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Suns Could Trade Mark Williams’ Former Teammate After Hornets Deal

The Phoenix Suns are undergoing significant changes this offseason, affecting their roster, coaching, and front office. Following a season in which they went just 36-46, they fired head coach Mike Budenholzer for failing to even reach the NBA Play-In Tournament.

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Mark Williams trade grade for Hornets, Suns deal

The Charlotte Hornets traded Mark Williams to the Phoenix Suns for the 29th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday and a 2029 first-round pick. That 29th pick became Liam McNeeley.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / June 26

2025 NBA Draft: Charlotte Hornets First Round Recap, Six Options For Second Night

The Charlotte Hornets enter the second round of the 2025 NBA draft with the radar buzzing. Not after the typical “best available” gambles, but following a whirlwind first round that included trading Mark Williams for a second time.

Charlotte Hornets News / Total Apex Sports / June 26

Charlotte Hornets First Round Grade In 2025 NBA Draft

As the first round of the 2025 NBA draft came to a close last night, many players took the very first step in their NBA careers. Teams carefully selected those who could give their respective franchises a hopefully bright future.

Mark Williams News / Ball Exclusives / June 26

Charlotte Hornets trade Mark Williams to Phoenix Suns

The Mark Williams saga in Charlotte has officially ended. The Hornets have traded Williams to the Phoenix Suns during the NBA Draft. Most fans might not know about any problem between Mark Williams and the Charlotte Hornets.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26

Hornets rumors: Charlotte labeled ‘hotspot’ for trade talks in Round 2

The Charlotte Hornets enter the second night of the 2025 NBA Draft as a focal point for potential trade activity, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. With back-to-back selections at Nos.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 26

Drafting Knueppel, McNeeley is a bet on Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball in Charlotte

Following night one of the 2025 NBA draft, Charlotte Hornets' President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson gave some intel on the types of players his staff is trying to acquire in Charlotte.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 26

Charlotte Hornets draft: Revealing the biggest winners from round one

The Charlotte Hornets were exceptionally active on draft night, making two first-round picks and a blockbuster, shocking trade. Just 24 hours ago, things in Charlotte were very different.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 26

The top three options on the board for Charlotte in the second round of 2025 NBA draft

The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a strong opening night of the NBA Draft, adding Duke’s Kon Knueppel at No. 4 overall and UConn’s Liam McNeeley at No.

Charlotte Hornets News / Last Word On Sports / June 26

Grading the Charlotte Hornets on Day 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft

Last night, the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft took place. The Charlotte Hornets were not shy about making moves. Charlotte selected Kon Knueppel number four overall, and traded Mark Williams to the Phoenix Suns for the 29th pick and a 2029 first-round pick.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26

Hornets’ Kon Knueppel asked weird questions about Duke after going No. 4

By going to the Charlotte Hornets at No. 4 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, Kon Knueppel gets to remain in North Carolina for at least a few more years. While the Duke product might find it convenient to stay in the area, one reporter was strangely keen on how Knueppel will maintain his ties with the Blue Devils after the draft.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26

Widely panned Pelicans' Derik Queen trade isn't as crazy as it seems

The Pelicans threw a curveball in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft when they traded up from No. 23 to No. 13 for Derik Queen.

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Charles Lee News / Hardwood Heroics / June 26

'He Fits Our Culture That We Continue To Build Here': Kon Knueppel Gets Honest Thoughts From Hornets HC Charles Lee After Drafting Him 4th Oveerall

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee was hyped when the team selected Kon Knueppel with the fourth overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Speaking at the team’s draft party last night, the Charlotte Hornets head coach explained why he’s excited to coach the former Duke Blue Devils star.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 26

What the Mark Williams trade means for Moussa Diabate + Jusuf Nurkic

In a shocking move on Wednesday night, the Hornets traded Mark Williams for the second time, this time to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for the 29th pick, which became Liam McNeeley, along with a 2029 first-round pick from Phoenix.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 26

The Charlotte Hornets addressed one major weakness on night one of the NBA Draft

If there's one thing the Hornets new regime has excelled at, it's been their ability to address certain aspects of the team that are noticeable weaknesses.