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Muggsy Bogues will have his No. 1 jersey retired by Hornets in February

The team will honor the franchise legend before a February game against the Bucks.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports
Muggsy Bogues will have his No. 1 jersey retired by Hornets in February
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Muggsy Bogues: What Happened

Yahoo Sports reported on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in a story involving Muggsy Bogues, Hornets, Bucks. Here is how the report opens:

The team will honor the franchise legend before a February game against the Bucks.

— Yahoo Sports
Muggsy Bogues will have his No. 1 jersey retired by Hornets in February, photo 2 of 2

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It is one of many NBA stories we are following today, and 3 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on National Basketball Association and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Muggsy Bogues will have his No. 1 jersey retired by Hornets in February
  • Who’s involved: Muggsy Bogues, Hornets and Bucks
  • League: NBA
  • First reported: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 by Yahoo Sports
  • Coverage: 3 outlets are covering it: Yahoo Sports, ESPN and CBS Sports
  • Trending: No. 10 on the ForTheFans trending list right now

How Other Outlets Are Covering It

The same NBA story, as reported by 2 other outlets:

Background: National Basketball Association

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). The NBA is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier basketball league in the world. The league is headquartered in New York City and Secaucus, New Jersey.

The NBA was created on August 3, 1949, with the merger of the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and the National Basketball League (NBL).

Text from Wikipedia’s National Basketball Association article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Muggsy Bogues

For fans following Muggsy Bogues, the next things to watch are the injury updates, trade rumors, standings and NBA Cup. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

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[Charania] The Charlotte Hornets on Feb. 11 are retiring the No. 1 jersey of Muggsy Bogues, the shortest player in NBA history at 5-foot-3. Bogues spent 10 of his 14 NBA seasons in Charlotte (1988-1998) and is the franchise leader in assists, steals and minutes.

Shams Charania: The Charlotte Hornets on Feb. 11 are retiring the No. 1 jersey of Muggsy Bogues, the shortest player in NBA history at 5-foot-3. Bogues spent 10 of his 14 NBA seasons in Charlotte (1988-1998) and is the…

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What happened with Muggsy Bogues?

The team will honor the franchise legend before a February game against the Bucks. Yahoo Sports reported the story on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

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