Morant, Zion headline NBA's All-Rookie 1st Team
Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke, Kendrick Nunn, Zion Williamson and Eric Paschall round out the NBA's All-Rookie First Team.
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
23-42, 3rd in Southeast
- 1/10L 109-92
- 1/12L 100-92
- 1/13L 115-112
- 1/15L 100-86
- 1/20L 106-83
- 1/24L 116-103
- 1/28W 97-92
- 1/30L 121-107
- 2/1L 114-90
- 2/3L 112-100
- 2/4L 125-110
- 2/8L 116-100
- 2/10W 87-76
- 2/12W 115-108
- 2/20W 103-93
- 2/22L 115-86
- 2/25L 119-80
- 2/26W 107-101
- 2/28W 99-96
- 3/1L 93-85
- 3/3L 104-103
- 3/5L 114-112
- 3/7W 108-99
- 3/9L 143-138
- 3/11W 109-98
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Hornets broadcaster won't return due to tweet
Hornets radio broadcaster John Focke will not return to his role after violating the team's social media policy when he used a racial slur in a tweet about a playoff game between the Nuggets and Jazz, it was announced Thursday.
Michael Jordan joins DraftKings as special adviser
NBA legend Michael Jordan is taking an equity stake in DraftKings in exchange for becoming a special adviser to the sports betting and fantasy sports company.
Hornets' new jerseys inspired by team's past
The Hornets' new look features double pinstripes on the jersey, a look similar to what the franchise used from 1997 to 2002.
Spike Lee sees MJ as a great influence for the other NBA owners (2:10)
Sources: MJ key liaison between owners, players
During the owners' virtual meeting Thursday, Michael Jordan was a voice of reason, urging other owners to allow players to express their frustrations and concerns before offering any of their own solutions, sources told ESPN.
Timberwolves win lottery, Warriors to pick No. 2 (0:33)
Timberwolves win top pick in NBA draft lottery
Minnesota won the NBA draft lottery on Thursday, with Golden State, Charlotte and Chicago rounding out the top four.
Paul Sabin ESPN Analytics
ESPN's draft model projects the RPM of each player's 4th season based on scout's rankings, adjusted college and international stats, and AAU stats. Top 14 for the 2020 draft:
Hornets suspend broadcaster for 'mistyped' slur
Hornets radio broadcaster John Focke said he made a "horrific error" when he used the N-word instead of the word "Nuggets" on Twitter. He apologized and has been suspended indefinitely.
The logistics of a non-playoff NBA bubble in Chicago (1:10)
Sources: NBA in talks on non-playoff 'bubble'
Details are being discussed for a second bubble for the eight NBA teams not invited to Florida, and some teams continue to push for an alternative plan that would enable them to hold mini-camps within their local markets, sources told ESPN.
MJ to Hornets: Call out teammates, skip comfort
Charlotte Hornets players say Michael Jordan spoke to them recently about what it takes to be a champion, emphasizing the need for accountability -- even if it means making teammates uncomfortable.
Big fish: Jordan, crew reel in 442-pound monster
Michael Jordan and the crew on his boat, Catch 23, entered this year's Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament and reeled in a 442.3-pound blue marlin on Tuesday.
Hornets' Monk reinstated from drug suspension
Hornets guard Malik Monk has been reinstated following his suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.
JB Bickerstaff and James Borrego
Cleveland Cavaliers coach JB Bickerstaff and Charlotte Hornets coach James Borrego join The Woj Pod to discuss the difficulties of their teams getting left behind from the NBA's restart in Orlando, the shutdown's impact on rebuilding organizations, the NBA coaches association's resolve to impact race in America and much more.
Sources: Ousted NBA teams mull joint workouts
Most of the eight NBA teams whose seasons have ended are pushing to engage in joint practices as ramp-ups for regional summer leagues in August, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The complications around offseason ideas for eliminated NBA teams (1:06)
MJ, 'pained and plain angry,' joins call for change
Michael Jordan said he was "truly pained and plain angry" over the death of George Floyd as he joined countless others in the sports world to call for change on Sunday.
Poll: 73% of fans say Jordan better than LeBron
Michael Jordan or LeBron James? For NBA fans, the debate over the better NBA player will never end -- but at the moment, MJ clearly has more fans in his corner.
The Hoop Collective: "The Last Dance" And How Big NBA Names Could Become Available
The 1997-98 season didn't need to be "the last dance" for Jordan's Bulls, Ramona Shelburne explains to Brian Windhorst and Kirk Goldsberry. Plus, the crew discusses potential modifications to the CBA and how they might lead to some "big-time" players suddenly hitting the open market (27:30).
Big Z
Stugotz and Stanczyk compile a top 5 of athletes whose last names start with a Z before talking to Cody Zeller about trying to learn how to play the guitar, the time he accidentally big timed Michael Jordan, and who would be on the all-time Hornets team.
GOATs on GOATs: LeBron and MJ in their own words
LeBron James or Michael Jordan? You've heard everyone else's take, but let's look back at what the two GOATs have said about each other since they first met back in 2001.
Borrego: Players will need time to get in shape
Hornets coach James Borrego said if the NBA returns to action this season, some players could need "multiple weeks'' to get back into true basketball shape.
2020 Southeast Standings Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 44 | 29 | .603 | - | L2 |
| Orlando | 33 | 40 | .452 | 11 | W1 |
| Charlotte | 23 | 42 | .354 | 17 | W1 |
| Washington | 25 | 47 | .347 | 18.5 | W1 |
| Atlanta | 20 | 47 | .299 | 21 | L1 |
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2019-20 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game102.930th
Rebounds Per Game42.826th
Assists Per Game23.819th
Points Allowed109.612th
Injuries
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Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
| 2017-18 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2016-17 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2015-16 | 48 | 34 | .585 |