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NBA News / Field Level Media / February 21
Hornets aim for return to winning ways vs. Wizards
The Charlotte Hornets have stumbled out of the All-Star break with consecutive losses, but nobody seems close to pushing the panic button. Instead, the Hornets appear perfectly calm heading into their matchup against the host Washington Wizards on Sunday.
Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 21
Kon Knueppel Reaches No. 2 All-Time on Rookie List, Now Leads NBA in Threes
Kon Knueppel was red-hot on Friday night, leading the Charlotte Hornets with 33 points, cashing in on seven triples. His shotmaking kept the Hornets in the game, but it wasn't enough as they fell 118-113, marking their second straight loss and their third in the last four outings.
LaMelo Ball News / NBA Analysis Network / February 21
LaMelo Ball walks out of press conference when asked about car crash after Hornets loss
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball walked out of his post-game press conference following a 105-101 loss to the Houston Rockets after being asked about a car crash he was involved in the previous day.
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 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 21
Stock Up, Stock Down: Evaluating the Hornets' Regulars with 25 Games Remaining
It's been a while since we did a stock report on the Charlotte Hornets, so let's take care of the entire rotation before Sunday's game in Washington. Note: Coby White is not included since he has yet to play in a game for the Hornets.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 21
The Hornets Are Paying the Price, and It All Could Have Been Avoided
Following a nine-game winning streak, the Charlotte Hornets have fallen back to Earth, dropping three of their last four games, including these first two coming out of the All-Star break.
Kon Knueppel News / At The Hive / February 21
Recap/Analysis: Hornets lose to Cavaliers despite Knueppel’s 33 
Kon Knueppel scored 33 points, but LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller struggled as the Charlotte Hornets lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 118-113. Brandon Miller splashed two triples.
LaMelo Ball News / The SportsRush / February 21
'I Just Crashed My Hellcat': LaMelo Ball Gets Courtside Consolation From DaBaby Over Crashing His Hummer
Sometimes it’s not about having the ability to “buy another” after losing something valuable; it’s about the loss itself. LaMelo Ball can get his hands on another Hummer, but the one he crashed must have left him feeling devasted.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / February 21
Cavs survive Hornets, win streak rolls to seven
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 118-113 road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. 1. It was the second night of a back-to-back. Loud building.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 20
Three Takeaways From the Hornets Loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers
After a tough loss to Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, the Charlotte Hornets were back in action at the Spectrum Center just one night later to take on the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers.
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.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 20
Is Coby White Playing Tonight? Charlotte Hornets Reveal His, Grant Williams' Status
The Charlotte Hornets traded for Coby White one day prior to the NBA Trade Deadline, which was February 5. He's been with the team for over two weeks. White has yet to suit up for Charlotte.
LaMelo Ball News / EssentiallySports / February 20
LaMelo Ball Accused of 'Terrorizing the City' as Charlotte Residents Share Road Encounters After Car Crash
LaMelo Ball was once considered the next big thing in the NBA when the Charlotte Hornets selected him as the third overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. He exceeded expectations in his very first season, winning the Rookie of the Year award in 2021.
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20
How Hornets’ Kon Knueppel uses Larry Bird’s ‘makes me sick’ quote as inspiration
When the 2025-26 NBA season began, Cooper Flagg was the only rookie everyone was focused on, and the Rookie of the Year race was presumed to be a one-man show.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 20
Score Predictions: Can Hornets Slow Down Streaking Cavaliers?
It was a tough ending for the Charlotte Hornets (26-30) against the Houston Rockets in the first half of a home back-to-back. The offense slipped in the fourth quarter, and neither LaMelo Ball nor Kon Knueppel played to the standard they both hold themselves to.
LaMelo Ball News / Hoops Wire / February 20
Report: Police allowed Hornets’ LaMelo Ball to leave crash scene
The noise came fast. The details came slower. According to Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer, Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was allowed to leave the scene of his downtown Charlotte car accident by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police following the incident Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Trade and Tryon streets.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 20
Kevin Durant ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar record, is close to matching Kobe Bryant
Durant wasted no time making history in his team's first game back after the All-Star break.
Brandon Miller News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 19
Hornets’ Brandon Miller hit by ultimate jinx after breaking Kemba Walker’s record
The Charlotte Hornets have been in a rebuild for quite a long time. But this season, there has been some positive momentum within the franchise. Part of that has been spearheaded by the young forward out of Alabama, Brandon Miller.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 14
Damian Lillard stuns with Three-Point Contest win amid Achilles rehab
Damian Lillard made sure his return to the hardwood was a memorable one.
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