Orel Dizon

Joined: Aug 22, 2024

Orel Dizon is the site expert for Swarm and Sting and a contributor for The Smoking Cuban. He used to be a fixture on the basketball court during high school before completing an engineering degree later on. Orel then shifted careers years after a stint in the corporate world to put his passion for writing and the NBA to good use. He has followed the league since watching Michael Jordan's second three-peat and has been writing about it since 2019, covering just about any subject, including the latest news, interesting anecdotes, old school topics, and more.

LaMelo Ball realization Hornets need to make to become contenders

Brandon Miller's preseason statement about playoffs didn't age well

Hornets could add perfect Mark Williams replacement in 2025 NBA Draft

Humiliating loss to Hornets has Knicks leader questioning team's character

Hornets' stunning dominance in one area leads to impressive win vs. Knicks

Rumor connected to LeBron James could be threat to LaMelo Ball's Hornets future

Suns will soon make Nick Richards realization that Hornets fans already knew

Another devastating loss to Hawks shows how Hornets should build around star

Mark Williams trade seems inevitable after recent stretch

The Tidjane Salaun lesson the Hornets shouldn't forget this summer

Offensive onslaught shows how Hornets can solve their LaMelo Ball dilemma

Former star teammate issues massive challenge to LaMelo Ball

Hornets must consider LaMelo Ball decision fans might not be thrilled to hear

Hornets get ill-advised idea again to trade for former No. 1 pick

Hornets' regret in drafting Nick Smith Jr. grows amid abysmal 2nd season

Hornets have a Brandon Miller problem to address next season