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    Charlotte Hornets Franchise Information

    Have a read on below at some quick stats and facts on the Charlotte Hornets to get you started: 

    Established:1988
    Stadium:Spectrum Center
    Colours:Teal, dark purple & grey 
    Hall of Famers:Robert Parish, Alonzo Mourning & Vlade Divac
    Hall of Fame Coaches:Larry Brown
    Rivals:Miami Heat & Boston Celtics
    Legends:Larry Johnson, Muggsy Bogues, Chris Paul, Alonzo Mourning, Glen Rice, David West, Dell Curry, Baron Davis, Eddie Jones, Kendall Gill, Vlade Divac & Robert Parish
    Retired Numbers:13
    Conference: Eastern Conference
    Division:Southeast Division
    NBA Championships:None

    Charlotte Hornets History

    Founded in 1988 as part of the NBA expansion team, the Hornets played in the Eastern Southeast division in the early part of their tenure in the city. The Hornets made their NBA debut in the 1988-89 season, with their first-ever match against the Cleveland Cavaliers at home in front of a capacity Charlotte Coliseum, however, the home support wasn’t enough as they went down 113-93. 

    It didn’t take long before the Hornets gave Charlotte something to cheer for as they notched their first-ever win in the NBA a few days later overcoming the Los Angeles Clippers 117-105.  Then in December, the Hornets made a statement of intent downing Micheal Jordan’s Chicago Bulls 103-101. 

    Despite some glimpse of the inaugural season, the Hornets finished with a 20-62 win-loss record, prompting coach Carl Scheer to move on from his roles. Although the Hornets finished last in their first season in the Atlantic division, there were still reasons to be optimistic as the franchise home support led the attendance rates- a feat which they would hold onto in their first five years. 

    The beginning of the 90s could be seen as one of the most exciting periods for the Hornets as they secured pick one in the 1991 NBA draft in which they chose Larry Jackson who would become an instant sensation, as a year later he picked up the 1992 NBA Rookie of the year award. 

    Then a year later they struck gold again in the draft this time drafting Alonzo Mourning with their second pick and again he hit the ground running. Along with other players such as Kendall Gill, Mourning and Jackson sparked the Hornets to their first-ever playoffs in the 1992-93 season where the Hornets finished third in the central division with a 44-38 win-loss record. 

    They claimed their first playoff victory when they defeated the Boston Celtics, but were knocked out by the New York Knicks in the second round in five games. The Hornets returned to the playoffs in the 1994-95 season with a 50-32 record but again were knocked out this time to the Chicago Bulls. 

    The Hornets traded Mourning ahead of the 1995-96 season for Glen Rice, Matt Gieger and Khalid Reeves and they hit the ground running in their first season at Charlotte but just missed the playoffs. 

    Later in 1996 the Hornets also acquired Vlade Divac who slotted in well with the team as the Hornets ended the 1995-96 season with a 54-28 win-loss record, a franchise record and made the playoffs.

    A season later in the 1997-98 season, they set a new franchise record as it was the first time they made the finals back-to-back and advanced to the second round where they were left undone by the Bulls. 

    The early 2000s were also a successful period for the Hornets as they made the playoffs in 1999-2000, 2000-01 and 2001-02 seasons, however, the 2002 season would be the last for the Charlotte Hornets as they were relocated to New Orleans. 

    2004 saw the return of an NBA franchise in Charlotte known this time they were known as the Bobcats in which they carried the name until 2014. Two years after it was announced the return of the Bobcats, legendary Hall of Famer Micheal Jordan owned a minority stake in the franchise. In 2010 Jordan took full control over the franchise and even became general manager. 

    In 2014, after submission to the NBA, in which it was approved, the Bobcats were back to being called the Charlotte Hornets as the team in New Orleans changed their name from Hornets to the Pelicans, as well as relinquishing and owning the history from 1988 as well as the Bobcats era. 

    After years of mediocrity the Hornets looked to be making some strides. Trading long-term point guard Kemba Walker for a younger and cheaper Terry Rozier and then in the following offseason signing Gordon Hayward and drafting LaMelo Ball.

    The 2020-21 season wasn’t quite what Charlotte wanted it to be, struggling with injuries to key players but Ball ended up winning Rookie of the Year and their future is looking bright.

    The 2021-22 season was a weird one for the Hornets as they finished with a winning record of 43-39 but missed out on the playoffs. They finished in tenth place of the Eastern Conference.

    Expert 2022-23 Picks & Preview on Charlotte Hornets

    If you are a fan of the Charlotte Hornets, then you know that the only thing that matters right now is how they are expected to perform in the 2022-23 season. Do the Charlotte Hornets have the star power to make it all the way to the playoffs and win The Finals in 2023?

    Have a read on below at SportsTips expert picks & preview on the Charlotte Hornets:

    Front Office

    Steve Clifford is the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets, and this upcoming 2022-23 National Basketball Association season will be his first season back in charge of the franchise. This is his second stint with the franchise after previously serving as the head coach 2013-2018 before spending some time in Orlando. He has been coaching in the league for nine years overall and over the course of his coaching career he has led his team to the playoffs four times. 

    His overall record in the regular season currently sits at 292-345. While his overall playoff record is currently sitting at 5-16. He has never won an NBA Championship during that time span. Prior to becoming a coach in the National Basketball Association he was coaching in the college ranks and was an assistant on multiple teams around the league

    Key Players

    Lamelo Ball is the best player on this team’s roster and he is sure to make a huge impact during the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season. This upcoming season will be his third season in the National Basketball Association. He is a former third overall pick in the 2020 draft. Last season he put up some impressive numbers as he averaged around 20 points per game. He set up his teammates as well, as he averaged around eight assists per game. He also managed to do some work on the boards as he averaged around seven rebounds per game. 

    The second key player on this roster is Terry Rozier and this upcoming season will be his eighth season in the National Basketball Association. Last season he put up some impressive numbers as he averaged around 20 points per game. He set up his teammates as well, as he averaged around five assists per game. He also managed to do some work on the boards as he averaged around five rebounds per game.

    Breakout Player

    Liangelo Ball will be the breakout player on this team’s roster and he is sure to make a huge impact during the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season. He is the brother of Charlotte Hornets’ star Lamelo Ball and Chicago Bulls’ star Lonzo Ball, as he is the third Ball brother to make it into the National Basketball Association. 

    He has had the toughest road in the league out of all three brothers and he is finally getting the opportunity to earn his spot and compete for some playing time this upcoming season. Last season he played for the Hornets G-League team, the Greensboro Swarm. He averaged around four points per game and it will be interesting to see just how many minutes he gets during the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season.

    Charlotte Hornets Betting & Odds Preview 2022-23

    The Charlotte Hornets campaign during the 2021-22 National Basketball Association season went about as you would’ve expected. They finished the year with a record of 43-39  and in third place of the Southeast Division. The Hornets are a well put together team and have the chance to be a contending team in a loaded Eastern Conference team. 

    There is a lot of optimism surrounding the franchise heading into the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season. If they want to improve or keep up their current level of play they will certainly need a ton of production from their stars over the course of the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season. The most important thing in any season is how a team starts out of the gate, and then how they look when the all-star break approaches. 

    In the National Basketball Association, a lot can change over a single off-season. It will be interesting to see how their offseason moves translate onto the basketball court over the course of the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season. Based on their odds to win some hardware headed into the season it is clear how the oddsmakers in Las Vegas feel about them heading into the year. 

    Their odds to bring home the Southeast Division championship this season currently sit at +1400 heading into the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season, which puts them third in the Southeast Division out of five teams. 

    While their odds to win the Eastern Conference currently sit at +10000 heading into the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season, which puts them 11th in the Eastern Conference out of fifteen teams. Their overall odds to bring home the championship are currently sitting at +15000 heading into the 2022-23 season, as they rank 21st out of all 30 teams in the National Basketball Association.

    Charlotte Hornets FAQs

    Still got some burning questions about the Charlotte Hornets? Well, we have answered some of the most common questions people have, hopefully you will find the answer you are looking for below! 

    Why did the Charlotte Hornets move to New Orleans?

    The Hornets moved to New Orleans because of financial reasons and a decline in attendance. 

    Where do the Charlotte Hornets play?

    The Charlotte Hornets play their home games at the Spectrum Center. 

    Who owns the Charlotte Hornets?

    Michael Jordan gained full control of the Hornets in 2010.

    When did the Hornets move back to Charlotte?

    In 2014, a new name was announced, the Hornets, and the team would move back to Charlotte. The team still has history dating back to 1988, as well as including the Charlotte Bobcats era. The Hornets replaced the name Bobcats as the New Orleans NBA team changed their name to the New Orleans Pelicans.

    Has the Charlotte Hornets won an NBA Championship?

    The Charlotte Hornets have won 0 NBA championships.

    Who is the Charlotte Hornets coach?

    As of June, 21st 2022 nobody is the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets.

    Do the Charlotte Hornets play tonight?

    Are you wondering if the Charlotte Hornets are playing tonight? Well, SportsTips has all the details you need about upcoming Charlotte Hornets games! Make sure you check this page at the top for all the details you are looking for.

    What is the Charlotte Hornets record?

    The Charlotte Hornets had a 43-39 win-loss record for the 2021-22 NBA season. 

    Did the Charlotte Hornets win last night?

    Fans of the Charlotte Hornets are all wanting to know if they won the game last night. You can find more information in relation to the team’s recent form in games on the page at the top.

    How much is the Charlotte Hornets worth?

    According to Forbes Magazine, the Hornets are worth $1.57 billion.

    Who do the Charlotte Hornets play tonight?

    Like a lot of things in the NBA, things change pretty quickly. So, if you are looking for more information about who the Charlotte Hornets play tonight, you have come to the right place. We have all this information for you in detail, you can find these details for upcoming games at the top of the page.

    How to watch the Charlotte Hornets?

    You can catch the Charlotte Hornets in action through NBA TV, NBA League Pass, or on TV such as ESPN, Fox Sports Southeast.

    Will the Charlotte Hornets make the playoffs this year?

    The Charlotte Hornets finished 10th in the East.

    When do the Charlotte Hornets play?

    Charlotte Hornets fans are always looking for more information about when their team plays the next game. For all the information you have been craving and more, be sure to check the top of this page. Here at SportsTips we list all the information you need like the tip off time, location of the game and the all important NBA odds.

    Where did the Charlotte Hornets finish the season?

    The Charlotte Hornets finished the 2021-22 NBA season in tenth spot in the Eastern Conference standings. 

    How many games did the Charlotte Hornets win?

    The Charlotte Hornets won 43 games during the 2021-22 NBA season. 

    What are the NBA expert picks for the Charlotte Hornets?

    The NBA expert picks for the Charlotte Hornets in the 2022-23 season are yet to be determined, but make sure you check our page regularly as we crunch all the numbers and stats to get awesome expert NBA picks for our readers.