Rod Boone
@rodboone.bsky.social
My latest #Hornets Insider: Has Tidjane Salaün’s development turned corner?
Spoke with Tidjane, Charles Lee, Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller about the second-year forward's recent play: #nbasky
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Spoke with Tidjane, Charles Lee, Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller about the second-year forward's recent play: #nbasky
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Has Tidjane Salaün’s development turned corner? ‘He’s going to be great for us’
Frenchman is averaging 12.2 points in last four games for the Charlotte Hornets.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
My latest #Hornets Insider: Has Tidjane Salaün’s development turned corner?
Spoke with Tidjane, Charles Lee, Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller about the second-year forward's recent play: #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charl...
Spoke with Tidjane, Charles Lee, Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller about the second-year forward's recent play: #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charl...
Why a mini-break in schedule couldn’t come fast enough for the #Hornets. #nbasky
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Why a mini-break in schedule couldn’t come fast enough for Charlotte Hornets
Star guard LaMelo Ball and other key players sat out of Hornets’ 115-106 loss to Denver Nuggets on Sunday night.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Why a mini-break in schedule couldn’t come fast enough for the #Hornets. #nbasky
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Tonight's starters:
December 7, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Tonight's starters:
LaMelo (left ankle bone bruise), Collin Sexton (left quad strain) and Tre Mann (right knee bone bruise) are all out vs. Denver tomorrow.
Moussa Diabate (right knee soreness) is questionable.
Moussa Diabate (right knee soreness) is questionable.
December 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
LaMelo (left ankle bone bruise), Collin Sexton (left quad strain) and Tre Mann (right knee bone bruise) are all out vs. Denver tomorrow.
Moussa Diabate (right knee soreness) is questionable.
Moussa Diabate (right knee soreness) is questionable.
Another injury for the #Hornets.
“Hate to see it," Brandon Miller said. "But I think the next man has to be prepared and ready to go at any point. So, I give my props to Tidjane for coming in with the best attitude and just playing to his strengths."
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“Hate to see it," Brandon Miller said. "But I think the next man has to be prepared and ready to go at any point. So, I give my props to Tidjane for coming in with the best attitude and just playing to his strengths."
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It happened again: LaMelo Ball exits with injury after Brandon Miller’s return
Hornets’ star point guard left early in the second half of Charlotte’s 111-86 win in Toronto and didn’t return.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Another injury for the #Hornets.
“Hate to see it," Brandon Miller said. "But I think the next man has to be prepared and ready to go at any point. So, I give my props to Tidjane for coming in with the best attitude and just playing to his strengths."
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“Hate to see it," Brandon Miller said. "But I think the next man has to be prepared and ready to go at any point. So, I give my props to Tidjane for coming in with the best attitude and just playing to his strengths."
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charl...
Collin Sexton (left quadriceps strain) is out for tomorrow's game against Toronto.
Brandon Miller (left shoulder), Ryan Kalkbrenner (left ankle contusion) and Tre Mann (right knee soreness) are questionable.
LaMelo (left wrist) is probable.
Brandon Miller (left shoulder), Ryan Kalkbrenner (left ankle contusion) and Tre Mann (right knee soreness) are questionable.
LaMelo (left wrist) is probable.
December 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Collin Sexton (left quadriceps strain) is out for tomorrow's game against Toronto.
Brandon Miller (left shoulder), Ryan Kalkbrenner (left ankle contusion) and Tre Mann (right knee soreness) are questionable.
LaMelo (left wrist) is probable.
Brandon Miller (left shoulder), Ryan Kalkbrenner (left ankle contusion) and Tre Mann (right knee soreness) are questionable.
LaMelo (left wrist) is probable.
Had a good chat with Kon about the past week, his rookie season and thirst for more victories.
“I can’t handle losing when we come out and do things that aren’t competitive, that are soft," he told me."
Another exclusive:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article313075011.html
“I can’t handle losing when we come out and do things that aren’t competitive, that are soft," he told me."
Another exclusive:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article313075011.html
Hornets have blossoming star in Kon Knueppel. How he’s putting Charlotte on map
No. 4 overall pick in 2025 NBA Draft posted 13 points in Hornets’ 119-104 loss to New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Had a good chat with Kon about the past week, his rookie season and thirst for more victories.
“I can’t handle losing when we come out and do things that aren’t competitive, that are soft," he told me."
Another exclusive:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article313075011.html
“I can’t handle losing when we come out and do things that aren’t competitive, that are soft," he told me."
Another exclusive:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article313075011.html
Where are things with Josh Green, Grant Williams, Brandon Miller and Tre Mann? Spoke with Charles Lee about it to get a gauge on the #Hornets health: #nbasky
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What’s going on with Hornets’ injured players? Charlotte coach provides insight
Charles Lee gave updates on Josh Green, Brandon Miller as Hornets continue road trip with date against New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Where are things with Josh Green, Grant Williams, Brandon Miller and Tre Mann? Spoke with Charles Lee about it to get a gauge on the #Hornets health: #nbasky
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Brandon Miller and Tre Mann are out for tomorrow's game against the Knicks. LaMelo is probable.
December 2, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Brandon Miller and Tre Mann are out for tomorrow's game against the Knicks. LaMelo is probable.
#Hornets Kon Knueppel wins first NBA award. Is rookie of the year also in sight? #nbasky
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Hornets’ Kon Knueppel wins first NBA award. Is rookie of the year also in sight?
The 20-year-old leads all of his draft classmates in scoring at 18.4 points per game.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
#Hornets Kon Knueppel wins first NBA award. Is rookie of the year also in sight? #nbasky
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Josh Green, who had shoulder surgery in June, is getting closer to a return. #Hornets have assigned him to the Greensboro Swarm today for practice.
Green wasn't with the team in Brooklyn last night.
Green wasn't with the team in Brooklyn last night.
December 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Josh Green, who had shoulder surgery in June, is getting closer to a return. #Hornets have assigned him to the Greensboro Swarm today for practice.
Green wasn't with the team in Brooklyn last night.
Green wasn't with the team in Brooklyn last night.
"Yeah, it was unacceptable. Really disappointing."
"We have to change the narrative. We can’t be like, ‘Oh, we won two in a row.’ We truly ain’t done s - - -."
Dispatch from Brooklyn:
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"We have to change the narrative. We can’t be like, ‘Oh, we won two in a row.’ We truly ain’t done s - - -."
Dispatch from Brooklyn:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charl...
‘It was unacceptable’: Hornets hit another low point in 116-103 loss to Brooklyn
With Brandon Miller and Tre Mann on bench in street clothes, Charlotte lost to one of NBA’s worst teams.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:26 AM
"Yeah, it was unacceptable. Really disappointing."
"We have to change the narrative. We can’t be like, ‘Oh, we won two in a row.’ We truly ain’t done s - - -."
Dispatch from Brooklyn:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charl...
"We have to change the narrative. We can’t be like, ‘Oh, we won two in a row.’ We truly ain’t done s - - -."
Dispatch from Brooklyn:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charl...
NEWS: Brandon Miller and Tre Mann are both OUT tonight in Brooklyn. Charles Lee said both went through morning shootaround and wanted to play, but training staff is holding them out after 3 games in 4 nights.
December 1, 2025 at 11:18 PM
NEWS: Brandon Miller and Tre Mann are both OUT tonight in Brooklyn. Charles Lee said both went through morning shootaround and wanted to play, but training staff is holding them out after 3 games in 4 nights.
With LaMelo and Brandon Miller having off nights and subjected to minutes restrictions, the #Hornets still found a way to climb out of a huge early hole and edged Toronto in OT. #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article313074962.html
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article313074962.html
Surprise! LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller suit up in Hornets’ OT win over Toronto
Duo, on restricted minutes, sat in crunch time, but Charlotte had enough to edge Raptors in overtime.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:37 AM
With LaMelo and Brandon Miller having off nights and subjected to minutes restrictions, the #Hornets still found a way to climb out of a huge early hole and edged Toronto in OT. #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article313074962.html
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Third game in four nights.
November 29, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Third game in four nights.
LaMelo and Brandon Miller are not on the injury report for tonight's game against Toronto.
November 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
LaMelo and Brandon Miller are not on the injury report for tonight's game against Toronto.
Spoke with LaMelo after the game.
"Just really trying to do what I could in the little time that I’ve got, for real," he told me. “All this is a little different for me." #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article313074952.html
"Just really trying to do what I could in the little time that I’ve got, for real," he told me. “All this is a little different for me." #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article313074952.html
‘All this is a little different for me’: LaMelo Ball’s fourth quarter sparks Hornets
Charlotte’s star had 16 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in 123-116 win over the Chicago Bulls.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Spoke with LaMelo after the game.
"Just really trying to do what I could in the little time that I’ve got, for real," he told me. “All this is a little different for me." #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article313074952.html
"Just really trying to do what I could in the little time that I’ve got, for real," he told me. “All this is a little different for me." #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article313074952.html
'We can’t keep talking about it’: #Hornets understand season already in danger: #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article313074924.html
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article313074924.html
‘We can’t keep talking about it’: Hornets understand season already in danger
Wednesday night’s 129-101 loss to New York marked only the second fully completed game in 2025-26 with Hornets’ projected starting lineup intact.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:37 AM
'We can’t keep talking about it’: #Hornets understand season already in danger: #nbasky
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article313074924.html
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article313074924.html
#Hornets Insider: Is Kon Knueppel a lock for rookie of the year?
Spoke with Kon to get his thoughts on James Harden giving him props, his early-season success and more.
Also, how Collin Sexton is settling into Charlotte:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charl...
Spoke with Kon to get his thoughts on James Harden giving him props, his early-season success and more.
Also, how Collin Sexton is settling into Charlotte:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charl...
‘He’s been our best player:’ Is Kon Knueppel a lock for NBA rookie of year?
The Charlotte Hornets’ first-year product from Duke already leaving mark and making quite the impression.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
#Hornets Insider: Is Kon Knueppel a lock for rookie of the year?
Spoke with Kon to get his thoughts on James Harden giving him props, his early-season success and more.
Also, how Collin Sexton is settling into Charlotte:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charl...
Spoke with Kon to get his thoughts on James Harden giving him props, his early-season success and more.
Also, how Collin Sexton is settling into Charlotte:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charl...
