Tag: Charlotte Hornets

Hornets’ Biyombo has surgery for chronic knee injury

Brandon King

Tuesday, Charlotte Hornets center Bismack Biyombo underwent arthroscopic on his left knee to address an chronic injury. In his 54 appearances last season the big man averaged 4.4 points and 4.6 rebounds in 14.5 minutes per contest. This is his second run with the franchise, he was acquired by the Hornets ( the Bobcats at the time) via a 2011 draft night trade after being originally selected 7th overall by the Sacramento Kings. He was reacquired as part of a three-team trade with the Orlando Magic on July 8, 2018.…

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Bulls, Hornets and Magic finalize three-team trade

Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski The Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets are putting the finishing touches on a swap amongst the clubs that would send center Timofey Mozgof ( who was just involved in the Dwight Howard trade, which just became official yesterday) to the Magic, center Bismack Biyombo to the Hornets and guard Julyan Stone to the Bulls. The Bulls also send Jerian Grant to the Magic. Sources: Three-team trade agreed in principle. https://t.co/Ydrx3Ul3lV — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 8, 2018 Deal includes Bulls guard Jerian Grant…

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Charlotte Hornets to finalize hiring of Spurs’ Assistant James Borrego as Head Coach

Brandon King

It appears that after parting ways with Steve Clifford, the Charlotte Hornets have found his replacement. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hornets are finishing up a deal that would make San Antonio Spurs assistant James Borrego their new head man. Spurs assistant James Borrego is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the Charlotte Hornets, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 8, 2018 It appears an extensive rebuild is on the horizon for the Hornets, and at only 41 years old, Borrego has…

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Hornets to interview David Fizdale and Ettore Messina

Brandon King

The Hornets broke Steve Clifford off on April 13 after compiling a 196-214 record in five seasons , including a disappointing 36-46 each of the past two years. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Charlotte Hornets will interview David Fizdale and Ettore Messina “in the coming days.” Fizdale was fired by the Memphis Grizzlies in November and has been mentioned as a possible candidate for nearly every team with a coaching opening this season. Messina, who is currently an assistant with the San Antonio Spurs, has spent the majority…

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