Charlotte Hornets Coverage
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Hornets president: 'Our hope is to be able to resume our season, and then go into the playoffs and be able to finish the season out.'
Fred Whitefield joined to talk about the return of the NBA season, making sure employees and players are safe, trying to get events back into the Spectrum Center, how he met Michael Jordan, and what watching The Last Dance has been like for him. -
Whitfield profiles 40 years of friendship with Jordan
A simple meeting led to a longtime friendship and business partnership between Michael Jordan and former Campbell basketball player George Whitfield. -
Raleigh native, Charlotte Hornet Graham gives back during shutdown
Devonte Graham recently teamed up with Wingstop and Crisis Assistance Ministry in Charlotte to deliver meals to families in need. -
Hornets make plans to cover pay for part-time arena employees
Payments from the fund will assist the more than 500 part-time staff that are employed by Hornets Sports & Entertainment. These part-time employees serve in various capacities during games and events, including ushers, ticket takers, box office attendants, entertainers, public safety officers, retail staff, guest services personnel, technical operations and more. -
'Xtended' interview: Devonte Graham
The Raleigh native and Charlotte Hornets guard tells Jared Fialko how he's made a leap in his game between his first and seasons in the NBA. -
Michael Jordan announces he will sell part of Hornets franchise
Hornets owner Michael Jordan announced Saturday that Gabe Plotkin and Daniel Sundheim will join Hornets Sports & Entertainment as investors. Jordan is selling a piece of the franchise to the two, but will remain the majority owner. -
Our TakeBrownlow's Twitter Mailbag: Patriotism, the Hornets, Stranger Things and more
In this week's Twitter Mailbag, Brownlow conquers the important questions like why do people continue to live in Hawkins, Indiana? That, plus why are the Hornets, who is her new Brenton Bersin of the Panthers and how patriotic are the World Cup champions? -
Hornets' Kemba Walker near top of wish list for Celtics
There's expected to be the normal frenzy when NBA free agency begins on Sunday. One of the free agents at the top of the list is Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker. -
Game On or Game Over with Vashti Hurt: How will Cam Newton's rumored breakup with his girlfriend affect him on the field?
Reese, K-Mac, Jasmyn and Candace Cooper are joined by Vashti Hurt, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Carolina Blitz (carolinablitz.com), for the rapid-fire segment "Game On or Game Over." This week's topics include: Panthers' quarterback Cam Newton reportedly splitting with the mother of his 3 children, Kia Proctor, as well as whether or not the Hornets should do everything in their power to keep Kemba Walker in Charlotte and if even their best effort would convince him to stay. -
Best of the Sports Shop (April 11, 2019)
The Sports Shop with Reese & K-Mac, heard weekday mornings from 6-9 on Buzz Sports Radio. It's "Throwback Thursday" as Reese, K-Mac, Jasmyn and actress/model Yesse Rodriguez take it back to 1997 for the bumper music. The crew also discusses the Charlotte Hornets missing out on the NBA Playoffs and whether or not Kemba Walker will be back with the team next season. The crew also discusses Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitski playing their final NBA games last night as well as the aftermath of Magic Johnson's resignation as Lakers' President of Basketball Operations. Also, Terry Johnson of SpokeHub joins the crew in-studio for another edition of "Around The Hub." -
Courtside with Chasity Melvin: My pick to win the national championship is...
Chasity Melvin, NC State women's basketball great, former WNBA All-Star and assistant coach with the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA's G-League, joins the Sports Shop to reflect on her first season with the Swarm as well as examine the Charlotte Hornets' playoff chances. Melvin also gives her picks for the men's and women's Final Four and which men's and women's team she likes to win the national championship. -
Game On or Game Over with Vashti Hurt: Does UNC look like the best team in the NCAA Tournament right now?
Reese, K-Mac, Jasmyn and Candace Cooper are joined by Vashti Hurt, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Carolina Blitz (carolinablitz.com), for the rapid-fire segment "Game On or Game Over." Topics this week include: the state of UNC and Duke Basketball heading into the NCAA Tournament, whether or not the Charlotte Hornets' recent string of wins will hurt their draft position and who should be the next Carolina Panther inducted into the team's ring of honor. -
Courtside with Chasity Melvin: At the end of the day, your gratitude determines your altitude
Chasity Melvin, NC State women's basketball great, former WNBA All-Star and new assistant coach with the Greensboro Swarm of NBA's G-League, joins the Sports Shop to discuss a variety of topics including NC State's men's basketball team advancing in the NIT as well as how she feels NC State's women will perform in the NCAA Tournament. Melvin also chimes in on the playoff hopes for the Hornets and Swarm as well as which teams could pose problems in the NBA Playoffs. -
Courtside with Chasity Melvin: LeBron James passed Michael Jordan, but life doesn't always go the way you expect
Chasity Melvin, NC State women's basketball great, former WNBA All-Star and new assistant coach with the Greensboro Swarm of NBA's G-League, joins the Sports Shop to discuss both the Swarm and the Hornets fighting to make the playoffs in the G-League and in the NBA. Melvin also shares her thoughts on LeBron James passing his idol, Michael Jordan, for 4th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list last night and also honors Gayle King as her True Sport of the Week for her R. Kelly interview. -
Game On or Game Over with Vashti Hurt: Will Zion Williamson play for Duke tonight?
Reese, K-Mac, Jasmyn and Candace Cooper are joined by Vashti Hurt, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Carolina Blitz (carolinablitz.com), for the rapid-fire segment "Game On or Game Over?" Topics this week include Zion Williamson's status for Duke's game tonight against Wake Forest, whether or not the Hornets should tank for a better position in the NBA Draft and whether or not UNC freshman Coby White declares for the NBA Draft after this season. -
Game On or Game Over with Vashti Hurt: Did Michael Jordan have to keep a low profile during NBA All-Star Weekend?
Reese, K-Mac, Jasmyn and Candace Cooper are joined by Vashti Hurt, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Carolina Blitz (carolinablitz.com), for the rapid-fire segment "Game On or Game Over?" Topics this week include: Charlotte Hornets' owner Michael Jordan not being the center of attention during All-Star Weekend, UNC's Coby White admitting he used to be a Duke fan before Wednesday's UNC-Duke showdown and whether or not UNC vs. Duke is the best rivalry in sports. -
League Pass Lair
Brian Geisinger and Brenden Whitted join Adam and Joe inside the "League Pass Lair" to discuss all things NBA including Dell Demps getting fired, if the NBA All-Star game is still fun and who the all time Charlotte Hornet is. -
Sports Shop Check-In: What does hosting the NBA All-Star Game mean to the city of Charlotte?
The Sports Shop welcomes Creative Cutz in Charlotte and Studio 3 Hair Gallery in Charlotte for the Sports Shop Check-In. This week's question is: What does hosting the NBA All-Star Game mean to the city of Charlotte? -
Fred Whitfield: The NBA All-Star Game will be the biggest sporting event our state has ever hosted
Fred Whitfield, President and Vice Chairman of the Charlotte Hornets, joins the Sports Shop to discuss this weekend's NBA All-Star festivities taking place in Charlotte and what hosting the All-Star Game means to him, the franchise and to the state of North Carolina after losing the game two years ago due to House Bill 2. -
Courtside with Chasity Melvin: I've seen comebacks like Duke's happen in my games in the G-League
Chasity Melvin, NC State women's basketball great, former WNBA All-Star and new assistant coach with the Greensboro Swarm of NBA's G-League, joins the Sports Shop to discuss a variety of topics, including Duke's comeback victory over Louisville last night as well as whether or not Kemba Walker will return to the Hornets next season. Melvin also discusses LaVar Ball's impact on basketball and honors rapper Cardi B as her True Sport of the Week. Melvin then closes out by dropping bars "At The End of The Day."