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. 

Oct 8, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) and forward Brandon Miller (24) at mid court against the Miami Heat during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Charlotte Hornets Official 2024-25 NBA Depth Chart

Charlotte's depth looks to be much improved for the 2024-25 season

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Oct 10, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Keyontae Johnson (7) handle the ball as Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (36) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Charlotte Hornets Waive Harry Giles, Keyontae Johnson and Charlie Brown Jr

The Hornets trim down their final roster ahead of the regular season

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Oct 10, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31) reacts after a three point basket during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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NBA Insider: Multiple Teams Considered Drafting Tidjane Salaun In The Top 10

The Charlotte Hornets weren't the only team set to surprise the NBA world on draft night.

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5 Stings - Brandon Miller's Improved Shot Mechanics and Charles Lee's Air Dancing

A collection of observations and thoughts from Hornets Insider James Plowright

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Has Brandon Miller Grown Taller? Hornets Broadcaster Eric Collins Thinks So...

"Smart People" have been coming up to Collins and asking him about Brandon Miller

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Jan 29, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA;  New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) looses the ball as he is defended by Charlotte Hornets forward guard Brandon Miller (24) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images
Gameday

Karl-Anthony Towns to Make Knicks Debut in Pre-Season Opener Against Charlotte

The Charlotte Hornets host the New York Knicks at 5pm EST on October 6th

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Hornets Trade Grade: James Nnaji to New York Knicks for Multiple Draft Picks

James Plowright assigns a grade to the Hornets following their latest trade.

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Mar 31, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets mascot Hugo entertains the fans during the second quarter between the Charlotte Hornets and the LA Clippers at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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What's Holding Up Charlotte's Latest Trade?

Few details have emerged since the initial reports on Friday, here is my theory as to why

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Oct 14, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives to the basket against New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) and guard RJ Barrett (9) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Hornets Emerge as Key Player in Blockbuster Knicks-Timberwolves Trade

The Charlotte Hornets are the third team needed for Randle for Towns trade to be completed

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Dec 9, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) and Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) go after a loose ball during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images
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Report: Knicks Eyeing Hornets' Nick Richards as Potential Trade Target

James Edwards of The Athletic proposed a deal including Miles McBride.

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Feb 10, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Amari Bailey (10) during warm ups before the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Former Hornets Draft Pick Amari Bailey Signs Deal with Eastern Conference Foe

Brooklyn are taking the chance on young players for a rebuilding season.

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Nov 12, 2010; Washington, DC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats head coach Larry Brown (right) talks to shooting guard Stephen Jackson (left) during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at the Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Joy R. Absalon-Imagn Images
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Adrian Wojnarowski's First Charlotte Related Tweet Uncovered

We have to go back to the 2009 Charlotte Bobcats season

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