Pels land Hornets PG Graham in sign-and-trade
Devonte' Graham's new deal with the New Orleans Pelicans is worth $47 million over four years.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
33-39, 4th in Southeast
- 4/4L 116-86
- 4/7W 113-102
- 4/9W 127-119
- 4/11L 105-101
- 4/13L 101-93
- 4/14L 103-90
- 4/16L 130-115
- 4/18W 109-101
- 4/20L 109-97
- 4/22L 108-91
- 4/23W 108-102
- 4/25W 125-104
- 4/27L 114-104
- 4/28L 120-111
- 5/1W 107-94
- 5/2L 121-111
- 5/4W 102-99
- 5/6L 120-99
- 5/7W 122-112
- 5/9L 112-110
- 5/11L 117-112
- 5/13L 113-90
- 5/15L 118-109
- 5/16L 115-110
- 5/18L 144-117
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NBA trade grades: Who wins the Devonte' Graham deal?
The Pelicans filled a need at guard after trading away Lonzo Ball. What type of impact can Devonte' Graham make in New Orleans?
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NBA trade grades: Who won the Hornets-Knicks draft night deal?
After picking No. 11, the Hornets got back into the first round to add depth to their frontcourt.
Kai Jones' NBA draft profile (0:22)
James Bouknight's NBA draft profile (0:26)
NBA trade grades: What moving Mason Plumlee to Charlotte means for the Pistons and Hornets
The Pistons sent center Mason Plumlee to the Hornets in a move to create some cap flexibility.
Cody Zeller and Mike Schmitz
Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller on his part in the wild 2013 NBA Draft that included Giannis, his looming free agency, how to embrace your role in the league, much more. Plus, ESPN Draft Analyst Mike Schmitz on the latest ahead of Thursday night's draft.
Sources: 3 USA Select Team players in protocols
Immanuel Quickley, Miles Bridges and P.J. Washington were away from the USA Select Team for practice at UNLV on Thursday.
Warriors, Magic each walk away with two NBA draft lottery picks (2:26)
Ball, Edwards headline NBA All-Rookie teams
LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards were joined by Tyrese Haliburton, Saddiq Bey and Jae'Sean Tate on the All-Rookie First Team. Immanuel Quickley, Desmond Bane, Isaiah Stewart, Isaac Okoro and Patrick Williams made the Second Team.
Michael Jordan catches 25-pound dolphinfish at Big Rock tournament
The GOAT is back on a boat. Michael Jordan and the crew of Catch 23 returned to sea for the 2021 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament in North Carolina and reeled in a 25-pound dolphinfish.
Keyshawn's top five future faces of the NBA (2:49)
LaMelo Ball has priceless reaction to winning ROY (1:34)
Ball tops Edwards, Haliburton for NBA top rookie
Hornets guard LaMelo was announced as the NBA Rookie of the Year on Wednesday night, after a stellar debut season in Charlotte despite missing 21 games.
LaMelo Ball over Anthony Edwards for Rookie of the Year? The NBA had some thoughts
LaMelo Ball has reportedly won the 2020-21 NBA Rookie of the Year award over Anthony Edwards ... and some NBA players reacted.
Is LaMelo Ball the right choice for Rookie of the Year? (0:34)
LaMelo to release NFTs tied to NBA performance
Charlotte Hornets star and NBA Rookie of the Year candidate LaMelo Ball will release a collection of dynamic nonfungible tokens (NFTs) whose value will be directly tied to his accomplishments on the hardwood, ESPN has learned.
Reports: Hornets picking up option on Borrego
The Hornets are picking up the team option on coach James Borrego's contract for next season, according to multiple reports.
NBA experts' predictions for Round 1
How many upsets will happen in Round 1? Our experts make their picks for every playoff series.
Jokic, Curry, Embiid named finalists for MVP
Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid would become the first center since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 to win MVP, while Stephen Curry would become one of the nine players in history to win the award three times.
Pacers keep foot on gas, rout Hornets to move on
The Pacers kept up the intensity for 48 minutes and blew out the Hornets 144-117 on Tuesday night to advance to the next stage of the play-in tournament.
Sabonis leads Pacers past Hornets 144-117 in play-in round
— Domantas Sabonis had 14 points, 21 rebounds and nine assists, and the short-handed Indiana Pacers routed the Charlotte Hornets 144-117 in the Eastern Conference’s first play-in game Tuesday night.
How the Hornets should approach the upcoming offseason
Charlotte lost in the play-in round, but has a solid base to build upon moving forward.
Run it back: Top moments of the 2020-21 NBA season (2:38)
2020-21 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 41 | 31 | .569 | - | W4 |
| Miami | 40 | 32 | .556 | 1 | W1 |
| Washington | 34 | 38 | .472 | 7 | W2 |
| Charlotte | 33 | 39 | .458 | 8 | L5 |
| Orlando | 21 | 51 | .292 | 20 | L7 |
2020-21 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 Game109.523rd
Rebounds Per Game43.819th
Assists Per Game26.8Tied-5th
Points Allowed112.720th
Injuries
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(11) | James Bouknight | SG | Connecticut |
| 2(26) | Scottie Lewis | SG | Florida |
| 2(27) | Balsa Koprivica | C | Florida State |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 23 | 42 | .354 |
| 2018-19 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
| 2017-18 | 36 | 46 | .439 |