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The Charlotte Hornets Absolutely Must Target Tobias Harris in Free Agency

The Charlotte Hornets don't have pressing needs this offseason. It feels like that has never been true, but it kind of is. They could certainly make some moves to get better, but running it back (with a new Coby White deal) would be far from a bad idea.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 5

Charlotte Hornets Mock Draft: Blockbuster Trade Lands Perfect Prospects and Assets

The Charlotte Hornets have two picks in the upcoming draft, and one of them is in the lottery, although it has virtually no shot at moving up from its current 14th position.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 5

Why the Hornets May Keep Both 1st Round Picks Instead of Packaging Them in a Trade

The Charlotte Hornets have an opportunity to cash in on something big at some point over the next two years thanks to the draft capital they've accumulated.

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The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz

How many of the players in NBA history to score at least 20 points and haul in at least 15 rebounds in Game 7 of a postseason series since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

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Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / May 5

Five potential trade targets for the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets have a prime opportunity to ascend into contention. With the 76ers taking out the Celtics, and the Pistons narrowly escaping the 8 seed Magic, it’s clear that the Eastern Conference is open for new competition.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 4

Eric Collins’ Recent Comments Offer Hope He Stays in Charlotte for the Long Haul

The Charlotte Hornets are one of the most exciting teams in the NBA, and part of that can be attributed to the man who made them an interesting watch for years, even when the results weren't there, play-by-play man Eric Collins.

Jeff Peterson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 4

Ranking the 3 Moves That Made Jeff Peterson One of the NBA's Top Execs This Season

This past season was one of the most successful seasons in Charlotte Hornets basketball, which I know isn't saying much, given the past, but when you look at the year-over-year progress they made, it's hard to even wrap your brain around.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 4

What the First Round of the NBA Playoffs Should Teach the Charlotte Hornets

The first round of the NBA playoffs is complete, and let's hope the Charlotte Hornets were watching. They were bounced from the Play-In, thereby removing their chance to learn about the postseason firsthand.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Draft on SI / May 3

Assessing the Charlotte Hornets' Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

The Charlotte Hornets, of all teams, became one of the most talked-about and exciting organizations this NBA season. They came out of nowhere to become one of the league's best units in the second half of the season, finishing 44-38 with a postseason appearance.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 2

Hornets Named a Top Landing Spot for Jarrett Allen — Why a Trade Makes Zero Sense

The one area everyone expects the Charlotte Hornets to make a move this season is in the frontcourt. Whether that's trading Miles Bridges and rocking with an undersized center in Moussa Diabaté, or finding an upgrade at center and moving "Moose" to the bench.

Miles Bridges News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 2

Who is the Charlotte Hornets’ Most Tradable Player (Outside of Miles Bridges)?

With the offseason beginning, we are bringing back our annual summer Charlotte Hornets On SI roundtable. Every weekend from now leading up to the start of the 2026-27 season, our staff will give their opinion on a particular topic.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

LaMelo Ball News / Ball Exclusives / May 1

LaMelo Ball ordered to turn over drug prescriptions in ongoing lawsuit

A judge has now ordered Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball to turn over his text messages and prescription drug records as part of an ongoing civil lawsuit rooting from an alleged incident in 2023, according to court documents.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 1

Perfect Offseason Blueprint for the Charlotte Hornets' Roster

The Charlotte Hornets are embarking on a very important offseason. With the right moves, Charlotte will make that leap into the upper echelon of Eastern Conference contenders.

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LaMelo Ball News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: High-Upside Bets for Managers Who Want to Win Big

The sky isn’t always the limit in fantasy basketball because a player’s ceiling can smack unprepared managers in the head. But that doesn’t mean a high-upside bet can’t win a fantasy title.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 30

NBA Hands Moussa Diabaté Award Quite Literally Made for Him

The NBA's annual Hustle Award belongs to Charlotte Hornets big man Moussa Diabaté for the 2025-26 season. This is the fifth year of the award, and Diabaté now joins Marcus Smart, Alex Caruso, and Draymond Green as winners.

Moussa Diabate News / Field Level Media / April 30

Hornets' Moussa Diabate wins NBA Hustle Award

Charlotte Hornets big man Moussa Diabate was named the winner of the 2025-26 NBA Hustle Award on Thursday. A first-time winner, Diabate ranked in the top 11 in six of the nine hustle categories used to determine the award recipient, including first in offensive box-outs per minute (0.0537) and fourth in screen assists per minute (0.1122).

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 30

What Should the Charlotte Hornets' Number One Priority be in the 2026 Offseason?

It's been a little over two weeks since the Charlotte Hornets took down the Miami Heat in the first Play-In matchup. The Hornets would need to travel to Orlando next to take on the Magic, and a win over one of the NBA's more disappointing teams this season would send Charlotte to the playoffs for the first time in a decade.

Moussa Diabate News / Hoops Rumors / April 30

Hornets’ Moussa Diabate Wins 2025/26 Hustle Award

Hornets big man Moussa Diabate is the winner of the NBA’s Hustle Award for the 2025/26 season, the league announced today. The Hustle Award, which debuted in 2017, isn’t voted on by media members, players, or executives like other end-of-season awards.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 30

How the NBA's Proposed Lottery Reform Helps the Charlotte Hornets

Tanking reform could not have come at a better time for the Charlotte Hornets. If you missed it, ESPN's Shams Charania detailed the NBA's proposed changes to the NBA Draft Lottery that are being introduced because of blatant tanking across the sport.

Grant Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

Hornets shout out Grant Williams after life-changing moment

After the Charlotte Hornets fell short to the Orlando Magic in the NBA Play-In tournament, guard Grant Williams picked himself up in a special way. On Wednesday, the organization offered its congratulations to Williams on his engagement to his now-fiancée, softball star Kiki Milloy.

Kon Knueppel News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30

Report sheds light on why Kon Knueppel lost NBA Rookie of the Year award

Just a few weeks ago, Charlotte Hornets star Kon Knueppel seemed to be in the driver’s seat for the NBA Rookie of the Year award. On Monday, the league announced that Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg won the award.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 23