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On YouTubeCharlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 21
5 bold predictions for the Charlotte Hornets 2025-26 NBA campaign
Basketball season has arrived. After six months of nothing but Shams notifications, draft prospect scouting, a summer league championship, and some encouraging preseason highlights, the Charlotte Hornets are at long last gearing up for a regular season game that matters.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 21
NBA insiders share why LaMelo Ball, Collin Sexton 'experiment' is so exciting
The Charlotte Hornets will ultimately set their first starting five tomorrow against the Brooklyn Nets. Whatever they choose is likely to be the main starting lineup until something goes wrong.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 21
Can the Hornets surprise in 2025-26? Our record predictions for the season are in
Wednesday night, the Charlotte Hornets will officially lift the lid on the 2025-26 season and year two of the Charles Lee era when they host the Brooklyn Nets.
The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 21
Preseason winners and losers for Charlotte Hornets ahead of regular season debut
The Charlotte Hornets went 2-3 in the NBA preseason. If extrapolated, that would amount to a 33-win season this year. The Hornets would be thrilled with 33 wins, as it would be a major step forward after 19 wins in 2024-25.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 21
Forecasting the Hornets' realistic, disappointing, and dream outcomes for 2025-26
The Charlotte Hornets' regular season begins on Wednesday night, which means time is running out to make final predictions about Charlotte's 2025-26 campaign.
LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 21
The pressure on LaMelo Ball has never been higher
The pressure has always been on LaMelo Ball. When Ball in the Family, a 2017 Facebook Watch show, premiered, LaMelo Ball had just turned 16 years old. By 2017, the Ball family had started to enter the public eye.
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / October 21
Pat Connaughton makes Hornets final roster over Spencer Dinwiddie 
The Charlotte Hornets officially announced their roster for the start of the 2025-26 season, and there was one surprising entry. That surprising entry is the inclusion of Pat Connaughton over Spencer Dinwiddie, who was waived last week.
Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 20
Minimal flash, all fundamentals: Kon Knueppel's defensive acumen deserves respect
Kon Knueppel, the Charlotte Hornets' first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, is known for his offensive acumen. The 6'6" sharpshooter is the ideal connective piece in the modern NBA, impacting winning basketball with secondary playmaking, sharp decision making, and silky footwork in the restricted area.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 20
LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller each rise in NBA Top 100 player ranking
LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller are the heart and soul of the Charlotte Hornets' rebuild, and while they both have gotten off to impressive starts in their respective careers, they both have room to improve and grow as players.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 20
What is Antonio Reeves' role in his first year with the Hornets? Does he have one?
The Charlotte Hornets lack of guard depth is something that has hurt them throughout the first five years with LaMelo Ball. Last season, Ball played in less than 50 games for the third straight season, leading Smith, Seth Curry, and two-way players KJ Simpson and Damion Baugh to take up the guard minutes.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 20
Projecting what the Hornets' starting lineup and depth chart will look like this season
Wednesday night, the Charlotte Hornets open up the 2025-26 season at home against the Brooklyn Nets in a revamped Spectrum Center. Despite another disappointing, injury-plagued campaign a year ago, fans have every right to enter this year with some optimism.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 20
10 predictions for the Charlotte Hornets' 2025-26 season
It's finally (almost) here. The Charlotte Hornets play meaningful basketball for the first time since April, and honestly, it might be the most meaningful game since last December or something, given how poorly the year went.
LaMelo Ball News / Sneakers on SI / October 20
Tip Off the NBA Season in Style with Foot Locker's Best Basketball Shoes
After a long offseason, the 2025-26 NBA regular season is almost here. NBA Tip-Off 2025 is tomorrow night, and the level of excitement could not be any higher.
Charlotte Hornets News / The SportsRush / October 20
Allen Iverson’s Friends Felt 'Embarrassed' By AI For Fanboying Over Michael Jordan In A Hornets Suite
It’s hard not to be a Michael Jordan fan especially when you were raised in the 80s and 90s. Allen Iverson fell smack-dab in the middle of MJ’s reign making him a massive fan.
LaMelo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 18
Why Hornets’ LaMelo Ball is in perfect position for massive season
As the Charlotte Hornets prepare to open the 2025‑26 NBA season, guard LaMelo Ball appears to be entering the perfect alignment of personal growth and team context to deliver a breakout campaign.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 18
Has preseason play turned the Charlotte Hornets' biggest perceived weakness into a strength?
The preseason in any professional sport is a time that is ripe for overreaction. Although many scrimmage superstars have been exposed when real bullets start flying, we as a society have yet to learn our lesson.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 18
Hornets should embrace difficult decision concerning Tidjane Salaün
How the Charlotte Hornets decide to handle Tidjane Salaün in the coming months will provide a clear hint about the franchise's goals for the 2025-26 season.
Charlotte Hornets News / Last Word On Sports / October 17
Hornets Opening Night Roster Appears Set, Who Benefits From Release Of Veteran PG And Projected Rotation
The Charlotte Hornets roster appears to be set with the team releasing Spencer Dinwiddie today, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Hornets entered the preseason with 16 players on standard contracts, two fewer than during most of the offseason.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 16
Recently waived guard could be perfect Malcolm Brogdon replacement for Knicks
Less than 24 hours after Malcolm Brogdon’s announcement, Spencer Dinwiddie was waived by the Hornets and is looking for a new team. He could have a fit on the Knicks.
Spencer Dinwiddie News / Hoops Wire / October 16
Hornets waive veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie
The Hornets have officially waived veteran point guard Spencer Dinwiddie, the team announced in a press release. The move comes just three months after Dinwiddie signed a one-year, fully guaranteed deal with Charlotte.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 15
Sacramento Kings' family ties have team in a bind
Instead of addressing their obvious roster holes, the Kings are trading for the coach's son-in-law.
Charlotte Hornets News / Total Apex Sports / October 15
The Charlotte Hornets Are Reluctant To Trade LaMelo Ball For 1 Critical Reason
The Charlotte Hornets have historically struggled to find a true superstar, a franchise player who can not only win games but also captivate a national audience.
Charlotte Hornets News / thePeachBasket / October 13
Charlotte Hornets Depth Chart: Who Secures Opening Night Starts?
With two preseason games left, the Charlotte Hornets are still experimenting with their starting five. LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and Brandon Miller have been consistent, but the remaining spots have seen a variety of players.
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