Charlotte Hornets

After 13 years, basketball legend Michael Jordan announced on Friday that he's selling the Charlotte Hornets.

What's driving the reported interest of NBA five-time MVP and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan in selling a majority of the team to a group of new investors? WFAE's Gwendolyn Glenn sat down with veteran Charlotte Observer sports journalist Langston Wertz Jr. to get a sense of what might be driving the decision.

Make-A-Wish said the NBA legend's donation is the largest individual contribution it has ever received. It said Jordan's gift will create an endowment to fulfill future wishes.

The Hornets are planning a moment of silence and a video tribute at Wednesday's game, and coaches will wear a black patch honoring Silas on their bench pullovers for the rest of the season.

Vaillancourt — known as "Gerry V" — died in Charlotte on Sunday due to a heart condition, his daughter Kelly told local media. He was a fixture in sports radio in the Queen City since the late '80s.

The Charlotte Hornets 2022-23 NBA City Edition jersey will feature a familiar abbreviation to Charlotteans.

From player arrests to loss after loss, Charlotte's professional sports teams seem lost in the wilderness. Can they find the light, and maybe even a championship?

Who needs LaMelo Ball when seven players score in double figures? The Hurricanes are riding a three-game win streak. And should the fans have to pay for torn-down goalposts?

Charlotte to open the season on Oct. 19, and play its first home game on Oct. 21.

Prosecutors say Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles to felony domestic violence charges after being accused of assaulting his girlfriend in front of their two children last month.