Mike Schmitz on 2020 Rookie Class
Zach talks to ESPN's Mike Schmitz about how the top 3 picks from the 2020 Draft are performing early in their careers.
2021 Season
2021 Schedule
6-8, 4th in Southeast
Hornets' Zeller to return after 4-week absence
Hornets center Cody Zeller, who missed four weeks with a broken bone in his non-shooting hand, said he's ready to return in Friday's game against Chicago. Coach James Borrego said Zeller won't be on a minutes restriction.
Rozier beats buzzer with 3 from just inside half court (0:25)
LaMelo drains corner 3-pointer (0:19)
Bridges posterizes Boucher in crunch time (0:26)
Bridges throws down thunderous jam off half-court pass (0:16)
Bridges passes behind his head for easy bucket (0:21)
Rozier goes up-and-under for acrobatic layup (0:15)
LaMelo dishes nice no-look pass to Biyombo (0:19)
Doncic has 34 points, Mavs beat Hornets in Porzingis' return
— Luka Doncic had 34 points, 13 rebounds, nine assists and a career-high four blocks, Kristaps Porzingis scored 16 points in his return from a knee injury and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Charlotte Hornets 104-93 on Wednesday night.
Ball launches a full-court pass to Hayward (0:25)
Hayward scores 34 points, Hornets rout Knicks 109-88
— Gordon Hayward scored 34 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the New York Knicks 109-88 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.
Biyombo connects with Hayward for the slam (0:17)
Washington sends Knox's show to the stands (0:17)
Hornets set up Martin for the transition slam (0:23)
LaMelo showing off his skills before knocking down the bucket (0:20)
LaMelo deserves an A for tremendous start (0:53)
The Hoop Collective: COVID-19's Impact On NBA Season
As COVID-19 continues to impact teams around the league, Brian Windhorst, Royce Young and Tim Bontemps discuss how the NBA will move forward. Plus, the crew also dives into Russell Westbrook's rough start in Washington and LaMelo Ball's ceiling.
LaMelo, 19, youngest ever to post triple-double
Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball had 22 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists on Saturday against the visiting Atlanta Hawks to become the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double.
LaMelo Ball becomes youngest NBA player to record triple-double (2:04)
LaMelo Ball becomes youngest NBA player with triple-double
— LaMelo Ball became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double with 22 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-105 on Saturday night for their straight win.
Caleb Martin unleashes for massive dunk (0:17)
LaMelo shows off incredible court vision with no-look pass (0:17)
Rozier flies for sky-high slam (0:17)
Hayward's 26 points pace Hornets past Pelicans, 118-110
— Gordon Hayward scored 26 points and the Charlotte Hornets methodically came back from an 18-point, second-quarter deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-110 on Friday night.
2020-21 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 7 | 7 | .500 | - | W2 |
| Orlando | 7 | 8 | .467 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Miami | 6 | 7 | .462 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Charlotte | 6 | 8 | .429 | 1 | L3 |
| Washington | 3 | 8 | .273 | 2.5 | W1 |
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2020-21 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game107.623rd
Rebounds Per Game44.8Tied-13th
Assists Per Game28.71st
Points Allowed108.19th
Injuries
2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(3) | LaMelo Ball | PG | |
| 2(2) | Vernon Carey Jr | C | Duke |
| 2(26) | Grant Riller | PG | Charleston |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 6 | 8 | .429 |
| 2019-20 | 23 | 42 | .354 |
| 2018-19 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
| 2017-18 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2016-17 | 36 | 46 | .439 |