James Plowright

James Plowright

Twitter: @British_Buzz Linked In: James Plowright Muck Rack: James Plowright About Me Bylines for: Sports Illustrated, Sky Sports NBA, SB Nation, Queen City Hoops Based in Manchester in the United Kingdom, I have covered the Charlotte Hornets since 2008. When I was 16 years old I won a blogging competition on Bobcats.com, this ignited my passion for journalism and since then I went on to write for a variety of blogs; Hornets Planet, Queen City Hoops and At The Hive. In 2022 I took on the role as site content manager for the Charlotte Hornets Fannation site (AllHornets.com).  I am also the founder of the All Hornets Podcast Network, having recorded over 350+ Hornets related podcasts.  Awards - The All Hornets podcast was nominated for "Best Team Podcast" in the 2022 Sports Podcast Awards.  - I was nominated for "Sports Writer of the Year" in 2013 for LSU Media while studying my B.A in History and International Relations at Loughborough University. 

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5 Stings - Miller's Shot Diet Changes, Pump Fake Sorcery, Non-LaMelo Minutes Offense, Salaun Charge or Block?

A collection of observations and thoughts from Hornets on SI's James Plowright

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Nov 8, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
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Tre Mann Out, Grant Williams Starts vs Magic

Despite ongoing injury challenges, the Hornets announced the same starting lineup for the third consecutive game

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Apr 5, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) shoots a jumper against Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Score Predictions for Hornets vs Magic NBA Cup

The Magic are missing both of their starting frontcourt players in Paulo Banchero and Wednell Carter Jr

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Nov 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) backs toward the basket as Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31) plays defense in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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Hornets Stick With Winning Formula, Starting Five Remains The Same

Tidjane Salaun and Taj Gibson remain in the Hornets' starting unit following injuries to Charlotte's front court

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Nov 8, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) during the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
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Tre Mann Available for 76ers Game After Illness

Mann was initially listed as "Probable" on the Hornets injury report

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Mar 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) collides with Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr (9) in the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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Score Predictions for Hornets vs. Sixers

The Philadelphia 76ers are without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey for Sundays' Match-up

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Nov 6, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) and forward Brandon Miller (24) during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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How Charles Lee Unlocked Miles Bridges in Dramatic Win Over Pistons

Could this be a turning point for Bridges' slow start to the season?

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Nov 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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LaMelo Ball Added Late To Hornets-Pistons Injury Report

Ball has yet to miss a game in the 2024-25 season

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Nov 2, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) collides with Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-Imagn Images
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Breaking Down LaMelo Ball's Foul Struggles: Causes and Solutions

What does the film tell us about Ball's issues staying on the court?

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Oct 17, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) passes the ball while  Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Brandon Miller Ruled Out of Second Half of Season Opener with Left Hip Injury

Miller picked up the injury during the 1st half of Charlotte's season opener against the Rockets

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Oct 15, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) shoots the ball while being defended by New York Knicks center Jericho Sims (20) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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Brandon Miller Explodes For Dunk On Jabari Smith Jr in Season Opener

Brandon Miller dunks on Jabari Smith Jr

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5 Stings - Tidjane Salaun's Switch-ability, Charles Lee's Impatience and Hornets History of Opening Nights

A collection of observations and thoughts from Hornets Insider James Plowright

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