Orel Dizon

2 days ago | swarmandsting.com | Orel Dizon

Many predictions before the start of the playoffs had the Cleveland Cavaliers reaching the Eastern Conference Finals. However, they are currently down 3-1 in the conference semifinals. Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson is in danger of being on the receiving end of jokes and criticisms following a successful regular season of steering his squad to a 64-18 record and the No. 1 seed in the East. Some Charlotte Hornets fans are probably grinning at Cleveland's predicament.

4 days ago | swarmandsting.com | Orel Dizon

Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams recently got accused on X of desperately wanting to return to the Boston Celtics, where he played his first four seasons as a professional hoopster. However, he put that notion to rest with a simple response, stating that he is "a proud Hornet."The brief social media exchange began with Williams defending his former Celtics teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown from criticism.

6 days ago | swarmandsting.com | Orel Dizon

Even for Charlotte Hornets fans, it's tough to argue against the notion that the franchise is one of the worst in the NBA at the moment. It doesn't help that it not only has the longest active playoff drought in the league, but it has also gone 23 years without having won a playoff series. The last time it advanced past the first round of the playoffs was back in 2002 when the Hornets, led by Baron Davis, eliminated Tracy McGrady and the Orlando Magic.

1 week ago | swarmandsting.com | Orel Dizon

It has been five years since James Borrego and the Charlotte Hornets parted ways. Since then, he has not held a head coaching position again. However, he could be back on the sidelines next season, as the Phoenix Suns are reportedly considering him to be Mike Budenholzer's successor.

1 week ago | swarmandsting.com | Orel Dizon

The Charlotte Hornets organization and its fans are likely deep in prayers now in hopes of receiving some good fortune in the 2025 draft lottery scheduled next week. Atop their draft board should be Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper — in that order. If the Hornets fall to No. 3 or lower, there have been some calls for the organization to take a flyer on Ace Bailey. The promising forward out of Rutgers University appears to have one of the biggest offensive upsides in the 2025 rookie class.