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• Hornets waive forward Robert Franks
Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced today that the team has waived two-way forward Robert Franks. Franks, an undrafted free agent out of Washington State, originally signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets on July 9, 2020. The rookie forward has appeared in 22 games for t...2020
Mitch Kupchak
• Hornets GM says team will do everything possible to keep Kemba Walker
The biggest story facing the Charlotte Hornets this offseason will be Kemba Walker’s free agency and whether he’ll still be with the team going forward. Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak said Friday that the team is all-in on trying to retain Walker, and will do everything possible to keep him with the organization. This will be easier said tha...2019
Charlotte Hornets
• Kemba Walker trusts Mitch Kupchak to build Hornets’ roster
A Hornet since 2011, Kemba Walker has still appeared in just two career postseason series, a factor he’ll surely consider as he weighs his upcoming free agency decision. However, Walker said this week on ESPN’s The Jump that he has spoken to general manager Mitch Kupchak about what the team has in mind for roster upgrades and has faith in Kupchak t...2019
Kemba Walker
• Rajon Rondo voices high praise toward Lakers
Former All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo is set to begin his first campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers, which will mark the sixth team that played for in his career. In the days leading up to the season opener against the Trail Blazers, Rondo voiced some high praise toward the Lakers and their handling of players and structure of the franchise, acc...2018
Rajon Rondo
• Charlotte Hornets sign free agent Tony Parker
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced Monday that the team has signed free-agent guard Tony Parker. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed....2018
Charlotte Hornets
• Three-team trade sends Bismack Biyombo to Hornets, Jerian Grant to Magic
Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced today that the team has acquired center Bismack Biyombo and two second-round draft picks from the Orlando Magic. In a three-team trade with the Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls, Charlotte received center Bismack Biyombo and two future second-round pick...2018
Mitch Kupchak
• Hornets do not give qualifying offers to Treveon Graham or Marcus Paige
The Charlotte Hornets have declined to give Treveon Graham and Marcus Paige qualifying offers, it was announced today by President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak. Both players will become unrestricted free agents on July 1. Graham, a 6-5 guard/forward from Virginia Commonwealth, appeared in 90 games for the Hornets du...2018
Charlotte Hornets
• Hornets GM Kupchak: Kemba Walker focal point of franchise going forward

General manager Mitch Kupchak wants point guard Kemba Walker to end his NBA career right where it started - with the Charlotte Hornets....2018
Kemba Walker
• General Manager Mitch Kupchak Hopes Kemba Walker is a Hornet for Life

All-Star Kemba Walker, who is entering the final year of his contract with Charlotte, has been the subject of trade rumors during the offseason. Speaking on Friday, Hornets GM Mitch Kupchak expressed his hope that Kemba remains with the organization not just for the next couple years, but for the rest of his career: Hornets […] The post Gene...2018
Mitch Kupchak
• Hornets call PG Walker 'focal point' of franchise
General manager Mitch Kupchak wants point guard Kemba Walker to end his NBA career right where it started -- with the Charlotte Hornets....2018
Mitch Kupchak

• Hornets waive forward Robert Franks
Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced today that the team has waived two-way forward Robert Franks. Franks, an undrafted free agent out of Washington State, originally signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets on July 9, 2020. The rookie forward has appeared in 22 games for t...2020
Mitch Kupchak
• Hornets GM says team will do everything possible to keep Kemba Walker
The biggest story facing the Charlotte Hornets this offseason will be Kemba Walker’s free agency and whether he’ll still be with the team going forward. Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak said Friday that the team is all-in on trying to retain Walker, and will do everything possible to keep him with the organization. This will be easier said tha...2019
Charlotte Hornets
• Kemba Walker trusts Mitch Kupchak to build Hornets’ roster
A Hornet since 2011, Kemba Walker has still appeared in just two career postseason series, a factor he’ll surely consider as he weighs his upcoming free agency decision. However, Walker said this week on ESPN’s The Jump that he has spoken to general manager Mitch Kupchak about what the team has in mind for roster upgrades and has faith in Kupchak t...2019
Kemba Walker
• Charlotte Hornets sign free agent Tony Parker
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced Monday that the team has signed free-agent guard Tony Parker. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed....2018
Charlotte Hornets
• Three-team trade sends Bismack Biyombo to Hornets, Jerian Grant to Magic
Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced today that the team has acquired center Bismack Biyombo and two second-round draft picks from the Orlando Magic. In a three-team trade with the Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls, Charlotte received center Bismack Biyombo and two future second-round pick...2018
Mitch Kupchak