MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Charlotte Hornets announced their new broadcast partnerships on Wednesday to bring basketball to more fans.
In October, eight markets across North and South Carolina can watch the game on local stations.
Sinclair will broadcast games in Greensboro and Raleigh, while Gray Media will broadcast Charleston, Columbia, Greenville-New Bern, Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson, Roanoke, Virginia, Myrtle Beach, and Wilmington.
Broadcasts will also include pregame and postgame shows featuring news and analysis about the team, according to a Charlotte Hornets PR release.
“‘Our fans-first commitment means meeting fans where they are and making it easier for them to experience Hornets basketball,’” said Hornets Sports & Entertainment President Shelly Cayette-Weston. “‘As the team of the Carolinas, we want longtime fans, new audiences, and the next generation throughout our region to feel connected to their NBA team. With a team on the rise built around a talented young core, we’re thrilled to partner with Gray Media and Sinclair to build on our momentum, reach more communities, and bring the excitement of Hornets basketball into more homes across the region.’”
Local channels include:
Charleston: WCSC 5.1 and WCSC 5.3
Columbia: WIS 10.1, WIS 10.2 and WIS 10.4
Greensboro: WMYV Channel 48
Greenville-New Bern: WITN 7.1 and WITN 7.2
Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson: WHNS 21.1 and WHNS 21.2
Myrtle Beach: WMBF 32.1 and WMBF 32.3
Raleigh: WRDC MyNet Channel 28
Roanoke: WDBJ 7.1 and WZBJ 24.1
Wilmington: WECT 6.1, WSFX 26.1 and WECT 6.3
For additional information about the Hornets broadcasts, click here.
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