The Greensboro Swarm is an American professional basketball team based in Greensboro, North Carolina. The team competes in the NBA G League (formerly the NBA Development League or D-League) as the minor league affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Established in 2016, the Swarm plays its home games at the Novant Health Fieldhouse, an arena located within the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. The franchise was brought to Greensboro as part of the NBA's initiative to have all NBA teams own and operate their own G League affiliate within close geographical proximity. This allows for easier player movement, coaching staff development, and strategic alignment between the parent club and its developmental team.
The team's name, "Swarm," reflects its association with the Charlotte Hornets, evoking imagery of a bee colony. Its colors are teal, purple, and white, mirroring those of its NBA parent club. The Swarm's primary purpose is to develop players for the Charlotte Hornets, experiment with different strategies, and provide a competitive environment for players seeking to reach the NBA level.