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LaMelo Ball as a future Hornets GM? How his Kon Knueppel draft tip struck gold

The Charlotte Hornets’ 2025-26 regular season recently came to an end, and the team will now gear up for the play-in tournament against the Miami Heat.

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Hornets Host Heat in Win or Go Home Clash

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s win or go home in Buzz City. The Charlotte Hornets host the Miami Heat tonight in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament, with the 9 vs.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 14

Three Things Fans Need to Know Today about the Hornets vs Heat Play-In Matchup

For the first time in a decade, there is postseason basketball being played at the Spectrum Center. Similar to the last time there was postseason ball in Charlotte, the Miami Heat will be in town to face off with the Charlotte Hornets in a game that could end the Heat season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 14

Stephen A. Smith Has Bold LaMelo Ball Prediction for Hornets' Play-In vs. Heat

The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Miami Heat tonight in the first contest of the NBA's Play-In Tournament for the East. It's rather unfamiliar territory for these young Hornets, but not for LaMelo Ball.

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The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The NBA instituted the three-point line during the 1979-80 season. How many of the league leaders in three-pointers made for every season since then can you name in five minutes?

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 14

Charlotte Hornets Playoff Rotation: What's Changing vs. Miami

Our long national nightmare is over -- the Charlotte Hornets are back in the NBA postseason. For the first time since getting blown out by the Atlanta Hawks as the ten seed in the 2022 Play-In Tournament, the Hornets have earned another chance to win their way into the playoffs via the Play-In.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Jaime Jaquez News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14

Jaime Jaquez Jr. reacts to his sister Gabriela Jaquez getting drafted by the Chicago Sky

Jaime Jaquez Jr. is no longer the only pro in the family. On Monday, Jaquez’s sister, Gabriela Jaquez, was selected fifth overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 14

NBA Play-In Preview: Hornets Look to End Miami Curse

If Eric Collins doesn’t believe in the announcer’s curse, why should we? There’s no point in avoiding it. Because I’m not sure about fans, but I’m tired of thinking about it.

NBA News / LWOSports.com / April 14

3 Key Matchups That Will Decide Heat vs. Hornets

It’s that time of year again. The 2025-26 NBA regular season is in the books, and the Miami Heat are back in the NBA Play-In Tournament yet again. After a rollercoaster season, the 10th-seeded Heat are headed to Charlotte to take on the 9th-seeded Charlotte Hornets in a win-or-go-home elimination game.

Charlotte Hornets News / Last Word On Sports / April 14

Kon Knueppel Is Hornets MVP, But LaMelo Ball Carried The Team

The Charlotte Hornets named Kon Knueppel their Hornets season MVP for 2025-26, and on pure numbers, the case writes itself. However, LaMelo Ball presented a legitimate case that he deserved such a distinction.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / April 14

Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets: Prediction, Preview, Odds

The NBA’s regular season is over, and now it is time for the Play-In Tournament. Tonight, the Miami Heat will grapple with the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / April 13

Hornets happy to be home for play-in clash with Heat

In order to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2016, the No. 9 seed Charlotte Hornets will need to win a pair of games this week in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 13

Score Predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat in NBA Play-In Tournament

The Charlotte Hornets did just enough down the stretch to grab the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference. That means that on Tuesday at 7:30 pm ET, the bugs will take on the Miami Heat.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 13

Hornets vs. Heat Breakdown: Three Keys For Charlotte to Beat Miami

Buckle your seatbelts folks. If you asked a Charlotte Hornets fan which team they wanted to see the least in the Eastern Conference's Play-In Tournament, I'd assume that the overwhelming majority would have said the Miami Heat.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13

Hornets make dominant NBA history despite finishing with No. 9 seed in East

The second of the season for the Charlotte Hornets may be one of the best teams in the league, but they still finished with the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / April 13

Why the Charlotte Hornets Are a Bad Matchup for the Miami Heat in NBA Play In Tournament

The Miami Heat have been in this position before. Play-in pressure. Elimination stakes. Erik Spoelstra has already described it as a Game 7 environment where every possession matters.

Charlotte Hornets News / Field Level Media / April 13

Hornets, Blazers among 8 trying to survive, advance from play-in tournament

With minimal shuffling at the conclusion of the NBA regular season on Sunday, the final seedings were determined and some less-frequent qualifiers are continuing their seasons.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 12

Hornets knock off Knicks to secure East’s ninth seed

Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Coby White each scored 19 points as the visiting Charlotte Hornets earned the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament with a 110-96 win over the New York Knicks on Sunday.

Tosan Evbuomwan News / Hoops Rumors / April 11

Hornets’ Affiliate Wins G League Title, Evbuomwan Named Finals MVP

The Hornets‘ G League team, the Greensboro Swarm, denied Sacramento’s affiliate a second consecutive title on Friday, winning the second game of the best-of-three series over the Stockton Kings to win the 2026 NBAGL Finals in a sweep.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / April 6

Hornets have emerged as East play-in team to beat

Among the Eastern Conference play-in teams, the Hornets may have the most potential to disrupt the postseason picture. After a 16-28 start, Charlotte has surged since January, picking up wins over top teams such as the Thunder, Spurs and Celtics, as noted by ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk.