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Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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Hornets Should Take a Big Swing on the Trade Market

What’s next for the Charlotte Hornets? After getting one of the best seasons from two of their franchise players, a historic season from...

June 22, 2026
Apr 10, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets Head Coach Charles Lee talks with guard LaMelo Ball (1) during a time out during first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Charlotte Hornets 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Charlotte Hornets won as many games in January and February of this season (19) as they did all of last season. Overall,...

May 30, 2026
Apr 14, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) handles the ball defended by Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (7) during the second half during the play-in rounds between the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Despite No Playoffs, the Charlotte Hornets 2025-26 Season Was a Success

It has been nearly one month since the Charlotte Hornets lost their play-in game against the Orlando Magic. That night, the vibes around...

May 19, 2026
Feb 22, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena.
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Kon Knueppel Is Having the Best Hornets Rookie Season Ever

Kon Knueppel is one special player. From the moment that he lifted the NBA Summer League championship, Charlotte Hornets’ fans started to sense...

February 24, 2026
Feb 9, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabaté (14) and guard/forward Kon Knueppel (7) and guard LaMelo Ball (1) get a break during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Will the Hornets be Able to Finish Top-Six in the East This Year?

The Charlotte Hornets are currently playing the best basketball that this franchise has ever seen. They have won nine of the last ten...

February 10, 2026
Dec 14, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (12) shoots between Charlotte Hornets guard Sion James (4) and guard Kon Knueppel (7) in the fourth quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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What Midseason Grades Do the Charlotte Hornets Rookies Get?

The Charlotte Hornets have the best rookie class in the NBA, no doubt about it. General Manager Jeff Peterson absolutely hit it out...

January 26, 2026
Jan 3, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
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Shouldn’t the Pistons Trade Ivey to the Hornets for Sexton?

This series of articles takes five shots at predicting trades that will go down at the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline. The fourth one...

January 25, 2026
Mar 24, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb (3) controls the ball before shooting the game winning three point shot at the buzzer against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
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What Are Eric Collins’ Top 5 Calls of All Time?

Eric Collins is a national treasure. The television play-by-play announcer for the Charlotte Hornets has captivated fans since 2015 with his electric commentary...

January 5, 2026
Dec 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) and center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) block Toronto Raptors guard Scottie Barnes (4) out of a play during the first half at Scotiabank Arena.
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Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner Are Best Rookies at Their Positions

What do you expect from the No. 4 and the No. 34 overall picks in an NBA draft in their rookie seasons? From...

December 23, 2025
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Kon Knueppel Has Taken Over the Rookie of the Year Race

The best rookie in the 2025 NBA draft class isn’t the flashy Cooper Flagg. It’s not Dylan Harper. It’s not high-flying VJ Edgecombe....

December 11, 2025
Nov 23, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Charlotte Hornets injured guard LaMelo Ball (1) shown on the bench against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Hornets Fans Are Tired of LaMelo Ball

The Hornets have been wandering in the proverbial wilderness of the NBA since, well, forever. Occasionally, they have seen glimpses of the promised...

November 24, 2025
Nov 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) looks on in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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What Is the Charlotte Hornets’ Way-Too-Early Report Card?

It has been a strange start to the season for the Charlotte Hornets. Despite opening the season optimistically at 2-1, the Hornets have...

November 20, 2025
Oct 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) and Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) fight for possession during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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The Hornets Can Score — But Can They Stop Anyone?

The legendary Indiana Hoosiers head coach Bob Knight once said, “Good basketball always starts with good defense.” Well, the Charlotte Hornets have certainly...

October 31, 2025
Mar 31, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Drew Timme (26) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Brooklyn Nets at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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What Roster Cuts Can the Nets, Hornets, Bucks and Jazz Make?

NBA training camp usually begins in late September or early October, but several teams still have work to do before they are fully...

September 8, 2025