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Charlotte Hornets reportedly used AI program to help draft Kon Knueppel

The Charlotte Hornets reportedly turned to artificial intelligence to help guide their decision to draft Kon Knueppel fourth overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.

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What to Expect From Coby White in His Charlotte Hornets Debut

Veteran combo guard Coby White is on the brink of making his debut for the Charlotte Hornets. On Monday afternoon, Charlotte Hornets PR updated his status from 'OUT' to 'PROBABLE' for the first time since he was traded to the Queen City ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 24

Why the Hornets Must Take a Four-Game Win Streak Into the Cooper Flagg Rematch

When you start to think: “How long ago was it that the Hornets were under pressure to go 4-0 in a stretch of games after the All-Star Break?” You find

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most made three-pointers by NBA season' quiz

The '2025-26 NBA All-Stars' quiz

The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Charles Barkley News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 24

Charles Barkley Has Come a Long Way From Dissing Charlotte Hornets Fans

Earlier this year, Charles Barkley went viral for an attempted joke at the expense of Charlotte Hornets fans. He joked about them having nothing good to do if they were attending a Hornets-Wizards game in the snow.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / February 24

Muggsy Bogues Q&A: NBA Great Breaks Down the Red-Hot Hornets

Muggsy Bogues is one of the most notable players in NBA history. The 5-foot-3 former guard is the shortest player in NBA history and excelled in a league of giants. Bogues spent 14 seasons in the NBA and ranked in the top seven in assists in six consecutive seasons and in the top 10 in steals in three of those seasons.

Coby White News / Field Level Media / February 23

Coby White's Hornets debut in the air against former team Bulls

Heavy roster turnover and mounting on-court turnovers have plagued the Chicago Bulls during a nine-game losing streak. As they host the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday and attempt to avoid their longest skid since losing 10 straight during the 2018-19 season, the Bulls are offering neither obstacle as a crutch.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

LaMelo Ball News / Hoops Wire / February 23

Hornets seeing growth, winning basketball from LaMelo Ball

Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has never lacked confidence, flair, or the ability to put points on the board. What’s always been debated is whether his game would ever fully translate to winning basketball.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / February 23

Hornets Notes: Reinforcements returning, Coby White nearing debut

The Hornets are set to get a boost Tuesday in Chicago, as Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate are expected back from four-game suspensions stemming from a February 9 altercation with Detroit.

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The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 23

The Hornets Have Never Sent a Player to Team USA — Could That Change in 2028?

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games just wrapped up, and now all eyes turn to the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. The U.S. men's ice hockey team picked up its third gold medal on Sunday, taking down archrival Canada in overtime in dramatic fashion.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Charlotte Hornets: NBA Analyst Makes Shocking Prediction About Kon Knueppel and the 2028 Olympics Roster

Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel has had a fantastic rookie season. He is only 20 years old and was the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Knueppel played for the Duke Blue Devils last season, and he was teammates with Cooper Flagg.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 23

Charlotte Hornets 'Hidden Gem' Shouldn't Be Hidden Anymore

The Charlotte Hornets have a lot of players who might be better than the casual NBA fan thinks. LaMelo Ball's averages are down, but his offensive rating, net rating, and on/off splits are way up.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 23

Hornets Mock Draft: Lottery Luck Gifts Charlotte Elite Two-Way Prospect

The lottery has been unkind to the Charlotte Hornets for basically forever. They were robbed of the first pick in 2012, missed out by one spot in 2023, and were utterly robbed again in 2025 when they had the best odds for the first pick and finished fourth.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 23

Symbiotic Relationship: How LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel Accentuate Each Others' Strengths

LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel are a match made in basketball heaven. The pair of sharpshooting, playmaking, high-feel hoopers have taken the Charlotte Hornets to previously unseen heights as they've carved up the NBA in a two-month stretch that established their squad a force to be reckoned as the playoffs near.

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The 'Last 10 3-pointer game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to make at least 10 three-pointers in the same game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 22

Three-point onslaught gets Hornets back to winning ways

A team-wide three-point onslaught got the Hornets off a two-game losing streak and back to their winning ways.

LaMelo Ball makes 10 3-pointers in Hornets’ win over Wizards

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

Charlotte Hornets News / Larry Brown Sports / February 22

Officials make a decision on potential charges for LaMelo Ball after car crash

LaMelo Ball is in the clear (from a criminal standpoint) after his recent car crash. Local officials have decided not to file charges against the Charlotte Hornets star Ball after his Feb.