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Hornets storm back from 19 down to defeat Trail Blazers

Brandon Miller had 23 points and nine rebounds and Kon Knueppel added 15 points to help the Charlotte Hornets overcome a 19-point deficit and record a 103-101 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.

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Hornets Land Next Franz Wagner, Miles Bridges Replacement in NBA Mock Draft

If there's a position on the floor that the Charlotte Hornets could stand to upgrade, it's power forward. Miles Bridges is not a bad player, but he is the weakest link in this Hornets' starting five.

Charles Lee News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 11

Charles Lee Describes What Led to the Hornets' Come-From-Behind Win in Portland

The Charlotte Hornets gutted one out last night in Portland, erasing a 19-point deficit to get back in the win column and climb back up to .500. Following the game, Hornets head coach Charles Lee met with sideline reporter Shannon Spake to break down the win.

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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 11

Hornets Erase 19-Point Deficit to Defeat Trail Blazers, Snap Two-Game Skid

They aren't all pretty, and tonight certainly wasn't that for the Charlotte Hornets, who had to fight and grind their way to a down-to-the-wire victory over the Portland Trail Blazers by a 103-101 score to move back to .500 on the season.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 10

Starting Lineups Revealed for Hornets' Matchup with Trail Blazers

It's another late-night tip as the Charlotte Hornets (32-33) take on the Portland Trail Blazers (31-34) in the first night of a back-to-back. Moments ago, both teams submitted their starting lineups, so let's take a look at the first group on the floor.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 10

Coby White is Exactly What the Doctor Ordered for the Charlotte Hornets

Collin Sexton did exactly what the Charlotte Hornets, coach Charles Lee, and general manager Jeff Peterson wanted him to do in his half-season spent in 2025-2026.

Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 10

Eric Collins Says Those Debating Knueppel vs. Flagg Are 'Missing the Whole Point'

The Charlotte Hornets are playing some fun basketball and, for the first time in years, are competitive and have an actual core to build into the future with.

Charlotte Hornets News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

Charlotte Hornets Losing Streak: What’s Gone Wrong?

The Charlotte Hornets were the talk of the NBA not long ago. After years of rebuilding and false starts, this young, electric team had put together one of the best winning runs the franchise had seen in a long time, blowing out playoff-caliber teams and looking every bit like a squad ready to make some noise in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 10

Score Predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Portland Trail Blazers

The Charlotte Hornets (32-33) play their second of a four-game road trip tonight in Portland, Oregon, against the Portland Trailblazers (31-34) at 10:00 PM EST.

Coby White News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 10

Coby White Ruled Out vs. Blazers — Did the Hornets Make the Wrong Decision?

The Charlotte Hornets will take the floor tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers and will do so without backup point guard Coby White. The veteran was added to the injury report, alongside Liam McNeeley (L Ankle) and Tidjane Salaün (L Knee), who are also ruled out for this one.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 10

Troubling Stat Reveals Unfortunate Hole in LaMelo Ball's Game

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has a pretty well-rounded game on offense. He can score from different areas on the floor, although he's not so much a midrange shooter.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 10

Hornets must confront demons in Portland to snap skid

The Charlotte Hornets had their franchise-record 10-game road winning streak snapped in Phoenix on Sunday. Now they look to start a new one in a place they have traditionally struggled.

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Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 10

Hornets’ Kon Knueppel reveals basketball isn’t brought up in talks with Cooper Flagg

Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg have been the two best rookies of their class, and they have taken plenty of strides in their game since their days in Duke.

Malaki Branham News / Hoops Wire / March 9

Malaki Branham joining Cavs’ G League affiliate

Guard Malaki Branham is staying in the Cleveland orbit. The former Ohio State standout has signed with the NBA G League and will join the Cleveland Charge, the Cavaliers’ affiliate, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

Malaki Branham News / Hoops Rumors / March 9

Malaki Branham Signs With G League, Will Join Cavaliers Affiliate

Malaki Branham has signed with the NBA G League and will join the Cavaliers’ affiliate, the Cleveland Charge, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line tweets. Branham became a free agent when the Hornets waived him shortly after the February trade deadline.

Charles Lee News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 9

What Charles Lee Had to Say Following the Hornets Second Straight Loss

The Charlotte Hornets (32-33) dropped the first game of their four-game road swing on Sunday night, falling to the Phoenix Suns, 111-99. The loss also marks just the third time since the start of 2026 that the team has lost back-to-back games.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 9

The Hornets' Surge Wasn't Fool's Gold and It's Not Time to Panic

The Charlotte Hornets, after an unfathomable surge, have seemingly come crashing back down to earth. They've lost two straight games with their starting five playing, something that hasn't happened all year.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 9

Three Takeaways from the Hornets Loss on Sunday Night to the Phoenix Suns

After a six-game winning streak, the Charlotte Hornets fell to the Miami Heat on Friday night. Though it was a disappointing result, Head Coach Charles Lee said that the team was in high spirits in the locker room after the game ended.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 9

Hornets’ LaMelo Ball hits LeBron James milestone vs. Suns

The Charlotte Hornets saw their 10-game winning streak come to an end after falling 111–99 to the Phoenix Suns. Charlotte had not lost on the road since January 17 against the Golden State Warriors but suffered at the hands of Devin Booker, Jalen Green and Collin Gillespie, who scored 30, 24 and 24 points, respectively.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 8

Hornets look to continue road winning streak in Phoenix

The surging Charlotte Hornets hit a speed bump Friday on what appears to be their inexorable march to the postseason. The Phoenix Suns managed to avoid one.

Miles Bridges News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 6

Miles Bridges delighted for Hornets’ sold-out crowds – ‘I’m not used to this’

The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the past few months, and it doesn’t look like they’re falling off anytime soon.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / March 5

Hornets rolling behind health, belief during six-game surge

The Charlotte Hornets suddenly look like one of the NBA’s hottest teams. Know why? Because they are. Since Jan. 22, the Hornets have gone 16-3 and won six straight games, each by at least 16 points.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 5

Hornets' win streak reaches a historic level of dominance

Once near the bottom of the conference at 11-20, the Charlotte Hornets have turned themselves into one of the top stories of the season.

Streaking Hornets blow out Celtics, look like East's biggest upset threat

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NBA News / Yardbarker / March 4

Streaking Hornets blow out Celtics, look like East's biggest upset threat

No one would have guessed this back in October, but the Hornets are becoming the team no one wants to face in the postseason.

Knicks show their defense has improved despite loss to Thunder

Harrison Barnes' iron-man streak ended because of the weirdest injury

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets away with the most blatant charge of season

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NBA's worst teams are on a wild combined losing streak

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / March 4

Hornets’ remaining schedule could decide play-in fate

The Charlotte Hornets are sitting right in the middle of the Eastern Conference race at 31-31. And the next few weeks could determine whether they land on the more favorable side of the play-in bracket.