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Former No. 1 pick to sign with Lakers

After officially clearing waivers on Wednesday, center Deandre Ayton has agreed to sign with the Lakers as an unrestricted free agent, confirms Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

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Jarrett Allen mock trade: Hornets finally get defensive anchor from Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are running into salary problems quickly, so Jarrett Allen, one of their more expendable pieces, could be available. The Charlotte Hornets should be all over it if he is, as he would represent a key upgrade at a position that the Hornets suddenly have a need.

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Is it time to discuss postseason basketball in Charlotte?

When a team goes 19-63, a postseason berth in the following season seems like a long-shot. President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson has made it his mission that after a decade long drought, the Charlotte Hornets can return to the postseason.

Spencer Dinwiddie News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Hornets Sign Spencer Dinwiddie to Join Crowded Backcourt

In a move that’s raising eyebrows across the league and sparking buzz in Buzz City, the Charlotte Hornets have signed veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie to a one-year deal, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.

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The Charlotte Hornets have released their roster for Summer League

The Charlotte Hornets released their Summer League roster on Wednesday afternoon, and it includes several names that Hornets fans should be extremely excited to watch in a few weeks.

Tre Mann News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2

Why bringing back Tre Mann was the right decision

On Tuesday night, the Hornets brought back one of their key rotational players in Tre Mann on a three-year, $24 million dollar deal. Was it the right decision by the Hornets?

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Nick Smith Jr. Mock Trade: The Hornets and Suns swing another deal

Just yesterday, the Charlotte Hornets re-signed guard Tre Mann to a three-year contract. On Sunday, the franchise acquired guard Collin Sexton from the Utah Jazz.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2

NBA analyst adores Hornets' Pat Connaughton trade

The Charlotte Hornets pulled off another trade earlier this week by trading Vasilije Micic to the Milwaukee Bucks for Pat Connaughton and two second-round picks.

Spencer Dinwiddie News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2

Charlotte Hornets agree to terms with veteran point guard Spencer Dinwiddie

After nearly a days worth of consternation about the Charlotte Hornets' crowded back court, Jeff Peterson continued to double down on the team's newfound strength by signing another guard on Wednesday afternoon.

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John Collins mock trade: Hornets add valuable big as roster overhaul continues

The Charlotte Hornets have made a few big trades this offseason, and they very well could have more up their sleeve. GM Jeff Peterson has been making deals with several teams, and he could pick up the phone to call back a team he just worked with: the Utah Jazz.

Jeff Peterson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 1

Charlotte Hornets mock trade: Jeff Peterson brings a familiar face back to the Queen City

What does Jeff Peterson have up his sleeve next? After re-shaping the Charlotte Hornets' roster via the NBA Draft and free agency, Peterson still has some work to do.

Tre Mann News / Field Level Media / July 1

Report: Hornets reach 3-year, $24M deal with Tre Mann

The Charlotte Hornets came to terms with point guard Tre Mann on a three-year, $24 million contract Tuesday, according to an ESPN report. The Hornets allowed Mann to become an unrestricted free agent by declining to tender him a qualifying offer in the $7 million range, but moved quickly on the first day of free agency to lock him up.