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 On Tuesday, the Charlotte Bobcats become the Charlotte Hornets. For thousands of fans … Read more
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 On Tuesday, the Charlotte Bobcats become the Charlotte Hornets. For thousands of fans … Read more
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. … Read more
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — At approximately 8:30 Tuesday night, President of Basketball Operations Rod Higgins sent the following text message to his staff: "Hell of a first day for the 2014 Hornets." Indeed. Hours after the Charlotte Bobcats officially “Today is truly an historic day for our franchise, our city and our fans as we mark … Read more
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 The big day has finally arrived! The Charlotte Bobcats will officially change their name back to the Charlotte Hornets today … Read more
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. After years of wishing and hoping turned to tentative excitement turned to a thrilling countdown, the Charlotte Hornets are finally back in their rightful home, to be … Read more
Break out your Starter jackets, the Charlotte Hornets are back in the NBA! Here's a list of 10 things that didn't exist the last time they played in Charlotte. After years of wishing and hoping turned to tentative excitement turned to a thrilling countdown, the Charlotte Hornets are finally back in their rightful home, to … Read more