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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 24
Jeff Peterson Makes Feelings on Coby White Crystal Clear
Last night was about the draft and the Charlotte Hornets' selections of Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr., but with no picks in the second round and no plans of getting back in the draft, the focus in the Queen City has quickly shifted to free agency.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 24
Why the Charlotte Hornets Were Correct to Ignore Their Biggest Need on Draft Night
Tuesday night, the Charlotte Hornets made the first two additions to their team since the 2025-26 season ended. They held two selections in the first round: their own at 14, and at 18 they held the Orlando Magic's pick via a trade with the Phoenix Suns at the 2025 Trade Deadline.
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / June 24
Summarizing the Hornets’ post-draft media availability 
As is customary on the first night of the NBA Draft, Charlotte Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson spoke with the media, as did the two draft picks, Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson.
The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz
The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / June 24
Xavier Tillman Signs With Turkish Team
Free agent center Xavier Tillman Sr., who finished the 2025/26 NBA season with the Hornets, is headed overseas, having signed with Trabzonspor, the Turkish team announced on Wednesday morning (via Twitter).
The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time
The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 23
Why the Charlotte Hornets Selected Christian Anderson
The New York Knicks just proved that championships are won by reuniting former teammates, and the Charlotte Hornets did exactly that in the NBA Draft. With the 18th overall pick, Charlotte selected point guard Christian Anderson out of Texas Tech -- and also Hannes Steinbach's teammate on the German national team.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 23
Instant Grade: Evaluating the Hornets' Christian Anderson Selection
Just a few moments after taking Washington big man Hannes Steinbach, the Charlotte Hornets turned right around and took Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson Jr., whom he played with on the German youth national teams.
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / June 23
Charlotte Hornets select Christian Anderson in the 2026 NBA Draft
The Charlotte Hornets have selected Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson with the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. You can read a full scouting profile on Anderson here.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 23
Why the Charlotte Hornets Drafted Hannes Steinbach
Welcome to Charlotte, Hannes Steinbach. In a move that many, many draft insiders projected, the Charlotte Hornets selected Washington big man Hannes Steinbach with the 14th overall pick.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 23
Charlotte Hornets Select Christian Anderson Jr. with No. 18 Pick in NBA Draft
The next piece of the Charlotte Hornets core is in place. Moments ago, Hornets President of Basketball Ops Jeff Peterson selected Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson Jr.
Charlotte Hornets News / 5 GOATs / June 24
Christian Anderson drafted by Charlotte Hornets: Analysis, contract details, more
Texas Tech point guard Christian Anderson was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. His pro career in the NBA can now begin!
Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 23
Instant Grade: How the Hornets Did With the Hannes Steinbach Pick
With the first of their two first-round selections, the Charlotte Hornets took Washington big man Hannes Steinbach, who had a stellar true freshman campaign with the Huskies.
Dirk Nowitzki News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23
Fans clown ESPN for silent Dirk Nowitzki message to Hornets’ Hannes Steinbach
The Charlotte Hornets drafted one of the best big men in this year’s draft class: German center Hannes Steinbach. After he was drafted, ESPN’s production
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / June 23
Charlotte Hornets select Hannes Steinbach in the 2026 NBA Draft
The Charlotte Hornets have selected Hannes Steinbach, big/forward out of Washington with the 14th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Steinbach has been a popular mock target for the Hornets, and now he’s officially a member of the team.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / June 23
Hornets Draft Hannes Steinbach Using No. 14 Pick
Washington center Hannes Steinbach is the final lottery pick of the 2026 draft. He’ll head to the Hornets, who selected him with the 14th overall pick.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 23
The Charlotte Hornets Have Selected Hannes Steinbach With the 14th Overall Pick
The Charlotte Hornets selected Hannes Steinbach with the 14th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night. The center out of Washington becomes the newest addition to a Charlotte young core that is led by LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel.
Charlotte Hornets News / 5 GOATs / June 23
Hannes Steinbach drafted by Charlotte Hornets: Analysis, contract details, more
The Charlotte Hornets have selected Washington power forward Hannes Steinbach No. 14 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. He is now in the NBA after having a standout 2025-26 season with the Huskies.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24
Winners, losers from first round of the NBA Draft: Michigan reigns supreme, Kings disappoint
The first round of the NBA Draft is in the books. While the start of the draft went according to chalk, teams started making moves late in the first round and things got interesting.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 23
Why the Charlotte Hornets Could Covet Bennett Stirtz in Tonight's NBA Draft
NBA Draft day is here and the smokescreens are thick. As national insiders update their mock drafts like college students turning in a last-minute paper, a consistent theme is starting to bubble up: the Charlotte Hornets are looking to draft a guard with one of their two first round picks.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 23
Who are the Two Best Fits for the Charlotte Hornets at 14 and 18 on Tuesday Night?
With two months having gone by since the end of the 2025-26 Charlotte Hornets season, the page is finally being turned to the next chapter. The NBA offseason has started to heat up, and Tuesday night features an event where each team has the chance to improve their roster: the NBA Draft.
Charlotte Hornets News / The Lead / June 22
Hornets Should Take a Big Swing on the Trade Market
What’s next for the Charlotte Hornets? After getting one of the best seasons from two of their franchise players, a historic season from their rookie, and a significant turnaround proven by having the second biggest improvement in net rating after the 2007-08 Celtics, what can Charlotte do now to take the next step?
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 22
Hornets rumors: The player who’s expected to be traded this offseason
The Charlotte Hornets are just a day away from the 2026 NBA Draft, where they will have both the number 14 and number 18 overall picks. The Hornets are coming off a strong 2026 season that saw them surge up the standings and make it to the NBA play-in tournament, where they ultimately bowed out to the Orlando Magic.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 21
Struggling NBA team rejected Warriors' blockbuster draft-day trade bid
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. wants to give Stephen Curry one last chance to win his fifth NBA championship, and he'll need another sidekick to do so.
Coby White News / Fadeaway World / June 20
Coby White’s 5 Most Likely Destinations In 2026 Free Agency
There aren’t many players who have improved their value over the past three seasons more than Coby White. Once considered an inconsistent scoring guard, White has transformed himself into a solid all-around player.
Domantas Sabonis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 18
Why Hornets trading a 2026 1st-round pick for Domantas Sabonis would be idiotic
The Charlotte Hornets were one of the league’s most pleasant surprises during the 2025-26 season. Towards the beginning of the season, it looked as though the Hornets were going to need another year of development.
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