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.

NBA legend sends Charlotte Hornets a stern LaMelo Ball warning

Hornets once again made head-scratching move when breaking down the numbers

Hornets' mini-surge in standings has overshadowed a LaMelo Ball hiccup

Win vs. Bulls shows which Hornets must step up with Brandon Miller out

Vasilije Micic rumor might mean Hornets are stuck with him

Hornets' Tre Mann situation is becoming a concerning problem

Hornets rumors: Charlotte shopping recent first-round pick ahead of deadline

Hornets exec gives team something it desperately missed during abysmal stretch

Newest Hornet may be here to stay after lead executive's comments

Hornets may have dodged a bullet in the Nick Richards trade

Hornets' glaring weakness almost spoiled their win vs. Jazz

Hornets' next moves are clear after Nick Richards trade

This Hornets-Pistons trade would be homecoming for embattled forward

Nick Richards could be the Hornets' next P.J. Washington

Warriors are paying a hefty price for their LaMelo Ball mistake

Hornets can make "smart" move by adding intriguing 2025 free agent