Evan Birchmore

Evan Birchmore

Joined: May 21, 2021

Contributor for Cat Crave covering the Carolina Panthers and Swarm and Sting covering the Charlotte Hornets.

Oct 4, 2022; Henderson, NV, USA; NBA G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson (0) reacts after scoring a layup during the second quarter against the Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 at The Dollar Loan Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports

3 reasons why the Charlotte Hornets should draft Scoot Henderson

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 27: Head coach Steve Clifford of the Charlotte Hornets looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on December 27, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets: The case for keeping Steve Clifford

Nov 4, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) defends Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Should the Charlotte Hornets sign Dillon Brooks?

Three players the Charlotte Hornets could draft with late first-round pick

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Dennis Smith Jr. #8 of the Charlotte Hornets brings the ball up court against the Portland Trail Blazers during their game at Spectrum Center on November 09, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets: Why bringing back Dennis Smith Jr. should be a priority

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 10: O.G. Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors hugs Terry Rozier #3 of the Charlotte Hornets at the end of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on January 10, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets at Toronto Raptors: Odds, Injury Report, Prediction

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 27: Head coach Steve Clifford of the Charlotte Hornets looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on December 27, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Midseason report card: What grade do the Charlotte Hornets get?

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 06: Terry Rozier #3 of the Charlotte Hornets takes a shot during the second half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on January 06, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Offensive explosion carries Hornets over Bucks

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 28: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after a call while LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets attempts to get the ball during the second half of the game at Fiserv Forum on February 28, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets at Milwaukee Bucks: Odds, Injury Report, Prediction

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 04: Xavier Tillman #2 of the Memphis Grizzlies dunks against Mark Williams #5 of the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of the game at Spectrum Center on January 04, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Hornets embarrassed by Grizzlies in front of home crowd

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets brings the ball up court against Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at FedExForum on November 10, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Odds, Injury Report, Prediction

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 07: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Charlotte Hornets looks on during a break in the action during the first quarter of the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 07, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Kelly Oubre Jr. injury sheds light on Charlotte Hornets’ dysfunction

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 02: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on January 02, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

New year, same Hornets as Charlotte falls to Los Angeles Lakers

Mar 18, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) meets with Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) following the 116-105 victory at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Odds, Injury Report, Prediction

Dec 31, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Mason Plumlee (24) and Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) tip off the game at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte Hornets end 2022 on familiar note with loss

Nov 5, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) drives to the basket against Charlotte Hornets center Mason Plumlee (24) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte Hornets vs. Brooklyn Nets: Odds, Injury Report, Prediction