D12: Van Gundy moment 'worst day of my life'
Dwight Howard recalled with bitterness the time he famously put his arm around Stan Van Gundy after his then-coach with the Magic had told media Howard wanted him fired.
2018 SeasonAll times ET
2018 Schedule
36-46, 3rd in Southeast
- 2/22W 111-96
- 2/23W 122-105
- 2/25W 114-98
- 2/27W 118-103
- 2/28L 134-106
- 3/2L 110-99
- 3/4L 103-98
- 3/6L 128-114
- 3/8L 125-111
- 3/10W 122-115
- 3/13L 119-115
- 3/15W 129-117
- 3/17L 124-101
- 3/19L 108-94
- 3/21W 111-105
- 3/22W 140-79
- 3/24W 102-98
- 3/26W 137-128
- 3/28L 118-105
- 3/31L 107-93
- 4/1L 119-102
- 4/3L 120-114
- 4/6W 137-100
- 4/8L 123-117
- 4/10W 119-93
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Howard's Van Gundy impression brings down the house (1:56)
Who's out, who's in: NBA coaching changes
At least nine NBA teams will have a different coach than the one that started the 2017-18 season. Keep up with every change on the sidelines here.
Mangok Mathiang's road to the NBA (9:04)
Mangok Mathiang's "very unreal" journey
From South Sudan to Australia to being drafted to the NBA and learning from Dwight Howard and Michael Jordan, Mangok Mathiang has enjoyed a "very unreal" journey. And it's far from over, writes Nick Metallinos.
Hornets GM: 'No master plan to blow up team'
New Hornets coach James Borrego plans to make Charlotte relevant again in the Eastern Conference by developing the existing players on the roster.
Spurs assistant Borrego named Hornets coach
James Borrego has started work on building his staff in Charlotte after agreeing to be the new coach of the Hornets. The two sides reached agreement on a four-year deal, league sources told ESPN.
Sources: Hornets finalizing deal to hire Borrego
The Hornets are finalizing a head-coaching deal for James Borrego, who has been an assistant with the Spurs, Pelicans and Magic since 2003.
Dwight Howard: I don't know if I can watch Rockets win a title (2:07)
Dwight rediscovering passion for basketball (2:31)
Sources: Hornets zero in on Borrego, Larranaga
The Hornets will interview Spurs assistant James Borrego and Celtics assistant Jay Larranaga for a second time. Both will meet with Hornets brass, including Michael Jordan, this weekend.
Marc J. Spears The Undefeated
Ex-NBA head coach Jim Cleamons had an informal phone conversation with Bucks general manager Jon Horst this morning in regards to their head coach opening, a source said. Cleamons, who was an assistant coach when Michael Jordan starred with the Chicago Bulls, is also getting interest for head coach openings with Jordan's Charlotte Hornets and Chicago State. Cleamons, 68, won an NBA championship as a player with the Lakers and nine as an assistant coach with the Bulls and Lakers.
Sources: Hornets to interview Spurs' Udoka
The Hornets will interview Ime Udoka for their head-coaching vacancy this week, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. He joins fellow Spurs assistant Ettore Messina and David Fizdale as candidates for the job.
Sources: Hornets to meet Messina, Fizdale
Spurs assistant Ettore Messina and former Grizzlies coach David Fizdale will interview for the Hornets job, league sources told ESPN.
Hornets fire Clifford after 36-46 season
The Hornets announced Friday that they have fired coach Steve Clifford after a 36-46 season.
Hornets take advantage of resting Pacers for 119-93 win
Dwight Howard finished with 14 points and 17 rebounds and Frank Kaminsky tied his career high with 24 points Tuesday night to lead the Charlotte Hornets past the Indiana Pacers, 119-93.
Lance throws nice bounce pass to Leaf for lay-in (0:15)
Kaminsky drills half-court heave at buzzer (0:23)
Stephenson rejects Howard at rim (0:30)
Hornets name Kupchak new GM, president
Mitch Kupchak, who led the Lakers to four titles, has been named president and general manager of the Hornets.
Sabonis scores career-high 30, Pacers beat Hornets 123-117
Domantas Sabonis scored a career-high 30 points, Victor Oladipo had 27 points on 12-of-15 shooting and the Indiana Pacers beat the Charlotte Hornets 123-117 on Sunday to keep alive their slim hopes of winning the Central Division title.
Kemba converts layup for 3-point chance (0:20)
Monk scores 26, Hornets rout Magic 137-100
Reserve Malik Monk scored 26 points, Frank Kaminsky added 21 and the Charlotte Hornets routed the outmanned Orlando Magic 137-100 on Friday night.
Williams throws down the hammer (0:17)
2017-18 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 44 | 38 | .537 | - | W1 |
| Washington | 43 | 39 | .524 | 1 | L1 |
| Charlotte | 36 | 46 | .439 | 8 | W1 |
| Orlando | 25 | 57 | .305 | 19 | W1 |
| Atlanta | 24 | 58 | .293 | 20 | L1 |
Team Leaders 2017-18
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game108.210th
Rebounds Per Game45.5Tied-3rd
Assists Per Game21.624th
Points Allowed108.019th
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Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2016-17 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2015-16 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2014-15 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2013-14 | 43 | 39 | .524 |