Columbia among cities considered for Hornets’ D-league team

Columbia is one of several cities in the Carolinas being considered to host a developmental team paired with the Charlotte Hornets, according to an announcement made by Hornets Sports & Entertainment.

The organization intends to launch its own NBA D-League team for the 2016-2017 season, according to a release.

In addition to Columbia, South Carolina cities receiving the RFP include Charleston and Greenville. Cities in North Carolina include Asheville, Fayetteville, Greensboro and Raleigh.

Hornets Sports & Entertainment owns the Charlotte Hornets, which is a member of the NBA’s Southeast Division.

This story was originally published May 4, 2015 at 2:48 PM with the headline "Columbia among cities considered for Hornets’ D-league team."