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Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges moves upcourt during the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, March 28, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. Bridges apologized Tuesday, July 18, 2023, for his role in a domestic violence incident last summer, and vowed to rebuild relationships with teammates and become more active in the Charlotte community. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones, File)

Hornets’ Miles Bridges apologizes for ‘pain and embarrassment’ from domestic violence investigation

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, right, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 125-98. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Hornets GM: LaMelo Ball could possibly return this season

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2020, file photo, Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward moves the ball on a fast break against the Orlando Magic during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. Hayward has been a player that the Charlotte Hornets have wanted for years. On Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, they finally landed him, according to Priority Sports, the agency that represents the veteran forward. ESPN, which first reported the agreement, said Hayward would sign a four-year deal worth $120 million. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Michael Jordan’s recruitment helped Hornets land Hayward

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Charlotte Hornets' head coach James Borrego pleads for results during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Charlotte, N.C. Borrego believes Charlotte could be at a major disadvantage because they won’t be playing in Orlando when the NBA returns to action. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Hornets view not playing in Orlando as ‘major disadvantage’

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington (25) dunks over Philadelphia 76ers guard Furkan Korkmaz (30) in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

GM Kupchak: Hornets won’t build through free agency

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, left, poses for photographs with Kentucky's PJ Washington, after the Charlotte Hornets selected him as the 12th pick overall pick in the NBA basketball draft Thursday, June 20, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Hornets draft Kentucky forward PJ Washington at No. 12

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 26, 2019, file photo, Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker (15) reacts after making a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. The three-time All-Star point says he’d be willing to work with the Hornets and take less than the “supermax” $221 million contract he’s eligible to receive to re-sign with Charlotte (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Walker says he’d take less than $221M to stay with Hornets

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak speaks to the media during a news conference for the NBA basketball team in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, April 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Kupchak: Hornets to do ‘everything we can’ to re-sign Walker

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets new general manager and president of basketball operations, Mitch Kupchak, answers a question during a news conference for the NBA basketball team in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, April 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Kupchak hopes to make Hornets winners with Jordan’s help

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Michael Jordan hires Mitch Kupchak as new Hornets GM

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Lakers hire former agent Rob Pelinka as new general manager

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In a Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 file photo, former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for a stadium which will be home to the Los Angeles Football Club in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Lakers fired general manager Mitch Kupchak on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, and put Magic Johnson in charge of basketball operations in a major shake-up of the struggling franchise’s front office. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

Reeling Lakers return to practice for 1st time in Magic era

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In a Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 file photo, former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for a stadium which will be home to the Los Angeles Football Club in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Lakers fired general manager Mitch Kupchak on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, and put Magic Johnson in charge of basketball operations in a major shake-up of the struggling franchise’s front office. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

Magic Johnson put in charge of basketball ops after Lakers fire general manager Mitch Kupchak

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2014, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni gestures during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Los Angeles. Lakers spokesman John Black confirmed D'Antoni's resignation Wednesday, April 30. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni resigns

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2014, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni gestures during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Los Angeles. Lakers spokesman John Black confirmed D'Antoni's resignation Wednesday, April 30. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Mike D’Antoni resigns as Lakers coach after 27-55 season

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni gestures to his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Los Angeles. The Grizzlies won 102-90. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

D’Antoni to meet with Lakers soon about future

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Lakers sign GM Kupchak to contract extension

Associated Press

Lakers sign Kobe Bryant to 2-year extension

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2013 file photo, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant talks during the NBA basketball teams media day, in El Segundo, Calif. The Lakers have signed Bryant to a 2-year contract extension. General manager Mitch Kupchak made the announcement Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, ending speculation that Bryant could end up with another team after this season. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Kobe Bryant, Lakers agree to 2-year contract extension

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Peace out: Lakers waive Metta World Peace

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press