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Hornets Venom GT Acquires Guard Kory “Chess” Taylor From Pacers Gaming in Three-Team Trade

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Hornets Venom GT Also Announces Guard Trey “TreyDollaz” Wright Has Left The Team For Personal Reasons.

May 28, 2024 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced that the team has acquired guard Kory “Chess” Taylor from Pacers Gaming and Hawks Talon Gaming’s third-round pick in the 2025 NBA 2K League Draft from NBL Oz Gaming in a three-team trade. In addition, Hornets Venom GT announced that guard Trey “TreyDollaz” Wright has left the team for personal reasons.

As part of the trade, Hornets Venom GT sent guard Ryan “RekCombos” Reteguiz, who the team selected from the player pool to replace TreyDollaz, to NBL Oz Gaming and the Gen.G Tigers of Shanghai’s first-round pick in the 2025 NBA 2K League Draft to Pacers Gaming. The trade also includes guard Caesar “Ceez” Martinez going from NBL Oz Gaming to Pacers Gaming and Dux Infinitos’ second-round pick in the 2025 NBA 2K League Draft going from Pacers Gaming to NBL Oz Gaming.

Chess is currently in his fourth season in the NBA 2K League and previously played for NetsGC and Grizz Gaming prior to joining Pacers Gaming in 2023. During the season’s first 5v5 tournament, THE TIPOFF Powered by AT&T, he averaged 19.7 points and 4.0 assists while shooting 62.5% from the field, 57.1% from beyond the three-point line and 80.0% from the free-throw line.

Chess joins center Kingsley “Crown” Braggs, guard Jamaal “Mooch” Gill and forwards Kevon “Flukelock” Matthias and Xavier “Big Saint” St. John on Hornets Venom GT’s roster.

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Hornets Venom GT Acquires Guard Kory “Chess” Taylor From Pacers Gaming in Three-Team Trade

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Hornets Venom GT Also Announces Guard Trey “TreyDollaz” Wright Has Left The Team For Personal Reasons.

May 28, 2024 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced that the team has acquired guard Kory “Chess” Taylor from Pacers Gaming and Hawks Talon Gaming’s third-round pick in the 2025 NBA 2K League Draft from NBL Oz Gaming in a three-team trade. In addition, Hornets Venom GT announced that guard Trey “TreyDollaz” Wright has left the team for personal reasons.

As part of the trade, Hornets Venom GT sent guard Ryan “RekCombos” Reteguiz, who the team selected from the player pool to replace TreyDollaz, to NBL Oz Gaming and the Gen.G Tigers of Shanghai’s first-round pick in the 2025 NBA 2K League Draft to Pacers Gaming. The trade also includes guard Caesar “Ceez” Martinez going from NBL Oz Gaming to Pacers Gaming and Dux Infinitos’ second-round pick in the 2025 NBA 2K League Draft going from Pacers Gaming to NBL Oz Gaming.

Chess is currently in his fourth season in the NBA 2K League and previously played for NetsGC and Grizz Gaming prior to joining Pacers Gaming in 2023. During the season’s first 5v5 tournament, THE TIPOFF Powered by AT&T, he averaged 19.7 points and 4.0 assists while shooting 62.5% from the field, 57.1% from beyond the three-point line and 80.0% from the free-throw line.

Chess joins center Kingsley “Crown” Braggs, guard Jamaal “Mooch” Gill and forwards Kevon “Flukelock” Matthias and Xavier “Big Saint” St. John on Hornets Venom GT’s roster.

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Charlotte Hornets Foundation Awards 2024 Hornets Venom GT Grant to Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County

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March 26, 2024 – The Charlotte Hornets Foundation and Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced that the 2024 Hornets Venom GT Grant has been awarded to the Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County. The donation was utilized to create a Hornets Venom GT-themed gaming room, including new systems and equipment. The space was unveiled during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier today.

“We are proud to support the Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County and to help them create a safe place for children to learn and grow through esports,” said Charlotte Hornets Foundation Executive Director Betsy Mack. “Esports and gaming continue to grow in popularity, especially among our youth, and can teach healthy life skills such as teamwork, leadership and communication. We hope the new Hornets Venom GT gaming room is enjoyed by kids here for years to come.”

Last season’s grant went to Johnson C. Smith University’s (JCSU) innovative Esports & Gaming Management program. Prior to that, the grant was in the form of a scholarship for students studying in the fields of gaming or esports.

The charitable arm of Hornets Sports & Entertainment, the Charlotte Hornets Foundation is committed to inspiring a philanthropic culture and strengthening the region through intentional partnerships, charitable giving and social projects in the areas of education, hunger, military care and wellness. The Charlotte Hornets Foundation encompasses the efforts of the entire organization, including the Charlotte Hornets, the NBA G League Greensboro Swarm, the NBA 2K League Hornets Venom GT and Spectrum Center.

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Charlotte Hornets Foundation Awards 2024 Hornets Venom GT Grant to Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County

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March 26, 2024 – The Charlotte Hornets Foundation and Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced that the 2024 Hornets Venom GT Grant has been awarded to the Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County. The donation was utilized to create a Hornets Venom GT-themed gaming room, including new systems and equipment. The space was unveiled during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier today.

“We are proud to support the Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County and to help them create a safe place for children to learn and grow through esports,” said Charlotte Hornets Foundation Executive Director Betsy Mack. “Esports and gaming continue to grow in popularity, especially among our youth, and can teach healthy life skills such as teamwork, leadership and communication. We hope the new Hornets Venom GT gaming room is enjoyed by kids here for years to come.”

Last season’s grant went to Johnson C. Smith University’s (JCSU) innovative Esports & Gaming Management program. Prior to that, the grant was in the form of a scholarship for students studying in the fields of gaming or esports.

The charitable arm of Hornets Sports & Entertainment, the Charlotte Hornets Foundation is committed to inspiring a philanthropic culture and strengthening the region through intentional partnerships, charitable giving and social projects in the areas of education, hunger, military care and wellness. The Charlotte Hornets Foundation encompasses the efforts of the entire organization, including the Charlotte Hornets, the NBA G League Greensboro Swarm, the NBA 2K League Hornets Venom GT and Spectrum Center.

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HORNETS VENOM GT TO HOST LIVE, IN-PERSON 3v3 MATCHUP AGAINST MAGIC GAMING AT SPECTRUM CENTER ON MARCH 3

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Free Tickets Available Now Through Ticketmaster

February 14, 2024 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced it will host fans in the main lobby of Spectrum Center for a live best-of-three matchup against Magic Gaming on Sunday, March 3, at 2 p.m. The live contest between Hornets Venom GT and Magic Gaming is part of the group play portion of the SLAM OPEN, which is the first of three tournaments that make up the 3v3 BLACKTOP SERIES and has a $100,000 prize pool. Admission to the activity-filled event is free, though tickets will be required for entry. Tickets are available now at ticketmaster.com.

Doors will open and programming will begin at 1 p.m., with the first game tipping off at 2 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early as the first 250 fans will receive Hornets Venom GT mouse pads. The Hornets Fan Shop will be open and stocked with Hornets Venom GT merchandise, and concessions will be available. In addition, the concourse will feature a variety of local esports organizations. Fans will also have the chance to win raffle items such as an autographed Brandon Miller jersey, an autographed LaMelo Ball basketball, Hornets tickets and more.

The NBA 2K League includes 25 teams, each comprised of five players competing as unique custom avatars, participating in a series of 3v3 and 5v5 tournaments. Hornets Venom GT will tip off the 2024 NBA 2K League season with a pair of matchups on Thursday, February 29, first against NBA Oz Gaming at 6:45 p.m. followed by Pistons GT at 8:15 p.m. All NBA 2K League games air live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

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HORNETS VENOM GT TO HOST LIVE, IN-PERSON 3v3 MATCHUP AGAINST MAGIC GAMING AT SPECTRUM CENTER ON MARCH 3

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Free Tickets Available Now Through Ticketmaster

February 14, 2024 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced it will host fans in the main lobby of Spectrum Center for a live best-of-three matchup against Magic Gaming on Sunday, March 3, at 2 p.m. The live contest between Hornets Venom GT and Magic Gaming is part of the group play portion of the SLAM OPEN, which is the first of three tournaments that make up the 3v3 BLACKTOP SERIES and has a $100,000 prize pool. Admission to the activity-filled event is free, though tickets will be required for entry. Tickets are available now at ticketmaster.com.

Doors will open and programming will begin at 1 p.m., with the first game tipping off at 2 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early as the first 250 fans will receive Hornets Venom GT mouse pads. The Hornets Fan Shop will be open and stocked with Hornets Venom GT merchandise, and concessions will be available. In addition, the concourse will feature a variety of local esports organizations. Fans will also have the chance to win raffle items such as an autographed Brandon Miller jersey, an autographed LaMelo Ball basketball, Hornets tickets and more.

The NBA 2K League includes 25 teams, each comprised of five players competing as unique custom avatars, participating in a series of 3v3 and 5v5 tournaments. Hornets Venom GT will tip off the 2024 NBA 2K League season with a pair of matchups on Thursday, February 29, first against NBA Oz Gaming at 6:45 p.m. followed by Pistons GT at 8:15 p.m. All NBA 2K League games air live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

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HORNETS VENOM GT ANNOUNCES 2024 NBA 2K LEAGUE SCHEDULE

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February 1, 2024 – The NBA 2K League today announced the schedule for the 2024 season, which will again be separated into 3v3 and 5v5 splits and include a combination of remote and in-person gameplay. Hornets Venom GT will open 3v3 play on Thursday, February 29, with a pair of matchups against NBL Oz Gaming at 6:45 p.m. and Pistons GT at 8:15 p.m. The 3v3 portion of the season runs through the NBA 2K League Playoffs April 24-27. Following a bye week, Hornets Venom GT begins 5v5 play on Wednesday, May 8, taking on Knicks Gaming at 7:00 p.m. One of the highlights of the season will come on Sunday, March 3, when Hornets Venom GT hosts Magic Gaming in live, in-person competition at Spectrum Center in a 3v3 group play contest during the SLAM OPEN. Additional information about tickets and accompanying activities will be available soon. The team will also travel to Atlanta to face off against Hawks Talon GC on Saturday, May 11, in 5v5 action during THE TIPOFF.   New this season, 3v3 tournaments will feature one week of group play followed by two weeks of bracket play, all of which will be fully remote. The only in-person play during 3v3 will be the NBA 2K League 3v3 Playoffs. For 5v5, tournaments will feature two weeks of remote group play, followed by one week of in-person bracket play. THE TICKET will have one day of remote play and one day of in-person play. The NBA 2K League 5v5 Playoffs will be entirely in-person from June 26-29. Hornets Venom GT’s complete schedule is here. The team’s roster for the 2024 season is listed below.
2024 HORNETS VENOM GT ROSTER

Name | Position | Acquired
Kingsley “Crown” Braggs | Center | 2021 Draft / 20thOverall
Jamaal “Mooch” Gill | Guard | 2024 Draft / 17thOverall
Kevon “Flukelock” Matthias | Forward | 2024 Draft / 6th Overall
Xavier “Big Saint” St. John | Forward | Trade / December 2022
Trey “TreyDollaz” Wright | Guard | 2024 Draft / 14thOverall

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HORNETS VENOM GT ANNOUNCES 2024 NBA 2K LEAGUE SCHEDULE

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February 1, 2024 – The NBA 2K League today announced the schedule for the 2024 season, which will again be separated into 3v3 and 5v5 splits and include a combination of remote and in-person gameplay.

Hornets Venom GT will open 3v3 play on Thursday, February 29, with a pair of matchups against NBL Oz Gaming at 6:45 p.m. and Pistons GT at 8:15 p.m. The 3v3 portion of the season runs through the NBA 2K League Playoffs April 24-27. Following a bye week, Hornets Venom GT begins 5v5 play on Wednesday, May 8, taking on Knicks Gaming at 7:00 p.m.

One of the highlights of the season will come on Sunday, March 3, when Hornets Venom GT hosts Magic Gaming in live, in-person competition at Spectrum Center in a 3v3 group play contest during the SLAM OPEN. Additional information about tickets and accompanying activities will be available soon. The team will also travel to Atlanta to face off against Hawks Talon GC on Saturday, May 11, in 5v5 action during THE TIPOFF.

New this season, 3v3 tournaments will feature one week of group play followed by two weeks of bracket play, all of which will be fully remote. The only in-person play during 3v3 will be the NBA 2K League 3v3 Playoffs. For 5v5, tournaments will feature two weeks of remote group play, followed by one week of in-person bracket play. THE TICKET will have one day of remote play and one day of in-person play. The NBA 2K League 5v5 Playoffs will be entirely in-person from June 26-29.

Hornets Venom GT’s complete schedule is here. The team’s roster for the 2024 season is listed below.

2024 HORNETS VENOM GT ROSTER

Name | Position | Acquired
Kingsley “Crown” Braggs | Center | 2021 Draft / 20thOverall
Jamaal “Mooch” Gill | Guard | 2024 Draft / 17thOverall
Kevon “Flukelock” Matthias | Forward | 2024 Draft / 6th Overall
Xavier “Big Saint” St. John | Forward | Trade / December 2022
Trey “TreyDollaz” Wright | Guard | 2024 Draft / 14thOverall

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HORNETS VENOM GT ADDS THREE IN 2024 NBA 2K LEAGUE DRAFT

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January 11, 2024 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, added three players during tonight’s 2024 NBA 2K League Draft.

With the No. 6 overall pick, Hornets Venom GT selected forward Kevon “Flukelock” Matthias. Flukelock played in 12 5v5 games for Hornets Venom GT last year after joining the team on July 14, 2023. He averaged 11.4 points and 2.3 steals, while shooting 54.2% from the field and 51.2% from beyond the three-point line, helping the team to THE TURN Championship. Prior to joining Hornets Venom GT, Flukelock played for community team Glo Navy Glosquitos during 3v3 play and was a finalist for NBA 2K League Amateur of the Year.

With the 14th pick, Hornets Venom GT selected guard Trey “TreyDollaz” Wright. TreyDollaz played the last two seasons for Lakers Gaming.

With the 17th pick, Hornets Venom GT selected guard Jamaal “Mooch” Gill. Mooch played for Raptors Uprising GC last season.

The three draft picks join center Kingsley “Crown” Braggs and forward Xavier “Big Saint” St. John to comprise Hornets Venom GT’s five-man roster.

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HORNETS VENOM GT ADDS THREE IN 2024 NBA 2K LEAGUE DRAFT

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January 11, 2024 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, added three players during tonight’s 2024 NBA 2K League Draft.

With the No. 6 overall pick, Hornets Venom GT selected forward Kevon “Flukelock” Matthias. Flukelock played in 12 5v5 games for Hornets Venom GT last year after joining the team on July 14, 2023. He averaged 11.4 points and 2.3 steals, while shooting 54.2% from the field and 51.2% from beyond the three-point line, helping the team to THE TURN Championship. Prior to joining Hornets Venom GT, Flukelock played for community team Glo Navy Glosquitos during 3v3 play and was a finalist for NBA 2K League Amateur of the Year.

With the 14th pick, Hornets Venom GT selected guard Trey “TreyDollaz” Wright. TreyDollaz played the last two seasons for Lakers Gaming.

With the 17th pick, Hornets Venom GT selected guard Jamaal “Mooch” Gill. Mooch played for Raptors Uprising GC last season.

The three draft picks join center Kingsley “Crown” Braggs and forward Xavier “Big Saint” St. John to comprise Hornets Venom GT’s five-man roster.

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HORNETS VENOM GT ACQUIRES NO. 6 PICK IN 2024 NBA 2K LEAGUE DRAFT, TRADES GUARD RYAN “RYAN1OF1” HARRIS TO DUX INFINITOS

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January 4, 2024 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced that the team has acquired the No. 6 pick in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft from Dux Infinitos in exchange for guard Ryan “Ryan1of1” Harris.

Hornets Venom GT acquired Ryan1of1 from Lakers Gaming in September 2023 in a three-team trade in which the team also received the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft from Lakers Gaming and a second-round pick in the 2025 NBA 2KL Draft from Raptors Uprising GC, in exchange for sending guard Antoine “antoinelove” Times and a 2025 third-round draft pick to Raptors Uprising and the No. 23 pick in the 2024 Draft to Lakers Gaming. Hornets Venom GT then traded the No. 8 pick to Pistons GT in a separate three-team trade in which the team acquired forward Lawrence “LawRich” Jordan from NBL Oz Gaming.

Hornets Venom GT now holds the sixth, 14th and 17th selections in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft, which will be held on Thursday, January 11, at 7 p.m. and air live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. The three draft picks will join center Kingsley “Crown” Braggs and forward Xavier “Big Saint” St. John on Hornets Venom GT’s roster.

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HORNETS VENOM GT ACQUIRES NO. 6 PICK IN 2024 NBA 2K LEAGUE DRAFT, TRADES GUARD RYAN “RYAN1OF1” HARRIS TO DUX INFINITOS

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January 4, 2024 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced that the team has acquired the No. 6 pick in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft from Dux Infinitos in exchange for guard Ryan “Ryan1of1” Harris.

Hornets Venom GT acquired Ryan1of1 from Lakers Gaming in September 2023 in a three-team trade in which the team also received the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft from Lakers Gaming and a second-round pick in the 2025 NBA 2KL Draft from Raptors Uprising GC, in exchange for sending guard Antoine “antoinelove” Times and a 2025 third-round draft pick to Raptors Uprising and the No. 23 pick in the 2024 Draft to Lakers Gaming. Hornets Venom GT then traded the No. 8 pick to Pistons GT in a separate three-team trade in which the team acquired forward Lawrence “LawRich” Jordan from NBL Oz Gaming.

Hornets Venom GT now holds the sixth, 14th and 17th selections in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft, which will be held on Thursday, January 11, at 7 p.m. and air live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. The three draft picks will join center Kingsley “Crown” Braggs and forward Xavier “Big Saint” St. John on Hornets Venom GT’s roster.

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HORNETS VENOM GT ACQUIRES NO. 17 PICK IN 2024 NBA 2K LEAGUE DRAFT, 2025 FIRST-ROUND PICK FROM GEN.G TIGERS

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Team Trades Forward Lawrence “LawRich” Jordan, 2025 Second-Round Pick To Gen.G

January 4, 2024 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced that the team has acquired the No. 17 pick in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft and a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA 2K League Draft from Gen.G Tigers in exchange for forward Lawrence “LawRich” Jordan and Raptors Uprising GC’s second-round pick in the 2025 NBA 2K League Draft.

Hornets Venom GT acquired LawRich from NBL Oz Gaming in September 2023 in a three-team trade in which the team sent the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft to Pistons GT.

Hornets Venom GT now holds the 14th and 17th picks in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft, which will be held on Thursday, January 11, at 7 p.m. and air live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

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HORNETS VENOM GT ACQUIRES NO. 17 PICK IN 2024 NBA 2K LEAGUE DRAFT, 2025 FIRST-ROUND PICK FROM GEN.G TIGERS

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Team Trades Forward Lawrence “LawRich” Jordan, 2025 Second-Round Pick To Gen.G

January 4, 2024 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced that the team has acquired the No. 17 pick in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft and a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA 2K League Draft from Gen.G Tigers in exchange for forward Lawrence “LawRich” Jordan and Raptors Uprising GC’s second-round pick in the 2025 NBA 2K League Draft.

Hornets Venom GT acquired LawRich from NBL Oz Gaming in September 2023 in a three-team trade in which the team sent the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft to Pistons GT.

Hornets Venom GT now holds the 14th and 17th picks in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft, which will be held on Thursday, January 11, at 7 p.m. and air live on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

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A SWEET DEAL! HORNETS SIGN GROUNDBREAKING JERSEY PATCH PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUTUBE ICON MRBEAST’S FEASTABLES BRAND

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First-Ever Collaboration Between Creator-Led Brand And NBA Franchise Includes Logos On Hornets, Greensboro Swarm And Hornets Venom GT Uniforms

October 2, 2023 – Hornets Sports & Entertainment today announced a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind partnership with Feastables, a snack brand founded by YouTuber Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson, that designates the company as the Official Jersey Patch Partner of the Charlotte Hornets. Under the deal, the Feastables logo will appear on all Hornets uniforms, as well as the uniforms of the Greensboro Swarm and both the virtual and physical uniforms of Hornets Venom GT, the organization’s NBA G League and NBA 2K League affiliates. Feastables also becomes an Official Partner of the Greensboro Swarm and Hornets Venom GT.

The partnership signifies the first such collaboration between a creator-led brand and an NBA franchise.

“We are thrilled to welcome Feastables and North Carolina native MrBeast into our Hornets family,” said Hornets Sports & Entertainment President & Vice Chairman Fred Whitfield. “We are excited to have this opportunity to introduce MrBeast’s fans to the Hornets and the Feastables brand to NBA fans around the world through our jersey patch. We are confident this innovative, new partnership will be significantly beneficial for everyone involved.”

Along with having its logo on each of the teams’ jerseys, additional elements of the partnership include Feastables branding on the media backdrops for all Hornets press conferences and interviews. The two brands will also collaborate on digital media, content and marketing opportunities.

“This partnership is a first of its kind, and I am excited to see how creator-brands and the NBA continue to work together into the future,” said Feastables’ Reed Duchscher. “The Hornets are obviously one of the most exciting teams in the NBA and are a favorite among young people, so Feastables could not be more excited to partner.”

The Hornets Fan Shop and HornetsFanShop.com will be the only retail outlets in the world where fans can purchase Hornets jerseys with the Feastables patch. In the coming weeks, the Hornets Fan Shop will have the patch on current Jordan Brand Swingman jerseys, while HornetsFanShop.com will initially offer the patch on adult versions of the teal Icon EditionJordan Brand Swingman jersey with the potential to include more offerings in the future.

The announcement also marks the introduction of Feastables’ updated brand design, which will be featured on new products hitting shelves across America and other countries throughout the end of this year.

Known for his acts of philanthropy and fan engagement, MrBeast is the most-subscribed individual YouTuber in the world with more than 187 million subscribers and is in the top five on TikTok with more than 87 million followers. He has over 350 million combined followers on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Twitter.

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A SWEET DEAL! HORNETS SIGN GROUNDBREAKING JERSEY PATCH PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUTUBE ICON MRBEAST’S FEASTABLES BRAND

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First-Ever Collaboration Between Creator-Led Brand And NBA Franchise Includes Logos On Hornets, Greensboro Swarm And Hornets Venom GT Uniforms

October 2, 2023 – Hornets Sports & Entertainment today announced a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind partnership with Feastables, a snack brand founded by YouTuber Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson, that designates the company as the Official Jersey Patch Partner of the Charlotte Hornets. Under the deal, the Feastables logo will appear on all Hornets uniforms, as well as the uniforms of the Greensboro Swarm and both the virtual and physical uniforms of Hornets Venom GT, the organization’s NBA G League and NBA 2K League affiliates. Feastables also becomes an Official Partner of the Greensboro Swarm and Hornets Venom GT.

The partnership signifies the first such collaboration between a creator-led brand and an NBA franchise.

“We are thrilled to welcome Feastables and North Carolina native MrBeast into our Hornets family,” said Hornets Sports & Entertainment President & Vice Chairman Fred Whitfield. “We are excited to have this opportunity to introduce MrBeast’s fans to the Hornets and the Feastables brand to NBA fans around the world through our jersey patch. We are confident this innovative, new partnership will be significantly beneficial for everyone involved.”

Along with having its logo on each of the teams’ jerseys, additional elements of the partnership include Feastables branding on the media backdrops for all Hornets press conferences and interviews. The two brands will also collaborate on digital media, content and marketing opportunities.

“This partnership is a first of its kind, and I am excited to see how creator-brands and the NBA continue to work together into the future,” said Feastables’ Reed Duchscher. “The Hornets are obviously one of the most exciting teams in the NBA and are a favorite among young people, so Feastables could not be more excited to partner.”

The Hornets Fan Shop and HornetsFanShop.com will be the only retail outlets in the world where fans can purchase Hornets jerseys with the Feastables patch. In the coming weeks, the Hornets Fan Shop will have the patch on current Jordan Brand Swingman jerseys, while HornetsFanShop.com will initially offer the patch on adult versions of the teal Icon EditionJordan Brand Swingman jersey with the potential to include more offerings in the future.

The announcement also marks the introduction of Feastables’ updated brand design, which will be featured on new products hitting shelves across America and other countries throughout the end of this year.

Known for his acts of philanthropy and fan engagement, MrBeast is the most-subscribed individual YouTuber in the world with more than 187 million subscribers and is in the top five on TikTok with more than 87 million followers. He has over 350 million combined followers on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Twitter.

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HORNETS VENOM GT ACQUIRES FORWARD LAWRENCE “LAWRICH” JORDAN FROM NBL OZ GAMING IN THREE-TEAM TRADE

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September 28, 2023 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced that the team has acquired forward Lawrence “LawRich” Jordan from NBL Oz Gaming and sent the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft to Pistons GT in a three-team trade, in which NBL Oz Gaming also receives Ja’Ron “BagMotion” Baylor and the No. 19 pick from Pistons GT and sends the No. 3 pick to Pistons GT.

A member of the 2023 NBA 2K League All-Rookie Team, LawRich was selected by NBL Oz Gaming with the 24th overall pick in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft. In 28 5v5 games, he averaged 7.5 points, 1.1 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 0.8 assists, while shooting 59.5% from the field and 53.6% from beyond the three-point line, helping NBL Oz Gaming to the Eastern Conference Championship.

LawRich joins center Kingsley “Crown” Braggs, guard Ryan “Ryan1of1” Harris and forward Xavier “Big Saint” St. John on Hornets Venom GT’s roster. The team also holds the No. 16 selection in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft.

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HORNETS VENOM GT ACQUIRES FORWARD LAWRENCE “LAWRICH” JORDAN FROM NBL OZ GAMING IN THREE-TEAM TRADE

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September 28, 2023 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced that the team has acquired forward Lawrence “LawRich” Jordan from NBL Oz Gaming and sent the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft to Pistons GT in a three-team trade, in which NBL Oz Gaming also receives Ja’Ron “BagMotion” Baylor and the No. 19 pick from Pistons GT and sends the No. 3 pick to Pistons GT.

A member of the 2023 NBA 2K League All-Rookie Team, LawRich was selected by NBL Oz Gaming with the 24th overall pick in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft. In 28 5v5 games, he averaged 7.5 points, 1.1 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 0.8 assists, while shooting 59.5% from the field and 53.6% from beyond the three-point line, helping NBL Oz Gaming to the Eastern Conference Championship.

LawRich joins center Kingsley “Crown” Braggs, guard Ryan “Ryan1of1” Harris and forward Xavier “Big Saint” St. John on Hornets Venom GT’s roster. The team also holds the No. 16 selection in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft.

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HORNETS VENOM GT ACQUIRES GUARD RYAN “RYAN1OF1” HARRIS AND NO. 9 PICK IN 2024 NBA 2K LEAGUE DRAFT IN THREE-TEAM TRADE

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September 25, 2023 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced that the team has acquired guard Ryan “Ryan1of1” Harris and the No. 9 pick in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft from Lakers Gaming, as well as a second-round pick in the 2025 NBA 2KL Draft from Raptors Uprising GT, in a three-team trade. In exchange, Hornets Venom GT sends guard Antoine “antoinelove” Times and a 2025 third-round draft pick to Raptors Uprising and the No. 23 pick in the 2024 Draft to Lakers Gaming. Lakers Gaming also receives the No. 3 pick in the 2024 Draft from Raptors Uprising.

The third pick in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft, Ryan1of1 averaged 21.6 points and 5.8 assists, while shooting 53.0% from the field and 44.9% from beyond the three-point line in 13 games of 5v5 play for Lakers Gaming during the 2023 season. He scored at least 15 points in every contest, tallying eight games of 20 points or more. He scored 30 points or more on three occasions, including a season-high 35 points on June 2 against T-Wolves Gaming.

antoinelove joined Hornets Venom GT as an undrafted player during the Add/Waive Period between the 3v3 and 5v5 portions of the 2023 season, going on to average 24.8 points and 9.6 assists in 5v5 play. He was selected to the NBA 2KL All-Rookie Team and the All-NBA 2KL Second Team and was named a 2023 NBA 2K League All-Star.

Ryan1of1 joins center Kingsley “Crown” Braggs and forward Xavier “Big Saint” St. John on Hornets Venom GT’s roster. Along with the ninth pick in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft, the team also holds the No. 16 selection.

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HORNETS VENOM GT ACQUIRES GUARD RYAN “RYAN1OF1” HARRIS AND NO. 9 PICK IN 2024 NBA 2K LEAGUE DRAFT IN THREE-TEAM TRADE

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September 25, 2023 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced that the team has acquired guard Ryan “Ryan1of1” Harris and the No. 9 pick in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft from Lakers Gaming, as well as a second-round pick in the 2025 NBA 2KL Draft from Raptors Uprising GT, in a three-team trade. In exchange, Hornets Venom GT sends guard Antoine “antoinelove” Times and a 2025 third-round draft pick to Raptors Uprising and the No. 23 pick in the 2024 Draft to Lakers Gaming. Lakers Gaming also receives the No. 3 pick in the 2024 Draft from Raptors Uprising.

The third pick in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft, Ryan1of1 averaged 21.6 points and 5.8 assists, while shooting 53.0% from the field and 44.9% from beyond the three-point line in 13 games of 5v5 play for Lakers Gaming during the 2023 season. He scored at least 15 points in every contest, tallying eight games of 20 points or more. He scored 30 points or more on three occasions, including a season-high 35 points on June 2 against T-Wolves Gaming.

antoinelove joined Hornets Venom GT as an undrafted player during the Add/Waive Period between the 3v3 and 5v5 portions of the 2023 season, going on to average 24.8 points and 9.6 assists in 5v5 play. He was selected to the NBA 2KL All-Rookie Team and the All-NBA 2KL Second Team and was named a 2023 NBA 2K League All-Star.

Ryan1of1 joins center Kingsley “Crown” Braggs and forward Xavier “Big Saint” St. John on Hornets Venom GT’s roster. Along with the ninth pick in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft, the team also holds the No. 16 selection.

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HORNETS VENOM GT GUARD ANTOINE “ANTOINELOVE” TIMES SELECTED FOR NBA 2K LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME

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August 18, 2023 – The NBA 2K League announced today that Hornets Venom GT guard Antoine “antoinelove” Times will be one of the five players representing the Eastern Conference at NBA 2K League All-Star 2023, which will be held at the NBA’s Headquarters in New York City on Friday, September 22. The event, which will include both 5v5 and 3v3 gameplay formats and will award a total of $30,000 to participants, will begin at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

Two backcourt players and three frontcourt players representing each conference were selected by votes among fans, current NBA 2K League players, head coaches and general managers and a media panel. For the 3v3 portion of the event, the four players that received the most votes will each captain a team and be able to select any two of their conference’s 5v5 All-Stars to be included in their lineup.  Additionally, two players from Community Teams that participated in the 3v3 portion of the season will be selected by NBA 2K League representatives and broadcast talent, and available to each of the conference’s captains as a lineup option.

A finalist for the NBA 2K League MVP award, antoinelove averaged 24.8 points and 9.6 assists, while shooting 59.2% from the field and 47.6% from beyond the three-point line, in 26 5v5 games played after joining Hornets Venom GT as an undrafted player during the Add/Waive Period between the 3v3 and 5v5 portions of the season.

In just his second week in the league, antoinelove was named NBA 2K League Player of the Week for games played May 30-June 2, becoming the first player in Hornets Venom GT history to receive the weekly honor after scoring 40 points on 15-of-17 shooting, including 7-of-8 three-pointers, in a win over Celtics Crossover Gaming on June 2.

On July 22, antoinelove earned MVP honors when Hornets Venom GT won THE TURN Powered by AT&T last month after averaging 23.6 points and 10.4 assists, while shooting 57.1% from the field and 46.3% from beyond the three-point line in 10 games during bracket play.

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HORNETS VENOM GT GUARD ANTOINE “ANTOINELOVE” TIMES SELECTED FOR NBA 2K LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME

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August 18, 2023 – The NBA 2K League announced today that Hornets Venom GT guard Antoine “antoinelove” Times will be one of the five players representing the Eastern Conference at NBA 2K League All-Star 2023, which will be held at the NBA’s Headquarters in New York City on Friday, September 22. The event, which will include both 5v5 and 3v3 gameplay formats and will award a total of $30,000 to participants, will begin at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

Two backcourt players and three frontcourt players representing each conference were selected by votes among fans, current NBA 2K League players, head coaches and general managers and a media panel. For the 3v3 portion of the event, the four players that received the most votes will each captain a team and be able to select any two of their conference’s 5v5 All-Stars to be included in their lineup.  Additionally, two players from Community Teams that participated in the 3v3 portion of the season will be selected by NBA 2K League representatives and broadcast talent, and available to each of the conference’s captains as a lineup option.

A finalist for the NBA 2K League MVP award, antoinelove averaged 24.8 points and 9.6 assists, while shooting 59.2% from the field and 47.6% from beyond the three-point line, in 26 5v5 games played after joining Hornets Venom GT as an undrafted player during the Add/Waive Period between the 3v3 and 5v5 portions of the season.

In just his second week in the league, antoinelove was named NBA 2K League Player of the Week for games played May 30-June 2, becoming the first player in Hornets Venom GT history to receive the weekly honor after scoring 40 points on 15-of-17 shooting, including 7-of-8 three-pointers, in a win over Celtics Crossover Gaming on June 2.

On July 22, antoinelove earned MVP honors when Hornets Venom GT won THE TURN Powered by AT&T last month after averaging 23.6 points and 10.4 assists, while shooting 57.1% from the field and 46.3% from beyond the three-point line in 10 games during bracket play.

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HORNETS VENOM GT WINS THE TURN POWERED BY AT&T FOR SECOND TIME IN THREE SEASONS

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Team Becomes First In NBA 2K League History To Win THE TURN Multiple Times

July 22, 2023 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, won THE TURN Powered by AT&T tonight, becoming the first team in NBA 2K League history to win the event multiple times after having previously done so in 2021. Hornets Venom GT defeated Blazer5 Gaming 2-1 in the finals.

Guard Antoine “antoinelove” Times earned MVP honors after averaging 23.0 points on 26-of-40 shooting from the field, including 13-of-24 from beyond the three-point line, in the three-game series. He scored at least 18 points in each of Hornets Venom GT’s 10 games during bracket play, averaging 23.6 points and 10.4 assists, while shooting 57.1% from the field (96-of-168) and 46.3% from beyond the three-point line (37-of-80).

Hornets Venom GT won Game 1 77-47 after jumping out to a 22-6 lead at the end of the first quarter and extending the margin to 37-14 at halftime. antoinelove led the team with 24 points, while guard Craig “rigby” Burnett Jr. added 22 points.

Blazer5 Gaming got revenge in Game 2, outscoring Hornets Venom GT by 12 in the fourth quarter to take a 66-57 victory, and held an early lead in Game 3 before Hornets Venom GT took control in the second half to post a 68-57 win in the decisive contest behind 27 points and 10 assists from antoinelove. Center Kingsley “Crown” Braggs tallied 14 points and 17 rebounds to help seal the series win against Blazer5 Gaming and his younger brother, Blazer5 Gaming guard Claude “Claude” Knight, in the first matchup of brothers for a tournament title in NBA 2K League history.

Crown averaged 12.7 points on 17-20 shooting and 12.0 rebounds in the finals. Over all 10 games of bracket play, he averaged 13.6 points and 11.0 rebounds, shot an astounding 88.9% from the field (64-of-72) and recorded seven double-doubles. He shot 100% from the field in three straight games during the quarterfinals and semifinals.

With the victory, Hornets Venom GT locked up the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference for the NBA 2K League 5v5 Playoffs Presented by Google Pixel at District E Powered by Ticketmaster in Washington D.C., which begin on Wednesday, August 2.

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HORNETS VENOM GT WINS THE TURN POWERED BY AT&T FOR SECOND TIME IN THREE SEASONS

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Team Becomes First In NBA 2K League History To Win THE TURN Multiple Times

July 22, 2023 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, won THE TURN Powered by AT&T tonight, becoming the first team in NBA 2K League history to win the event multiple times after having previously done so in 2021. Hornets Venom GT defeated Blazer5 Gaming 2-1 in the finals.

Guard Antoine “antoinelove” Times earned MVP honors after averaging 23.0 points on 26-of-40 shooting from the field, including 13-of-24 from beyond the three-point line, in the three-game series. He scored at least 18 points in each of Hornets Venom GT’s 10 games during bracket play, averaging 23.6 points and 10.4 assists, while shooting 57.1% from the field (96-of-168) and 46.3% from beyond the three-point line (37-of-80).

Hornets Venom GT won Game 1 77-47 after jumping out to a 22-6 lead at the end of the first quarter and extending the margin to 37-14 at halftime. antoinelove led the team with 24 points, while guard Craig “rigby” Burnett Jr. added 22 points.

Blazer5 Gaming got revenge in Game 2, outscoring Hornets Venom GT by 12 in the fourth quarter to take a 66-57 victory, and held an early lead in Game 3 before Hornets Venom GT took control in the second half to post a 68-57 win in the decisive contest behind 27 points and 10 assists from antoinelove. Center Kingsley “Crown” Braggs tallied 14 points and 17 rebounds to help seal the series win against Blazer5 Gaming and his younger brother, Blazer5 Gaming guard Claude “Claude” Knight, in the first matchup of brothers for a tournament title in NBA 2K League history.

Crown averaged 12.7 points on 17-20 shooting and 12.0 rebounds in the finals. Over all 10 games of bracket play, he averaged 13.6 points and 11.0 rebounds, shot an astounding 88.9% from the field (64-of-72) and recorded seven double-doubles. He shot 100% from the field in three straight games during the quarterfinals and semifinals.

With the victory, Hornets Venom GT locked up the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference for the NBA 2K League 5v5 Playoffs Presented by Google Pixel at District E Powered by Ticketmaster in Washington D.C., which begin on Wednesday, August 2.

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HORNETS VENOM GT ENTERS PARTNERSHIP WITH NEUTRIK AMERICAS

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Connectivity Solutions Supplier Becomes First Partner Exclusive to Hornets Venom GT

July 19, 2023 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, announced today a multi-year partnership with Charlotte-based Neutrik Americas, a leading supplier of professional connectivity solutions. The collaboration marks the first partnership that is exclusive to Hornets Venom GT and will help ensure reliable, robust connectivity for the multitude of electronic equipment utilized by the esports team.

“We’re happy to welcome Neutrik Americas as our first partner that is exclusive to Hornets Venom GT, and we are particularly thrilled about what this strategic partnership means for the future of our team,” said Hornets Sports & Entertainment Chief Revenue Officer Jacob Gallagher. “As we’ve seen in recent years, esports is one of the fastest growing entertainment vehicles in the world, making reliable connectively more vital than ever. Neutrik’s support will help propel our NBA 2K League team forward and enhance the overall online experience for our players and fans.”

In addition to being designated a Proud Partner of Hornets Venom GT, Neutrik becomes the entitlement sponsor of the team’s gaming studio, with branding elements featured in-studio and at future in-person activations. The deal also features in-game virtual branding elements, including courtside LED signage, and a Neutrik-sponsored “Venom GT Wins” social media series.

“Neutrik Americas has been providing connectivity to gaming spaces of all sizes for years,” said Stacy Kaskon, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Neutrik Americas. “This next step made sense and we are so excited to support our local NBA 2K team. We can’t wait to see what this winning combination will bring to the game.”

To tip off the strategic partnership, Neutrik Americas Senior Customer Solution Engineer Mark Boyadjian took part in a discussion about the evolution of esports at a Buzz City Exchange event held at Spectrum Center prior to Hornets Venom GT’s live, in-person game on June 26. Boyadjian shared, “With gaming and esports growth set to reach and exceed the numbers experienced by traditional sports, partnering with Hornets Venom GT was a no-brainer. Neutrik connectivity technology provides the high-performance and low latency that the competitive gaming community needs.”

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HORNETS VENOM GT ENTERS PARTNERSHIP WITH NEUTRIK AMERICAS

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Connectivity Solutions Supplier Becomes First Partner Exclusive to Hornets Venom GT

July 19, 2023 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, announced today a multi-year partnership with Charlotte-based Neutrik Americas, a leading supplier of professional connectivity solutions. The collaboration marks the first partnership that is exclusive to Hornets Venom GT and will help ensure reliable, robust connectivity for the multitude of electronic equipment utilized by the esports team.

“We’re happy to welcome Neutrik Americas as our first partner that is exclusive to Hornets Venom GT, and we are particularly thrilled about what this strategic partnership means for the future of our team,” said Hornets Sports & Entertainment Chief Revenue Officer Jacob Gallagher. “As we’ve seen in recent years, esports is one of the fastest growing entertainment vehicles in the world, making reliable connectively more vital than ever. Neutrik’s support will help propel our NBA 2K League team forward and enhance the overall online experience for our players and fans.”

In addition to being designated a Proud Partner of Hornets Venom GT, Neutrik becomes the entitlement sponsor of the team’s gaming studio, with branding elements featured in-studio and at future in-person activations. The deal also features in-game virtual branding elements, including courtside LED signage, and a Neutrik-sponsored “Venom GT Wins” social media series.

“Neutrik Americas has been providing connectivity to gaming spaces of all sizes for years,” said Stacy Kaskon, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Neutrik Americas. “This next step made sense and we are so excited to support our local NBA 2K team. We can’t wait to see what this winning combination will bring to the game.”

To tip off the strategic partnership, Neutrik Americas Senior Customer Solution Engineer Mark Boyadjian took part in a discussion about the evolution of esports at a Buzz City Exchange event held at Spectrum Center prior to Hornets Venom GT’s live, in-person game on June 26. Boyadjian shared, “With gaming and esports growth set to reach and exceed the numbers experienced by traditional sports, partnering with Hornets Venom GT was a no-brainer. Neutrik connectivity technology provides the high-performance and low latency that the competitive gaming community needs.”

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HORNETS VENOM GT TO HOST LIVE, IN-PERSON GAME AGAINST CELTICS CROSSOVER GAMING AT SPECTRUM CENTER FOR ON JUNE 26

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Free Tickets Available Beginning Monday, May 1, Through Ticketmaster
April 28, 2023 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced it will host fans in the main lobby of Spectrum Center for a special live game against Celtics Crossover Gaming on Monday, June 26. The contest marks the first time Hornets Venom GT will play an in-person game with the opposing team on-site in front of a live audience at Spectrum Center. Admission to the activity-filled evening is free, though tickets will be required for entry. General admission tickets will be available to the public starting Monday, May 1, at 10 a.m. at ticketmaster.com, with a maximum of six tickets per customer.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. with the game tipping off at 6 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early as the first 200 fans will receive Hornets Venom GT mini-pennants. The Hornets Fan Shop will be open and stocked with Hornets Venom GT merchandise, and concessions will be available. In addition, the concourse will also feature gaming consoles where fans can play NBA 2K and a variety of local vendors from Craft Vintage Market.

A joint venture between the NBA and Take-Two Interactive, the NBA 2K League includes 25 teams, each comprised of five players competing as unique custom avatars, participating in a series of remote and in-person tournaments for a chance to win a portion of the $2.5 million total prize pool. For the first time, the 2023 season is separated into 3v3 and 5v5 halves. The live contest between Hornets Venom GT and Celtics Crossover Gaming is part of the group play portion of THE TURN, which is one of the tournaments that make up the 5v5 BANNER CHAIN SERIES Powered by AT&T and has a $250,000 prize pool. Notably, Hornets Venom GT won THE TURN in 2021, marking the team’s only in-season tournament win since joining the league in 2020, with guard Craig “rigby” Burnett Jr. becoming the first rookie to be named MVP of the event.

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HORNETS VENOM GT TO HOST LIVE, IN-PERSON GAME AGAINST CELTICS CROSSOVER GAMING AT SPECTRUM CENTER FOR ON JUNE 26

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Free Tickets Available Beginning Monday, May 1, Through Ticketmaster

April 28, 2023 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced it will host fans in the main lobby of Spectrum Center for a special live game against Celtics Crossover Gaming on Monday, June 26. The contest marks the first time Hornets Venom GT will play an in-person game with the opposing team on-site in front of a live audience at Spectrum Center. Admission to the activity-filled evening is free, though tickets will be required for entry. General admission tickets will be available to the public starting Monday, May 1, at 10 a.m. at ticketmaster.com, with a maximum of six tickets per customer.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. with the game tipping off at 6 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early as the first 200 fans will receive Hornets Venom GT mini-pennants. The Hornets Fan Shop will be open and stocked with Hornets Venom GT merchandise, and concessions will be available. In addition, the concourse will also feature gaming consoles where fans can play NBA 2K and a variety of local vendors from Craft Vintage Market.

A joint venture between the NBA and Take-Two Interactive, the NBA 2K League includes 25 teams, each comprised of five players competing as unique custom avatars, participating in a series of remote and in-person tournaments for a chance to win a portion of the $2.5 million total prize pool. For the first time, the 2023 season is separated into 3v3 and 5v5 halves. The live contest between Hornets Venom GT and Celtics Crossover Gaming is part of the group play portion of THE TURN, which is one of the tournaments that make up the 5v5 BANNER CHAIN SERIES Powered by AT&T and has a $250,000 prize pool. Notably, Hornets Venom GT won THE TURN in 2021, marking the team’s only in-season tournament win since joining the league in 2020, with guard Craig “rigby” Burnett Jr. becoming the first rookie to be named MVP of the event.

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Hornets Venom GT Building Momentum Heading into SWITCH OPEN

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By Sam Perley

Following a slow start to its 2023 SLAM OPEN schedule, Hornets Venom GT picked up steam as the tournament progressed and fell just one individual game win shy of advancing to the stage competition in Washington, DC.

The 3v3 play started back on Wednesday, March 8, with a pair of best-of-five series against Grizz Gaming and Mavs Gaming. Charlotte ended up dropping both – 3-0, 3-1 – then two days later, watched 76ers GC rally from two games down to win, 3-2, before getting swept by DUX Infinitos to close out the tough week.

Despite holding leads against DUX Infinitos and 76ers GC on Tuesday, March 14, Hornets Venom GT couldn’t close out either series and moved its record to 0-6. The squad finally got on the board three nights later with a pair of thrilling five-game triumphs over Grizz Gaming and Mavs Gaming to close out SLAM OPEN Group play.

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Coincidentally, Charlotte drew Grizz Gaming to start bracket play and was quickly swept for its first loss in the double-elimination portion of the competition. Hornets Venom GT stayed alive by rolling community team Ankle Breakers, 3-0, and then took care of the higher-seeded Raptors Uprising GC, 3-1. Needing one more series win to advance to the stage, Hornets Venom GT went back and forth with Wizards District Gaming before coming up short in Game 5.

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In total, Charlotte went 4-8 in 12 SLAM OPEN series, which featured 49 individual games. Point guard Brandon “Bojui” Serrano averaged 9.4 points on 71.4% shooting in 43 appearances and set a 3v3 team record with 19 points on March 10 versus 76ers GC. Lock Xavier “Big Saint” St. John and power forward Christian “Plu” Young both played in all 49 contests and shot over 70.0% from the field, while averaging 4.0 points and 5.0 points, respectively.

Last season’s 3v3 Champions Pistons GT continued its dominant run, going a perfect 6-0 and dropping only three total games in the bracket to claim the SLAM OPEN crown. Detroit was seeded 16th out of 32 total teams after group play, then beat #17 Celtics Crossover Gaming (3-0), #1 Bucks Gaming (3-0), #8 Jazz Gaming (3-0), #13 Hawks Talon GC (3-1), #10 Nets GC (3-0) and #11 T-Wolves Gaming (3-0) in the Finals.

Coming up next for Hornets Venom GT will be the 3v3 SWITCH OPEN, where it’ll face 2022 NBA 2K League 5v5 Champions Bucks Gaming, Australian expansion team NBL OZ Gaming, the Gen.G Tigers of Shanghai and Warriors Gaming Squad in the double round-robin group play format. Bucks Gaming (#1), Warriors Gaming Squad (#4) and NBL OZ Gaming (#6) were all seeded high after SLAM OPEN group play, with the first two getting eliminated relatively quickly and the Aussies winning four series in the Lower Bracket before getting bounced by Hawks Talon GC.

Catch Hornets Venom GT's SLAM OPEN opener against Bucks Gaming onThursday, April 6 beginning at 6:45 PM ET on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch channel.

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Hornets Venom GT Building Momentum Heading into SWITCH OPEN

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By Sam Perley

Following a slow start to its 2023 SLAM OPEN schedule, Hornets Venom GT picked up steam as the tournament progressed and fell just one individual game win shy of advancing to the stage competition in Washington, DC.

The 3v3 play started back on Wednesday, March 8, with a pair of best-of-five series against Grizz Gaming and Mavs Gaming. Charlotte ended up dropping both – 3-0, 3-1 – then two days later, watched 76ers GC rally from two games down to win, 3-2, before getting swept by DUX Infinitos to close out the tough week.

Despite holding leads against DUX Infinitos and 76ers GC on Tuesday, March 14, Hornets Venom GT couldn’t close out either series and moved its record to 0-6. The squad finally got on the board three nights later with a pair of thrilling five-game triumphs over Grizz Gaming and Mavs Gaming to close out SLAM OPEN Group play.

"That's the reach I like! I don't like the reach in lanes. I like that reach right there because it's a foul or a steal." 🗣️

Go behind the scenes with some of our in-game comms from the SLAM OPEN, as we get ready for more action this week ➡️

Full video: https://t.co/mpXUr8UdYX pic.twitter.com/8cgej8s3Hk

— Hornets Venom GT (@HornetsVenomGT) April 3, 2023

Coincidentally, Charlotte drew Grizz Gaming to start bracket play and was quickly swept for its first loss in the double-elimination portion of the competition. Hornets Venom GT stayed alive by rolling community team Ankle Breakers, 3-0, and then took care of the higher-seeded Raptors Uprising GC, 3-1. Needing one more series win to advance to the stage, Hornets Venom GT went back and forth with Wizards District Gaming before coming up short in Game 5.

Middy for the win ⚡️ @PluTheGreatx 🥶 #HIVEVoltage | @NBA2KLeague pic.twitter.com/9mzancdfVj

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In total, Charlotte went 4-8 in 12 SLAM OPEN series, which featured 49 individual games. Point guard Brandon “Bojui” Serrano averaged 9.4 points on 71.4% shooting in 43 appearances and set a 3v3 team record with 19 points on March 10 versus 76ers GC. Lock Xavier “Big Saint” St. John and power forward Christian “Plu” Young both played in all 49 contests and shot over 70.0% from the field, while averaging 4.0 points and 5.0 points, respectively.

Last season’s 3v3 Champions Pistons GT continued its dominant run, going a perfect 6-0 and dropping only three total games in the bracket to claim the SLAM OPEN crown. Detroit was seeded 16th out of 32 total teams after group play, then beat #17 Celtics Crossover Gaming (3-0), #1 Bucks Gaming (3-0), #8 Jazz Gaming (3-0), #13 Hawks Talon GC (3-1), #10 Nets GC (3-0) and #11 T-Wolves Gaming (3-0) in the Finals.

Coming up next for Hornets Venom GT will be the 3v3 SWITCH OPEN, where it’ll face 2022 NBA 2K League 5v5 Champions Bucks Gaming, Australian expansion team NBL OZ Gaming, the Gen.G Tigers of Shanghai and Warriors Gaming Squad in the double round-robin group play format. Bucks Gaming (#1), Warriors Gaming Squad (#4) and NBL OZ Gaming (#6) were all seeded high after SLAM OPEN group play, with the first two getting eliminated relatively quickly and the Aussies winning four series in the Lower Bracket before getting bounced by Hawks Talon GC.

Catch Hornets Venom GT’s SLAM OPEN opener against Bucks Gaming onThursday, April 6 beginning at 6:45 PM ET on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch channel.

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CHARLOTTE HORNETS FOUNDATION AWARDS 2022-23 HORNETS VENOM GT SCHOLARSHIP TO JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIVERSITY’S ESPORTS & GAMING MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

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March 12, 2023 – The Charlotte Hornets Foundation and Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced that the 2022-23 Hornets Venom GT Scholarship has been awarded to Johnson C. Smith University’s (JCSU) Esports & Gaming Management program. After reviewing the applications, the Charlotte Hornets Foundation determined that the entirety of JCSU’s Esports & Gaming Management program would best benefit from the funding from the annual scholarship, rather than just one individual student. JCSU is Charlotte’s only HBCU and was the first HBCU to offer such a program.

“Our organization has a long-standing relationship with Johnson C. Smith University, and we are proud to support their innovative Esports & Gaming Management program in many ways throughout the year,” said Charlotte Hornets Foundation Executive Director Betsy Mack. “Our goal this year in awarding the annual Hornets Venom GT Scholarship to the overall Esports & Gaming Management program is to help support all of the program’s current and future students rather than just one.”

The inaugural Hornets Venom GT Scholarship was awarded in 2020-21 to Charlotte-area high school students Kyra Kuyvenhoven and Ajane Lawrence, who were interested in pursuing careers in STEM. In 2021-22, the focus shifted to JCSU’s Esports & Gaming Management program, and the second scholarship went to Eric Darcey Flowe, then a senior majoring in Sports Management and minoring in Esports & Gaming Management.

The charitable arm of Hornets Sports & Entertainment, the Charlotte Hornets Foundation is committed to inspiring a philanthropic culture and strengthening the region through intentional partnerships, charitable giving and social projects in the areas of education, hunger, military care and wellness. The Charlotte Hornets Foundation encompasses the efforts of the entire organization, including the Charlotte Hornets, the NBA G League Greensboro Swarm, the NBA 2K League Hornets Venom GT and Spectrum Center.

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CHARLOTTE HORNETS FOUNDATION AWARDS 2022-23 HORNETS VENOM GT SCHOLARSHIP TO JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIVERSITY’S ESPORTS & GAMING MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

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March 12, 2023 – The Charlotte Hornets Foundation and Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced that the 2022-23 Hornets Venom GT Scholarship has been awarded to Johnson C. Smith University’s (JCSU) Esports & Gaming Management program. After reviewing the applications, the Charlotte Hornets Foundation determined that the entirety of JCSU’s Esports & Gaming Management program would best benefit from the funding from the annual scholarship, rather than just one individual student. JCSU is Charlotte’s only HBCU and was the first HBCU to offer such a program.

“Our organization has a long-standing relationship with Johnson C. Smith University, and we are proud to support their innovative Esports & Gaming Management program in many ways throughout the year,” said Charlotte Hornets Foundation Executive Director Betsy Mack. “Our goal this year in awarding the annual Hornets Venom GT Scholarship to the overall Esports & Gaming Management program is to help support all of the program’s current and future students rather than just one.”

The inaugural Hornets Venom GT Scholarship was awarded in 2020-21 to Charlotte-area high school students Kyra Kuyvenhoven and Ajane Lawrence, who were interested in pursuing careers in STEM. In 2021-22, the focus shifted to JCSU’s Esports & Gaming Management program, and the second scholarship went to Eric Darcey Flowe, then a senior majoring in Sports Management and minoring in Esports & Gaming Management.

The charitable arm of Hornets Sports & Entertainment, the Charlotte Hornets Foundation is committed to inspiring a philanthropic culture and strengthening the region through intentional partnerships, charitable giving and social projects in the areas of education, hunger, military care and wellness. The Charlotte Hornets Foundation encompasses the efforts of the entire organization, including the Charlotte Hornets, the NBA G League Greensboro Swarm, the NBA 2K League Hornets Venom GT and Spectrum Center.

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Hornets Venom GT Starts 2023 NBA 2KL Season with 3v3 SLAM OPEN

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By Sam Perley

A revamped Hornets Venom GT looking to bounce back from its only non-playoff campaign in franchise history tips off the 2023 NBA 2K League season tonight with group play in the Coinbase SLAM OPEN.

Now third-year center Kingsley “Crown” Braggs is the only returning player from last season’s squad, which finished 4-12 in 5v5 and 10-11 in 3v3 competitions to fall short of the playoffs in both fields. Guard Craig “rigby” Burnett Jr. – THE TURN MVP and an NBA 2K League All-Rookie honoree in 2021 – is also back following a one-year hiatus.

Newcomers to the team feature Xavier “Big Saint” St. John, a fourth-year lock who spent his first three seasons with T-Wolves Gaming (2020-21) and Raptors Uprising GC (2022) before he was traded to Cavs Legion GC, then Hornets Venom GT this past offseason. Guard Brandon “Bojui” Serrano and power forward Christian “Plu” Young are both rookies and were drafted with the 15th and 25th overall picks, respectively, in February’s NBA 2K League Draft.

https://twitter.com/HornetsVenomGT/status/1633507127108018189?s=20

The format for this NBA 2K League season will be a little different than it was last year, when 3v3 play was incorporated for the first time. Instead of alternating competitions like before, the first half of the schedule will be entirely 3v3 (SLAM OPEN, SWITH OPEN, STEAL OPEN and 3v3 Playoffs & Finals) and the second half will be 5v5 (THE TIPOFF, THE TURN, THE TICKET and 5v5 Playoffs & Finals).

Hornets Venom GT will begin play in the SLAM OPEN starting with a pair of best-of-five series against Grizz Gaming (6 PM ET) and Mavs Gaming (8:15 PM). Friday’s slate will feature matchups with 76ers GC (6:45 PM) and DUX Infinitos (9 PM) as part of this two-week, double-round-robin group play structure.

https://twitter.com/HornetsVenomGT/status/1633189693763231744?s=20

Once these eight series are done, all 25 NBA 2K League teams plus seven community squads will advance to a week of double-elimination remote bracket play, then the final 12 will convene in Washington, DC to square off on the stage. In total, $150,000 in prize money is on the line; $60,000 for first place, $30,000 for second, $15,000 for third and fourth and $7,500 for fifth through eighth. Wizards District Gaming is the reigning SLAM OPEN Champions, Pacers Gaming took last year’s SWITCH OPEN and Pistons GT was the overall 2022 NBA 2K League 3v3 Champions.

Hornets Venom GT swept its only series with Grizz Gaming during 3v3 seed week last year and upset 76ers GC, 3-2, in the SLAM OPEN Round of 16 before falling 1-4 in the Quarterfinals to Wizards District Gaming, marking its best finish a non-postseason tournament. This will be the first time that Hornets Venom GT has faced Mavs Gaming and 2022 SLAM OPEN runner-up DUX Infinitos in 3v3 play.

All of Hornets Venom GT’s games can be seen on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch Channel. For start times and more information, visit NBA2KLeague.com or follow @HornetsVenomGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter.

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Hornets Venom GT Starts 2023 NBA 2KL Season with 3v3 SLAM OPEN

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By Sam Perley

A revamped Hornets Venom GT looking to bounce back from its only non-playoff campaign in franchise history tips off the 2023 NBA 2K League season tonight with group play in the Coinbase SLAM OPEN.

Now third-year center Kingsley “Crown” Braggs is the only returning player from last season’s squad, which finished 4-12 in 5v5 and 10-11 in 3v3 competitions to fall short of the playoffs in both fields. Guard Craig “rigby” Burnett Jr. – THE TURN MVP and an NBA 2K League All-Rookie honoree in 2021 – is also back following a one-year hiatus.

Newcomers to the team feature Xavier “Big Saint” St. John, a fourth-year lock who spent his first three seasons with T-Wolves Gaming (2020-21) and Raptors Uprising GC (2022) before he was traded to Cavs Legion GC, then Hornets Venom GT this past offseason. Guard Brandon “Bojui” Serrano and power forward Christian “Plu” Young are both rookies and were drafted with the 15th and 25th overall picks, respectively, in February’s NBA 2K League Draft.

Welcome to the Hive Voltage experience. Hope you can weather the storm. ⚡️⚡️⚡️#HIVEVoltage | @NBA2KLeague pic.twitter.com/Z5dNdU91RC

— Hornets Venom GT (@HornetsVenomGT) March 8, 2023

The format for this NBA 2K League season will be a little different than it was last year, when 3v3 play was incorporated for the first time. Instead of alternating competitions like before, the first half of the schedule will be entirely 3v3 (SLAM OPEN, SWITH OPEN, STEAL OPEN and 3v3 Playoffs & Finals) and the second half will be 5v5 (THE TIPOFF, THE TURN, THE TICKET and 5v5 Playoffs & Finals).

Hornets Venom GT will begin play in the SLAM OPEN starting with a pair of best-of-five series against Grizz Gaming (6 PM ET) and Mavs Gaming (8:15 PM). Friday’s slate will feature matchups with 76ers GC (6:45 PM) and DUX Infinitos (9 PM) as part of this two-week, double-round-robin group play structure.

Start times for this week ⌚️

We'll be opening our @NBA2KLeague season with a pair of 3v3 series against @GrizzGaming (6 PM ET) and @MavsGG (9:15 PM ET) tomorrow night! https://t.co/AzmSLvlD8S

— Hornets Venom GT (@HornetsVenomGT) March 7, 2023

Once these eight series are done, all 25 NBA 2K League teams plus seven community squads will advance to a week of double-elimination remote bracket play, then the final 12 will convene in Washington, DC to square off on the stage. In total, $150,000 in prize money is on the line; $60,000 for first place, $30,000 for second, $15,000 for third and fourth and $7,500 for fifth through eighth. Wizards District Gaming is the reigning SLAM OPEN Champions, Pacers Gaming took last year’s SWITCH OPEN and Pistons GT was the overall 2022 NBA 2K League 3v3 Champions.

Hornets Venom GT swept its only series with Grizz Gaming during 3v3 seed week last year and upset 76ers GC, 3-2, in the SLAM OPEN Round of 16 before falling 1-4 in the Quarterfinals to Wizards District Gaming, marking its best finish a non-postseason tournament. This will be the first time that Hornets Venom GT has faced Mavs Gaming and 2022 SLAM OPEN runner-up DUX Infinitos in 3v3 play.

All of Hornets Venom GT’s games can be seen on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch Channel. For start times and more information, visit NBA2KLeague.com or follow @HornetsVenomGT and @NBA2KLeague on Twitter.

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Hornets Venom GT Acquires Forward Xavier “Big Saint” St. John, Two NBA 2K League Draft Picks in Multi-Team Trade

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December 9, 2022 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced that the team has acquired forward Xavier “Big Saint” St. John and NBL Oz Gaming’s 2024 first-round draft pick from Cavs Legion GC, along with the No. 45 selection in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft from 76ers GC, as part of a multi-team trade that also includes Magic Gaming. In exchange, Hornets Venom GT sends the No. 14 pick in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft to Cavs Legion GC and center Damon “DJ” Jones and its 2024 second-round draft pick to 76ers GC.

https://twitter.com/HornetsVenomGT/status/1601338173602566145?s=20&t=9Mb2AdZ6wk4qBskUWgK10g

Big Saint joins forward Kingsley “Crown” Braggs and guard CJ “rigby” Burnett Jr. on Hornets Venom GT’s roster. The team also owns the 10th and 45th picks in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft.

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Hornets Venom GT Acquires Forward Xavier “Big Saint” St. John, Two NBA 2K League Draft Picks in Multi-Team Trade

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December 9, 2022 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced that the team has acquired forward Xavier “Big Saint” St. John and NBL Oz Gaming’s 2024 first-round draft pick from Cavs Legion GC, along with the No. 45 selection in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft from 76ers GC, as part of a multi-team trade that also includes Magic Gaming. In exchange, Hornets Venom GT sends the No. 14 pick in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft to Cavs Legion GC and center Damon “DJ” Jones and its 2024 second-round draft pick to 76ers GC.

Whole lot of wheelin' and dealin' 🛞

Welcome to Charlotte, @1BigSaint!! 🙌🏽#ALLCHAOS | @NBA2KLeague pic.twitter.com/QCru98UH8G

— Hornets Venom GT (@HornetsVenomGT) December 9, 2022

Big Saint joins forward Kingsley “Crown” Braggs and guard CJ “rigby” Burnett Jr. on Hornets Venom GT’s roster. The team also owns the 10th and 45th picks in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft.

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Hornets Venom GT Acquires 10th and 14th Picks in NBA 2K League Draft from Pacers Gaming in Exchange for 6th and 24th Picks

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November 29, 2022 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced that the team has acquired the No. 10 and No. 14 picks in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft from Pacers Gaming in exchange for the No. 6 and No. 24 selections.

The two draft picks will join the team’s three protected players from last season – forward Kingsley “Crown” Braggs, guard CJ “rigby” Burnett Jr. and center Damon “DJ” Jones – on Hornets Venom GT’s roster.

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Hornets Venom GT Acquires 10th and 14th Picks in NBA 2K League Draft from Pacers Gaming in Exchange for 6th and 24th Picks

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November 29, 2022 – Hornets Venom GT, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, today announced that the team has acquired the No. 10 and No. 14 picks in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft from Pacers Gaming in exchange for the No. 6 and No. 24 selections.

The two draft picks will join the team’s three protected players from last season – forward Kingsley “Crown” Braggs, guard CJ “rigby” Burnett Jr. and center Damon “DJ” Jones – on Hornets Venom GT’s roster.

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Hornets Venom GT will be hosting an Online Tournament as detailed in the Offseason Tournaments and Draft Pool Eligibility guidelines starting on Wednesday, October 5th and ending on Friday, October 14th. The winning team from PlayStation and Xbox will be invited to be draft eligible for the Season 6 NBA 2K League draft and two Prospects who receive the prospect badge will also be invited to be draft Eligible. Dates and Times are as followed

October 1st – 3:00 PM ET – Announcement of event and signups open

October 4th – Bracket Reveal Show

October 5th - Tournament Starts

October 14th – Tournament Ends

Tournament Info:

Amateur Draft Eligible players must be 18 by (before) January 1, 2023

Players under this age are eligible to play, but they forfeit draft eligibility

Entry fee is $100 per team

Rules and regulations can be viewed on HornetsVenomGT.com or through the official team discord linked afterwards.

No cap on amount of teams

We will not be adding players to your rosters, whatever you sign up with first is the team.

Games will be best of 3, with finals being best of 5

Rules:

NBA 2K League players who participated in Season 5 of the NBA 2K League are restricted from playing in this tournament in any capacity.

Rosters will consist of 5 players final, and there will be no substitutes.

Winning teams will provide screenshots of the round played with clear photos that are not obscured in any way in the Hornets Venom GT discord in the channel designated “screenshots”.

Games will be started and played in certain time windows designated below, if not started “Refs” designated as Lawrence “BiggWest” West, or any individual they deem as representatives of being a “Ref” will be monitoring over the situation and handing out forfeitures to teams who did not make an earnest effort to play during the window.

When a game is scheduled during their designated window by both mutual captains of teams, they will be scheduled to play at that time. If one team does not show at this designated time it will be a forfeit even if the team is ready at a different time during the window.

Games are scheduled for 1-3 PM, but both captains agree on 1:15 PM, if one captain is not ready to play, they forfeit by 1:45 PM if the game is not started.

“Lag out” rules will apply in these situations

If someone lags out of the game before the 4:00 mark in the first quarter game will be completely restarted with score being 0-0, unless before this time a team is down more than 9, and then game would be restarted with the score applied in the next game.

If there is a “lag out” after the 3:00 mark in the tournament one of these two rules will be applied

If losing team “lags out” the game will be restarted and the team that was winning will be provided the points covered in the game. Ex. If team was up 5, they are up 5 on the restart.

If winning team “lags out” the game will be restarted at 0-0

If the losing team “Lags out” twice in a row, it is an automatic game forfeit, and the next game will be started at 0-0.

Any “Lag Out” from the 3rd quarter onwards the game must be finished as-is, you will not be allowed a restart.

We at Hornets Venom GT would like to showcase a game series per round to broadcast on our team channels for content, if selected to be one of the games, one player active in the game MUST provide a stream broadcast through any streaming service and provide it to one of the Hornets Venom staff members for use with our channel.

Teams are required if on broadcast to have the Hornets Venom GT Tournament logo on center court. Games will not count otherwise.

Teams are required to have Hornets Venom Open in the title of their stream.

Once the Final four begins, team reps will need to create burner Twitch accounts and stream on those channels for us to use for our broadcast. We will be the primary source of game footage for the semi-finals and finals.

Dates & Times (Each Console):

Signups Open: October 1 at 3:00 PM ET. Payment needs to be confirmed on signup, expect for your captain to be contacted by BiggWest with a discord link.

Bracket Reveal Show: Tuesday, October 4th at 9 PM ET

1st Round: October 5-6

Games can be played during the entirety of the day.

2nd Round: October 7-8

Round will be played during the entirety of the day

3rd Round: October 9-10

Round will be played during the entirety of the day

Round of 8: October 11-12

Round will be played during the entirety of the day.

Final 4: October 13

Round will be played between 5 PM – midnight

Games will need to be staggered unless absolutely necessary

Your game can’t override with another final 4 game for broadcasting purposes

Our broadcasting rules apply

Finals: October 14

Round will be played between 5 PM – midnight

Games will need to be staggered unless absolutely necessary

Your game can’t override with another finals game for broadcasting purposes

Our broadcasting rules apply

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Hornets Venom GT will be hosting an Online Tournament as detailed in the Offseason Tournaments and Draft Pool Eligibility guidelines starting on Wednesday, October 5th and ending on Friday, October 14th. The winning team from PlayStation and Xbox will be invited to be draft eligible for the Season 6 NBA 2K League draft and two Prospects who receive the prospect badge will also be invited to be draft Eligible.

Dates and Times are as followed

October 1st – 3:00 PM ET – Announcement of event and signups open

October 4th – Bracket Reveal Show

October 5th – Tournament Starts

October 14th – Tournament Ends

Tournament Info:

Amateur Draft Eligible players must be 18 by (before) January 1, 2023

Players under this age are eligible to play, but they forfeit draft eligibility

Entry fee is $100 per team

Rules and regulations can be viewed on HornetsVenomGT.com or through the official team discord linked afterwards.

No cap on amount of teams

We will not be adding players to your rosters, whatever you sign up with first is the team.

Games will be best of 3, with finals being best of 5

Rules:

NBA 2K League players who participated in Season 5 of the NBA 2K League are restricted from playing in this tournament in any capacity.

Rosters will consist of 5 players final, and there will be no substitutes.

Winning teams will provide screenshots of the round played with clear photos that are not obscured in any way in the Hornets Venom GT discord in the channel designated “screenshots”.

Games will be started and played in certain time windows designated below, if not started “Refs” designated as Lawrence “BiggWest” West, or any individual they deem as representatives of being a “Ref” will be monitoring over the situation and handing out forfeitures to teams who did not make an earnest effort to play during the window.

When a game is scheduled during their designated window by both mutual captains of teams, they will be scheduled to play at that time. If one team does not show at this designated time it will be a forfeit even if the team is ready at a different time during the window.

Games are scheduled for 1-3 PM, but both captains agree on 1:15 PM, if one captain is not ready to play, they forfeit by 1:45 PM if the game is not started.

“Lag out” rules will apply in these situations

If someone lags out of the game before the 4:00 mark in the first quarter game will be completely restarted with score being 0-0, unless before this time a team is down more than 9, and then game would be restarted with the score applied in the next game.

If there is a “lag out” after the 3:00 mark in the tournament one of these two rules will be applied

If losing team “lags out” the game will be restarted and the team that was winning will be provided the points covered in the game. Ex. If team was up 5, they are up 5 on the restart.

If winning team “lags out” the game will be restarted at 0-0

If the losing team “Lags out” twice in a row, it is an automatic game forfeit, and the next game will be started at 0-0.

Any “Lag Out” from the 3rd quarter onwards the game must be finished as-is, you will not be allowed a restart.

We at Hornets Venom GT would like to showcase a game series per round to broadcast on our team channels for content, if selected to be one of the games, one player active in the game MUST provide a stream broadcast through any streaming service and provide it to one of the Hornets Venom staff members for use with our channel.

Teams are required if on broadcast to have the Hornets Venom GT Tournament logo on center court. Games will not count otherwise.

Teams are required to have Hornets Venom Open in the title of their stream.

Once the Final four begins, team reps will need to create burner Twitch accounts and stream on those channels for us to use for our broadcast. We will be the primary source of game footage for the semi-finals and finals.

Dates & Times (Each Console):

Signups Open: October 1 at 3:00 PM ET. Payment needs to be confirmed on signup, expect for your captain to be contacted by BiggWest with a discord link.

Bracket Reveal Show: Tuesday, October 4th at 9 PM ET

1st Round: October 5-6

Games can be played during the entirety of the day.

2nd Round: October 7-8

Round will be played during the entirety of the day

3rd Round: October 9-10

Round will be played during the entirety of the day

Round of 8: October 11-12

Round will be played during the entirety of the day.

Final 4: October 13

Round will be played between 5 PM – midnight

Games will need to be staggered unless absolutely necessary

Your game can’t override with another final 4 game for broadcasting purposes

Our broadcasting rules apply

Finals: October 14

Round will be played between 5 PM – midnight

Games will need to be staggered unless absolutely necessary

Your game can’t override with another finals game for broadcasting purposes

Our broadcasting rules apply

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