Mack Baltes

✝️ USA Today Sports Journalist covering the Hornets, Warriors, Rockets and Duke basketball I NBA/MLB Analyst I Commentator I Host of the @BasketBaltes podcast

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@SleeperKnicks @JakeLFischer @LetsTalkKnicks_ @Sleeper_Hoops @SleeperHornets @SleeperPelicans This came out MONTHS ago and it was BEFORE the Knicks signed Andre Drummond as a backup center. Diabate is unlikely to move due to his production and total cost. Missi is more likely, but the Knicks couldn't get him with Alvarado last year. More info: https://t.co/wQn1a3Peea

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The Golden State Warriors are one of 8 NBA teams to debut "Specter" jerseys next season. Read more here: https://t.co/GBVA77ho4b

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Baron Davis was the fifth individual in Charlotte Hornets franchise history to make an All-Star game. Read more about his career here: https://t.co/1wo31Zavmy

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Danilo Gallinari recently had kind words for Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry. Read more here: https://t.co/eV6EA630p0

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14-year NBA veteran Danilo Gallinari still views Kevin Durant as a top-five player in the NBA. Read his comments and more here: https://t.co/MrAutAapmo

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ESPN recently revealed their high expectations for the Duke Blue Devils ahead of the 2026-27 season. Read more here: https://t.co/pkyASK1HpO

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After being selected in the 1988 expansion draft, Muggsy Bogues spent 10 seasons with the Charlotte Hornets. Read more here: https://t.co/WvPIwARgYc

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@SleeperRockets Link to the original article is here: https://t.co/99wg0pxwpA

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Before being traded earlier this summer, Miles Bridges played seven seasons for the Charlotte Hornets, wearing the No. 0. Read more here: https://t.co/cKies7rmnp

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Two Duke basketball teams were recently recognized as some of the best in North American sports history. Read more here: https://t.co/kSNZLr7il5

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The 2016-17 Golden State Warriors were recently recognized as one of the top teams in North American sports history. Read more here: https://t.co/muQfNkBl03

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Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson was recently seen working with renowned shooting coach Chip Engelland. Read more here: https://t.co/RI3NxjzRbU

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Rumors between the Sacramento Kings and Charlotte Hornets pertaining to Domantas Sabonis are heating up once more. Read more here: https://t.co/6ox7t8s9j1

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Briante Weber played 13 games for the Charlotte Hornets, wearing the No. 0. Read more here: https://t.co/LbM9VP6Vnl

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Former Duke Blue Devil Kon Knueppel recently named his all-time NBA starting five. Read more here: https://t.co/NRlrRJSO12

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Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale will be able to be aggregated in other trades within the coming days. Schroder cannot be until October. Dorian Finney-Smith ($14M) and Grant Williams ($14M) are other salaries that could help match, without sacrificing Charlotte's young core.

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Important news on the Charlotte Hornets/Domantas Sabonis rumors
- His salary ($45M) exceeds Charlotte's $40 mil trade exception, meaning the Hornets would have match salaries
- Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and Dennis Schroder cannot yet be aggregated in another trade

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Important news on the Charlotte Hornets/Domantas Sabonis rumors
- His salary ($45M) exceeds Charlotte's $40 mil trade exception, meaning the Hornets would have match salaries
- Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and Dennis Schroder cannot yet be aggregated in another trade

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After a draft night trade, Bismack Biyombo spent four seasons in Charlotte to begin his career, wearing the No. 0. Read more here: https://t.co/Dz75AMNsWp

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Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel recently revealed his all-time starting five. Read about his full team and more here: https://t.co/9oaNzHuBBm

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A 10-year NBA veteran had nothing but praise for Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson. Read more here: https://t.co/KhRqzCU9Uv