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The Charlotte Hornets have a new face of the franchise, LaMelo Ball’s time might be running out

The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a thrilling win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime. The Charlotte Hornets had three players score 20 or more points in the win.

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NBA insider confirms why a LaMelo Ball trade isn't just Xs and Os

The future of LaMelo Ball as it pertains to the Charlotte Hornets has been discussed at length recently. Of course, this has been a topic of discussion for years now, but it's resurfaced with a vengeance now.

Sion James News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 16

Why Sion James must be at the center of the Charlotte Hornets' future

Kon Knueppel is the young star that has Charlotte Hornets fans excited about the future (and for good reason), but Knueppel isn't the only rookie who is going to play an integral part in transforming Charlotte into a winner.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 16

Charlotte Hornets 2025-26 trade value rankings

Bill Simmons, the godfather of NBA trade value rankings, has six rules when assessing the league's top trade assets. Rule no. 1: Salaries matter Rule no.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 16

Local freshman phenom would be perfect draft pick for Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets, barring a surprise turnaround, are probably going to be picking in the lottery again. While that would be a disappointing outcome after all the offseason hope, adding a player from this loaded draft class is a good thing.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Chris Paul News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 15

Reasons the Hornets should (and shouldn't) sign Chris Paul this season

The Chris Paul-Clippers drama has been one of the strangest storylines of the 2025-26 NBA season. What's been sort of under-discussed among the many subplots of the sage is where CP3 could potentially end his career before presumably retiring at the end of the season.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 15

Three players the Hornets could look to make a trade for at the trade deadline

There have been two trades in the NBA since August 7th, with neither including impactful pieces. Despite the non-stop rumors in the league surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, and LaMelo Ball, trade season has yet to pick up in the NBA; however, things may change soon.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 15

NBA Notes: Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Magic, Jalen Suggs, Sixers

The Hornets are not feeling pressure to make major roster moves despite an 8-18 start, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto said Charlotte remains focused on evaluating its young core and believes rookie Kon Knueppel has quickly emerged as a central figure in the franchise’s plans.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 15

Another Charlotte Hornet is now officially eligible to be traded

Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Ops Jeff Peterson now has another trade chip available to him, if needed. Veteran center Mason Plumlee is now eligible to be traded, along with a host of other players around the NBA who fell under the recently signed trade restriction.

LaMelo Ball News / Yardbarker / December 16

Three potential trade destinations for LaMelo Ball

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 15

Charles Lee shares the latest on LaMelo Ball, Collin Sexton, and Tre Mann

Injuries have been problematic for the Charlotte Hornets this season, and well, really for the last handful of years. For Jeff Peterson to get a true evaluation of this group, he needs them back on the floor sooner rather than later, hopefully in enough time to get a serious read on them ahead of the trade deadline.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / December 15

Recap/Analysis: Hornets hang on to upset Cavaliers

Brandon Miller hit a three to send the game to overtime, and there the Charlotte Hornets were able to outlast the Cavaliers. Sion James hit three early 3-pointers to give the Hornets an early lead.

Miles Bridges News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 15

Early 2026 NBA mock draft connects Hornets to possible Miles Bridges replacement

We're a long way away from the 2026 NBA Draft, but let's be real, it's never too early to talk about the future in Charlotte. While the Hornets are coming off a thrilling overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, a lot needs to happen for them not to land in the lottery once again.

Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 15

Kon Knueppel has already made Hornets history and he is just getting started

It seems like not all that long ago, most people around the NBA, myself included, viewed Kon Knueppel as the "safe" pick for the Charlotte Hornets. He doesn't have the elite athleticism that most top-five picks have, nor does he have the flash that you'd expect to see.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 15

What changed as the Hornets flipped the script with a stunning overtime defensive stand

Just a couple of nights ago, the Charlotte Hornets were bullied by the Chicago Bulls in the paint, allowing 80 points of the variety on the night, the majority of which came in the fourth quarter.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / December 14

Cavs stung by another early embarrassment in inexplicable OT loss to Hornets

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 119-111 overtime home loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. 1. Don’t ask me to explain what’s going on with the Cavaliers.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 14

Hornets pitch OT shutout to top Cavaliers

Kon Knueppel scored 29 points, and Brandon Miller added 25 points along with a career-high 13 rebounds as the visiting Charlotte Hornets pitched a shutout in overtime, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 on Sunday.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 14

Banged-up Hornets head west to take on sputtering Cavaliers

After blowing a fourth quarter lead on Friday night, the Charlotte Hornets have a chance to redeem themselves less than 48 hours later. Charlotte (7-18, 3-7 in their last 10) is in Cleveland to take on a Cavaliers (15-11, 5-5 in their last 10) side that hasn't quite lived up to their lofty preseason expectations.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 13