The lead decision-maker of the reigning champions has amassed a young core of All-NBA level players, ideal role players to ...

Jan 24, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) drives against Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center.

Five players scored in double figures for the Hornets, including Nick Smith Jr. with 17, but that wasn’t enough as the Trail Blazers pulled away down the stretch, with most of Charlotte’s ...

Nick Smith Jr. shines, but Hornets crumble in 126-96 loss to Raptors Steven Corder Apr 10, 2025 11:28 AM EDT Start Conversation ...

NBA Draft Grades: Charlotte Hornets Select Nick Smith Jr. No. 27 Overall Adam Finkelstein and Matt Norlander join Hakem Dermish to grade the Hornets selection of Nick Smith Jr.

Mar 1, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) shoots against the Washington Wizards during the first quarter at Spectrum Center.

Jan 24, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) drives against Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center.

Smith was selected by the Hornets out of Arkansas with the 27th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. In his rookie season, he averaged 5.9 points in 51 games, shooting 39.1% from the field.

Smith Jr. hasn't taken a leap to stardom but has cemented himself as a key role player for the Charlotte Hornets. They are one of the worst teams in the NBA this season at 18-53, but Smith has ...

BETHANY -- New Orleans Hornets guard J.R. Smith said Friday he planned to speak with coach Byron Scott about the developing rift between the two. General manager Jeff Bower got ...