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LeBron James misses late three against Charlotte Hornets

LeBron James’ game-ending bricks intensified by Eric Collins

"IT’S OVERRRR! IT’S OVERRRRR"

By Brandon Contes OnFeb 20, 2025 0
Hornets announcer Eric Collins had a tremendous performance with several memorable calls during Monday's game against the Timberwolves. Photo Credit: @HornetsReddit on Twitter/X

Eric Collins has incredible reaction to double ejection

Eric Collins got very excited over two quick ejections in the Orlando Magic-Charlotte Hornets game on Wednesday night.

By Matt Yoder OnFeb 13, 2025 0
Hornets Spurs

Eric Collins gets animated calling Hornets’ game-winning shot, final play

"They say it's good, but I don't think he got it off! I don't think he got it off!"

By Arthur Weinstein OnFeb 8, 2025 0
Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) reacts after a foul against the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at Spectrum Center.

NBA on TNT reporter Jared Greenberg apologizes for ‘inaccurate’ Mark Williams report

"I have the highest of standards, and I apologize for any info that was disseminated incorrectly."

By Sean Keeley OnFeb 7, 2025 0
The Charlotte Hornets traded big man Mark Williams to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Hornets analyst torched Mark Williams’ effort days before Lakers trade

"Mark Williams has put together a first half that I've never seen from a starting center at the NBA level."

By Ben Axelrod OnFeb 6, 2025 0
LaMelo Ball speaking with Hornets beat reporter Shane Connuck

LaMelo Ball has wholesome moment with Hornets reporter: ‘How you get your voice like that?’

"You got a real good voice. We'll let you do the reporting for sure."

By Reice Shipley OnJan 8, 2025 0
Monday ended in 'Y,' and it was also the day that Charlotte Hornets announcer Eric Collins entered another dimension.

Eric Collins’ final call of 2024 was a thing of beauty

"GOT IT!!!!!! MILES DID IT!!!! MILES BRIDGES HAS TIED THE BALL GAME!!!"

By Sam Neumann OnDec 31, 2024 0
LaMelo Ball postgame interview

LaMelo Ball addresses using anti-gay slur after $100k fine from NBA

"I don't discriminate.'

By Brandon Contes OnNov 18, 2024 0
LaMelo Ball postgame interview

LaMelo Ball fined $100k for offensive interview comments

It's certainly not the first time Ball has been unfiltered during a postgame interview.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 17, 2024 0
Bucks coach Doc Rivers vented some frustration about the referees after a tough loss to the Hornets on Saturday night. Photo Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Doc Rivers sounds off on refs after tough loss: ‘You can’t guess’

"These mistakes can't happen."

By Michael Dixon OnNov 16, 2024 0
Oct 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) dribbles up court during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Hornets announcers in disbelief over Rob Dillingham standing ovation

When Rob Dillingham received a standing ovation from the Minnesota Timberwolves crowd, Hornets announcer Eric Collins couldn't believe it.

By Matt Yoder OnNov 6, 2024 0
Fox Sports sideline reporter reacts Shannon Spake during the game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the New York Giants at SoFi Stadium.

Shannon Spake joins Charlotte Hornets in host/reporter role

Spake returns to the Queen City.

By Sam Neumann OnSep 11, 2024 0
Feb 25, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; General view of Charlotte Hornets logo at Spectrum Center.

Longtime Charlotte Hornets PA announcer dies at age 55

Big Pat's iconic voice energized Spectrum Center for two decades.

By Sam Neumann OnJul 25, 2024 0
JJ Redick on First Take

Hornets reportedly interviewing ESPN’s JJ Redick for head coaching job

"Am I crazy or is this a terrible idea for J.J.? Dude could keep building a media empire or go lose a billion games."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 22, 2024 1
Hornets head coach Steve Clifford in postgame press conference

Hornets coach Steve Clifford lays into team in postgame press conference

"To this point, I have failed miserably. We don't care about defense all of the time. We're a sometimes team."

By Reice Shipley OnFeb 8, 2024 1
Hornets' Brandon Miller dunking over a Lakers defender called by Eric Collins. Photo Credit: Bally Sports Southeast

Hornets announcer Eric Collins delivers iconic call on Brandon Miller highlight play

"OH, HE RIPPED IT AWAY FROM HIM, JUST TOOK IT. OHHHHHH, ECSTASY!"

By Reice Shipley OnFeb 6, 2024 1
Hornets announcer Eric Collins had a tremendous performance with several memorable calls during Monday's game against the Timberwolves. Photo Credit: @HornetsReddit on Twitter/X

Hornets announcer Eric Collins had epic call of upset win over Timberwolves

"HUM DIDDLY DEE. THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT."

By Michael Dixon OnJan 23, 2024 2
LaMelo Ball

LaMelo Ball drops NSFW interview talking Thanksgiving Day food

"I mean I got a chicken, the turkey, ham, s---."

By Jessica Kleinschmidt OnNov 23, 2023 3
A graphic for the Hornets' partnership with MrBeast's "Feastables."

YouTuber MrBeast’s food brand is this year’s Charlotte Hornets jersey patch sponsor

The massively popular YouTuber is moving into the sports sponsorship world.

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 2, 2023 1
Malike Andrews

Were viewers right to criticize Malika Andrews for bringing up Brandon Miller’s involvement in murder case?

Andrews mentioned the scandal in passing during Thursday's broadcast

By Jesse Pantuosco OnJun 23, 2023 7
Jun 22, 2023; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brandon Miller (Alabama) poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected second by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

FanDuel

Wild swings in NBA Draft odds show effect of insiders on sports betting

Stephen A. Smith on Michael Jordan's NBA ownership tenure

Stephen A. Smith excuses Michael Jordan’s brutal tenure as NBA owner: ‘He’s had some challenges.’

"He is such a superstar, such an iconic figure throughout the years, I don’t think he’s ever had the freedom of...hiring folks just to make basketball decisions."

By Brandon Contes OnMar 17, 2023 0
Gerry Vaillancourt in a 2016 interview with AWE News.

Former Hornets’ broadcaster and radio host Gerry Vaillancourt passes away at 72, tributes pour in

"Chase what you’re crazy about. The day will come when you’ll regret that you didn’t chase your crazy!"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 28, 2022 0
Eric Collins on a Hornets' podcast in 2021.

Hornets’ broadcaster Eric Collins’ scream and ‘Are you kidding me? Hum-diddly-dee!’ on Kai Jones dunk goes viral

Collins is again getting attention for his high-energy dunk calls.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 21, 2022 0
Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless

Skip Bayless dragged Shannon Sharpe down with his cringeworthy Mikal/Miles Bridges mix-up

As Bayless projected more confidence and wrongly stated Mikal Bridges plays for Charlotte, Sharpe eventually gave in.

By Brandon Contes OnJul 8, 2022 0

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