March 2016 Charlotte Hornets Wiretap

Jorge Gutierrez Signs 10-Day Contract With Hornets

Feb 20, 2016 1:45 PM

Jorge Gutierrez has been signed to a 10-day contract by the Charlotte Hornets.

Gutierrez rejoined the Charge on December 9th after beginning the season with the Milwaukee Bucks and has played in 22 games (20 starts), averaging 11.3 points on .431 shooting with 4.2 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 2.2 steals in 27.9 minutes per games.

Gutierrez, 27, ranked third in the D-League in steals per game and has helped Canton win 14 of their last 16 games, including two seven-game win streaks. He recorded his third career triple-double in a win over Los Angeles on January 9th by scoring 18 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing 10 assists in 36 minutes. He also had six games this season with four or more steals.

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Tags: Jorge Gutierrez, Charlotte Hornets, Cleveland Charge, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, D-League Teams

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Hornets Offered Al Jefferson, Spencer Hawes To Rockets For Dwight Howard

Feb 18, 2016 9:45 AM

The Charlotte Hornets offered Al Jefferson and Spencer Hawes to the Houston Rockets for Dwight Howard.

Howard's agent, Dan Fegan, and the Rockets are working on a trade before the deadline.

Howard can become a free agent this offseason and will command a max contract the Rockets appear hesitant to sign him to.

“I don’t think they want to be left holding the bag," said one rival general manager.

The Miami Heat are also considering a Howard deal.

Frank Isola/New York Daily News

Tags: Dwight Howard, Al Jefferson, Spencer Hawes, Charlotte Hornets, Houston Rockets, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Hornets, Rockets Discuss Dwight Howard Trade

Feb 16, 2016 4:46 PM

The Houston Rockets and Charlotte Hornets have discussed a trade involving Dwight Howard.

The two sides have been unable to find a workable deal to date.

The Rockets are exploring a deal of Howard ahead of his anticipated free agency and want at least one future first round pick for him.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Dwight Howard, Charlotte Hornets, Houston Rockets, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Hornets Acquire Courtney Lee From Grizzlies In Three-Way Deal With Heat

Feb 16, 2016 3:49 PM

The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade Courtney Lee to the Charlotte Hornets for PJ Hairston, Brian Roberts and two second round picks.

The Miami Heat will acquire Roberts in the deal, sending two second round picks included in the trade to the Grizzlies as well as Chris Andersen. One of the picks will be heavily protected.

The Grizzlies will acquire four second round picks in total.

The Hornets will send their pick from 2018 and the 2019 pick belonging to the Brooklyn Nets.

Lee is in the final season of his contract.

Adrian Wojnarowski/The Vertical

Tags: Courtney Lee, P.J. Hairston, Brian Roberts, Charlotte Hornets, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Michael Kidd-Gilchrist To Undergo Surgery On Torn Labrum

Feb 16, 2016 12:05 PM

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will undergo season ending shoulder surgery.

Kidd-Gilchrist tore his labrum for the second time this season.

Kidd-Gilchrist suffered the initial injury in the preseason.

Adrian Wojnarowski/The Vertical

Tags: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Charlotte Hornets, NBA, NBA Injury

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Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Suffers Dislocated Right Shoulder

Feb 11, 2016 3:18 PM

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has suffered a dislocated right shoulder.

Kidd-Gilchrist also suffered a torn labrum and dislocation in his right shoulder in the preseason.

The Charlotte Hornets confirmed on Thursday that Kidd-Gilchrist suffered a torn labrum.

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Tags: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Charlotte Hornets, NBA, NBA Injury

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