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.

Bloodbath in East Finals should light a fire under LaMelo Ball

Suns' realization about former Hornet came a little too late

Hornets should avoid another Shai Gilgeous-Alexander draft blunder

Thunder clearly learned from last season's grave mistake that involved Hornets

Grade the trade idea: Hornets make deals to drop in draft, trade for 3rd star

Hornets implored to recreate obvious "recipe" for success

Top draft prospect gives Hornets compelling reason to select him at 4th

Hornets' LaMelo Ball problem highlighted by current playoff landscape

Hornets fans will be left disappointed by Lonzo's LaMelo prediction

Perfect Mark Williams replacement has emerged for Hornets

Veteran put on notice after Charlotte Hornets fell in 2025 draft

Hornets got double dose of bad news following draft lottery conspiracy

1 Roster move has become obvious for Hornets after dropping in draft order

Hornets can't make the mistake they made the last time they had No. 4 pick

Hornets' nightmare continues after heavily disappointing draft lottery

Coach of the Year's woes giving some Hornets fans a reason to smile