The Charlotte Hornets weren’t really supposed to be any good — but they probably weren’t supposed to be this bad. It’s as if the rest of the NBA has returned from the All-Star break, but the Hornets stayed in the Bahamas.

SAN FRANCISCO — The NBA’s new four-team tournament format for its All-Star Game was conceived as a way to ... said he hoped to play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ next game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. “I will not be playing tonight ...

The Charlotte Hornets (14-39) opened the NBA's post-All-Star break schedule with a dramatic 100-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers (32-21), snapping both th

The NBA All-Star Game garnered many mixed reviews from fans and media alike, but the most important opinion is that of the players.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James could not participate in the NBA All-Star Game, citing ongoing discomfort ... He hopes to return on Wednesday for the Lakers' next game against the Charlotte Hornets. He clarified that he's mindful of his long ...

So, why is Lakers vs. Hornets being played today? Here is why the game comes so soon after the All-Star break. The Lakers and Hornets are playing today because the game was rescheduled due to wildfires that impacted the Los Angeles area.

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams has reportedly not returned to the team following the failed trade with the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron James' injury from the All-Star Game is lingering into the second half of the season, including the Lakers' first game.

Ahead of Wednesday's game between the Hornets and Lakers, when Williams could make his official return to the court with Charlotte ... NBA commissioner Adam Silver said during the all-star ...

LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 100-97. Ball finished the win with 27 points, five rebounds, six assists and one steal while shooting 9/19 from the field and 5/13 from the three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will not play in Sunday night's All-Star Game, per the Associated Press' Tim Reynolds. James told reporters he's sitting out due to lingering foot and ankle discomfort. A replacement for James won't be named ahead of tipoff, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin.

The minutes cap has been lifted for Luka Doncic, and Andrew Caley's NBA picks are pouncing on a generously-priced prop for the former Maverick vs. an overmatched Hornets squad tonight.