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Charlotte Hornets News / Fadeaway World / October 13
Brandon Miller Opens Up On The LaMelo Ball Trade And Expectations For Hornets
For years, LaMelo Ball was everything for the Charlotte Hornets. As their only star and last source of hope, it was tough to imagine a world where they willingly moved on from the star point guard.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 13
How Many Wins Will the Hornets Get in 2026-27? Our Record Predictions Are In
Well, folks, it's that time of year. It's time to unleash our record predictions for the Charlotte Hornets' new season. Here is what a handful of members of our staff expect from the Bugs this season.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 13
Brandon Miller Opens Up on LaMelo Ball Trade That Placed Him Atop Hornets
Slowly but surely, the Charlotte Hornets have cleared the runway for Brandon Miller. Since he was drafted in 2023, the team has made several high-profile trades.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / October 12
Hornets may have plenty of offense, but ESPN sees one thing missing
The Hornets suddenly have a lot more offensive talent. What they may not have is someone who organizes all of it. ESPN identified Charlotte’s biggest roster hole as a pass-first playmaker after the team traded LaMelo Ball to Minnesota over the summer.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Liam McNeeley News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 12
How Liam McNeeley Can Finally Crack the Hornets' Rotation
The Charlotte Hornets drafted Liam McNeeley late in the first round last year after trading Mark Williams. He joined three other rookies in a highly touted class for the Hornets, and he is the only one who failed to crack the rotation.
Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / October 12
Four takeaways from the Hornets preseason win over the Bucks 
The Charlotte Hornets bounced back from a dud of a preseason opener to play a significantly more pleasing second game. Brandon Miller made his return while Grayson Allen sat out with a sore knee.
Brandon Miller News / Fadeaway World / October 12
Insider Explains Why Brandon Miller Is Projected To Land Over $200 Million In Hornets Deal
Brandon Miller, the second-overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, is now eligible for a rookie-scale contract extension with the Charlotte Hornets. And with the 23-year-old cemented as part of the team’s core alongside Kon Knueppel, he is projected to land a five-year max contract.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 11
Takeaways From the Charlotte Hornets' Dominant Preseason Win Over the Milwaukee Bucks
That's more like it. The Charlotte Hornets bounced back from a preseason opener that, at times, looked more like a mud wrestling contest than a basketball game, with a solid two-way performance against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 11
Relax, Hornets’ Faithful: How to Measure Preseason Success Properly
Okay. So, they lost; I get it. What I don’t — and will likely never — get, though? Is the massive overreactions that are boundless on Hornets Twitter the past couple of days.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 11
3 Things to Watch When the Charlotte Hornets Take on the Milwaukee Bucks in Preseason Action
It won't take much for the Charlotte Hornets to improve on their preseason debut. A couple of days after getting thrashed by the Brooklyn Nets' first, second, and third teams, the Hornets are set to welcome the new-look Milwaukee Bucks to the Spectrum Center for another preseason contest.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 11
Hornets Seek Sharper Showing Against New-Look Bucks
The Charlotte Hornets will play their second and final home game of the preseason against the Milwaukee Bucks today at Spectrum Center, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m.
Charlotte Hornets News / TWSN / October 9
Naz Reid Compares Brandon Miller to This NBA Superstar
After seven years with the Minnesota Timberwolves, forward Naz Reid was traded this offseason to the Charlotte Hornets. He was part of the famed trade that brought LaMelo Ball to the Wolves. An undrafted player out of LSU, Reid has seen players come up the ladder to become bona fide stars in the NBA.
LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 7
The Hornets May Regret LaMelo Ball Trade After 1 Preseason Game
The Charlotte Hornets knew they were taking a big risk by trading LaMelo Ball. They knew it could backfire, and most importantly, they knew it would make life more difficult in the immediate interim.
Brandon Miller News / EssentiallySports / October 7
Hornets Star Brandon Miller Hit With Contusion Ahead of Season Debut Amid Serious Contract Extension Talks
The Charlotte Hornets have suffered yet another setback on the injury front just as their 2026–27 preseason campaign gets underway with a revamped roster.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / October 5
Hornets take another injury hit after Coby White news
The post-LaMelo Ball era for the Charlotte Hornets is already off to a rough start.
Charlotte Hornets News / The Lead / September 30
Charlotte Hornets 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
Last season went about as well as possible for the Charlotte Hornets. After finishing 19-63 the year prior, expectations were low. When Charlotte started 4-14 last season, it looked like 2025-26 would be more of the same.
Rob Dillingham News / EssentiallySports / September 29
Hornets Waive Rob Dillingham Just 24 Hours After Trading for Him Despite a Glaring Roster Need
The Charlotte Hornets made one of the strangest roster decisions of the NBA offseason. They decided to waive Rob Dillingham after acquiring the former No.
Rob Dillingham News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28
Hornets move on from former top-10 pick just days after acquiring him via trade
The Charlotte Hornets have a lot of new faces entering the 2026-27 season, but 2024 first-round pick Rob Dillingham won’t be around to meet them. On Monday, the Hornets decided to waive Dillingham just two years after he was selected in the top-10.
Buddy Hield News / Larry Brown Sports / September 26
Buddy Hield gets traded for the second time in four days
Buddy Hield is pulling a Luke Ridnour this offseason.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / September 25
Hornets announce key injuries to Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams ahead of preseason
Before the season can even get started, though, Charlotte got bad news about two injuries that could impact the beginning of the season.
Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / September 23
Hornets add more ammunition for blockbuster deal
The list of destinations for NBA superstars has rarely included the Charlotte Hornets. After their best season in a decade, Hornets management is making moves like they're ready to join that list.
Dorian Finney-Smith News / Yardbarker / September 22
Dorian Finney-Smith left in limbo after second trade of summer
Last summer, Finney-Smith signed with the Houston Rockets, in part because he wanted to return to Texas. Now he's buried on the Atlanta Hawks depth chart after being traded for the second time this summer.
Bez Mbeng News / Hoops Rumors / September 22
Heat Claim Bez Mbeng Off Waivers
The Heat have claimed Bez Mbeng off waivers and will sign him to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. Mbeng is expected to take part in training camp practices with the Heat next week.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 22
Hawks, Hornets swap veterans in three-player trade
With the two veterans in Hield and Finney-Smith swapping teams, it'll be intriguing to see which of the two makes a bigger impact for their new team.
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