Charlotte Hornets

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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The Blazers Must Make Win-Now Trades This Offseason

If the Portland Trail Blazers trade their expiring contracts and high-risk young prospects for win-now players that fit the timeline of their newly...

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Burning Questions for the 54-10 Cavaliers

Despite a historic season for the Cleveland Cavaliers, some questions still need answers. How Do the Cavaliers Keep Finding Ways To Win? https://twitter.com/NBA_University/status/1898079343332434351...

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NBA Power Rankings: Post-Trade Deadline Edition

The dust has settled from this year’s stunning 2024-25 NBA trade deadline that featured plenty of blockbuster deals, with Luka Doncic traded to...