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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.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Christian Anderson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 16
Christian Anderson Makes His Mark in Charlotte Hornets Debut Against Celtics
Three hours before tip-off Wednesday night, TD Garden was nearly empty. The familiar roar of the Celtics faithful had yet to fill the arena, replaced by the sounds of players beginning their pregame routines.
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.
Pat Connaughton News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 16
There's Only One Way the Hornets Can Keep Both Pat Connaughton And Tidjane Salaün
As far back as July, my YouTube co-host/Hornets on SI colleague Albert Böttcher and I have discussed Tidjane Salaün, Pat Connaughton, and the outlook for Charlotte’s end-of-15-man-roster conundrum more than any sane human being should.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 16
Brandon Miller, Hornets Round Out Preseason Play vs. Cam Boozer and the Grizzlies
Game preview written by: Albert Böttcher Preseason basketball has come and almost gone! And the Charlotte Hornets aren’t much smarter than they were before, or at least not as smart as they hoped they would be.
Sion James News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 15
Sion James' Emerging Offensive Skill Set is a Promising Preseason Development for the Hornets
Sion James entered his first offseason as a professional with three specific traits he wanted to improve on: ball handling, finishing at the rim, and shooting.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 14
Charlotte Hornets vs. Boston Celtics Full Game Preview, Score Predictions
It’s fair to be very forward up front about this one: This is going to be a tough matchup for the Charlotte Hornets at 7:30 PM in the Boston Celtics’ TD Garden.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 14
Stock Up, Stock Down: 4 Hornets Through Preseason So Far
Who says preseason doesn't matter? Certainly not here at Charlotte Hornets On SI. Two games into their preseason slate, Charlotte has turned in Dr. Jekyll and Mr.
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.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 14
Dream, Realistic, and Nightmare Scenarios for Hornets in 2026-27
The Charlotte Hornets arrive at the cusp of the regular season with multiple paths in front of them. If things go well, they'll end up on the dream path.
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.
Charlotte Hornets News / Fadeaway World / October 13
Brandon Miller Opens Up On The LaMelo Ball Trade And Expectations For Hornets
For years, LaMelo Ball was everything for the Charlotte Hornets. As their only star and last source of hope, it was tough to imagine a world where they willingly moved on from the star point guard.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 13
How Many Wins Will the Hornets Get in 2026-27? Our Record Predictions Are In
Well, folks, it's that time of year. It's time to unleash our record predictions for the Charlotte Hornets' new season. Here is what a handful of members of our staff expect from the Bugs this season.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 13
Brandon Miller Opens Up on LaMelo Ball Trade That Placed Him Atop Hornets
Slowly but surely, the Charlotte Hornets have cleared the runway for Brandon Miller. Since he was drafted in 2023, the team has made several high-profile trades.
Charlotte Hornets 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 / TWSN / October 9
Naz Reid Compares Brandon Miller to This NBA Superstar
After seven years with the Minnesota Timberwolves, forward Naz Reid was traded this offseason to the Charlotte Hornets. He was part of the famed trade that brought LaMelo Ball to the Wolves. An undrafted player out of LSU, Reid has seen players come up the ladder to become bona fide stars in the NBA.
Charlotte Hornets News / EssentiallySports / October 7
Hornets Star Brandon Miller Hit With Contusion Ahead of Season Debut Amid Serious Contract Extension Talks
The Charlotte Hornets have suffered yet another setback on the injury front just as their 2026–27 preseason campaign gets underway with a revamped roster.
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6
Brandon Miller dealing with injury amid Kon Knueppel, Coby White concerns, but it’s not all bad
The Charlotte Hornets have been injury-riddled, and their woes don’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. After losing both Kon Knueppel and Coby White for the foreseeable future to injuries, the Hornets are now down another guard.
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.
Buddy Hield News / Larry Brown Sports / September 26
Buddy Hield gets traded for the second time in four days
Buddy Hield is pulling a Luke Ridnour this offseason.
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.
Charlotte Hornets News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23
Details emerge on Brandon Miller’s expected new contract
With LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges now out of town, Brandon Miller is ready for his crowning moment in Charlotte. The Charlotte Hornets are expected to give their young forward Miller a lucrative new rookie-scale contract extension, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported on Tuesday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 22
Hawks, Hornets swap veterans in three-player trade
With the two veterans in Hield and Finney-Smith swapping teams, it'll be intriguing to see which of the two makes a bigger impact for their new team.
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