This is more than a change of scenery for new Phoenix Suns big Nick Richards. In being traded, Richards leaves a Charlotte franchise that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2016 and joins one that’s looking to compete for championship.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball had 32 points and 10 rebounds, Miles Bridges added 21 points and the Charlotte Hornets snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 115-104 win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

It's not the big name at the top of Phoenix's list, but they also wanted an upgrade in athleticism at center and Richards brings that.

While the performance of the Hornets' starters deserves boundless praise, immense context is necessary. Utah was down their four leading scoress, Lauri Markkkanen, Colin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson, and John Collins, opening up opportunities for unheralded guards Keyontae George and Brice Sensabaugh to dice the Hornets' defense.

LaMelo Ball pumped in 32 points and the Charlotte Hornets snapped a 10-game losing streak by beating the visiting Phoenix Suns 115-104 on Tuesday night.

LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets took on the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. The Hornets are coming off their 10th straight loss after losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LaMelo Ball had 32 points and 10 rebounds ... with a 115-104 win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Nick Richards added 15 points and 12 rebounds off the bench for ...

LiAngelo Ball— the middle brother of Lonzo and LaMelo —has earned a meteoric rise to fame thanks to his rap song "Tweaker." The viral tune has been blasted in both NBA and NFL locker rooms over the last month and even earned the 26-year-old a record deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group.

The Charlotte Hornets have been dealt a significant blow as second-leading scorer Brandon Miller will be sidelined indefinitely due to a right wrist injury.

Okogie was with the team last night in Chicago but did not play. He is expected to be available for Monday afternoon's home contest against the Dallas Mavericks. Charles Lee on th

The 74th edition of NBA All-Star game is exactly one month away which will take place from the Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. Voting for players to represent their teams at this year's event will conclude in four days on January 20th.