Charlotte Hornets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 11

Full Details of the Hornets' Four-Team Trade: Every Pick and Player Charlotte Received

Well, the LaMelo Ball era in Charlotte is now officially behind us. I think after what we witnessed with the Mark Williams rescinded trade and the current deal sending Kawhi Leonard to Toronto being put on pause, there were some Hornets fans holding out hope that something would fall through and Ball would remain in Buzz City.

Christian Anderson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 10

Hornets Rookie Christian Anderson Takes Growing Pains in Stride, Says He's Up for Challenge

Ten miles off the Las Vegas strip, Hornets rookie Christian Anderson was deep in film study. Sitting alongside assistant coach Ryan Frazier, the two spent about a half hour after practice analyzing his play against the Orlando Magic in his summer league debut.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 10

The Hornets and Timberwolves Swap of LaMelo Ball and Naz Reid is Now Official

The Charlotte Hornets officially announced Friday afternoon that the team acquired Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps, three second-round picks, the draft rights to Matteo Spagnolo, and Mouhamadou Gueye in a four-team trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Chicago Bulls, and Brooklyn Nets.

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How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / July 10

Hornets’ LaMelo Ball trade nearly official, clearing way for Suns’ moves

The Hornets’ blockbuster trade sending LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves is expected to become official on Friday. And that will be good news for more than just the Hornets and Timberwolves.

Hannes Steinbach News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 10

Hannes Steinbach Stars in First Summer League Action as a Hornet

Liam McNeeley said it as plain as he could after the Charlotte Hornets' Summer League opening win over the Orlando Magic: "That boy can rebound." Hannes

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 10

The Hornets' Rookie Report Card After Their Summer League Debuts

Rome wasn’t built in a day, and for that matter, neither are NBA careers. There are ups and downs, and plenty of setbacks, especially when one’s journey is beginning.

Liam McNeeley News / At The Hive / July 10

Recap/Analysis: Hornets beat Magic in summer league opener

Liam McNeeley hit seven threes as part of his 28 points to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a comeback win over the Orlando Magic, 86-74. Liam McNeeley picked up where he left off last summer league, scoring an and-1 and a three to open the game.

Liam McNeeley News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 9

Liam McNeeley Powers Hornets in Summer League Opening Win Over Magic

In a quasi-rematch of their play-in game debacle this past spring, the Charlotte Hornets avenged their loss to the Orlando Magic, beating them in their Summer League opener Thursday, 86-74.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / July 9

Hornets rookies have opposite performances in Summer League

Hornets' first-round picks have opposite performances in Summer League debuts

Thursday night marked the first game of the NBA Summer League for the Charlotte Hornets, meaning the debuts of their two first-round picks, Christian Anderson and Hannes Steinbach.

Why hasn’t the Phoenix Suns’ trade for Miles Bridges been finalized yet?

Celtics might steal Lakers' preferred free-agency target

NBA has potential mess on its hands as Kawhi Leonard trade put on hold

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / July 9

Exclusive: David Aldridge Weighs in on the Hornets' Polarizing Decisions

You never know who you’re going to run into at the NBA Summer League. Prior to the Hornets game Thursday evening with the Magic, I had a lengthy conversation with legendary referee Joe Crawford on the intricacies of the transition take foul.

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LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 9

Hornets to Play First Game in Over Six Years Without LaMelo Ball on the Roster

After eight seasons in Charlotte, Kemba Walker was moving on. He would be headed to Boston, where the Celtics were looking to him to be the replacement to Kyrie Irving, and spend the prime of his career alongside the developing Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 9

Kon Knueppel Sympathizes with Fans Over Wild Charlotte Hornets Trades

The Charlotte Hornets shook up their roster this offseason, surprising fans, analysts, and even some of the players. Sion James, who spent just one season with LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, called it a "shock to the system." He's not the only one who's been asked about it.

Charlotte Hornets News / Fadeaway World / July 9

Kon Knueppel Discusses Hornets’ Aftermath Of Trading LaMelo Ball And Miles Bridges

The Charlotte Hornets have traded their two franchise cornerstones, LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, while acquiring veteran pieces like Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and Naz Reid, after spending multiple years building around that duo.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 8

4 Questions the Charlotte Hornets Must Answer During Las Vegas Summer League

Charlotte Hornets basketball is (kind of?) back tomorrow night. The best way to get people to forget about the LaMelo Ball trade, if even only for a few days, will be a solid showing for the team in Las Vegas at Summer League.

Jeff Peterson News / Hoops Wire / July 8

NBA Notes: Lakers, roster, Hornets, Jeff Peterson, Hawks, Tim Bontemps

The Lakers may have done the bulk of their offseason shopping last week, but don’t expect them to be finished. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Los Angeles still views the back end of its roster as “critical” heading into next season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 8

Sion James Says What All Hornets Fans Are Thinking About Stunning Trades

The Charlotte Hornets took their fans, and probably the wider NBA world, by surprise when they traded LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, 40% of the NBA's best five-man unit from last season.

Tosan Evbuomwan News / Hoops Rumors / July 6

Hornets Waive Tosan Evbuomwan

July 6: Ten days after his release was first reported, Evbuomwan has been placed on waivers by the Hornets, according to the NBA’s transaction log. June 25: The Hornets are waiving forward Tosan Evbuomwan, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link).

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / July 6

Hornets Sign Steinbach, Anderson To Rookie Scale Contracts

The Hornets have agreed to rookie scale contracts with Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr., according to a press release from the team. Steinbach, the No.

LaMelo Ball News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

LaMelo Ball reveals big change he made after crashing his car

LaMelo Ball has made a grown-up decision after causing a car crash midway through his last season with the Charlotte Hornets. In February, the 24-year-old Ball crashed into another vehicle while driving his custom Hummer at a busy downtown Charlotte intersection.

Miles Bridges News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

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.

Hornets continue to stockpile future assets by sending Miles Bridges to Suns

The '30-point, 10-assist game leaders by team' quiz

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?

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 28