Tag: Charlotte Hornets

Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Lead Win Over Hornets

The Los Angeles Lakers opened up their five-game road trip on a sour note as they put up a dreadful performance against an undermanned Atlanta Hawks team. While the Lakers were shorthanded themselves, it was no excuse to show up…

Recap: Austin Reaves Returns To Lineup As Lakers Bounce Back Against Hornets

The Los Angeles Lakers had a disappointing start to their road trip as they were blown out by the severely shorthanded Atlanta Hawks to snap a five-game winning streak. They had a chance to bounce back on Monday night, taking…

Lakers Injury Report: Austin Reaves Available Vs. Hornets

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (right groin strain) will be available for the team's contest on Monday night against the Charlotte Hornets. Reaves has missed the last three games for the Lakers while he deals with this groin issue,…

Should Lakers Sign Josh Okogie After Being Waived By Hornets?

The Los Angeles Lakers may have improved their roster on paper compared to the 2024-25 season, but it still feels like they're at least a tier or two away from being considered true title contenders. After letting Dorian Finney-Smith walk…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Officially Acquired From Hornets

On July 11, 1996, the Los Angeles Lakers officially completed a trade with the Charlotte Hornets to acquire Kobe Bryant...

Hornets’ Kon Knueppel Names D’Angelo Russell Lakers Game-Winner As Favorite Summer League Memory

The time for Summer League is here as fans will get their first looks at a number of rookies selected in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Los Angeles Lakers will get started at the California Classic, but the Las Vegas…

Comparing Lakers & Suns Trade Packages To Hornets For Mark Williams

Just before the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers seemed to have found their center as they agreed to trade for Charlotte Hornets big man Mark Williams. However, that trade would be rescinded as the Lakers failed Williams' physical and…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Selected 13th Overall By Hornets In 1996 NBA Draft

After early playoff exits in consecutive years, the Los Angeles Lakers went into the 1996 offseason looking to make some major moves...

Lakers Rumors: Why Mark Williams’ Physical Was Failed

Now that the offseason is here for the Los Angeles Lakers, acquiring or signing one or multiple centers is priority No. 1 for Rob Pelinka and Co. That's because L.A. thought they had their big man in Mark Williams of…

Hornets’ Mark Williams Takes Victory Lap Following Lakers’ Elimination From Playoffs

The Luka Doncic trade wasn't the only deadline move the Los Angeles Lakers made as they also swung a huge deal for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams. Williams wasn't considered a target for the Lakers given his youth and upside,…