March 2016 Charlotte Hornets Wiretap

Cody Zeller, Hornets Agree To Four-Year, $56M Extension

Oct 31, 2016 10:52 PM

Cody Zeller and the Charlotte Hornets have agreed upon a four-year, $56 million contract extension.

The two sides reached a deal within two hours of the deadline.

Zeller was the fourth overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.

Zeller averaged 8.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per game last season.

Adrian Wojnarowski/The Vertical

Tags: Cody Zeller, Charlotte Hornets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Clifford: I've Never Seen Anyone Improve Skill Level Like MKG

Oct 26, 2016 11:09 AM

The Charlotte Hornets are optimistic on the development of Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, who was limited to just seven games during the 15-16 season.

The Hornets want Kidd-Gilchrist to shoot when he's open. Kidd-Gilchrist came into the NBA as a lockdown defender that needed to develop as a shooter.

"In my 17 years in the league, I've never seen anyone improve his skill level the way he has," Steve Clifford said. "Look: You can't be a great player if you can't shoot from range. We think MKG is going to do that. He's going to make corner 3s."

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Tags: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Charlotte Hornets, NBA, NBA B-Ball IQ

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RealGM Radio: Southeast Division With Mike Prada, Adi Joseph

Oct 25, 2016 4:50 PM

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux), Mike Prada of SB Nation (@MikePradaSBN) and Adi Joseph of the Sporting News (@AdiJoseph) break down the NBA’s Southeast Division.

In the offseason review, they pick who got better and worse, discuss notable moves (9:45) and choose the Southeast’s best newcomer (32:44).

In the season preview, they rank the teams 1-5 (53:35), predict how many playoff teams will come out of the division (55:07), choose breakout players (1:01:21) and much more.

 

 

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Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards, NBA, RealGM Radio

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Michael Jordan Credited For Having Key Role In CBA Talks

Oct 22, 2016 10:36 PM

Michael Jordan has played a key role in the NBA's collective bargaining agreement negotiations with the players that are nearing completion.

"Let me just single out one owner in particular, Michael Jordan," Silver said during his upbeat update on CBA negotiations this week following the Board of Governors meetings in Manhattan.

"I think having Michael Jordan as part of our negotiating committee, the unique perspective he brings to the bargaining table because of his playing career, having been, of course, a superstar player. Now for players to see him in that position, it doesn't mean that if Michael says it, it necessarily means that they accept that as the position they should take. But I think that's really added a special element unique to this league."

Jordan bought a minority stake in the then-Charlotte Bobcats in 2006 and became majority owner in 2010.

"I think [Jordan's presence], that added an enormous amount to the atmosphere in the room," Silver said.

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Tags: Charlotte Hornets, NBA, NBA CBA

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Marvin Williams Suffers Fractured Finger

Oct 19, 2016 2:03 PM

Marvin Williams has suffered a non-displaced fracture in the middle finger of his left hand.

Williams will be re-evaluated on Oct. 25th.

Williams re-signed with the Charlotte Hornets in the offseason on a four-year, $54.5 million deal.

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Tags: Marvin Williams, Charlotte Hornets, NBA, NBA Injury

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Hornets Not Interested In Trading For Greg Monroe

Oct 7, 2016 11:48 AM

The Charlotte Hornets are not currently interested in trading for Greg Monroe.

The Hornets have Cody Zeller and Roy Hibbert on their depth chart at center.

There had been speculation of a Jeremy Lamb and Spencer Hawes deal with the Milwaukee Bucks for Monroe.

The Bucks have interest in trading Monroe after signing him in free agency in 2015.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Greg Monroe, Charlotte Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Cody Zeller Out Indefinitely With Bone Bruise In Right Knee

Oct 6, 2016 12:01 PM

Cody Zeller is suffering from a bone bruise along his right knee that will keep him out for an indefinite amount of time.

Zeller first suffered the injury during the playoffs and it flared up during Team USA scrimmages in July.

"He’s not even doing the non-contact stuff at this stage, so he has a long way to go," said Steve Clifford.

Roy Hibbert has started for the Charlotte Hornets at center in Zeller's absence.

Rick Bonnell/Charlotte Observer

Tags: Cody Zeller, Charlotte Hornets, NBA, NBA Injury

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