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Hornets’ LaMelo Ball, coach Charles Lee reportedly not aligned

There may be trouble brewing in Charlotte, and it is not subtle. According to ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins, LaMelo Ball and Charles Lee are not on the same page.

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Grant Williams talks first game back, details how the Charlotte Hornets can keep it rolling after blowout win

It didn't take long for Grant Williams to make an impact when he returned to the court after a 400+ day absence. The veteran forward checked into the game with 5:16 remaining in the first quarter, and within three minutes of game time, Williams cashed a pair of three-point shots and hauled in two offensive rebounds.

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Hornets star LaMelo Ball sets new NBA record in 55-point onslaught of Jazz

The Charlotte Hornets are fresh off one of their biggest wins in quite some time. This is an organization that has suffered for 20+ years of miserable play, but the team contains a star player capable of making fans show up on his own.

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Hornets set new high water mark with 55 point win over Jazz

The Charlotte Hornets had no mercy Saturday night, storming past the Utah Jazz 150-95 at the Delta Center. The 55-point margin of victory was not only the highest by any team this season but also the largest road win in Charlotte history and the second-largest overall, behind only the 140-79 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in 2018.

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Recap/Analysis: Hornets thoroughly silence the Jazz

The Charlotte Hornets took out the Utah Jazz in what might be the most lopsided game in the NBA all season. The Hornets hit a handful of threes from the left corner and got a couple of fast break buckets to jump out to an early 16-4 lead that would set the tone for how the entire game would go.

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Hornets throttle Jazz, win by largest margin in NBA this season

After back-to-back disappointing losses, reinforcements were on the way for the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, as Grant Williams and Ryan Kalkbrenner were set to return to the lineup.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 11

Hornets Drop 150 Points Against Jazz; Hold 47-Point Halftime Lead In Ridiculous Victory

What unfolded in Charlotte on Friday night barely resembled a competitive NBA game. By the time the Hornets jogged into the locker room at halftime, the outcome was already decided, the margin stretched to a staggering 47 points, and the Utah Jazz looked like a team searching for answers that simply weren’t there.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 11

Hornets sink 24 treys in 55-point rout of Jazz

LaMelo Ball scored 17 points and made five 3-pointers to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 150-95 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Charlotte made 24 3-pointers while shooting 41% from 3-point range.

Charlotte Hornets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10

Report: LaMelo Ball has issues with Hornets coach Charles Lee

LaMelo Ball may quickly be going down the Ja Morant route of discontent. The Charlotte Hornets star Ball has some issues with head coach Charles Lee, according to a claim this week by ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins.

Grant Williams News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 10

Grant Williams is back — what does this mean for the Charlotte Hornets' rotation?

It's been over a year since Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams suited up for an NBA game, but tonight, that drought will come to an end. Earlier this afternoon, the team officially announced that he has been upgraded from probable to available, where he will almost certainly come off the bench in a limited role.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 10

Kendrick Perkins believes LaMelo Ball’s 'time is up' with the Charlotte Hornets

For whatever reason, it seems like the entire NBA industry wants to see LaMelo Ball out of Charlotte. At the same time, there's this inaccurate narrative that they've also created that he doesn't take basketball seriously.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 10

Score predictions for Charlotte Hornets at Utah Jazz

After winning two games on a three-game road trip, the Charlotte Hornets dropped a pair of heartbreakers at home to Toronto and Washington. So maybe getting away from Spectrum Center will be a good thing for this team as they open their West Coast swing with the Utah Jazz Saturday night.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 10

Charlotte Hornets upgrade three players to available for Utah game

The Hornets have made several late tweaks to their injury report ahead of Saturday night's matchup against the Utah Jazz, and the updates skew positive for a team that's been juggling availability issues for much of the season.

Grant Williams News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 10

Hornets' Grant Williams listed as probable, in line to play first game in over a year

For the first time in over a calendar year, Grant Williams may be finally on the cusp of returning to NBA action. On Friday evening, the Charlotte Hornets officially listed Williams as probable for Saturday's matchup against the Utah Jazz, a meaningful milestone for the forward who last appeared in a game on Nov.

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Hornets aim to regain their spark in Salt Lake City after two demoralizing losses

It's amazing the difference that just a couple of games can make. Before Wednesday night, Hornets fans were riding high on a resounding two-game road trip—a win in Chicago followed by a commanding blowout of the defending champion Thunder in Oklahoma City.

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NBA Legend Claims Hornets Are Sabotaging LaMelo Ball, Same as Warriors With Jonathan Kuminga

LaMelo Ball’s future in Charlotte is no longer a quiet league rumor—it’s playing out in real time. Coming off the bench for the first time since 2021, Ball delivered 33 points and 12 assists in just 27 minutes, a performance that only sharpened questions about why the Hornets appear to be distancing themselves from their most talented player.

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