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Sizzling Hornets, Knicks still have work to do for playoff seeding

Ahead of their meeting on Thursday night, the Charlotte Hornets and visiting New York Knicks are playing as well as any teams in the Eastern Conference.

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Coby White's Description of the Charlotte Hornets is Spot On

Coby White is on fire. After a slow start in his first few games as a member of the Charlotte Hornets, the veteran point guard has turned it on during the team's seven game home stand.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 25

Charlotte Hornets Odds: Update on Kon Knueppel ROY, Charles Lee COY, and More

The Charlotte Hornets are having a phenomenal year. If things go well the rest of the way, they could end up with the Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year (albeit highly unlikely), a division title, and a playoff berth.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / The Predictors / March 25

Hornets rout Kings 134-90

The Charlotte Hornets stayed hot Tuesday night, rolling past the Sacramento Kings 134–90 behind a barrage from beyond the arc. Coby White led the way with 27 points, knocking down six 3-pointers as Charlotte tied a franchise record with 26 triples.

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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.

Ryan Kalkbrenner News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 25

Ryan Kalkbrenner's Rookie-Year Evolution Has the Charlotte Hornets' Defense Humming

Much like Liam Neeson's character in the film 'Taken,' Ryan Kalkbrenner has a particular set of skills that makes him a nightmare for opposing offenses.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 25

What if This Version of the Charlotte Hornets Had Been Here All Along?

The Charlotte Hornets are surging right now, but that obviously wasn't always the case. They've been so hot, however, that they now have the fourth-best point differential in the Eastern Conference.

Coby White News / Hardwood Heroics / March 25

Coby White Ignites Hornets’ 4-Game Win Streak with Explosive 27-Point Night, Praises Unselfish Chemistry

The Charlotte Hornets are on a four-game win streak, thanks to the strong performance from Coby White. The dynamic guard had 27 points off the bench on 6-for-8 shooting from deep, leading to a dominant 134-90 win over the Sacramento Kings.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Hornets Announce Franchise History After 44-Point Win Over Kings

The Charlotte Hornets won 12 of their last 15 games. Four straight victories, all by double digits. A team that sat at 16-28 after a January loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers has climbed to 38-34 and pulled within two games of sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 25

NBA roundup: Hornets sink 26 treys, pummel Kings

Charlotte matched a franchise record by making 26 3-pointers, including Coby White's 6-for-8 performance off the bench, and the red-hot Hornets blasted the visiting Sacramento Kings 134-90 on Tuesday.

Charles Lee News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 25

Charles Lee reveals why ‘care factor’ is key for Hornets’ playoff push

The Charlotte Hornets may not be all the way there, but they have arrived as a winning team in the Eastern Conference. Since the start of the 2026 calendar year, the Hornets have posted the fifth-best record in the NBA at 27-12.

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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.

Coby White News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 25

Hornets fans will love Coby White’s ‘dangerous’ declaration

The Charlotte Hornets won their fourth straight game after burying the Sacramento Kings, 134-90, at Spectrum Center on Tuesday. The Hornets improved to 38-34 and are in a three-way tie with the Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat for the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference.

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LaMelo Ball News / Athlon Sports / March 24

LaMelo Ball Passes Dell Curry in Hornets' Franchise History

No one is slowing down the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets defeated the Sacramento Kings134-90 on Tuesday to maintain their winning streak and raise their record to 38-34.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 24

Hornets hit impressive attendance milestone amid win streak

The Charlotte Hornets are comfortably in a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference this season, but with the home-court advantage they’ve been getting from the Spectrum Center lately, it might be beneficial to get to the seventh seed to get the deciding game on their court.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 24

Hornets tie franchise record with 26 3s, crush Kings

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 24

Takeaways from the Charlotte Hornets' Blowout Win Over the Hapless Sacramento Kings

The Charlotte Hornets are streaking again. Charlotte totally overwhelmed an undermanned Kings squad, pushing the pace for four quarters in an all-out assault that made up for the Hornets' 42 point loss in Sacramento last February.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 24

Starting Lineups Revealed for Charlotte Hornets vs. Sacramento Kings

The Charlotte Hornets are hoping to create a three-way tie in the NBA standings tonight with a win over the Sacramento Kings and an Orlando Magic loss to Cleveland.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 24

Liam McNeeley Erupts for Monster Night in G League

So far, it's looking like the Charlotte Hornets' 2025 draft class could go down as one of the best, and we're not even a full year into these youngsters' careers.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Fantasy Basketball ADP Traps 2026-27: Joel Embiid, Zion Williamson & Players Going Too High

Fantasy basketball ADP traps for 2026-27 are flashing brightly on several high-profile stars. Entering the 2026-27 campaign, names like Joel Embiid, Zion Williamson, LaMelo Ball, Anthony Davis, and Stephen Curry are being drafted far too high despite persistent injury risks, aggressive load management, and natural age decline.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 24

Score Predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Sacramento Kings

The Charlotte Hornets have won three straight home games by 15 or more points, just one shy of the franchise record, a mark that has not been reached since 1993.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 24

The Charlotte Hornets Made the Best Move in the Entire NBA

For a long time, the Charlotte Hornets have been known for their awful decisions. In the draft, they have one of the worst stretches in NBA history by any team.

Kon Knueppel News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Hornets' Kon Knueppel Receives Injury Status for Kings Game

The Charlotte Hornets and Sacramento Kings will play on Tuesday night. The Hornets have played a respectable brand of basketball this season, as they are 37-34 overall.

LaMelo Ball News / EssentiallySports / March 19

Does LaMelo Ball Have Kids? Everything You Need to Know About the NBA Star’s Family

LaMelo Ball has always been one of the most eccentric figures in the NBA. However, despite being one of the league’s most recognizable and forward-facing stars in his younger years, the Charlotte Hornets guard has kept much of his off-court life relatively private.

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