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December 7, 2016 – Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that the team has assigned guard Aaron Harrison and forward Christian Wood to the Greensboro Swarm, the team’s NBA Development League affiliate.

Harrison (6-6, 212, Kentucky) is in his second year with the Hornets and has appeared in four regular-season games, tallying his first point and assist of the year at Memphis on Nov. 28. The 22-year-old has had two stints with the Swarm this season, appearing in four games (four starts), averaging 24.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.3 steals in 41.2 minutes per game. Harrison logged 31 points on 10-of-16 from the field, three rebounds and three steals vs. Erie on Nov. 25.

Wood (6-11, 220, University of Nevada-Las Vegas), is in his first year with the Hornets after signing as a free agent on July 14, 2016 after spending his rookie year with the Philadelphia 76ers. The second-year forward has appeared in one regular season game for the Hornets this season grabbing two rebounds in three minutes of play. This marks Wood’s second D-League assignment of the year, appearing in two games (two starts) during his first stretch with Greensboro, averaging 21.6 points, 12.0 boards and 2.0 blocks in 39.5 minutes per contest.

Since the inception of the Swarm, the team has now totaled five player assignments to their D-League affiliate.

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Hornets Assign Harrison and Wood Back to Greensboro

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November 17, 2016 – Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that the team has assigned guard Aaron Harrison and forward Christian Wood to the Greensboro Swarm, the team’s NBA Development League affiliate.

Harrison (6-6, 212, Kentucky) is in his second year with the Hornets and has appeared in one regular-season game so far this season totaling one rebound and one assist in three minutes of play.  The Hornets guard appeared in 13 D-League games last season (on assignment in Oklahoma City and Erie) and averaged 17.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game in 29.9 minutes.

Wood (6-11, 220, University of Nevada-Las Vegas), is in his first year with the Hornets after signing as a free agent on July 14, 2016 after spending his rookie year with the Philadelphia 76ers. The second-year forward has appeared in one regular season game for the Hornets this season grabbing two rebounds in three minutes of play.  Wood was assigned to the Sixers D-League affiliate, the Delaware 87ers, a total of four times last season. He appeared in 32 total games averaging 17.3 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 28.8 minutes played.

The assignment of Harrison and Wood marks the Hornets first D-League assignment to the Greensboro Swarm since the team’s inception.

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Hornets Assign Harrison and Wood to Greensboro

March 13, 2016 – The Charlotte Hornets announced today the team has assigned guard Aaron Harrison to the Erie BayHawks of the NBA Development League, pursuant to the flexible assignment rule. 

Harrison has appeared in 16 games for the Hornets this season, averaging 0.8 points, and 0.6 rebounds in 4.3 minutes per contest.  The 21-year-old rookie went undrafted in the 2015 NBA Draft and signed with the Hornets as a free agent on July 14, 2015.

The 6-6 Harrison joined the Oklahoma City Blue for two D-League stints earlier this season. He played in a total of four games, averaging 9.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 18.2 minutes per contest. 

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Hornets Assign Harrison to Erie Bayhawks

March 1, 2016 – Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that the team has signed guard Jorge Gutierrez to a second 10-day contract.  Gutierrez signed his first 10-day contract with Charlotte on Feb. 20 and has appeared in one game, tallying four points, two assists and one steal vs. Cleveland on Feb. 24.

The 6-3 Gutierrez appeared in 22 games (20 starts) for the Canton Charge in the NBA Development League this season, averaging 11.3 points, 5.7 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 27.8 minutes per game. Gutierrez scored in double figures in 13 games and has handed out 10-or-more assists twice.  He recorded his first D-League triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists on Jan. 9 vs. the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the NBA D-League Showcase. 

Prior to his time with Charlotte, the Chihuahua, Mexico, native appeared in 35 career NBA games (three starts) over two seasons with the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks, averaging 3.3 points, 1.5 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 12.0 minutes.  He saw action in 15 games with the Nets in 2013-14 and played in 10 games each for the Nets and Bucks last season.  Gutierrez began the 2015-16 season as a member of the Bucks preseason roster, but was waived on Oct. 21.

After a four-year career at the University of California, Gutierrez initially joined the Charge in 2012-13.  Since then, he has played in 122 games (103 starts) for the team, with career averages of 12.0 points, 5.6 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 30.9 minutes per game.  In 2013-14, while playing for current Hornets assistant coach Steve Hetzel, he earned First Team All-Defensive and Second Team All-D-League honors after averaging career highs of 13.9 points, 6.9 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 32.7 minutes played.

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Hornets Sign Jorge Gutierrez to Second 10-Day Contact

February 24, 2016 – The Greensboro Swarm, the NBA Development League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets that will begin play in the 2016-17 season, today announced season ticket prices for the team’s inaugural campaign.  Season tickets will begin as low as $7 per ticket per game, with club seats starting as low as $15 per ticket per game and courtside seats as low as $50 per ticket per game.

“We are excited to officially put season tickets on sale as we take another step in our preparations for our inaugural season,” said Greensboro Swarm President Steve Swetoha.  “We did significant research and analysis in determining our season ticket prices and reached what we believe is an appropriate and affordable set of prices.  Our $7 ticket is in the lower third of the least expensive tickets in the D-League, while each of our courtside prices are in the bottom five in the D-League for their location.”

The renovated fieldhouse at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex will seat 2,118 and include nine different price points for tickets, with five courtside offerings, two club seat offerings and two bleacher offerings.  The five courtside areas include the Hollywood seats between the team benches and the scorer’s table ($65), center courtside ($60) and outer courtside ($55) facing the benches, baseline courtside ($50) and second row baseline tables ($55).  All courtside seats include parking, in-seat service and access to a VIP hospitality area with separate concession stands.  The baseline tables will be located behind the baseline courtside seats and offer a VIP experience for businesses with signage on the table, in-seat service and food and beverage options to purchase.

Additional seating offerings include center court clubs ($22) and outer clubs ($15), which will be seats with backs, along with sideline bleachers ($11) and baseline bleachers ($7).

The Swarm will play 24 home games, and fans purchasing season tickets will save an average of over 20% per ticket per game off of single-game tickets, which will go on sale in the fall. Season ticket members will also receive exclusive benefits such as team autograph sessions, priority for Hornets and Swarm single-game and playoff tickets, discounts on Hornets and Swarm merchandise and more.

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Greensboro Swarm Announce Season Ticket Information for Inaugural 2016-17 NBA D-League Campaign

February 20, 2016 – Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that the team has signed guard Jorge Gutierrez to a 10-day contract.  Gutierrez joins the Hornets from the Canton Charge of the NBA D-League, becoming the 17th Gatorade Call-Up this season.  He will wear No. 12. The Hornets roster now stands at 15 players.

The 6-3 Gutierrez has appeared in 22 games (20 starts) for the Charge this season, averaging 11.3 points, 5.7 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 27.8 minutes per game.  He currently ranks fourth in the D-League in steals and eighth in assists.  Gutierrez has scored in double figures in 13 games and has handed out 10-or-more assists twice.  He recorded his first D-League triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists on Jan. 9 vs. the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the NBA D-League Showcase. 

The Chihuahua, Mexico, native has appeared in 35 career NBA games (three starts) over two seasons with the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks, averaging 3.3 points, 1.5 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 12.0 minutes.  He saw action in 15 games with the Nets in 2013-14 and played in 10 games each for the Nets and Bucks last season.  Gutierrez began the 2015-16 season as a member of the Bucks preseason roster, but was waived on Oct. 21.

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Hornets Sign Gutierrez to 10-Day Contract

December 29, 2015 – The Charlotte Hornets today announced that the team’s new NBA D-League franchise that will begin play in Greensboro, N.C., in 2016-17 will be called the Greensboro Swarm.

“When we selected the name and logo for our D-League team, it was important to us that they be closely tied to our Hornets brand,” said Hornets President & COO Fred Whitfield.  “Swarm is a word that we often use in conjunction with the Hornets, as it not only describes a group of hornets but it also refers to a large, energetic gathering.  We believe this name also represents the city of Greensboro, where fans gather in great numbers to support the game of basketball and show their excitement towards it.  Swarm is a part of the DNA and the attitude of our Hornets franchise.  Our D-League team is an extension of our organization, both on and off the court, and this name and logo embody that concept.”

The Greensboro Swarm wordmark resembles that of the Hornets, using the same font and having the city name in smaller letters above the nickname in larger letters.  The primary logo prominently features the wordmark, above a design of a basketball with a stinger coming out the bottom that is also used in the Hornets primary logo.  The secondary logo features the letters “GS” with a smaller version of the basketball and stinger.  The Swarm will use teal and cool gray as primary colors, with purple as an accent color.  The wordmark and logos were designed internally by the Hornets creative department.

The name and logo were unveiled by speed painters from Artrageous in an event featuring Hornets players and executives during the intermission between the women’s and men’s championship games of the 40th Anniversary HAECO Invitational presented by NewBridge Bank at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex Special Events Center.

The Greensboro Swarm will play 24 home games at the Pavilion at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, which will be renovated into a basketball fieldhouse.

Ticket information and pricing will be announced in January 2016.  Fans interested in season tickets can visit hornets.com/dleague and place deposits of $25 per seat to gain season-ticket priority.

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