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 of basketball and of Charlotte, Tuesday will be a holiday. You earned it. The Hornets were Charlotte at its best. In 1988 we finally had a major-league franchise. We
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
On Tuesday, the Charlotte Bobcats become the Charlotte Hornets. For thousands of fans of basketball and of Charlotte, Tuesday will be a holiday. You earned it. The Hornets were Charlotte at its best. In 1988 we finally had a major-league franchise. We
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.