I write and talk into a microphone about the Charlotte Hornets for @CLTure and @buzzbeatpod. NBA Draft guy. Fluent in rebuilds and regret
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🚨 Exclusive: I caught up with Coby White to discuss returning to Charlotte, which teammates have stood out in training camp, his role this season, and more for @buzzbeatpod.
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I would expect an update stating the players are returning to “team” activities and then let 2-5 days pass before becoming available.
All three are only doing “individual” basketball activities at present
James Plowright retweeted
"Sell United and f*k off home" sing MUFC fans, the only good thing about the club right now.
And it's right. The Glazers have made their money many times over for 21 years. Fans never wanted it and that takeover should never have been allowed. Do the right thing: sell up and go.
Brandon Miller set a new career high with 11 free throws made last night, going 11-12 from the line.
Thought his ability to get to the line in the 4th was huge, especially drawing the foul on Klay’s reach-in by sensing the contact and going straight into his shooting motion.
Team showed some impressive character after last night, very important for early season confidence.
Charlotte just need to survive and stay in the mix while dealing with injuries. Miami, well maybe that pick will be unprotected in 2028 🤔
Heat 110-115 Hornets
Charlotte now 2-1, found their pace and identity for 3Q, then it got ugly but they stayed together and found a way.
Allen’s 4-point play swung the game, lots of positives, young guys Tidjane/Kalk had some good mins.
Miller⭐️⭐️
Naz⭐️⭐️
Schroder⭐️
Allen⭐️
Who starts defending Giannis tonight for Charlotte?
Sion James?
Brandon Miller?
Naz Reid?
Moussa Diabate?
Do they go bigger and start Royce O’Neale instead of Sion?
If some Hornets fans are going to get angry after two games while missing two starters and a key rotation player, you won’t survive the year.
Modern media world where some people will hit the alarm for engagement. Don’t get swept up in it.
Maybe this was clumsily worded. My point wasn’t to tell people how to feel, just that for me it feels too early to make any sweeping judgements on this team when they don’t have several key guys.
If they’re 5-15 after 20 games with all their guys, I’ll be right there south everyone criticizing and reflecting on the offseason moves.
Brandon Miller’s had a huge transition block, drawn a charge, but also been back-cut twice and sagged off McCollumn for a 3 after switching off.
Defensive consistency needs to improve
Boos raining down at Spectrum at the Hornets home opener as Atlanta are running Charlotte off the floor with a 23 point 2nd quarter lead.
A possession doesn’t go by without a Hawk getting a deflection. Charlotte players are flustered and hesitant
Brandon Miller and Christian Anderson Jr need to dribble the ball less.
It’s not all on them, stagnant offense is forcing them to hesitate, but it needs to be addressed.
Naz Reid’s contested shot making has been absurd tonight. Up to 15 points on 6-10 and only one of those was open. Charlotte needs to ride him, and he’s answering the call.
Hawks are currently shooting 8-13 from 3, making a ton of semi/contested shots.
Their shooters and pace of play was a focus at shootaround today, Hornets want a mulligan to start this one again down 20 in the second quarter
Atlanta totally dominating Charlotte and with the possession battle even there’s been no chance to catch up on the poor efficiency.
Atlanta’s ball pressure is creating issues for Charlotte to touch the paint and generate good offense.
Charles Lee often talks about playing with pace and cross court passes in transition to change the angle of attack.
Text book example here, Grayson Allen gets it started and Naz Reid is the beneficiary