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Ball returning to starting lineup after missing 21 games

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk (1) defends as Houston Rockets guard D.J. Augustin (14) controls the ball during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Houston. (Troy Taormina/Pool Photo via AP)

Terry Rozier scores 25 points, Hornets cruise past Rockets

Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, back, hugs Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James before an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LeBron puts Lakers past Hornets 116-105 for 4th straight win

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, celebrates with forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in San Francisco, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Green notches triple-double, Warriors avenge loss to Hornets

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) passes the ball around Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Hayward breaks late tie, scores 39 points to lead Hornets

By JOHN DENTON - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving shoots over Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward, right, and guard Terry Rozier during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Hayward, Hornets hand Nets first loss of season, 106-104

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball shoots against the Toronto Raptors during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Borrego: Hornets have needed playmakers in Ball, Hayward

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett, left, tries to pass the ball around Charlotte Hornets forwards P.J. Washington and Cody Martin, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Graham returns, Hornets topple Knicks 107-101

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Dwayne Bacon, right, drives into New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox II in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Hornets beat Knicks 97-92 to snap 8-game losing streak

By RICHARD WALKER - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love reacts after missing a three-point basket late in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Graham breaks late tie, Hornets beat Cavaliers 109-106

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard David Nwaba (0) defends Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) who goes up for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Graham scores 40, Hornets rally to beat Nets 113-108

By MICHAEL SCOTTO - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham (4) shoots over Golden State Warriors forward Marquese Chriss during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Graham hits 10 3s, Hornets spoil Russell’s return 106-91

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Tony Parker (9) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Jabari Parker, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Walker leads Hornets past Wizards, 116-110

Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets forward Nicolas Batum (5) drives past Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) and Washington Wizards guard Tomas Satoransky (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Hornets switch lineup, roll past Wizards 123-110

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives against Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

James, Ball post triple-doubles in 128-100 win over Hornets

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Frank Kaminsky dunks against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Lamb, Zeller lift Hornets past Hawks 108-94

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, of Greece, drives to the basket against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Kidd-Gilchrist’s return helps Hornets beat Bucks 110-107

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges reacts after a dunk against Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Walker scores 29, leads Hornets to 113-102 win over Hawks

By RICHARD WALKER - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Tony Parker (9) shoots as he is fouled by Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Lamb scores 19, Hornets rout Cavaliers 126-94

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Willy Hernangomez (41) blocks a shot by Miami Heat's Rodney McGruder (17) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Tony Parker’s double-double lifts Hornets past Heat 125-113

By STEVE REED - Associated Press