After yearlong process, Charlotte Hornets name change becomes official

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After 12 years, the Charlotte Hornets name has officially returned to the Carolinas. Today, the name of Charlotte's original NBA franchise is back as the Charlotte Bobcats have officially re-branded as the 

Video: Watch press conference on Charlotte Hornets name change. The Charlotte Observer. Posted: Tuesday, May. 20, 2014. Modified: Tuesday, May. 20, 2014. The Hornets live-streamed the press conference. NOTE: The event begins about the 9:05 mark in 

From 1988, their history belongs to the Charlotte Hornets who were formerly known as the Bobcats. This is a much more logical and satisfying reflection of NBA history and records. The Cleveland Browns set a great precedent with this in the NFL. Any

The Hornets resided in Charlotte from 1988-2002 before George Shinn moved the team — and name — to New Orleans after a messy divorce from the city. The name became available again when New Orleans owner Tom Benson changed his team's name 

The big day has finally arrived! The Charlotte Bobcats will officially change their name back to the Charlotte Hornets today at Time Warner Cable Arena in Uptown Charlotte.