Jacob Phillips

Jacob Phillips

Joined: Sep 8, 2021

Student at the University of South Carolina. I write about the Hornets for swarm and sting. You can also check out my coverage on the Gamecocks for our student newspaper The Daily Gamecock

Feb 4, 2018; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford looks on against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Four reasons why Clifford will succeed or fail

Feb 4, 2018; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford looks on against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Hornets name Steve Clifford as head coach

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 31: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz reacts to a play during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 31, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Three trades that the Charlotte Hornets should explore with their draft picks

Jan 7, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks acting head coach Sean Sweeney reacts during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte Hornets: Sean Sweeney Profile

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Now is the time the Hornets should trade Gordon Hayward

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 05: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots over Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center on November 05, 2021 in Sacramento, 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)

No, the Hornets should not trade Gordon Hayward

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 19: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket against Goga Bitadze #88 of the Indiana Pacers during the second half of their game at Spectrum Center on November 19, 2021 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)

Charlotte Hornets: 3 Takeaways from win vs Indiana

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 27: Kai Jones #23 of the Charlotte Hornets poses for a portrait during Media Day at Spectrum Center on September 27, 2021 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)

Charlotte Hornets: 3 reasons to upgrade the center position

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 05: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots over Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center on November 05, 2021 in Sacramento, 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: 3 takeaways in loss to Kings

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets guards Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the third quarter during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 2021 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: CLT needs to get over first half struggles

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 24: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets in action against the Brooklyn Nets during a game at Barclays Center on October 24, 2021 in New York City. "nNOTE 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 Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets: 4 reasons for a hot 4-1 start

James Bouknight, Charlotte Hornets (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets: 3 players who impressed in preseason

Mason Plumlee, Charlotte Hornets (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets Player Preview: Mason Plumlee

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 09: LiAngelo Ball #8 of the Charlotte Hornets looks to pass against Louis King #23 of the Sacramento Kings during the 2021 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on August 9, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Kings defeated the Hornets 80-70. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets: 3 reasons LiAngelo Ball makes sense for Swarm

Ish Smith, Charlotte Hornets (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets Player Preview: What will Ish Smith contribute to the Hornets

Terry Rozier, Miles Bridges, Gordon Hayward, Charlotte Hornets (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets: 3 Keys that will help Charlotte make the playoffs