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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 3
Breaking Down the Charlotte Hornets' Trade for Dorian Finney-Smith
A future second-round draft pick hates to see Jeff Peterson coming. On Friday afternoon, Peterson acquired three second-round picks from the Houston Rockets to add to his ever-growing stash, along with veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith, in return for...absolutely nothing.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 3
Predicting the Charlotte Hornets' Record in 2026-27 With Current Roster
The Charlotte Hornets have revamped their roster in a lot of ways. The positives: they have a ridiculous amount of three-point shooting. The negatives: the Hornets are lacking shot creation.
The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 3
Breaking Down the Hornets’ 2026 Summer League Schedule and Matchups
The reigning NBA Summer League champion Charlotte Hornets will begin their quest to defend their crown on July 9th against the Orlando Magic. Second-year
The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time
The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / July 3
Charlotte Hornets announce 2026 summer league roster 
The Charlotte Hornets have done much in the free agency or trade market since the league year opened on Tuesday afternoon. However, they have been busy getting their roster set for the summer league in Las Vegas that starts next week.
LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
Reliving LaMelo Ball's 10 Best Moments as a Charlotte Hornet
Few players across the NBA can match the highlight reel of former Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball. As his time in North Carolina has come to an end, it's only fitting to look back at his ten best plays in the purple and teal.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 2
Here's Who's Playing for the Hornets in Summer League
We’re just eight days away from the Charlotte Hornets' first NBA Summer League game of the annual Vegas Classic on July 9th versus Orlando… and the Hornets
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 1
Charlotte Hornets Updated Draft Capital Following Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball Trades
The Charlotte Hornets successfully reworked their roster in a matter of days by trading Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball. They managed to turn those two players into Naz Reid, Royce O'Neale, and Grayson Allen for the current roster.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 1
The Biggest Free Agent Mistakes in Charlotte Hornets History
The Charlotte Hornets haven’t been major players in NBA Free Agency over the years, opting instead to build through trades and the draft. That said, they’ve still managed to make major mistakes when it comes to putting pen to paper.
LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 1
Recapping LaMelo Ball's Hornets' Career in Numbers and Records
LaMelo Ball is not a Charlotte Hornet. Even now that some time has passed, this statement feels wrong. It doesn't roll off the tongue. It elicits a weird feeling; at least for me, it did when I wrote it down.
Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 1
Hornets Probably Won't Reroute Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, But Moves Are Coming
The Charlotte Hornets traded Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns for a package that included Royce O'Neale and Grayson Allen. Given how Jeff Peterson operates (ever in asset-collection mode, it seems), it's not ridiculous to think they might be rerouted in other trades.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 30
Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: The Underrated Offseason Storylines That Changed Overnight
On June 22, Athlon published a piece highlighting the most underrated storylines of the NBA offseason. Fast-forward to June 30, and other undervalued scenarios have become overnight headlines.
The 'No. 3-scorer by NBA franchise' quiz
How many of the players to rank third on each NBA franchise's scoring leaderboard can you name in five minutes?
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 30
Hannes Steinbach, Christian Anderson Jr. Didn't Get Their Own Spotlight... Yet
I’ll address it, since it was hard for almost anyone else to: Last Thursday’s introductory press conference for Charlotte’s two first-round picks — Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson — was weird.
LaMelo Ball News / Athlon Sports / June 30
Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Five Sophomores Who Just Got Their Situations Upgraded
Talent matters. Situation matters just as much. That's especially true for young players trying to establish themselves. We've already seen the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade shake up the league.
Pat Connaughton News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Hornets Exercising Pat Connaughton’s Option
The Hornets are picking up their team option on veteran wing Pat Connaughton for the 2026/27 season, reports Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer (Twitter link).
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29
Hornets continue to rebuild team by trading with Suns
There's been one constant in the Hornets' aggressive, multiyear rebuild: getting draft picks from the Suns.
Charlotte Hornets News / Stadium Rant / June 29
Charlotte Hornets Offseason Analysis: Did They Get Worse?
The Charlotte Hornets had a great second half of last season, and one could argue they were playing like one of the league’s best teams at the time. So if Charlotte was playing so great down the stretch, why are they making so many major moves this offseason?
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Hornets 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick
The Charlotte Hornets entered the 2026 NBA Draft in one of the most unusual positions in the league. Just weeks earlier, they looked like an ascending playoff team finally turning the corner under head coach Charles Lee.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 28
Hornets continue to stockpile future assets by sending Miles Bridges to Suns
The Charlotte Hornets are continuing to add future assets, possibly for an even bigger swing later.
Ja Morant News / Yardbarker / June 26
Where should Ja Morant go amid wild NBA offseason?
If the Grizzlies ultimately decide to move Morant, these two teams would be the best landing spots.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26
Hornets ditch LaMelo Ball for shockingly small return
Despite a 25-game improvement last season and a play-in victory, the Charlotte Hornets decided that they didn't want to be in the LaMelo Ball business anymore.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 25
Timberwolves at crossroads after blockbuster LaMelo Ball trade
The blockbuster deal gives Anthony Edwards a bonafide star as a running mate, but this new-look Minnesota roster faces more challenges than it appears on the surface.
Coby White News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Hornets To Re-Sign Coby White On Three-Year Contract
Shortly after striking a deal to trade guard LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, the Hornets have reached an agreement to bring back free agent guard Coby White, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reports (via Twitter) that White will sign a three-year, $74MM contract to remain in Charlotte.
LaMelo Ball News / Yardbarker / June 26
Why Hornets are biggest winner in blockbuster LaMelo Ball trade
The Minnesota Timberwolves got the bigger name, but the Charlotte Hornets are the biggest winner of the blockbuster LaMelo Ball trade.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24
Winners, losers from first round of the NBA Draft: Michigan reigns supreme, Kings disappoint
The first round of the NBA Draft is in the books. While the start of the draft went according to chalk, teams started making moves late in the first round and things got interesting.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 21
Struggling NBA team rejected Warriors' blockbuster draft-day trade bid
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. wants to give Stephen Curry one last chance to win his fifth NBA championship, and he'll need another sidekick to do so.
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