Tag: Charlotte Hornets

Heat rule out Adebayo for Friday; toe sprain confirmed

Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat)
November 2025

Adebayo exited early vs Denver with left big-toe sprain; MRI confirmed injury, day-to-day. Miami were crushed on the glass without him as Nikola Jokić logged a 33-16-15 triple-double; Denver outrebounded Miami 61-38, 21-5 offensive boards. Expect Heat to patch the five with small-ball and drop-coverage adjustments, toggling zone to protect the paint. Offense shifts toward handoff-lite sets and guard pull-ups until Adebayo’s DHO hub returns. Monitoring soreness and propulsion off the toe is key.

LaMelo Ball ruled out as Hornets visit Pelicans

LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets)
November 2025

LaMelo Ball remains out with right-ankle impingement after missing Sunday’s win over Utah. He is averaging 23.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 9.8 assists this season, a heavy on-ball load that drives Charlotte’s transition play and pick-and-roll tempo. Without Ball, Charlotte rely on half-court execution and secondary creators to hold efficiency. The schedule turns friendlier with six of the next ten at home, giving medical staff time to manage swelling and movement pain while preserving long-term availability.

Hornets’ Brandon Miller exits with left shoulder soreness

Brandon Miller (Charlotte Hornets)
October 2025

Miller left clutching his left shoulder in the second quarter and was ruled out after nine minutes (four points). The 2023 No.2 pick, eyeing a breakout after last season’s long wrist-ligament layoff, had opened 2025–26 with 25 points vs Brooklyn. Charlotte will reassess, mindful of prior absences and a central scoring role alongside LaMelo Ball’s playmaking.

Spencer Dinwiddie Signs with Hornets to Lead Young Backcourt

Spencer Dinwiddie (Charlotte Hornets)
July 2025

Spencer Dinwiddie has signed a one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets. He averaged 11 points, 4.4 assists, and 2.6 rebounds last season across 79 games, including 30 starts with Dallas.
Dinwiddie brings veteran leadership and scoring to the Hornets’ young core. Entering his 12th season, he’s expected to provide stability and experience in Charlotte’s rotation.

Suns Acquire Mark Williams and Khaman Maluach in Major Roster Shake-Up

Phoenix Suns
June 2025

The Phoenix Suns have acquired 7-foot centers Mark Williams and Khaman Maluach in separate trade deals. The moves aim to reinforce their frontcourt, especially after trading Kevin Durant. Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks also join Phoenix.
Phoenix sent pick No. 29 and a 2029 first-rounder to Charlotte for Williams, who previously failed a Lakers move due to medicals. Maluach, plus Green and Brooks, arrived from Houston as part of the Durant deal.

LaMelo Ball Shut Down for Season After Ankle and Wrist Procedures Amid Career Year

LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets)
March 2025

LaMelo Ball will miss the rest of the season to undergo ankle and wrist procedures, ending his breakout year prematurely.
Ball averaged a career-high 25.2 PPG with 7.4 assists before recurring injuries forced the Hornets to shut him down for the second straight year on March 28. The team sees long-term upside, holding 24 future draft pick

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