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Doc Rivers News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 17
Forget the Future, Doc Rivers is a Huge Believer in the Hornets Right Now
The Charlotte Hornets will continue their journey tonight in Orlando, squaring off with the Magic in the final Play-In game in the Eastern Conference.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 17
BPI Matchup Predictor Drops Pick for Hornets vs. Magic Play-In Game
It's a win-or-go-home game tonight for the Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic, who are playing for the right to be the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 17
All 2026 Draft Pick Scenarios For Hornets (and Suns) Picks in NBA Play-In
Tonight, the Charlotte Hornets will play for their postseason lives. With a win over the Orlando Magic, they will be the eight seed. A loss sends them back into the lottery for the 10th straight season.
The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in their NBA debut for every franchise can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / April 17
Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic Preview, Prediction & Odds | April 17, 2026
The NBA playoffs are tomorrow, and with the NBA play-in ending today, bettors could win cash in tonight’s game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Orlando Magic.
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.
LaMelo Ball News / Total Pro Sports / April 17
LaMelo Ball Injury Update: Will Hornets Star Play Tonight vs. Magic?
Who will be the eighth-seeded team in the Eastern Conference to advance to the playoffs? This remains the big question at the moment. While the Orlando Magic are just a win away from a postseason spot, the Charlotte Hornets are ready to spoil their party and prove their worth as the emerging power.
Charlotte Hornets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
LaVar Ball blasts Nick Wright over his LaMelo Ball comments
LaVar Ball is respawning this week to defend his youngest son LaMelo Ball. The Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo drew widespread backlash with a dirty takedown of Miami Heat counterpart Bam Adebayo during Tuesday’s play-in tournament game (see the video here).
Kon Knueppel News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16
Kon Knueppel still has teammate’s confidence after ugly play-in showing
The Charlotte Hornets are brimming with confidence and rightfully so. On Tuesday, the Hornets eeked out a huge 127-126 overtime victory over the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In tournament.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 16
Hornets seek 1st playoff berth in 10 years in play-in game at Magic
For the Charlotte Hornets, winning Friday night's play-in game and earning the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference would cement the 2025-26 season as one of the most successful campaigns in recent franchise history.
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.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 16
Score Predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic in Final Play-In Game
Thanks to an utterly thrilling victory over the Miami Heat, the Charlotte Hornets live to fight another day. They are now in a second straight win-or-go-home matchup, this time on the road against the Orlando Magic, fresh off a frustrating loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
Bam Adebayo addresses whether LaMelo Ball apologized to him
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is firing back at LaMelo Ball over Ball’s controversial move in the NBA Play-In Tournament.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 16
Charles Lee Reacts to NBA's Decision on LaMelo Ball, Playing Orlando + More
Thursday morning, Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee spent a few minutes with the media to further recap the team's win over the Miami Heat, Friday's matchup against the Orlando Magic, and much more.
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / April 16
The Greensboro Swarm are G League champions 
We’re a few days late on this, but we’ve had other things to talk about with the Hornets vying for playoff seeding and then facing the Heat in a play-in game with everything on the line.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 16
Hornets vs. Magic Preview: Analyzing Charlotte's Path to Victory
Win and you're in. Lose and you go home. That is the situation facing the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. After the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, the final brick of the Charlotte Hornets' path to the playoffs was laid in front of them.
Kon Knueppel News / Athlon Sports / April 16
Duke Reacts to Kon Knueppel News After Rookie NBA Season
Kon Knueppel had an incredible regular season for the Charlotte Hornets this year. Knueppel, who was picked fourth overall by the Hornets in the 2025 NBA Draft, finished the regular season averaging 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15
NBA makes discipline decision on Hornets' LaMelo Ball for dirty play on Bam Adebayo
Ball is one of the Hornets' most important players, averaging 20.1 points, 7.1 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game this season.
Charlotte Hornets News / EasySportz / April 15
Here’s an NBA Longshot to Win the Title
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Hornets are not in the NBA championship conversation this season, but there is growing belief the foundation is starting to take shape.
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Draft on SI / April 15
Charlotte Hornets' Youth Continues to Lead Franchise Turnaround
On Tuesday night, the Charlotte Hornets secured the team's first postseason victory in nearly a decace, and the first Play-In victory in franchise history.
Kon Knueppel News / NBA Draft on SI / April 15
NBA Rookies: Kon Knueppel can Bounce Back in Final Play-In Game
The Charlotte Hornets faced off against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, giving us one of the best games of the season. The teams grappled back and forth for much on the contest, with both needing heroic shots to send the game to overtime, which eventually finished with the Hornets grabbing late momentum and a one-point win.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / April 15
LaMelo Ball's game-winner further enhances his star power
No matter what happens from this point forward, LaMelo Ball's clutch game-winning shot on Tuesday night combined with his play all season has sent his star status into a new galaxy.
Charlotte Hornets News / HITC / April 15
Shannon Sharpe makes massive NBA Playoffs prediction after thrilling Heat-Hornets Play-In battle
Shannon Sharpe believes the NBA Playoffs could deliver something special after watching the Hornets edge the Heat in a dramatic Play-In battle. The game quickly became one of the most talked-about matchups of the night.
Charlotte Hornets News / Trade Talk Sports / April 15
Hornets Playoff Hopes Stay Alive With Play-In Win
In dramatic fashion, the Charlotte Hornets are now one step closer to making their first trip to the NBA playoffs since 2016. Tuesday night saw the Hornets defeat the Miami Heat 127-126 in overtime in the Eastern Conference 9-10 game of the NBA Play-In Tournament.
Kon Knueppel News / Yardbarker / April 15
Hornets' Kon Knueppel struggles in first postseason game
Kon Knueppel led the NBA with 273 three-pointers in his rookie season. He couldn't sink a single one in his first postseason game.
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