Charlotte Hornets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

KJ Simpson To Join Nuggets On Two-Way Deal

KJ Simpson will sign a two-way contract with the Nuggets, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). The 23-year-old point guard was selected by Charlotte with the 42nd pick in the 2024 draft and inked a two-year, two-way deal.

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Footage emerges of LaMelo Ball’s car crash in his custom Hummer

LaMelo Ball was involved in a two-vehicle car crash on Wednesday in downtown Charlotte. The Charlotte Hornets guard was reportedly driving his custom-built Hummer with a camouflage paint job when he collided with another vehicle at a busy intersection.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most made three-pointers by NBA season' quiz

The '2025-26 NBA All-Stars' quiz

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NBA News / Field Level Media / February 18

Hot before break, Hornets aim to keep it going vs. Rockets

The Charlotte Hornets will try to pick up where they left off prior to the All-Star break. They won 10 of their final 11 games before the layoff, so regaining that form will be critical with Thursday night's game against the visiting Houston Rockets.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 18

Charlotte Legend is 'Thrilled' About What Hornets Are Doing

Former Charlotte Hornets legend Muggsy Bogues has done interviews in and around Charlotte media for a long time— he’s always willing to talk about the team with those who ask.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 18

Kon Knueppel Over Cooper Flagg? Lonzo Ball Gives Stance on Rookie of the Year Debate

When the 2025-26 season first opened, Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe became the immediate threat to Cooper Flagg for the Rookie of the Year award.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 18

Can the Charlotte Hornets Make a Run? Predicting Their Rest-of-Season Record

With their eyes fixated on the franchise's first playoff berth since 'Work' by Rihanna and Drake topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts, the Charlotte Hornets are ready to get back at it after the much-needed All-Star Break.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 18

Giannis Drops Insane Praise for Rookie Kon Knueppel — Here’s Why

Kon Knueppel has taken the NBA by storm through the first 50+ games of his career. The way he moves, plays, and handles himself looks nothing like a first-year player in this league.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 18

NBA Insider Gives Hornets Immense Praise, Highlights True Engine of Success

The Charlotte Hornets have been on fire. They won 10 of 11 (and 13 of 17) to close out the first half and are the ninth seed in the East. Had they been healthy from the start, this team might be in the top six right now.

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The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 18

Exploring Tidjane Salaün's Future Role with the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets took a bold swing in the 2024 draft by selecting Tidjane Salaün. They knew he was a developmental project that would likely be years away from impact.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 18

Kon Knueppel Gets Massive Giannis Antetokounmpo Backing Amid Cooper Flagg ROY Battle

The race for the 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year award is primarily viewed as a one-man coronation for Cooper Flagg. But one Milwaukee native could upset the odds.

Mason Plumlee News / Hoops Wire / February 17

Spurs signing Mason Plumlee to 10-day contract

The Spurs are adding some frontcourt insurance, signing veteran big man Mason Plumlee to a 10-day contract, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Plumlee became a free agent earlier this month after being waived by the Thunder, who had just acquired him from the Hornets.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 17

Spurs To Add Mason Plumlee On 10-Day Contract

The Spurs are adding veteran big man Mason Plumlee on a 10-day contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. Plumlee became a free agent when the Thunder waived him shortly after acquiring him from the Hornets earlier this month.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 17

The LaMelo Ball Narrative Has Flipped, Proving Outsiders Weren't Really Paying Attention

For years, Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball was dubbed as "not a winning player." Someone who cared more about the flashy highlight passes, one-legged threes, and padding his stats rather than impacting the game in a positive way.

Charlotte Hornets News / thePeachBasket / February 15

Breaking Down Hornets Starters at All-Star Break

The Charlotte Hornets enter the All-Star break as one of the hottest teams in the NBA. At 26–29 and winners of 10 of their last 11, they appear to be finally putting the pieces together. For a franchise searching for identity, this season feels more like a return to relevance.