Ben Handler

Ben Handler

Ben Handler is the site expert for Nugg Love and previously Swarm and Sting. He has been writing and podcasting about the NBA, the Celtics, basketball, and sports in general for over a decade at Chuddy's Corner and other sites. Ben is an avid fan of all things NBA and can most often be found in his man cave digesting a different game on each of his four screens. If there is a sporting event taking place, Ben will find it, and almost certainly be watching it. Ben is a former player and instructor who loves playing tennis in his free time. When he’s not consuming sports, he enjoys time at the lake, hiking, and traveling.

Charlotte Hornets v Milwaukee Bucks

Are Giannis and LaMelo Ball playing tonight? Hornets Bucks injury report 2/29

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February 15, 2021; Sacramento, California, USA;  Brooklyn Nets assistant general manager Jeff Peterson

Hornets make historic splash with new hire to lead front office

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Feb 27, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) reaches for a loose

Hornets hit new low, suffer humiliating loss in Milwaukee

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Oklahoma City Thunder Media Day

Grading the Aleksej Pokusevski signing for the Hornets

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Charlotte Hornets v Milwaukee Bucks

Is LaMelo Ball playing? Giannis Antetokounmpo? Hornets Bucks injury report 2/27

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2023 NBA Draft

How many rounds are in the NBA draft? How many picks do the Hornets have?

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2023 NBA Draft

Simple draft day trade idea to amplify the Hornets' rebuild

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Charlotte Hornets v Portland Trail Blazers

3 teams that could tempt the Hornets into making a LaMelo Ball trade this offseason

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2024 NBA All-Star Game

Injury to NBA all-star breathes faint life into Hornets' play-in hopes

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Feb 23, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford talks to media

Steve Clifford offers fascinating soundbite on young draft picks and their coaches

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Feb 25, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) fouls Nick Richards (4)

Hornets end 16-year drought behind dominant defensive performance

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San Antonio Spurs v Charlotte Hornets

NBA writer advocates for Hornets to trade LaMelo Ball, build around Brandon Miller

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Charlotte Hornets v Golden State Warriors

Is LaMelo Ball playing tonight? Scoot Henderson? Hornets Blazers injury report 2/25

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2023 NBA Draft

Revisiting the Scoot Henderson vs Brandon Miller debate ahead of Hornets Blazers

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2023 NBA Summer League - Portland Trail Blazers v Charlotte Hornets

Hornets take on Blazers in key battle for draft position

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Feb 23, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry (right) talks with brother Steph (left)

Stephen Curry tops brother Seth in round 1 of new family rivalry

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