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Hornets Announce Franchise History After 44-Point Win Over Kings

The Charlotte Hornets won 12 of their last 15 games. Four straight victories, all by double digits. A team that sat at 16-28 after a January loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers has climbed to 38-34 and pulled within two games of sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

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Ryan Kalkbrenner's Rookie-Year Evolution Has the Charlotte Hornets' Defense Humming

Much like Liam Neeson's character in the film 'Taken,' Ryan Kalkbrenner has a particular set of skills that makes him a nightmare for opposing offenses.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 25

What if This Version of the Charlotte Hornets Had Been Here All Along?

The Charlotte Hornets are surging right now, but that obviously wasn't always the case. They've been so hot, however, that they now have the fourth-best point differential in the Eastern Conference.

Coby White News / Hardwood Heroics / March 25

Coby White Ignites Hornets’ 4-Game Win Streak with Explosive 27-Point Night, Praises Unselfish Chemistry

The Charlotte Hornets are on a four-game win streak, thanks to the strong performance from Coby White. The dynamic guard had 27 points off the bench on 6-for-8 shooting from deep, leading to a dominant 134-90 win over the Sacramento Kings.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Field Level Media / March 25

NBA roundup: Hornets sink 26 treys, pummel Kings

Charlotte matched a franchise record by making 26 3-pointers, including Coby White's 6-for-8 performance off the bench, and the red-hot Hornets blasted the visiting Sacramento Kings 134-90 on Tuesday.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Charles Lee News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 25

Charles Lee reveals why ‘care factor’ is key for Hornets’ playoff push

The Charlotte Hornets may not be all the way there, but they have arrived as a winning team in the Eastern Conference. Since the start of the 2026 calendar year, the Hornets have posted the fifth-best record in the NBA at 27-12.

LaMelo Ball News / Athlon Sports / March 24

LaMelo Ball Passes Dell Curry in Hornets' Franchise History

No one is slowing down the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets defeated the Sacramento Kings134-90 on Tuesday to maintain their winning streak and raise their record to 38-34.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 24

Hornets hit impressive attendance milestone amid win streak

The Charlotte Hornets are comfortably in a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference this season, but with the home-court advantage they’ve been getting from the Spectrum Center lately, it might be beneficial to get to the seventh seed to get the deciding game on their court.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 24

Hornets tie franchise record with 26 3s, crush Kings

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 24

Takeaways from the Charlotte Hornets' Blowout Win Over the Hapless Sacramento Kings

The Charlotte Hornets are streaking again. Charlotte totally overwhelmed an undermanned Kings squad, pushing the pace for four quarters in an all-out assault that made up for the Hornets' 42 point loss in Sacramento last February.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 24

Starting Lineups Revealed for Charlotte Hornets vs. Sacramento Kings

The Charlotte Hornets are hoping to create a three-way tie in the NBA standings tonight with a win over the Sacramento Kings and an Orlando Magic loss to Cleveland.

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Liam McNeeley News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 24

Liam McNeeley Erupts for Monster Night in G League

So far, it's looking like the Charlotte Hornets' 2025 draft class could go down as one of the best, and we're not even a full year into these youngsters' careers.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Fantasy Basketball ADP Traps 2026-27: Joel Embiid, Zion Williamson & Players Going Too High

Fantasy basketball ADP traps for 2026-27 are flashing brightly on several high-profile stars. Entering the 2026-27 campaign, names like Joel Embiid, Zion Williamson, LaMelo Ball, Anthony Davis, and Stephen Curry are being drafted far too high despite persistent injury risks, aggressive load management, and natural age decline.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 24