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The Hornets' Jan. 17th game vs. Bulls yanked from primetime National TV spot

Charlotte's struggles are likely the root of the broadcast change.

Schuyler Callihan

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The NBA announced on Friday that the Charlotte Hornets' home game versus the Chicago Bulls on January 17th will no longer air on ESPN. The game will now be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast. The tip-off time has also changed from 9:30 p.m. EST to 8 p.m. EST.

Barring a change made at a later date, this piece of news means the Hornets will go another season without playing a single game on national TV. ESPN likely wanted this game initially for the LaMelo Ball versus Lonzo Ball matchup, but with the Hornets struggling mightily and LaMelo in and out of the lineup with wrist and ankle injuries, the matchup is not as appealing to ESPN or its viewers. Well, at least one could assume that.

Charlotte blew a 13-point halftime lead against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night, bringing their record to 7-26 on the year. They'll be back in action tomorrow evening in Cleveland to face the best team in the league, the Cavaliers. Tip is scheduled for 6 p.m. EST.

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Schuyler Callihan
SCHUYLER CALLIHAN

schuylercallihan(at)gmail.com  Twitter:@Callihan_ Schuyler Callihan is the lead publisher of Mountaineers Now, All Panthers, and All Hornets on FanNation/Sports Illustrated. He took over publishing duties of All Panthers in 2020 and wanted to expand his professional coverage in the Queen City by running the operations at All Hornets. Schuyler attended Bethany College in Bethany, West Virginia before finishing up his schooling at Alamance Community College in Graham, North Carolina. The Wheeling, West Virginia native made the move to North Carolina in 2015 and has been in Charlotte since 2021.

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