilije Micic, Tre Mann, the Rockets' 2024 second-round pick, the Sixers' 2025 second-round pick, and cash ($1.5MM). … So, if a player has been dealt multiple times, the first team listed as having acquired him is the one that ended up with him.
Top 50 NBA Free Agents Of 2022
2022/06/top-50-nba-free-agents-of-2022.htmlA key reserve for the Hornets, Martin averaged an extra 10 minutes per game in his third NBA season and improved his numbers across the board, setting new career highs in PPG (7.7), RPG (4.0), APG (2.5), SPG (1.2), FG% (.482), and 3PT% (.384). … Still, the Pistons gave up multiple second-round picks to acquire him at the 2022 trade deadline and, by all accounts, want to re-sign him to a multiyear contract.
Community Shootaround: Which Team Has Had Best 2021 Offseason?
2021/08/community-shootaround-which-team-has-had-best-2021-offseason.htmlThe Wizards, Hornets, Heat, Jazz, and Pistons also made the top 10. … However, I didn't like the price Chicago paid to get DeRozan, who will earn $27MM+ per year for the next three seasons and cost a first-round pick to acquire via sign-and-trade.
NBA 2021 Free Agency: Day 1 Recap
2021/08/nba-2021-free-agency-day-1-recap.htmlThe Pelicans are expected to acquire Devonte' Graham in a sign-and-trade deal with the Hornets in exchange for New Orleans' own 2022 first-round pick (top-14 protected). … The Heat are expected to acquire Kyle Lowry in a sign-and-trade deal with the Raptors that will involve Goran Dragic and Precious Achiuwa, but the full terms aren't yet known.
Free Agent Rumors: Dinwiddie, Ball, DeRozan, Pistons, Clippers
2021/08/free-agent-rumors-dinwiddie-ball-derozan-pistons-clippers.htmlFinally, Hollinger mentions an intriguing double sign-and-trade possibility that would send Lonzo to the Hornets to team up with his brother LaMelo Ball, with Devonte' Graham going to the Pelicans. … As Hollinger points out, if the Wizards expand their Russell Westbrook trade with the Lakers to include Brooklyn, they could theoretically flip Kyle Kuzma to the Nets and acquire Dinwiddie via sign-and-trade while also taking on Jordan's contract.
Hornets Add Gordon Hayward Via Sign-And-Trade With Celtics
2020/11/hornets-add-gordon-hayward-via-sign-and-trade-with-celtics.html2:42pm: The Hornets have completed their acquisition of Gordon Hayward, having officially added the veteran free agent forward via a sign-and-trade deal with the Celtics. … That $27.9MM trade exception - which is the largest in NBA history, per Marks - can be used to acquire one or more players earning up to that amount without having to send out any salary, giving Boston an intriguing weapon on the trade market over the next 12 months.
Nicolas Batum Waived By Hornets, Plans To Sign With Clippers
2020/11/nicolas-batum-waived-by-hornets-plans-to-sign-with-clippers.htmlAs expected, the Hornets have waived veteran forward Nicolas Batum, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). … Although that won't happen, that doesn't mean that Hayward can't still be acquired via sign-and-trade.
Eastern Notes: Hampton, Donovan, Hornets, Wizards
2020/09/eastern-notes-hampton-donovan-hornets-wizards.htmlIn his latest mailbag, Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer explores if the Hornets could trade Nicolas Batum's contract and potential draft options at No. … However, Sankofa notes that the Pistons could potentially move down and acquire another first-round selection.
2020 NBA Offseason Preview: Charlotte Hornets
2020/09/2020-nba-offseason-preview-charlotte-hornets.htmlToday, we're focusing on the Charlotte Hornets. … 38), but had acquired picks from the Cavaliers and Celtics at Nos.
Hornets Notes: Free Agency, Draft, Bacon
2020/06/hornets-notes-free-agency-draft-bacon.htmlHornets president of basketball operations Mitch Kupchak made it clear earlier in the 2019/20 league year that he doesn't expect his team to be a major player in free agency during the 2020 offseason, despite projecting to be one of the few clubs with real cap room. … "We'll look to acquire talent via trades and depending on the circumstances, we will look at the potential of a strategic free-agent signing," the Hornets' executive said, per Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer (Twitter link).
Hornets Notes: Drummond, Draft, Batum
2019/11/hornets-notes-drummond-draft-batum.htmlThe Pistons' asking price for Andre Drummond would have to be pretty low for the Hornets to trade for the center, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer contends. … The scribe believes that Charlotte shouldn't part with young players or serious draft capital to acquire Drummond in part, because of the risk that he would just leave next summer in free agency.
Hornets Notes: Batum, Walker, Offseason Plans
2019/04/hornets-notes-batum-walker-offseason-plans.htmlHornets coach James Borrego isn't sure how Nicolas Batum fits into his plans for next season, Borrego admits to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer. … Unrestricted free agent Kemba Walker was unhappy that an attempt to acquire veteran center Marc Gasol from Memphis before the February trade deadline fell through, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (hat tip to NBC Sports' Dan Feldman).
Five NBA Offseason Storylines Still Worth Watching
2018/08/five-nba-offseason-storylines-still-worth-watching.html(Cavaliers), Justise Winslow (Heat), Myles Turner (Pacers), Kristaps Porzingis (Knicks), Bobby Portis (Bulls), Terry Rozier (Celtics), and Frank Kaminsky (Hornets). … Will the Rockets be able to acquire another wing player?
Western Notes: James, Batum, Katsikaris, Jones
2018/07/western-notes-james-batum-katsikaris-jones.htmlThe Hornets' Nicolas Batum would be a logical target, as Bryan Kalbrosky of HoopsHype notes. … The Sixers had the salary-cap space to sign James but the Rockets would have likely required a sign-and-trade with the Cavaliers to acquire his services.
Five Key Offseason Questions: Charlotte Hornets
2017/06/five-key-offseason-questions-charlotte-hornets.htmlThe Hornets continued to yo-yo back and forth under Steve Clifford's watch in 2016/17. … The Hornets also didn't give up much to acquire Howard and to move up 10 spots in the second round of the draft, parting with Miles Plumlee and his pricey contract, plus Marco Belinelli.
Southeast Notes: Wall, Durant, Batum, Ibaka
2016/06/southeast-notes-wall-durant-batum-ibaka.htmlOf the Hornets' five free agents, Nicolas Batum is most likely to return next season, according to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. … The Magic made good on their promise to be aggressive in trying to acquire veteran help when they pulled off a deal for Serge Ibaka, writes Cody Taylor of Basketball Insiders.
Atlantic Notes: Walton, Carmelo, Brown
2016/04/reports-conflict-on-luke-walton-knicks-interview.htmlSixers coach Brett Brown is a major fan of Nicolas Batum and would also like to see Philadelphia acquire a stretch four, according to Bob Cooney of the Philadelphia Daily News, who looks at ways the team with the league's worst record can improve.
Hornets Acquire Courtney Lee In Three-Teamer
2016/02/hornets-to-acquire-courtney-lee.html6:45pm: Courtney Lee is headed to Charlotte as part of a three-team deal involving the Grizzlies, Heat and Hornets, all of whom have officially announced the trade that Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports originally reported. … Hairston, Charlotte's 2018 second-rounder and Brooklyn's 2019 second-rounder, which the Hornets acquired this past summer.
Eastern Notes: Ainge, Jefferson, Wizards
2015/12/eastern-notes-ainge-jefferson-wizards.htmlWith Al Jefferson in the final year of his contract the Hornets could look to trade him prior to this season's deadline, a prospect that will be made more challenging by team needing to recoup more than just expiring contracts in any swap, Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer writes. … The Celtics are seeking to acquire a player who is a reliable scorer, especially during crunch time, Chris Forsberg of ESPN.com relays.
And-Ones: Batum, Mavs, Celtics
2015/11/and-ones-batum-mavs-celtics.htmlAlthough he was initially shocked by the June trade that sent him from the Blazers to the Hornets, Nicolas Batum said he has embraced his new role with his new team and doesn't harbor any ill will toward Portland, Jason Quick of CSNNW.com details. … Dwight Powell and Raymond Felton were both "throw-ins" who helped the Mavs acquire Rajon Rondo and Tyson Chandler in respective deals, but it's Powell and Felton who are still with Dallas and playing as if they were the cornerstones of the trades, Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning News opines.
Southeast Rumors: Wizards, Lamb, Hawks
2015/10/southeast-rumors-wizards-lamb-hawks.htmlShooting guard Jeremy Lamb has the most upside among the Hornets' offseason acquisitions, Ken Berger of CBS Sports opines. … The Hornets' front office tried to acquire Lamb long before he was finally made available by the Thunder, Berger adds.
Hornets Acquire Jeremy Lamb
2015/06/hornets-acquire-jeremy.htmlTHURSDAY, 12:18pm: The Thunder issued a press release confirming that they have acquired Ridnour and a conditional 2016 second round pick from the Hornets in exchange for Lamb. … The Hornets acquired Ridnour when they agreed to move Barnes to Memphis.
Hornets Acquire Nicolas Batum
2015/06/hornets-acquire-nicolas.html6:08 pm: The Blazers and Hornets are finalizing a deal that would send Nicolas Batum to Charlotte in exchange for Noah Vonleh and Gerald Henderson, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reports (Twitter link). … The Yahoo! scribe had reported earlier today that the Hornets were seeking to acquire a wing player in advance of the NBA Draft, but Wojnarowski had relayed that the team was aggressively shopping big man Cody Zeller.
Broussard On Gasol, Rondo, Ellis, Beasley, Kaman
2012/02/broussard-on-gasol-rondo-ellis-beasley-kaman.htmlThe Hornets' asking price for Chris Kaman has dropped since earlier in the season. … I imagine they'd also prefer to use their trade exception to acquire a point guard.
Timberwolves Targeting Andrei Kirilenko
2012/07/timberwolves-targeting-andrei-kirilenko.htmlThe T-Wolves have entered three-way trade talks with the Suns and Hornets in an effort to clear cap space. … While the move is more about cap space for Minnesota, the team would also acquire a pair of second-round picks from the Hornets, according to Wojnarowski.