Mark Williams and the Charlotte Hornets fell short of a dramatic comeback last night. Trailing by 20 at the end of the first quarter, the Hornets made a game of

Williams will miss his second straight contest due to left foot tendon injury management Friday. Taj Gibson will likely draw another start in his absence. It wouldn't be surprising for Williams to return to action for the second leg of Charlotte's back-to-back Saturday against Denver.

The Charlotte Hornets have the chance to really push their rebuild into high gear. The perfect trade is out there, and it helps them set up for the future. Is it doable right now? Maybe. The Hornets would need to be aggressive and it would likely make their 2024-25 team worse,

His sophomore season offered a glimpse of what could be. Earning a starting role, playing in 19 of Charlotte’s first 20 contests, the big man played 26.7 minutes per game, averaging, 12.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks. Unfortunately, a back contusion ended his season, putting him on the shelf for the final 62 games of the 2023-24 campaign.

Lee was told postgame of Ball’s latest status. MRI results on his left ankle confirmed that it is a left ankle sprain, and the Hornets said their guard will be re-evaluated in one week, news that the head coach welcomed but still leaves his team in a bit of limbo at present.

It's been a career season for Mark Williams, who is currently having the best stretch of his three-year NBA career. Williams on the season is averaging 15.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists, while shooting over 62% from the field.

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.

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.

The Charlotte Hornets take on the New Orleans Pelicans in out-of-conference play. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season between the teams.

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Charlotte Hornets in non-conference play. The Hornets are 8-16 in home games. Charlotte ranks third in the league with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game led by Mark Williams averaging 3.3 offensive boards.

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

It's a big one at Spectrum Center tonight as the Charlotte Hornets look to continue playing good basketball as they welcome in LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and