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Shaquille O’Neal found himself traded to the Miami Heat during the 2004 NBA offseason. During his final days as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, O’Neal wasn’t pleased to hear that his team was shopping him around.

Miami Heat News / The SportsRush / August 28

'I Was Going To Kill That Dude': Shaquille O’Neal Admits Lakers GM’s Sly Maneuver In 2004 Had Him Heated

Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant had one of the most dramatic breakups in NBA history. The two won three straight titles together, then promptly parted ways after two dysfunctional seasons.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hardwood Heroics / December 28

'Really Tough For Him To Be Patient': Michael Jordan’s Reason For Selling Charlotte Hornets Bared By Former Executive

NBA legend Michael Jordan—six-time Finals MVP and 14-time NBA All-Star—once owned a majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets, but eventually sold it in 2023.

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'It may not look like I see you, but I see you. So, if you're open, be ready' - Mitch Kupchak on Magic's court vision

A point guard's primary job has always been setting up the offense and getting his team involved. While today's PGs have become scorers, they used to be pure playmakers and the ones who saw everything on the floor.

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Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 18, 2024

Hornets Roundtable: Does Kupchak Deserve More Credit for Building Charlotte's Core?

Mitch Kupchak is no longer in charge of the decision-making in Charlotte after spending the last six plus years with the organization. The team failed to make the playoffs in his time as the GM, but did manage to build a strong young core of players.

NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / March 3, 2024

Mark Eversley will stay put in Chicago's front office as Hornets will hire young executive Jeff Peterson

General manager Marc Eversley will remain in the Chicago Bulls as the Charlotte Hornets have already identified their newest chief executive. On Thursday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Brooklyn Nets assistant general manager Jeff Peterson will succeed Mitch Kupchak and assume the Hornets' head of basketball operations helm.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 29, 2024

Hornets’ youthful hire to lead rebuild a breath of fresh air

Brooklyn Nets executive Jeff Peterson has accepted the Charlotte Hornets’ vacant head of basketball operations job, replacing Mitch Kupchak after his decision to step down from the role.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / February 29, 2024

Hornets’ Front Office Hire Revealed After Considering 76ers’ Brand

After putting together a multi-week search to replace Mitch Kupchak, the Charlotte Hornets have found their new Head of Basketball Operations. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hornets are planning to hire Brooklyn Nets executive Jeff Peterson to run the front office.

Charlotte Hornets News / CBSSports.com / February 29, 2024

Hornets to hire Nets assistant general manager Jeff Peterson to run front office, per report

Brooklyn announced recently that Mitch Kupchak would transition to an advisory role

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 29, 2024

Report: Hornets Plan to Hire Jeff Peterson as Head of Basketball Ops

The Charlotte Hornets have found the successor to Mitch Kupchak. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Hornets are planning to hire Jeff Peterson as the head of basketball operations.

Charlotte Hornets News / Bleacher Report / February 28, 2024

NBA Rumors: Hornets Exec Search Includes Nets' Peterson, Pelicans' Langdon, More

The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly interested in multiple candidates as they search for a replacement for veteran executive Mitch Kupchak. NBA insider Marc…

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / February 15, 2024

76ers’ Elton Brand Was a ‘Front Runner’ in Hornets' GM Search

With major changes happening across the Eastern Conference in the Charlotte Hornets’ front office, the possibility that the Philadelphia 76ers could deal with a ripple effect was tossed out there.

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76ers’ Elton Brand Not Expected To Pursue Hornets GM Vacancy

The Charlotte Hornets are seeking a new head of basketball operations but don’t count 76ers general manager Elton Brand among the candidates. Per Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Brand doesn’t intend to pursue the vacancy.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 14, 2024

Report: Elton Brand doesn’t intend to pursue Hornets’ job

Sixers general manager Elton Brand had been referred to as one of the early frontrunners to take over the Hornets‘ front office in the wake of Mitch Kupchak‘s reassignment, but he doesn’t intend to pursue that position in Charlotte.

Hornets president Mitch Kupchak stepping down to 'organizational advisor'

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 14, 2024

76ers’ Elton Brand not considering Hornets front office role despite reports suggesting otherwise

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand does not intend to pursue the Charlotte Hornets’ head of basketball operations opening, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 13, 2024

Nets assistant GM Jeff Peterson under consideration for Hornets' top exec vacancy

Current Brooklyn Nets assistant general manager Jeff Peterson could be in for a big-time role as an executive. In the wake of team president Mitch Kupchak’s

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 13, 2024

From EuroLeague Excellence to NBA Newcomer: Who Is Vasilije Micić?

Mitch Kupchak and the new ownership were looking to add draft capital and some veteran experience to their backcourt rotation at the trade deadline. They did just that in a trade that saw Gordon Hayward head to Oklahoma City.

NBA News / NetsDaily / February 12, 2024

Brooklyn Nets assistant GM Jeff Peterson candidate for top job with Charlotte Hornets

The Hornets GM job is open and Sean Marks’ No. 2 is in line for it. Mitch Kupchak, the three-time NBA champion who ran the Charlotte Hornets front office for Michael Jordan, is stepping down, reports Adrian Wojnarowski, and Jeff Peterson, an assistant GM with the Brooklyn Nets is among the leading candidates to replace him.