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Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns: Prediction and Preview

The Charlotte Hornets’ matchup against the Phoenix Suns is as high-stakes as it gets with six games left in the regular season. Charlotte, sitting eighth in the East at 40-36, share the same record as the ninth-place Magic, meaning every result from here on out directly shapes their play-in destiny.

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LaMelo Ball Has Played in 50 Straight Games and Has Qualified for Postseason Awards

While getting LaMelo on the court has as much as possible right now to win might seem like a priority, the Hornets organization is focused on something far bigger.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 2

Score Predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Phoenix Suns

The Charlotte Hornets (40-36) play the final of a two-game regular season series tonight at 7:00 PM versus the Phoenix Suns (42-34). How does our Charlotte

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 2

NBA Analyst's One-Word Description of Hornets Will Delight Charlotte Fans

The Charlotte Hornets have been a lot of things this season. They've been incredible, surprising, dominant, "unclutch," for lack of a better word, and more.

Amar'e Stoudemire News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA franchise leading scorers' quiz

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 2

Charlotte Hornets Sadly Predicted to Trade Their Best Bench Player in Offseason

For all the love Coby White deservedly gets, the best Charlotte Hornets reserve might be Grant Williams. If nothing else, Williams is the best non-guard coming off what is actually a pretty deep bench.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 1

Predicting Final Games for Charlotte Hornets, Eastern Conference Play-In Teams

The Eastern Conference is pretty tight, at least from five through 10. The fifth-seeded Toronto Raptors are just 3.5 games ahead of the 10th-seeded Charlotte Hornets.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 1

A Charlotte Hornets Fan's Guide to Hate-Watching the NBA Tonight

The Charlotte Hornets do not play today after dismantling the Brooklyn Nets last night. That may have been an expected result, but it's a big win nonetheless.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 1

NBA Insider Forecasts Charlotte Hornets' Playoff Fate as Season Winds Down

Twice in franchise history, the Charlotte Hornets have made the NBA's Play-In Tournament for the East. Both times, they were the 10th seed, meaning they were one-and-done.

Brandon Miller News / Hardwood Heroics / April 1

Charlotte Hornets’ Brandon Miller Praises the Team’s Chemistry in Rout of the Brooklyn Nets

Charlotte Hornets swingman Brandon Miller lauded the team’s much-improved play and resolve after they secured their 40th win of the season, following a 117-86 rout against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.

Brandon Miller News / Field Level Media / March 31

Brandon Miller scores 25 as Hornets rout Nets

Brandon Miller scored 25 points in three quarters as the Charlotte Hornets seized control early and rolled to a 117-86 rout of the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday night in New York.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Fantasy Basketball Post-Injury Outlooks 2026-27: Santi Aldama, LaMelo Ball & Players Returning Stronger

Bumps and bruises frequently befall professional sports, and there’s still no bigger bummer than an injury upending your fantasy basketball roster. With the NBA regular season drawing to a close, fantasy managers are already planning how to craft next year’s rosters.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 31

Do the Charlotte Hornets Have an Answer to Their Clutch Time Woes on the Roster?

Satuday night's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers stirred up a concern about the Charlotte Hornets that has been largely dormant in the team's 2026 blitz through the NBA: their crunch time execution.

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The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 31

The Hornets Finally Have Something Most NBA Teams Would Covet

It's taken some time (five years, to be exact), but the Charlotte Hornets have finally put together the young core they have long been working on. The talent is there, and it's mostly under 24 years old.

Moussa Diabate News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 31

Where is the Love for Moussa Diabaté? No Most Improved Player Recognition?

Ah, Moussa Diabate. The mammal (I mean, it's technically true, right?) and Moose horns that changed the Hornets’ lives. I’m just going to be brutally honest, for anyone who hasn’t been watching these Hornets throughout this NBA season, or until recently, because the constant NBA media barrage has guilted you into doing so.

Bill Simmons News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 31

Bill Simmons Can't Believe How Things Might Turn Out For the Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the best basketball teams in the NBA since January 1. They have the best net rating since then at +10.7, which is down a bit after two consecutive losses.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 31

Major Concern Arises After Charlotte Hornets' Season-Altering Losses

The Charlotte Hornets have had a really great stretch recently, but it all came crashing down on Saturday and Sunday. With back-to-back losses, they crashed back to the 10th seed after having a shot at being at least the seventh seed.

LaMelo Ball News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Fantasy Basketball Young Cores 2026-27: Teams That Could Produce Multiple Breakouts

Young cores are building up on multiple NBA teams, and they are ready to bubble over with ample fantasy implications for your 2026-27 rosters. When a young core breaks out, it offers stacked fantasy opportunities across multiple league styles.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / March 30

Hornets playoff watch for the final two weeks of the season

The Charlotte Hornets had a rough weekend. They went cold shooting in the second half against the 76ers, and it didn’t get any better the next day against the Celtics.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 30

Hornets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Charlotte Hornets have spent the 2025-26 season defying expectations. They have clawed their way from irrelevance into the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 29

Hornets’ Charles Lee hilariously dismisses ‘not that good’ Derrick White

On Sunday night, the Charlotte Hornets faced a good litmus test of where they stand among the good teams in the association, as they faced the Boston Celtics.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 29

Paul George plays hero for 76ers in second game after suspension

In only his second game since serving a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy, Paul George played the role of hero for the Philadelphia 76ers in their win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night.

Victor Wembanyama fires back at one scathing narrative against the NBA

Kawhi Leonard is being linked to one new big-name team

Nuclear option should get serious consideration from NBA to combat tanking

The 'All-time NBA playoff 3-pointers' quiz

LaMelo Ball News / Hoops Wire / March 27