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Mock Trade: Hornets Move Down in the Draft, Grizzlies Move Up

Published   Jun 05, 2024 07:07PM
Over the course of the next few weeks, we'll throw together some mock trades that make sense for the Charlotte Hornets. Today, we begin with a draft night trade that has Charlotte trading back in the first round.

HORNETS RECEIVE:

PF Santi Aldama

2024 1st round pick (9th overall)

2024 2nd round pick (39th overall)

GRIZZLIES RECEIVE:

2024 1st round pick (6th overall)

WHY IT WORKS:

The Grizzlies may be interested in moving up for UConn center Do ... Read more

HENRY JOHSON

Henry Thomas ‘Tommy’ Johnson, 81, of Clarington passed away on March 31, 2024, in Wheeling, West Virginia.

He was born on January 19, 1943, in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Henry Lee ‘Bud’ Johnson Jr. and Virginia Ann Harding ... Read more

Elementary students take a tour through city’s history

MARTINS FERRY — Ayers Elementary students traveled back to the Purple City’s roots with a field trip to the Sedgwick House Museum on Tuesday morning.

The Sedgwick House was originally constructed in 1870 by the Helling Family. In 190 ... Read more

Wesleyan to send two golfers to NCAA Atlantic

INDIANAPOLIS – Three men’s golf programs and three individuals from the Mountain East Conference have earned NCAA postseason bids to compete at the 2024 NCAA Atlantic/East Regional Tournament, which will be played at Oglebay Golf Resort in Wheeli ... Read more

Addamo Wins Game Three in Overtime for Wheeling

WHEELING, WV- Postseason overtime is as exciting as it gets, and the Wheeling Nailers gave their fans a taste of that in their first home game of the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs. Justin Addamo made the extra session a quick one, as he needed just 30 seconds to slide his right circle one-timer in over the goal line, lifting the Nailers to the 3-2 victory and 2-1 series lead over the Indy Fuel in the Central Division Semifinal Series at WesBanco Arena.

The Nailers played a great first period, as they outshot Indy, 12-5, while netting the ... Read more

Hornets to Host Dillon Jones for Pre-Draft Workout

The Charlotte Hornets will be hosting Weber State forward Dillon Jones for a pre-draft visit, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Jones is also expected to workout for the Pacers, Bucks, Celtics, Raptors, and Spurs.

Jones is one of ... Read more

Softball Picks up First MEC Win in Split with Glenville Stat

Next Game: Concord University 4/8/2024 | 11 AM Next Game Full Schedule Apr. 08 (Mon) / 11 AM Concord University History

Wheeling, W. Va. – After rains that ran through Wheeling, West Virginia postponed the weekend, the Wheeling Univers ... Read more

Alonzo Mourning is Cancer-Free Following Prostate Surgery

Former Charlotte Hornet Alonzo Mourning is now cancer-free. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Mourning recently underwent surgery after being diagnosed with Stage 3 prostate cancer.

"What scares me about this disease is that there ... Read more