Orel Dizon

Joined: Aug 22, 2024

Orel Dizon is the site expert for Swarm and Sting and a contributor for The Smoking Cuban. He used to be a fixture on the basketball court during high school before completing an engineering degree later on. Orel then shifted careers years after a stint in the corporate world to put his passion for writing and the NBA to good use. He has followed the league since watching Michael Jordan's second three-peat and has been writing about it since 2019, covering just about any subject, including the latest news, interesting anecdotes, old school topics, and more.

Lakers' regret in pulling a fast one on Hornets continues to grow

P.J. Washington trade looks even better for Hornets after Mavs' play-in disaster

Grade the mock trade: Hornets make foolish move for always injured superstar

Hornets finally plan to address backbreaking LaMelo Ball problem head-on

Surprising rumor might mean Hornets bidding farewell to legend

Hornets are 48 minutes from possibly getting an unprotected pick in 2028

Hornets lead exec's surprising goal for team is music to fans' ears

Miles Bridges shows underrated trait that just made Hornets fans love him more

Mark Williams reveals his biggest weakness is behind him

Hornets seemingly disclose who will be untouchables this offseason

Hornets have massive problem if they win draft lottery and select Cooper Flagg

LaMelo Ball draws worst possible comp to Kobe Bryant amid problematic season

5 Hornets who need to go this offseason to accelerate the rebuild

Hornets regret in drafting Tidjane Salaun grows as he struggles to provide hope

Hornets guarantee coveted status in race for Cooper Flagg

Pistons' success this season could have Hornets ruing 2022 draft day trade