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Charlotte Hornets Center Moussa Diabaté Wins 2025-26 NBA Hustle Award

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Charlotte Hornets Center Moussa Diabaté Wins 2025-26 NBA Hustle Award

Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabaté has been named the 2025-26 NBA Hustle Award winner, recognized for his elite rebounding and defensive energy.

about 16 hours agoUpdated

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Orlando Magic Rout Charlotte Hornets 121-90 to Clinch Playoff Berth

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Orlando Magic Rout Charlotte Hornets 121-90 to Clinch Playoff Berth

Paolo Banchero scored 25 points as the Orlando Magic dominated the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 in the play-in tournament. The Magic now advance to the first round of the NBA playoffs to face the Detroit Pistons.

Orlando Magic Secure 8th Seed with Historic Play-In Rout of Charlotte Hornets

The Orlando Magic secured the Eastern Conference's 8th seed with a record-breaking 121-90 rout of the Charlotte Hornets, led by a dominant performance from Paolo Banchero.

Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets Play-In: High Stakes in the Eastern Conference

The Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets face off in a high-stakes Eastern Conference Play-In game. With only one game separating their regular-season records, this matchup will determine who moves one step closer to the NBA playoffs.

NBA Hits LaMelo Ball with $60,000 in Fines After Play-In Game Incidents

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball has been fined a total of $60,000 by the NBA for reckless contact with Bam Adebayo and using profanity during a post-game interview.

15 days agoUpdated

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BREAKING: LaMelo Ball Fined $60,000 for Tripping and Cursing

The NBA has fined Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball $60,000 for tripping Bam Adebayo and using profanity postgame.

LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges Lead Hornets to Thrilling Play-In Win Over Heat

LaMelo Ball's clutch layup and a buzzer-beating block by Miles Bridges secured a thrilling 127-126 overtime victory for the Charlotte Hornets over the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament.

LaMelo Ball's Clutch OT Heroics Propel Hornets Past Heat in Play-In Thriller

LaMelo Ball delivered a signature postseason moment with a clutch go-ahead bucket to lift the Charlotte Hornets over the Miami Heat in a frantic overtime play-in game.

LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges Lead Charlotte Hornets to Thrilling Play-In Victory Over Miami Heat

LaMelo Ball's clutch layup and Miles Bridges' buzzer-beating block propelled the Charlotte Hornets to a 127-126 overtime win against the Miami Heat, eliminating Miami from the play-in tournament.

Heat's Bam Adebayo Sidelined with Lower Back Injury After Collision with LaMelo Ball

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets after suffering a lower back injury during a second-quarter collision with LaMelo Ball.

16 days agoUpdated

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