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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 4

Every Move the Hornets Made This Offseason: Signings, Trades, Departures

For most, summer is a time to unwind, relax, and maybe swim a little. Unfortunately, that standard of living does not apply in the NBA, where summer is a time to make some big moves.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 4

Hornets' Potential Trade Deadline Targets with $40.7M LaMelo Ball Exemption

The Charlotte Hornets have a $40.7 million trade exemption from the LaMelo Ball deal. It's the largest in NBA history, and it's use it or lose it. The Hornets have until next summer to use it, which means the trade deadline could be wildly interesting.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 3

These Hornets Players Could Break Out in a Big Way This Season

Last year, Moussa Diabaté came out of virtually nowhere and became a key fixture in the Charlotte Hornets' starting lineup. I'm not sure we will see a Diabaté-like rise from anyone on the Hornets' roster in 2026-27, but the roster is full of players who could have a "breakout" type of season.

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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 3

Ranking the 3 Best Charlotte Hornets Trade Deadline Deals in Recent History

Adley Rutschman to Boston. Taylor Ward to Seattle. Robbie Ray to San Diego. Luis Arraez to Philadelphia. The stove is HOT. There are few trade deadlines like there is in MLB.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 3

Ranking Backup Point Guard Options Left for the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets need a backup point guard. Christian Anderson Jr. is probably not quite ready to run the offense as the secondary guard, with a stint in the G League likely necessary.

Ryan Kalkbrenner News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 2

The Hornets Should Consider Trading Ryan Kalkbrenner...Just Not Right Now

It's wild how much just one season can change your outlook on a specific position. Before the start of the 2025-26 campaign, everyone thought, myself included, that the Charlotte Hornets would struggle mightily in the frontcourt with just Moussa Diabaté, Mason Plumlee, and rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner.

Hannes Steinbach News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 1

How the Charlotte Hornets Should Maximize Hannes Steinbach

The Charlotte Hornets' newest lottery pick, Hannes Steinbach, has already generated plenty of excitement among the fan base heading into his first professional season after an excellent four-game Summer League showcase.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 31

The Five Lineups the Charlotte Hornets Should Use During the 2026-27 Season

It’s time to play a little fantasy basketball. The Hornets got the players; now let’s figure out how it will all work. These are five lineups I’d like to see this season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 30

Naz Reid, Grayson Allen, Other Hornets Newcomers Pick Jersey Numbers

Get ready to update your jersey collection. On Wednesday, the Charlotte Hornets announced new numbers for their off-season acquisitions, and like a millionaire’s checkbook, there are a lot of zeros.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 30

The Hornets Tried to Strike a Draft Night Trade with the Golden State Warriors

The Charlotte Hornets were very interested in the plethora of big men in their drafting range at the 2026 NBA draft. They ultimately selected Hannes Steinbach 14th overall, but they had their pick of Steinbach, Karim Lopez, Jayden Quaintance, or Chris Cenac Jr.

Mouhamadou Gueye News / Hoops Rumors / July 30

Hornets Waive Mouhamadou Gueye

The Hornets have officially waived forward Mouhamadou Gueye, the team announced on Thursday (via Twitter). The move had long been expected, especially since the Spanish team Valencia Basket announced last week that it had reached an agreement to add Gueye to its roster for the coming season.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / July 28

Three NBA teams primed for a major drop-off in 2026-27

Here are three teams that look like they're headed for a decline in fortunes ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 28

The New Most Important Player on the Hornets' Bench Might Be Grayson Allen

It will be a new-look Hornets team that takes the floor for the 2026-2027 season. Gone are familiar faces like LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges. In are rookies Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 28

The Real Reason the Hornets May Have Traded LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges

The Charlotte Hornets probably had a lot of reasons to trade both Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball. Bridges was on an expiring contract, which is like gold in NBA trades.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 27

A Way-Too-Early Look at Awards Odds for the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets, perhaps controversially, did not have any NBA award winners last season. Kon Knueppel had a wonderful case for the Rookie of the Year award, and Charles Lee got some Coach of the Year buzz, but nothing came to fruition.

Tosan Evbuomwan News / Hoops Rumors / July 27

Tosan Evbuomwan Signs With Barcelona

Tosan Evbuomwan, who spent time with four NBA teams over the past three seasons, has signed a two-year contract with Barcelona, the Spanish club announced in a press release.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 24

'He’s Loud': Kon Knueppel Reveals LaMelo Ball’s Locker Room Impact After Hornets Exit

Kon Knueppel and LaMelo Ball were lighting it up together, quickly establishing themselves as one of the most dangerous duos in the league. It lasted just one season, however, before the Charlotte Hornets moved on from the veteran.

Charles Lee News / Hoops Rumors / July 23

Charles Lee Discusses Hornets’ Offseason Moves

In a pair of interviews with Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer, Hornets head coach Charles Lee expressed optimism about the team’s offseason moves while acknowledging it was tough to see longtime starters LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges be traded to the Timberwolves and Suns, respectively.

Charlotte Hornets News / Viral Sports News / July 22

Charlotte Hornets Linked to Veteran Guard This Offseason

The Charlotte Hornets could make additional moves this offseason to prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season. Charlotte made headlines earlier this month by trading away star point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a massive four-team deal.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20

Hottest Hannes Steinbach, Christian Anderson Jr. overreaction from 2026 Hornets Summer League

The Charlotte Hornets have changed the way in which they build their roster in recent years. In have come fundamentally sound players with a track record of winning, and out have gone athletically gifted but raw talents and players who haven’t already proven they can contribute to winning.