The NBA’s Hornets say they are committed to “fully funding” a new practice facility in downtown Charlotte above $30 million to be provided by the city under a revised proposal. The Hornets, now co-owned by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall, are teaming with longtime partner Novant Health to offer a destination for what it called leading-edge sports medicine and orthopedic care as part of the mixed-use practice facility development. “The new practice facility is the next step as we work toward our vision of building the premier franchise in the NBA and having world class facilities,” the Hornets said in a statement.
EMPORIA (KSNT) – The Emporia State Hornets split contests with Missouri Western State on Saturday. The women’s team fell to the Griffons 51-61. The Hornets struggled offensively, shooting just over 34 percent from the floor. Faith Paramore and Stevie Stinchcomb led the way for ESU on the scoreboard, with Paramore scoring a team-high 14 points […]
Kai Jones apparently wants out of Charlotte. Jones, the Hornets’ 19th overall pick out of Texas in 2021, announced on X, formerly known Twitter, that he has officially requested a trade from the organization. The Hornets have declined to comment on the matter.