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Sam Perley@sam_perley · 29mJB indicates Ball, Rozier and Bouknight will be the primary ball-handlers tonight; Rozier backup PG, Bouknight at SG in the 2nd unit here we go...

I've resigned my to this. We've heard we might sign the oft injured Armstead of the Saints for LT, and I think we then go Pickett. He's the most ready, and we all think Matt knows he needs to win now. I really want to trade back a few spots and get a pick in the 2nd or 3rd, we could get great value in those rounds, but alas...Matt needs a QB. This is a bad time to not have a second and third round pick, and a desperate need for a quarterback.

guess we'll get look at our new guy tonight Rod Boone @rodboone · 1h Mitch Kupchak said he expects Montrezl Harrell to play tonight against the Pistons in Detroit as long as the physicals on both sides are completed. He anticipates it getting done in time for Harrell to make his debut.

No file chosen Your Home Timeline Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR · 25m INJURY UPDATE: @hornets at DET 2/11 Bouknight (R Wrist Sprain) is probable Martin (L Ankle/Achilles Soreness) out McDaniels (L Ankle Sprain) is out Hayward (L Ankle) is out

James Plowright @British_Buzz · 1m Really like the Harrell trade, retain his bird rights for the summer too so if he plays well Charlotte have a way to retain him despite not having CAP space. Also get of Vernon Carey Jr's salary in 22-23 which was fully guaranteed. BIG win!

At The Hive @At_The_Hive · 8m Harrell has a poor reputation as a defender, but Washington's defense has been quite bit a better with him on the floor over Gafford. Also gives some much needed tenacity on the interior. Will be interesting to see what this does to the center rotation and PJ's minutes at 5.

bye bye Ish. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the Wizards will receive Vernon Carey, Ish Smith and a second-round draft selection. https://clutchpoints.com/hornets-news-charlotte-acquires-montrezl-harrell-from-wizards/

Montrezl Harrell to Charlotte Shams Charania: Washington is finalizing sending Montrezl Harrell to Charlotte, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. 2 seconds ago – via Twitter ShamsCharania https://hoopshype.com/team/charlotte-hornets/

The Charlotte Hornets and San Antonio Spurs have discussed a possible trade of PJ Washington, Kai Jones, and the inclusion of a first-round draft pick for Jakob Poeltl, league sources told HoopsHype. Currently, both sides are haggling over the potential inclusion of a first-round pick in the trade. Before selecting Josh Primo 12th overall in the 2021 draft, the Spurs considered Jones at that selection as well, HoopsHype has learned. 31 seconds ago https://hoopshype.com/team/charlotte-hornets/

Melo is hitting 3s early. That helps

we need a get right game, and the Bulls have won 5 straight against us. We just don't match up well with these guys. We have to win sooner or later....right? CHA: James Bouknight: doubtful (right wrist sprain), Gordon Hayward: out (left ankle), Cody Martin: out (left Achilles soreness), Jalen McDaniels: out (left ankle sprain). CHI: Lonzo Ball: out (knee), Alex Caruso: out (wrist), Ayo Dosunmu: out (concussion), Derrick Jones Jr.: out (finger), Patrick Williams: out (left wrist).

Yurt seems a forever backup, but that won't hurt. Maybe he'll progress with more playing time. Marcus is long in the tooth, but gives us a little vet presence in the post. as bp said above, better to get something for PJ while we can. Will miss him. Wish him well.

staff photographer: Ok now for your official team photo for the Carolina Panthers website. Paul: Carolina Panthers?!? I though I was joining the Jacksonville Jaguars! click

Hayward injured and out for the game. Again. Wonder how long this time.

Jonathan M Alexander @jonmalexander · 21m LaMelo Ball said he found out he was making the All-Star team from GM Mitch Kupchak. He said at the time he was taking a nap. He said the conversation went something like this: Ball: Hello (groggy from the nap) Kupchak: Good news. You made the All-Star team. Ball: oh word? That’s what’s up. Thanks. (Hangs up. Lies back down.)

punched a wall?

NBA Communications @NBAPR · 54m Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray have been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver as injury replacements for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR · 35m Ball becomes the fourth-youngest player in @NBA history named an All-Star and the ninth to earn an All-Star Game nod prior to their 21st birthday. He is averaging 19.6 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 7.5 apg and 1.5 spg, ranking 10th in assists and 17th in steals per game this season.

Charlotte Hornets @hornets · 21m OFFICIAL: We have recalled center Vernon Carey, center Kai Jones and forward JT Thor from the @greensboroswarm . Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR · 24m INJURY UPDATE: @hornets vs. TOR 2/7 Cody Martin (L Ankle/Achilles Soreness) and James Bouknight (R Wrist Sprain) have been listed as doubtful before tonight’s game

gonna be an interesting game tonight...Hornets struggling, good team coming, and some possible tension on our bench. However, this team seems to find a way to win when it seems least possible. At least we did earlier this season.

what an off-season for the Saints

Steve Reed @SteveReedAP · 37m LaMelo Ball has only played 6 minutes, 17 seconds in the second half. Still on the bench here with the Hornets getting blown out by 26 in the fourth. Ball has 12 points, only 1 turnover. At The Hive @At_The_Hive · 31m This and the apparent Bouknight confrontation are reason for concern. Been some weird things happening with minutes all season. Maybe things are bubbling up?

this ain't good. https://streamable.com/c894sa Steve Reed @SteveReedAP · 41m Frustration appears to be setting in on the Hornets bench. James Borrego said something to James Bouknight while he on the was bench. Bouknight appeared to take offense and stood up to confront Borrego. Then an assistant coach took Bouknight to the locker room.

right back at it tonight against Miami (33-20) and then Monday against Toronto.