[ad_1] Upon assuming the role of Charlotte Hornets’ coach last season, Steve Clifford inherited a team that had already encountered challenges in its rebuilding journey. None of the draft picks from 2021, including first-round selections Kai Jones and James Bouknight, have yet to meet expectations. This predicament poses a significant challenge for the franchise, as…
[ad_1] Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford raved over Miles Bridges’ nonstop competitiveness after Saturday’s 110-99 home win vs. the Brooklyn Nets (24 points/10 rebounds/4 assists/1 steal/10-15 FG/2-5 3-PT/2-5 FT/+11 +/-). (via Charlotte Hornets): “The one thing about Miles is, 39 minutes tonight, second night of a back-to-back, I think he played 40 last night….
[ad_1] Vasilije Micic had limited playing time during his rookie season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but his role has expanded since being traded to the Hornets as part of the Gordon Hayward deal. Micic, a former EuroLeague MVP, has impressed the new head coach, Steve Clifford, with his talent and exceptional awareness and feel…
[ad_1] Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford is a huge fan of Vasilije Micic’s clutch play and guard skills (averaging 11.0 PPG/2.0 RPG/6.0 APG/52.0% FG/42.9% 3-PT/100% FT in his three games with the Hornets, which have all been wins). (via Charlotte Hornets): Reporter: “Does it surprise you with this many new guys that the ball…
[ad_1] The Charlotte Hornets (12-41) have embarked on a rare 2-0 winning streak this season, clinching a 111-102 victory over the Indiana Pacers. This success comes on the heels of significant roster changes, including the addition of Grant Williams, Tre Mann, Vasilije Micic, Davis Bertans, and Seth Curry at the trade deadline. Following the pivotal…
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced that Belleville Senators forward Bokondji Imama and Toronto Marlies forward Kyle Clifford have each been suspended for three (3) games as a consequence of their actions in a game between the teams on Jan. 12. Imama will miss Belleville’s games Sunday (Jan….
[ad_1] Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford praised rookie Nick Smith Jr.’s confidence/work ethic following Saturday’s 102-95 home loss vs. the Denver Nuggets (career-high 19 points, 3 rebounds, six made field goals, five made threes, and two made free throws). (via Charlotte Hornets): Reporter: “Nick [Smith Jr.] and his efficient night, how much of a…
[ad_1] Photo: Peter Baba Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford showered praise on rookie Brandon Miller, dubbing the No. 2 draft pick as one of the team’s standout players. Clifford commended Miller’s impressive two-way skills, highlighting a recent 20-point performance where he arguably stood out as the team’s best player. “He’s a really good two-way…
