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.

Rockets youngster's rise should have Hornets rethinking outdated philosophy

Mark Williams seemingly sends his condolences to Lakers after humiliating loss

Hornets have perfect opportunity to find the next Stephon Castle in 2025 draft

Hornets' Giannis Antetokounmpo pipe dream gets boosted and blocked on same night

JJ Redick's defense of puzzling decision shows Hornets dodged a bullet

Biggest threat to stealing Tre Mann from Hornets is painfully obvious

Hornets vet's value can't be underestimated given playoff reality

Hornets scouts must be regretting missing out on Warriors' savior in 2024 draft

Hornets could be potential destination for 2-time MVP for key reason

LaMelo needs to take a page out of Pistons star's book for Hornets to succeed

Hornets' draft target is clear if they land outside top 2

Hornets big man can finally secure rotation spot if he makes unexpected leap

Brandon Miller can't be Hornets' true No. 1 until this major flaw is fixed

Hornets' mistake highlighted in Bleacher Report's redraft of 2024 rookie class

Mark Williams' tongue-in-cheek Lakers comment is aging well

Hornets must consider trading this building block immediately (it's not Ball)