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Charlotte Hornets News / Bleacher Report / June 25
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 25
Why 3-time champ is worried after LaMelo Ball trade
The Minnesota Timberwolves turned heads by trading for LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets. It’s a move that gives the team a wildly talented backcourt, as Ball will be paired up with Anthony Edwards.
The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?
Hornets Around the Web
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
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 25
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.
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.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Examining The Pick Swaps In The LaMelo Ball Trade
Three first-round pick swaps are involved in the trade that will send LaMelo Ball from Charlotte to Minnesota, with Shams Charania of ESPN reporting that the Hornets will be given the opportunity to swap picks with the Timberwolves in 2028, 2029, and 2030 as part of the package they’re receiving for Ball.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / June 25
What LaMelo Ball trade means for Hornets
The Hornets didn’t just trade LaMelo Ball. They made one of the biggest organizational decisions in franchise history. Whether it proves to be the right one won’t be known for years, but Charlotte has clearly decided Ball is no longer the player it wants to build around.
Coby White News / Field Level Media / June 25
Report: Coby White agrees to 3-year, $74M deal with Hornets
Free agent guard Coby White plans to sign a three-year, $74 million contract to return to the Charlotte Hornets, ESPN reported on Thursday. White is expected to step into a larger role with the Hornets after the team agreed to trade guards LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves, per multiple reports.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 25
Meet the Newest Charlotte Hornet: What are the Hornets Getting in Naz Reid?
This is unexpected. Headed into the 2026 NBA offseason, it was evident more than ever that the Charlotte Hornets would need to find a starting big man if they wanted to seriously compete in the Eastern Conference.
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.
Tosan Evbuomwan News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Hornets Waiving Tosan Evbuomwan
The Hornets are waiving forward Tosan Evbuomwan, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Evbuomwan, 25, opened last season on a two-way contract with the Knicks.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / June 25
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.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 24
After Drafting Steinbach and Anderson, the Real Work Begins for the Charlotte Hornets
If you look at the NBA offseason like it is a 48 minute basketball game, the 60th pick of the draft represents the hypothetical end of the first quarter.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 24
NBA Notes: Bulls, draft picks, Hornets, Hannes Steinbach, Pistons
The Bulls appear determined to build their new foundation on defense. Chicago used its two first-round picks on Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain, and president of basketball operations Bryson Graham made it clear what attracted the organization to both prospects.
Dirk Nowitzki News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23
Fans clown ESPN for silent Dirk Nowitzki message to Hornets’ Hannes Steinbach
The Charlotte Hornets drafted one of the best big men in this year’s draft class: German center Hannes Steinbach. After he was drafted, ESPN’s production
Charlotte Hornets News / The Lead / June 22
Hornets Should Take a Big Swing on the Trade Market
What’s next for the Charlotte Hornets? After getting one of the best seasons from two of their franchise players, a historic season from their rookie, and a significant turnaround proven by having the second biggest improvement in net rating after the 2007-08 Celtics, what can Charlotte do now to take the next step?
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