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On YouTubeCharlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 12
Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball fall out of prestige group but one Hornets star joins
For a few years, both LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller were considered among the best players under 25, which is just an arbitrary age cutoff to suggest that these players, and the teams that have them, have bright futures.
Josh Green News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 12
What Josh Green's impending return will mean for the Charlotte Hornets
Although he drew the ire of many Charlotte Hornets fans in his first season with the team, Josh Green wasn't all that bad in 2024-25. The Aussie swingman was a key cog in the Dallas Mavericks' run to the 2024 NBA Finals, serving as an off-ball specialist in a Luka Doncic centric offense.
The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 12
Hornets return from extended break to take on the slumping Bulls
Don't look now, but the Charlotte Hornets (12th, 7-17) are putting something together that could be considered a play-in push! Winners in three of their last six, they've been getting slightly closer to the Bucks (10th, 11-15) and Bulls (11th, 9-14).
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hardwood Heroics / December 12
'The Most Unserious Player in the NBA' – Charlotte Hornets Star Draws Harsh Criticism From Anonymous Exec
LaMelo Ball has been mentioned in numerous trade rumors for quite some time, even if he recently dispelled the notion of leaving the Charlotte Hornets anytime soon.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 11
Bulls, Hornets set to meet after working to fix flaws
The Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets have embraced the time off before their next game, with plenty to fix in advance of Friday night's meeting at Charlotte.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 11
NBA Notes: Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Wizards, Heat, Tyler Herro
Kon Knueppel is off to the kind of start that gets you noticed. The Hornets rookie wing sits atop Zach Harper’s latest ranking of the league’s top first-year players for The Athletic, edging out former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg.
Kon Knueppel News / The Lead / December 11
Kon Knueppel Has Taken Over the Rookie of the Year Race
The best rookie in the 2025 NBA draft class isn’t the flashy Cooper Flagg. It’s not Dylan Harper. It’s not high-flying VJ Edgecombe. Instead, the man leading the way in the Rookie of the Year race is a 6-foot-6 guard out of Duke with four brothers!
LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 11
LaMelo Ball given unfair title amid trade buzz involving hypocritical Kings
LaMelo Ball's trade value continues to attract headlines as the most buzz-worthy narrative attached to the Charlotte Hornets these days, outside of the electric rookie season that Kon Knueppel's having.
Anthony Davis News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 11
How Charlotte Hornets can get involved in hypothetical Anthony Davis mega trade
In 2012, the Charlotte Hornets were absolutely robbed of a chance to draft Anthony Davis. Now, all these years later, he's still a superstar, and he's potentially available in a trade.
KJ Simpson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 10
KJ Simpson continues to be ready when the Charlotte Hornets call his name
Sitting on a two-way contract, earning a rotation spot in the NBA is an uphill battle for KJ Simpson. He was selected with the 42nd overall pick in 2024 by the Charlotte Hornets, set to sit behind a guard rotation manned by LaMelo Ball, Tre Mann, Nick Smith Jr, and Seth Curry.
LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 10
LaMelo Ball's value to Hornets called into question, but trade also feels unlikely
This was supposed to be the season that Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball stayed healthy, produced, and silenced his loudest critics. Sadly, that hasn't happened.
LaMelo Ball News / Sneakers on SI / December 9
LaMelo Ball's PUMA Shoes Get a 'Metallic' Makeover
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball's signature PUMA basketball shoes are always some of the most popular sneakers for young NBA fans. The PUMA MB.05 has continued that trend with a handful of exciting drops.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 9
The Prince who was Promised: Cam Boozer and the Charlotte Hornets are the perfect match
For the majority of NBA teams, it is far too early to be discussing ping pong balls and lottery prospects. For the Charlotte Hornets, it seems as if it is never too early, and this year is no exception.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 9
Charlotte Hornets report card: How has the team performed at the quarter-season mark?
Let's take stock of the Charlotte Hornets' season as the quarter(ish) mark. The Hornets have played 24 games in 2025-26 and the results have varied. For the most part, the team has struggled to consistently win games due to a swath of injuries to their star players LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 9
Jonathan Kuminga mock trade: How Hornets can land enticing young player
The Charlotte Hornets should call the Golden State Warriors. For the second straight year, Jonathan Kuminga is falling out of favor. His RFA stint lasted forever and ended unsatisfyingly for him, and he just played zero minutes in a loss.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 8
Mark Williams powers Suns to big win over Timberwolves
Suns center Mark Williams showed his true potential during Phoenix's big win on Monday night.
Liam McNeeley News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 8
Liam McNeeley's development is right on schedule for the Charlotte Hornets
His success didn't come as quickly as it did for the rest of the Charlotte Hornets' 2025 draft class, but don't be mistaken; Liam McNeeley is right on schedule.
Tidjane Salaun News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6
Hornets’ Tidjane Salaun reflects on career game in blowout win over Raptors
The Charlotte Hornets were desperate to break free from the losing column, and Tidjane Salaun rose as the unlikely hero by erupting for a career-high that completely reshaped the night.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / November 25
Hornets' Miles Bridges has high praise for rookie sensation Kon Knueppel
As is the case most seasons for the Charlotte Hornets, it's been a disappointing start to the year. Charlotte will enter Wednesday's NBA Cup contest against the New York Knicks at 4-13 and slowly falling further back from the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference.
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