NBA: Steve Clifford ends tenure as Hornets’ winningest coach

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford directs his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long) CLEVELAND — Steve Clifford ended his Charlotte coaching tenure on Sunday as the winningest coach in NBA franchise history. Clifford expects to remain with…

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Trail Blazers beat Hornets to snap 10-game skid

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson brings the ball upcourt during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) CHARLOTTE, N.C.— Scoot Henderson had 22 points and 10 assists and the Portland Trail Blazers beat Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets…

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Clippers continue dominance of Hornets

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (13) shoots over Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, March 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Paul George knocked down eight 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 41 points, and the Los Angeles…

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Magic clinch at least a play-in spot with win over Hornets

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) goes up to shoot as forward Jonathan Isaac, right, and Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) look on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) ORLANDO, Florida — Cole Anthony scored 17 of his 21 points…

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Bucks blow out Hornets for third consecutive victory

Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks apparently just needed the All-Star break to discover how to play winning basketball under new coach Doc Rivers. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points,…

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Domestic violence charges against Hornets’ Miles Bridges dropped

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) brings the ball upcourt against Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Criminal charges connected to a domestic violence case against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges were…

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Hornets send Gordon Hayward to Thunder

FILE – Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward brings the ball upcourt against the Denver Nuggets during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired often-injured small forward Gordon Hayward from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard…

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Pacers overcome Brandon Miller career-high, Hornets

El base de los Hornets de Charlotte Ish Smith intenta robarle el balón al alero de los Pacers de Indiana Pascal Siakam en el encuentro de la NBA el domingo 4 de febrero del 2024. (AP Foto/Matt Kelley) CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Pascal Siakam had 25 points, nine assists and eight rebounds and the Indiana…

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Knicks’ Julius Randle out vs Hornets with dislocated shoulder

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle, top, is fouled by Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., center left during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie) NEW YORK — Julius Randle won’t play for the New York Knicks on Monday in Charlotte…

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Pelicans set franchise record for 3s in win over Hornets

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) moves the ball down court against Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. The Pelicans won 132-112. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) NEW ORLEANS— Brandon Ingram put an emphatic, crowd-pleasing end to his recent…

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