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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 20
2026-27 Charlotte Hornets Season Guide: Roster, Schedule, Storylines and Key Dates
The start of a new Charlotte Hornets season is here, and everything you need to know about this year's squad can be found here. Be sure to read our storylines to watch and bold predictions below with the full roster and schedule below.
Charlotte Hornets News / TWSN / October 20
The Charlotte Hornets Cannot Afford to Overlook Their Backcourt Uncertainty
Right before the 2026 NBA season gets underway for the Charlotte Hornets they already have a key issue emerging. Head coach Charles Lee said Kon Knueppel, who is dealing with a hamstring injury, and Coby White, who is dealing with recovering from his calf injury, will start the season off with no timetable for their return at the moment.
The 'Most NBA games played' quiz
How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?
Brandon Miller News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 20
What the Brandon Miller Extension Will Actually Cost Hornets Annually
Just before the deadline to do so, the Charlotte Hornets and Brandon Miller agreed to a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale extension. It is well below the max, and it sits just ahead of the Amen Thompson extension in terms of 2023 draftees.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 20
Charlotte Hornets Predictions for 2026-27 MVP, DPOY, ROY, and More
The Charlotte Hornets have a few candidates for NBA awards. Brandon Miller is the favorite for Most Improved Player. Charles Lee is a candidate for Coach of the Year.
Charlotte Hornets News / EssentiallySports / October 20
Brandon Miller Signs Massive 5-Year Deal as Hornets Find Their Franchise Star After LaMelo Ball
The Charlotte Hornets have officially locked down their offensive centerpiece for the foreseeable future. After the LaMelo Ball experiment, the team is officially committing to forward Brandon Miller with a massive five-year, $209 million rookie-scale contract extension.
Brandon Miller News / Larry Brown Sports / October 19
Hornets make major commitment with $209 million extension
The Charlotte Hornets underwent a lot of changes this offseason, but young forward Brandon Miller isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. With the rookie-scale extension on Tuesday evening, the Hornets and Miller agreed to a massive five-year deal worth $209 million.
Brandon Miller News / Field Level Media / October 19
Reports: Hornets F Brandon Miller agrees to five-year, $209M extension
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller agreed to a five-year, $209 million extension, according to multiple reports on Monday. Miller became the main building piece for the Hornets when the club traded guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the offseason.
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.
Brandon Miller News / Hoops Wire / October 19
Hornets, Brandon Miller agree to five-year contract extension
The Hornets are making a major commitment to Brandon Miller, agreeing to a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Brandon Miller News / Hoops Rumors / October 19
Brandon Miller, Hornets Agree To Five-Year Extension
The Hornets and fourth-year forward Brandon Miller are in agreement on a rookie scale extension, beating the deadline by roughly one hour, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / October 19
Brandon Miller, Hornets agree to five-year, rookie-scale extension
In an offseason that the Charlotte Hornets traded away the face of their franchise in LaMelo Ball, the organization crowned a new face of the franchise Monday in Brandon Miller.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 19
4 Burning Questions Facing the 2026-27 Charlotte Hornets
The next time the Charlotte Hornets get on the court, it will mean something. The 2026-27 regular season is, for better or worse, one of the most hotly anticipated seasons in Hornets history.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 19
Projecting Final Hornets' Lineup and Rotation (with Minutes) Ahead of Season
The Charlotte Hornets are, stop me if you've heard this before, not remotely fully healthy coming into the season. The preseason was harsh, as the Hornets lost Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams, and Coby White for the entire thing (and others missed some time) and went 1-3.
Brandon Miller News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 18
NBA insiders keeps it 100 about Brandon Miller, Hornets’ future
After the Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball trade over the summer, Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel became their cornerstones. The Hornets are expected to extend Miller’s contract ahead of the upcoming season.
Charlotte Hornets News / EssentiallySports / October 17
Charlotte Hornets Waive NBA Champion Days Before Season Opener Amid Uncertainty Over Coby White’s Return
A thank you note marked the end of Pat Connaughton’s tenure in North Carolina just a week short of his 12th NBA season. The Charlotte Hornets have officially trimmed their roster down to the league-mandated 15-player limit ahead of opening night, waiving the 33-year-old veteran guard and 2021 NBA champion.
Pat Connaughton News / Hoops Wire / October 16
Hornets waive veteran Pat Connaughton
The Hornets wanted to keep Pat Connaughton around. In the end, they couldn’t find room. Charlotte announced Friday that it waived the veteran wing, resolving a roster squeeze before the start of the regular season.
Pat Connaughton News / Hoops Rumors / October 16
Hornets Waive Pat Connaughton
The Hornets have waived Pat Connaughton, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The team has confirmed the news (via Twitter). Connaughton had looked like the odd man out in Charlotte for some time.
LaMelo Ball News / Fadeaway World / October 16
The Real Reason Why Hornets Traded LaMelo Ball At The Peak Of His Career
The Charlotte Hornets do not acquire stars easily. Unlike big market teams like the Lakers, Knicks, and Heat, they lack the ability to lure top-end talent, giving added importance to any they do manage to find.
Rob Dillingham News / Fadeaway World / October 14
How Rob Dillingham Went From No. 8 Pick To Out Of The NBA
Rob Dillingham was considered one of the most exciting prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft, with the Minnesota Timberwolves sacrificing future draft capital to acquire him with the eighth overall pick.
Naz Reid News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12
Naz Reid’s work ethic is already inspiring his new Hornets teammate
The Charlotte Hornets are beginning the season anew. One of them is that it will be Naz Reid’s first season in Charlotte after being traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for LaMelo Ball.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / October 12
Hornets may have plenty of offense, but ESPN sees one thing missing
The Hornets suddenly have a lot more offensive talent. What they may not have is someone who organizes all of it. ESPN identified Charlotte’s biggest roster hole as a pass-first playmaker after the team traded LaMelo Ball to Minnesota over the summer.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / October 5
Hornets take another injury hit after Coby White news
The post-LaMelo Ball era for the Charlotte Hornets is already off to a rough start.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / September 25
Hornets announce key injuries to Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams ahead of preseason
Before the season can even get started, though, Charlotte got bad news about two injuries that could impact the beginning of the season.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / September 23
Hornets add more ammunition for blockbuster deal
The list of destinations for NBA superstars has rarely included the Charlotte Hornets. After their best season in a decade, Hornets management is making moves like they're ready to join that list.
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