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Bill Simmons ‘guarantees’ Charlotte Hornets player will make 2028 USA Olympics team, it’s not LaMelo Ball

The Charlotte Hornets apparently have a player who is a lock-in for Team USA for the 2028 Olympics. More often than not, Team USA’s roster for the Olympics is headlined by the top stars in the NBA.

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Latest LaMelo Ball comparison is not what Hornets fans want to hear

The Charlotte Hornets added some real talent in the 2025 NBA draft, and the future is exciting for Charles Lee’s squad. On the other hand, this is a franchise currently constructed around a young star whose durability remains unproven.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 12

Photos of newly renovated Hornets home Spectrum Center revealed

Over the last few years, the Charlotte Hornets have struggled with attendance numbers. In fact, they were just 22nd in attendance last season, according to the Sports Business Journal, putting them in the bottom third of the league.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 12

NBA analyst provides brutal assessment of Charlotte Hornets' lineup

This year's Charlotte Hornets' starting five is, on paper, going to be better than last year's. Josh Green has been swapped out for either Collin Sexton or Kon Knueppel, in all likelihood.

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The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Miles Bridges News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 12

This season could be make or break for Miles Bridges' Hornets career

The Charlotte Hornets are going through an organizational change. The franchise has new ownership, a new general manager, and a new head coach. Of their (likely) starting five, one was drafted in 2020, one was drafted in 2023, one was traded for in July, and one was signed originally to a two-way last summer.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 11

Bill Simmons 'guarantees' that a member of the Charlotte Hornets will make the 2028 US Olympic basketball team

With EuroBasket winding down and NBA training camps on the horizon, popular NBA podcast host Zach Lowe had a segment on an episode of 'The Zach Lowe Show' that spent time discussing potential members of the 2028 United States Olympic basketball team with Bill Simmons.

LaMelo Ball News / Hardwood Heroics / September 11

'He Has to be Either on the Floor or in a Trade' – Charlotte Hornets Receive Stern LaMelo Ball Warning Ahead of the 2025-26 Campaign

The Charlotte Hornets have been rebuilding for as long as we can remember, prompting ESPN analysts Tim Bontemps, Brian Windhorst, and Tim MacMahon to question the team’s long-term plans.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / September 10

Charlotte Hornets’ Betting Night Promo Comes With an Ironic Twist

Sometimes the NBA calendar delivers storylines you cannot script even if you tried. The NBA has several promotional nights that they try to market, but teams also have their own events.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 10

ESPN insider sees two possible outcomes for LaMelo Ball's Hornets future

The Charlotte Hornets are sticking by LaMelo Ball right now. He's their franchise player despite calls for him to be traded by the media and some fans.

Charles Lee News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 10

The Hornets need to see strong growth from Charles Lee in year two

Growth is the most important thing that needs to happen during this upcoming season for the Hornets. After three straight seasons of having top three odds to receive the top selection in the NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets must show progression in 2025-26.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 10

One statistic that will define the Charlotte Hornets' 2025-26 season

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers proved in the 2025 NBA playoffs that pace is critical to team success. On their way to duking it out in a seven-game slugfest in the NBA Finals, Indiana and Oklahoma City ranked second and third in playoff pace behind only the Memphis Grizzlies.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 10

Hornets' Kon Knueppel is a better version of what Peterson was aiming for with Knecht

The Charlotte Hornets tried to trade for Dalton Knecht last year when the Lakers tried to get Mark Williams out of Charlotte. That trade fell through because of Williams' physical.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 10

Who will be Hornets' top bench player?

The Charlotte Hornets will have some questions to answer about who will be in the starting lineup this season, mainly around the center position and the shooting guard spot.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 9

3 biggest questions facing Charlotte Hornets with training camp around the corner

Training camp for the Charlotte Hornets begins at the very end of this month. At that point, the team can start answering some questions about the roster, the lineup, and more.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 9

Looking back at what went wrong during Michael Jordan's tenure as Hornets' owner

The Charlotte Hornets thought that bringing in Michael Jordan as the principal owner would help entice some free agents to choose Charlotte. That ended up not being the case.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 9

One word to describe the expectations of the Hornets 2025-26 season

When describing the 2024-25 season for the Charlotte Hornets, one word comes to mind almost immediately: Injury. Nearly 50 different starting lineups. You could count on one hand the number of times that the "core four" of LaMelo Ball, Mark Williams, Miles Bridges, and Brandon Miller played together.

Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 8

Is this a make-or-break season for Brandon Miller in Charlotte?

The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a strong offseason, but even with all eyes on LaMelo Ball and the incoming rookies, one name tends to get overlooked — Brandon Miller.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 8

What is LaMelo Ball's ceiling with the Charlotte Hornets?

We've already seen how good LaMelo Ball is. Charlotte Hornets fans know he can shoot with seemingly limitless range and modest if unspectacular efficiency.

Tre Mann News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 7

What to expect from Tre Mann in his return to the Charlotte Hornets

Tre Mann is one of the most fun players to watch in the NBA. He plays with an old-school, Allen Iverson inspired flair that is intoxicating to watch. Mann has a hiccup-quick first step and a tight handle that leaves defenders in his wake all over the offensive end of the court.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / September 7

NBA Rookie Preview: Two Statistical Goals for Kon Knueppel

On Thursday, the NFL season kicked off. This means that sports fans can now enjoy the thrills of professional football as the Philadelphia Eagles look to defend their Super Bowl victory.

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The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under

Being tall tends to give you a better chance at success in basketball. Sometimes, though, players are so good that despite being short by NBA standards, they make a significant impact on the league.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / September 5

3 Charlotte Hornets Players Who Could Be Dealt in the 2025-26 Season

The Charlotte Hornets are still in the middle of a rebuild and they have not made the playoffs since the 2015-16 season. For Charlotte, they do enter the 2025-26 season with a solid young core of players led by LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Mile Bridges and Tidjane Salaun and they also added some players to their roster this offseason.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Draft on SI / September 2