Charlotte Hornets control series with 90-88 win over Miami Heat

Hornets small forward Nic Batum appeared to be favoring his left ankle in his return to the active roster, but he made two huge jump shots late. According to coach Steve Clifford, Batum will again play as a reserve Friday. ▫ Hornets reserve center Cody

The Charlotte Hornets are going "Buzz City" for Wednesday night's Game 5 of the best-of-seven playoff series with the Miami Heat. The Hornets will wear their black, sleeved "Buzz City" alternate uniforms, according to the team. That uniform design came

On the other hand, the Hornets are due a bit of good fortune after the Lance Stephenson situation ended poorly. Either way, with GM Rich Cho's impressive track record thus far, it'll be interesting to monitor what exactly the team is willing to offer

On the other hand, the Hornets are due a bit of good fortune after the Lance Stephenson situation ended poorly. Either way, with GM Rich Cho's impressive track record thus far, it'll be interesting to monitor what exactly the team is willing to offer

Moreover, rookie deals will be even more of a bargain next year once the salary cap rises (do note that Charlotte sent its own 2018 pick and a 2019 Brooklyn Nets pick so CBA negotiations could hypothetically make a change in rookie contracts before