The Mavericks shot just 2-of-14 from the field as a group and managed only 11 points in the first quarter. Their last field goal came at the 4:35 mark when Cooper Flagg made a contested layup. While shutting them down, the Spurs surged ahead to grab a 21-11 lead at the end of the first quarter.

After one season at Duke and some great workouts with teams, Kon Knueppel rocketed up draft boards and positioned himself to be selected inside the top five of the 2025 NBA draft. The Charlotte Hornets loved him so much that they took him with the fourth overall pick,

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 119-94 on Wednesday night. Brandon Miller led the charge with 22 points, while Tre Mann added 19 off the bench.

Fans already expected that the San Antonio Spurs got a special player with Dylan Harper. But fellow rookie Carter Bryant already looks very good, too.

Vice President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson said the rookies were chosen for more than just their stats.

The Charlotte Hornets could be able to maximize their No. 6 overall pick, Tidjane Salaun if rising star point guard LaMelo Ball is able to stay healthy.

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Will Tidjane Salaün contribute immediately? David Inscoe asks on X: What are some realistic expectations for Tidjane Salaün’s rookie season? Will he be a rotation player by year end?

Not that there was any real doubt still lingering around, but the Charlotte Hornets absolutely nailed the second overall pick in last year’s draft by taking Miller, now a Rookie of the Year ...