News about Charlotte Hornets (page 8)
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Injuries
Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson underwent a MRI earlier today which confirmed the initial diagnosis of a strained left calf. He will be out 2-3 weeks.
Coaches
The Charlotte Hornets and coach Steve Clifford have come to an agreement on a extension. The deal includes a three-year guarantee through the 2018-19 season.
Suspensions & fines
Hornets forward Marvin Williams has been fined $15,000 for making excessive contact with his elbow to the head of New York Knicks forward Lou Amundson.
NBA awards
Nicolas Batum and DeMarcus Cousins were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Nov. 9 through Nov. 15.
NBA games
Nicolas Batum let his game do the talking Sunday, scoring a season-high 33 points as the Hornets held off a fourth-quarter rally to beat the Trail Blazers.
Stats
Al Jefferson in the post was the basketball equivalent of a great running game in football in the Hornets road victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
NBA market
Charlotte Hornets general manager Rich Cho said the team’s decision not to pick up P.J. Hairston’s option for next season related to consistency and focus.
NBA market
Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that the team has signed Jeremy Lamb to a contract extension. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
NBA market
Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that the team has exercised its fourth-year option on forward Cody Zeller.
NBA rumors
The Charlotte Hornets are on course to sign swingman Jeremy Lamb to a contract extension for three years and $21 million before Monday's midnight deadline.