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Carmelo Anthony News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 13
Carmelo Anthony Clears the Air on LaMelo Using the ‘Melo’ Nickname
The NBA does such a good job of marketing its best players, and over the years, many of the legends have been recognized by a particular nickname. For Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony, he was widely known as "Melo".
The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history
Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 13
Ajay Mitchell Over LaMelo Ball? Chandler Parsons Drops Ridiculous NBA Take
Chandler Parsons has never been a LaMelo Ball believer. He is one of the ex-NBA players turned media analysts who seems to take every chance he gets to rip the Charlotte Hornets guard.
The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz
How many of the active players in the NBA with at least 100 double-doubles in their career can you name in six minutes?
Jeff Peterson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 12
Trade Up, Stay Put, or Trade Down? What is the Most Likely Outcome for the Hornets?
As expected, the NBA Draft Lottery was rather boring for the Charlotte Hornets and President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson. They had a 97.6% chance to stay at No.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 12
Which NBA Teams Could the Charlotte Hornets Even Trade Up With in the Draft?
The Charlotte Hornets have two first-round draft picks this year. After the lottery buried them at 14, they have that pick and the 18th via the Orlando Magic.
Putting Together a Charlotte Hornets Package for Bucks 2x MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Charlotte Hornets may really be one move away from title contention. They have the pieces in place, and their second-half surge in 2026 proves that they can be one of the better teams in the NBA.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 11
Charlotte Hornets NBA Draft Big Board with Lottery Results Final
The Charlotte Hornets didn't get an ounce of lottery luck on Sunday, which was to be expected. A 2.4% chance of moving into the top four and 0.5% chance of winning the whole thing are pretty low, and unsurprisingly, Charlotte is stuck at 14.
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / May 11
Hornets stay at 14th pick after NBA Draft Lottery 
The NBA buried it’s draft lottery in the middle of a Sunday afternoon that also happened to be Mother’s Day. No one would blame you if you completely missed it.
LaMelo Ball News / EssentiallySports / May 11
'Had to Check if This Was Centel': LaMelo Ball’s Newborn Son’s Name Has the NBA World in Shock
Over the years, NBA Centel generated a huge fan following and became notorious for giving out updates that would sometimes be ludicrous, while quite believable.
Kon Knueppel News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11
Hornets’ Kon Knueppel shares hilarious NBA draft lottery simulation story
The Charlotte Hornets ended up with the No. 14 pick in the NBA draft lottery on Sunday at McCormick Place in Chicago. Even the presence of Kon Knueppel, who represented the Hornets, was not enough of a good luck charm.
The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history
The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.
LaMelo Ball News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11
LaMelo Ball gives an unusual name to his baby son
LaMelo Ball appears to be continuing the family tradition. The Charlotte Hornets star Ball and his partner Analicia Chaves announced to People Magazine over the weekend that they recently welcomed a baby son.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 10
Charlotte Hornets Post-Lottery Mock Draft: Projecting the 14th and 18th Selections
Now that NBA Draft Lottery has come and gone, it's full speed ahead towards June's NBA Draft. The Charlotte Hornets now officially own the 14th and 18th picks in the draft.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 10
NBA Draft Lottery Reveals the Charlotte Hornets' 2026 NBA Draft Position
On NBA Draft lottery day, basketball fans across the country channel their inner Hunger Games and repeat the same iconic quote to one another: 'May the
LaMelo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 10
Hornets’ LaMelo Ball names 1st child with Ana Montana ‘LaOne’
The Charlotte Hornets are about a month into the 2026 offseason after a play-in game loss to the Orlando Magic, and are hoping for some good luck in the NBA Draft lottery.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 10
Charlotte Hornets Lottery Day Info: How to Watch, What to Expect, Early News
This afternoon, the NBA Draft Lottery will take place, giving us the entire draft order for the first round. For the 10th straight year, the Charlotte Hornets will be slated to pick in the lottery, and maybe, just maybe, this will be the last time they do so for a long, long time.
Hornets Ownership: 'We’re Not There Yet' After Big Leap Forward
When Michael Jordan put up his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets for sale, fans were hoping that this would be the start of a new chapter, and one that would usher in competitive basketball and ultimately a team that could compete for championships.
Ryan Kalkbrenner News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 9
Is Ryan Kalkbrenner in Danger of Losing His Role with the Charlotte Hornets?
For a second-round draft pick, Ryan Kalkbrenner had a pretty solid rookie campaign for the Charlotte Hornets. In 69 games (31 starts), he averaged 7.6 points, 5.5 rebounds (2.4 OREB), 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 75% from the field on an average of 4.2 attempts.
Ranking the Most Disappointing Players on the Hornets This Season
While the 2025-26 season was an absolute success for the Charlotte Hornets organization, it certainly was not all positive across the roster. Some players simply underperformed, while others landed here more because of what their season revealed about their near-future fit in Charlotte’s plans.
Charles Lee News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Hornets announce big news about HC Charles Lee
The Hornets went 19-63 in Lee’s first season as head coach, but they went 44-38 in Year 2 with a loss in the NBA play-in tournament.
Brandon Miller News / Hoops Rumors / May 6
Hornets’ Brandon Miller Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
Hornets forward Brandon Miller has undergone surgery to address instability in his left shoulder, the team announced today in a press release. The Hornets didn’t provide any sort of recovery timeline for Miller or confirm that he’ll be ready for the 2026/27 season.
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.
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