The New Orleans Pelicans and Smoothie King Center will host the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, as the league settles on a popular destination as a replacement for Charlotte’s Spectrum Center. (more…)
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After Bad Summer, Hornets Hope 2016-17 NBA Season Brings Relief
It was a bad summer for the Charlotte Hornets, as public debate over the controversial House Bill 2 (HB2) led the NBA to pull the 2017 All-Star Game — but team officials hope a slew of weekend dates will help offset the damage. (more…)
NBA Pulls 2017 All-Star Game from Charlotte
With North Carolina not budging from its House Bill 2 Law, the NBA is pulling the 2017 All-Star Game from Charlotte, and will work with host Charlotte Hornets on a 2019 date — provided the state change the law. (more…)