Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith isn't known as a leaper, but on Monday, he delivered a big poster dunk to help seal his team's fourth straight win.

Keon Johnson scored 18 points and the Brooklyn Nets claimed a 104-83 victory over the host Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night, snapping a seven-game losing streak.

Charlotte, which has now won five of its past eight games, dominated against Zion Williamson and the Pelicans.

For a player who’s been nothing short of sensational, LaMelo Ball’s exclusion from the All-Star starting lineup has sparked a wave of controversy. The youngest

However, Toumani Camara, Donovan Clingan, Kris Murray, and Anfernee Simons, the Trail Blazers' leading scorer, are all expected to play tonight. Clingan, Portland's first-round pick (7th overall in 2024), was sidelined for the past five games due to an ankle injury.

Some good news on the injury front has arrived for the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday afternoon as the team has announced that guard LaMelo Ball (wrist), forward Miles Bridges (back spasms), and guard Seth Curry (ankle) are probable for tonight's home contest against the New Orleans Pelicans.

The 2024-25 NBA trade deadline is a week away, and after initial optimism about moving up the Eastern Conference standings, the Charlotte Hornets now appear to be sellers.

The Charlotte Hornets are still only 11-28 and destined for the lottery, but there are a few positive signs. The Hornets won their third game in a row and fourth in past five tries Monday over the Dallas Mavericks,

It’s called a winning streak. @hornets win their third in a row, 110-105 over the Dallas Mavericks. 23 apiece from Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball, 19 from Nick Smith, Jr. & a

The Hornets' loss to the Lakers got even worse when star point guard LaMelo Ball had to leave with a concerning injury.

LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-105.

The Los Angeles Clippers and Charlotte Hornets are in adjustment mode, but right now things seem to be working better for the Clippers.